The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-09
FOURTH OF JULY.

1 city ON Saturday last. All TO O'Clock, 4
q NJ. the sabbath School Teachers. al,
Scholars assembled ii the Methodist NEE,
ling House, The audience were address
/ ed by the Rev. ]. Batchelderr. The Sc,
vices were interspersed with prayer an
singing. The, subject of Mr. BIS dis
course was confined chiefly to the dutie
: and obligations Of parents. Mr. Geo. Part
d ridge also made a few remarks urging TIL
parents by their countenance and exam
pie to aid the Teachers in their labors O
4 love. We trust parents will hereafter man
lfest more interest and often visit tht
school. AT The close Of these services thu
scholars, as well as all present were in
vited to partake of refreshments which
had previously been prepared in the base
i ment story Of the church. The children
! with.their parents seemed TO enjoy them
selves, and the mornings celebration pass
ed off very pleasantly The Teachers anl
Scholars all wore appropriate badges.
At ! past 10, a Procession of the Git
zens and Military was formed on Jeffer.
son street, by the Chief Marshal, Col.
BENNETT. The Iowa Guards, under theil
new commander, Capt. GRIMES, and a re-
Gently formed and handsome rife compa.
!, ny from the country, under the command
OF Capt. FERRY, escorted the procession
to the State House. After appropriate mu-
sic by the Band, the Declaration of indie.
pendence was impressively read by w.
HENRY STARR, Esq. After which, DR..
/. HENDERsHoTT delivered the Grafton.
1t was an interesting and chaste perform
ance and elected much applause from a
crowded audience. His happy and com
plimentary allusion to the ladies led us to
! regret that there were no more of them
! present. .tss
! The procession reformed and proceed
ed under the same escort to the National
Hotel, where sumptuous Dinner had
been prepared in Mr.. and Mrs. FETCH
ER's best style. T,
| DAVID HENDERsHoTT, Esq. presided,
assisted by Col. GEO. H. BEELER as Vice
! President. After the cloth was removed
, the following sentiments were drank -
(Mr. S. A. HupsoN, Toast Mastery ,y
|, lst. This Days commemoration
link the present to the past. If history be
philosophy teaching by. example, it is a
dictate of wisdom to consult its pages
3 cheers. a ....s..
End. The memory of George Washing
ton-silent and standing.
3rd. The Fathers of the revolutions!
where are they? Echo answers, where?
The grass withereth aud the flower fad.
eth, but their fair fame, their pious patri-
otism, their long suffering, their private
virtues are embalmed in the hearts of their
posterity. 8 Understanding. III
Z 4th. Lafayette, De Kalb, Pulaski and
Kosciusko--The friends of American frees
dom and of human rights. The remem-
brance Of their virtues shall be cherished,
till the last ray of expiring time tglides
from great Natures tablet and blols it out
forever. 8 Understanding.
9Th. The ex-presidents of the North
American confederation, personi6cations
of wisdom and patriotism justice and mer-
cy. 3 cheers. = 20.
9th. The Signers Of the Declaration Of
Independence-men who had no price.
So long as they are remembered with
gratitude and the return of this day hailed
with joy, our Liberties are safe. 6
cheers. 4s i ,tlrs4.a .s,s,s
7th. The President Of the U. States
3 cheers. b +, ., ... -s>s,
sth. The Governor of the Territory.
cheers. u 49, :. az55.
9th. The Army-In peace ready to do
battle! in sUar able to conquer.
10th. The Navy---While its flag on
every sea inspires confidence of security
in the bosom Of the tempest-tossed mar
iner, the glory Of its past history, fills the
heart Of every American with the proud
assurance that his brave officers and GAL
liant tars will never "Give up the Ship"
cheers HIS ,.sssz ..3. 's,.
18th. .sThe, Union" The good Of
mankind, demands it should be preserve
ed" 6 cheers. 4.
18th. To the memory Of Thomas JEFF.
ferson--silent and standing.
.sl 3th.a The American fair. American $
pride-Faithful sweathearts--good wives
land exemplary mothers. 6cheers.
ss 5is-s VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By the Marshal of the day-Georgel.
Washington. The father of his country.
Standing and silent. ]. if ~
By the Vice President-The signers of.
the Declaration of Independerce-may|
their moral courage, their bravery, in adj
dition to their ardent devotion to their
country, ever characterize their posterity.
6 cheers. $50
By the President of the day. The !.
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