The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-07-24
than similar handsomely engraved pic
tures.-R. II. Express.
Fur tie Illinois Free Trqder.

La Sale county, Illinois. The day was ushered
in by national salute from Capt. Ira Allen, who
deserves credit for the manner in which he dis
charged the duties assigned him. Never perhaps
has the day been celebrated with greater patriotic
pride than on this occasion. The unity and har-
mony manifested, is a sure guarantee of the i'm
mortality of the day. The Declaration of Amer
lean Independence, preiaced by few appropriate
remarks from c. G. MILLER, was then read, after
which an Grafton was delivered on the occasion
by Hon. WV. SrADnES, which, Notwithstanding
the short time allotted to him to prepare the adj
dress, characterized by It's forciblc and strong
appeals to the human heart to perpctuate the lib
critics purchased by the blood of our fathers; after
which we partook of dinner prepared by VIM.
i. Dunevan, who spared no pains to accommo-
date his guests in a manner so as to render gem
cral satisfaction. After which the following
toasts were drank:
TIE day ,ce celebrate. May it ever be held in
grateful remembrance by all who bnsk in the sun
shine of American liberty, and while the Ameri-
can Eagle spreads her protective wings around
our beloved country, may each rctuan of this elo-
rlous day inspire our hearts with new devotional
fire from the altar of freedom.
l776. An epoch memorable in the ewes of all
nations, achieved by the immortal patriots of '76,
whose glorious example of the blessings of a free
government should be followed by every nation
under heaven, while America stands as their
monument and history their never dying cptaph
George Washington. Postcrty owes to him
an immortality of fame While his name is en-
craven on the hearts of his coun,rymcn, mon
ument more honorable and lasting than the sculp-
turcd monuments of kings, his memory will new
cr die.
Gen. Lafayette. His never dying acts of dis
interested bencvolcnce have reared to his memory
a monument that the ruthless hand of time can
can never destroy. May pos,erity reverence his
name.
Thomas J.6iySoa. The Hero, the Patriot end
neither the threats of his enemies nor the frowns
of British tyranny could swerve him from the
duty he owed his country's freedom.
or country. Republican America--the pride
Of nations and the glory of the world. May she
always act on the defensive but sternly contend
for her rights and may the lessons of her benign
liistluliOHS NC ltdiu liht iUullutT WHO
her shout Of liberty startles the tyrant OH his
throne.
Tie constitution. The strong pillar of this In
ion-having intelligence for its cement and truth
for its ground work-may we ever continue 10
build on its firm foundation till our superstructurc
reaches the heavens, and its shadow throw halo
of glory around the world.
The Heroes Of the Revolution Their acts of
bravery and unparalleled suflerings stand as a
proud and lofty monument Of what men can do
whose watchword is Liberty or Death.
The S;gners Of the Declaration. All now rest
| in peace in the silent mansions Of the dead but
the mention of their deeds and names enkindles
in the breast of every true American holy and
incxpressiblc reverence that guarantees to us the
Immortality of their names.
| TIE american citizens. May they ever apprc-
ciate the value of our free and Independent re-
public and never forget the signers of the declara-
ton and our revolutionary heroes, who pledged
their lives their fortunes and their sacred honors
to obtain the liberty we ENJOY.
Our happy Republic. May the proud and
lofty cminencc which we occupy above the ma
| tons of the world teach the world that freemcn
can govern themselves. May the bright star and
| glowing colors of American Liberty, wave high
in the free air of heaven and the glory and rcpu-
tation of the American people shine like the sun
in its meridian glory, and continue as long as the
air moves leaf or the vast ocean rolls its pillows;
and may ages yet unborn be taught the sacred
lesson of American Freedom.
The state Of Illinois. The Eden of America.
May she shine bright in the constellation of stars
and while she occupies that proud and lofty sta
| ton to which the God cf Nature has intended
her, may the Intelligence, virtue and patriotism Of
her citizens elevate her still higher in the eyes and
admiration of the world.
| The Far. The most correct and consistent
politicians-they keep the asccndency without
strife and rule with virtuous meekness while their
charms actuatc men to acts of bravery and deeds
of glory.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
BY Charles Hayward. The Mdepen'
dence pe noW celebrate-It must and
shall be defended, supported and sustai'
ned, by the blood and sinew which has
and will descend from those noble patriots
who fought ard bled for what freemer
now enjoy.
BY Lucian Delano. Political and Re
Hgious Eeedom-W While American BLOOD
and Freemen's arms sustains the one, lie
the Age of Reason and Common Sense
protect the other.
By William Hickling-We "Stripec
Bunting" -whereeve unfoldcd to the
breeze it commands respect.
BY David Green. THE Ladies--th,
laircst work of the Creator. We admire
their charms and appreciate their virtue ant
intelligence, and will ever be ready tC
throw our arms of protection around them
By VIM. Hickling. The day zoe cele