Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-07-06
Proceedings of the temperance Cell
enrasiOta at StrOudsbslrg, July A,
1912.

Al day-break the anniversary oil our lndepen-
dence was ushered in by The firing of nation,
al salute, and the ringing of bells. A process
sion was formed Oh Franklin square al ID past
10, which marched al the direction of M. Fl.
Dreher, Marshall of the day, under a Temper
ance banner, TO he Presbyterian church, attend.
ed br martial music; where the services were
commenced with invocation of the throne of
grace by The Rev. Mr.. Morgan. After which
The choir sang temperance ode, when the
Declaration of independence was read in
clear and correct manner, by Mr. Samuel S.
Dreher A national ode then was sung, after
which, The Rev. Mr. Johnson made some slri-
king and impressive remarks; drawing paral-
tel between the history of our revolutionary
struggle, and the history OF our present struggle
against The despoiism Of alcohol The Rev
Mr. Gardener followed with some forcible and
appropriate remarks, on The political aspect of
the Temperance cause; shelving The folly of
leaving all important moral relorm 10 take its
chance with legislators, sci OF men who are
generally SO much engrossed with their own
interests, and the interests of party in general,
as 10 have 10 tllnc, or no lucllnaii0n 10 attend
10 so small matter as that of Temperance The
principal fault in The addresses Of both these
gentlemen, was, that ihey were by much loo
shori; fault not common III speeches now-a-
days. The ode commencing of free
DOM swell The song;-was then sang with toll
cradle effect, after which, henediciion was pro.
nounced, and llie procession was reformed, and
marched TO the table OF Mr. Charles Malven. Of
The Temperance House, where an attack was
made. in good order aud with much spirit, on
an array of turkeys, pigs aud poultry, &c &C.,
in Il way that was ahouI right.
The table being cleared, and lemonade by
buckelInls provided, The roas, table was formed
by choosing Wm. p. Vail. President, and NJ.
following regular and volunteer loasts, were.
drank
REGULAR TOASTS.
/. The day ue celebrate-Long be i, rernem.
bered-and The patriotism and moral courage
which il commentaries.
q The Old THsrteea-A constellation in the
political flrmanenl--T Time cannot dim its luslre
3. The ,chole family of States-.Unired we
stand Divided we fall" Hail Columbia.
4. The Leaders IN the Reuoiut1oa. Great
among the great. Drank in silence.
5. Washington greatest conquest was
himself" Drank in silence.
6. Pennsylpania.--hdmira for position
rich in mineral weaiih-and possessing good
soil, may she have wisdom lo husband her vast
resources-and above all, let her stand by her
public faith, lei come " hat may cone.
10 cheers
7 The officers Of oar General and State Coz
ernmcnts.-May they be equal 10 their stations
and ACT well their parts
s. IAiperSal Edaca'lon.-An essential ele-
ment Of the fue political prosperity, and moral
greatness any people, May il visit all lands.
O. TIE cause Of T9npcrance.- pioneer
of domestic, social, ci.ii, and Rel sious i'm
proyemeni. Success 10 il, all over the world.
10 cleers.--Away the bowl
TO- Smpiciag Soldiers Of the RerOlution.--
Relics of noble band When flesh and heart
shall fail them, may they be enabled TO enter
upon better inheritance than that which they
have aided in transmitting 10 poSierIly.
Drank III silence.
II. England aad .4mer1ca.--Of common An
gloSaxon blood, of common language and of
common faith, let them moi fall oul by the way,
for they are bretheren. cheers
r. The cause Of Universal Pcace---May thai
period in the worlds history, revealed IN proph-
ecy, soon arrive, when they shall beat their
swords into plough shares, aud their spears in
10 pruning hooks; when nation shall not lift up
sword against nation, neither shall they learn
war any more. In misunderstanding.
49, The Far .Sex-.-We will surrender 10 no
arms but theirs
10 cheers Life lei us cherish
IA Tie reader OF the Declaration of lnde
pendence. 10 cheers.
l5 The orators Of the day. cheers
Is. The Marshall of he day. cheers.
II. Oar host aud hostess 10 cheers.
VOLUNTEER TQASTS.
By L. w Brodhead. d.--AIay temperance unite
with christianity and repuhlcansm ard like the
combined influence of mighty waters rushing
from an elevated deciriiy, disperse the strong
bands Of lniideIils, aided by ,he influence of al
cohpl.
By William Easihnrn.--
May the sons OF Columbia be found at their post,
MAY the Fair of the land be our boast,
The Temperance cause the cause we prize most,
And glass OF cold water be ever our toast
By Miiilin llannum.-D Departed Her0eS--I
The memory or those who fell III tiio struggles