The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-07-08
THE FOURTH OF JULY AT POKT
WASHINGTON.

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The anniversary Of American Independence
was celebrated at Port Washington, on Sat-
urday last, without distinction Of party.-JAMEs
CRAie, ESQ, acted as President; Mr.. ;. M
WEAp, Wee President, and and CoL kNIeHT,
Chef Marshal. The procession was formed
about noon. The New Philadelphia Bsno'
proceeded by thePIesldeht and Vice President;
the Rev. Mr.. Young, orator o(he day; mr.. r.
G. TdyiOr, Reader Of the Declaration, foIlcw-
ed bv handsome train of ladies', and Du-
mereus concourse Of citizens, proceeded 10
grove adjoining the village. 'lhe .DecSaTa-
ton was read in clear voice, with correct
pronunClatIoN, and foil toned emphasis, by Mr..
Taylor; afer wblch Mr.. Young arose, and ad-
dressed The audience in strain OF pa'Ilo'ic
eloquence. He spoke Of the sltuatIon IN The
colonies The difficulties that lay before the pa
uio,s That commenced the revolution - the hrsl
blow which was struck for independence, and
briefly touched al the promnen. incidents in
the o,ious struggle. ill lis final termination
by the surrender ofCornwallis. Hepassed a
handsome eulogium OF the character ol WASH
ln2lon, and concluded by invoking DIVINE
protection for the promotion Of pubic morals
and preservation ofpubc liberty, The speak
er was (eeingv greeted by the audience, and
the Band 81 iGteroas. during the ceremonies,
PLAYED some beautiful national airs. The
company then returned, under The direction of
Col. Knight and Major Hoover. Marshals, 10
shade erected near the tavern Of Mr.. Moore,
who had prepared d'uner, such as the Pes
ideni, the Cabinet, and both Houses OF Con-
greSs might have been we'll pleased TO have
natAken Ii was really excellent
| The following toasis were then drank. ac-
companled by occasionally discharges OF cam
non, uudsr the command Of Capt. Whiting,
aud many hearty cheers.
REGULAR TOASTS.
let. The day we ceIthrale-May it ever
return, and he hailed with HEARTFELT gratitude
by very American citizen.
3D. George W asb,ugIon. father o
the mosr mighty Republic known ou earth
May his name be perpelualed to the enc o
time his services never (orgotlen-hs patrl
o:sm continue an example TO all Americans
and may hs pubic and private virtues, be
moral and political pattern for future states
! men.
Sd. May that nrm lie psisied and tha
tongue be dumb which would have7 tho pre-
sumption to make the least attempt 10 serve
the union Of these United States.
4tb. We hold these truths 10 be self evi
dent, that all men are created free and equs
that they are endowed by their Greater wit
certain unalienabe rights; that among thes
are life, liberty, aud the pursuit Of happine
which cannot be abrogated by any laws
men, without sacrige to the spirit of'76.
9th. The Army and Navy oflhe Unite
States Always able and ready to respond
the calls Of their country.
= 6,h The Constitution Of the U. States.
9 Framed By American wisdom - sustained
q republican lave, and defended by Aneric
2 valor.
Q lib. The Judiciary. Tho ark of our po
ical safety. PaIsied be the arm that wo,
e strike down its constitutional Independence,
. 9Th, The printing Press.-The paIladl
jr of our liberties the mansspring Of educa
= and the source Of general intelligence. N
le i,s powers ever be directed to the propogat
e, Of correct principles 10 every respect, and
ri er ready TO discuss about every matter IN VIII
Y, the community feel interested, in fair
DO impartial manner.
9th. Our common country. The asy
for the oppressed the table for the need
he The nursery OF science for the uneducaled- -
Ov every thing for those who wish, seek, and
no JOY many Blessings.
Ia 10th. Agriculture, Commerce aud Ma
factures.-.The elements ofnailonal Prospe
ho equally entitled TO the fostering care Of
20 government
g Ilth. Washington. The defender Of
~ =. country-rths founder Ofliberty' -tho fren'
~ man. History and tradition strive in vain
a parallel to HE character.
IA 18th. Thomas Jeiferson.~-As a siaiesl
ng stands unequaled 10 the history Of The
uld sorld-.his pen terror 70 The dsP6ls Of
e. old,