Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-07-16
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT
TRENTON-GRUNDY COUNTY,

The sixty sixth anniversary Of American In.
dependence was ce celebrated at Trenton by about
FIVE or six hundred persons, among whom were
more than one hundred ladies'. The proceedings
of the day were opened by Prayer from Rev.
ELIJAH MERRILL. The Declaration OF indie
pendence was read by Capt. w. H. De HAREN
Addresses were delivered by Messrs. JEwErr
NoRRIss, GEO. H. HUBBELL and Dr.. THos J.
Tom. President Of ceremonies, Col. THos.
w. JACOBS, Vice Presidents, Col. WIN COLLIER
and Capt. JAS. L. HENsuAw. The table was
spread with the luxuries and plenty which char.
acterizc Grundy co. The occasion passed of
hamoniously and with proper spirit. The fol.
lowing toass were read and drank.
REGULAR TOASTS.
1. The day we celebrate. day that should
be held sacred by the American people. day
on which the people Of the colonies threw of
the British yoke OF oppression and tyranny.
2. Gen. George Washington. The father Of
his county, whose patriotic services in the Rev.
olutonary war and his many virtues, should, so
long as time may last, be revered by the Amer.
can people.
g. The soldiers of the Revolution. Their no.
bic vindcalion Of the rights Of an oppressed
people should long be remembered and comment
oratpd.
4 The Constitution OF our country. The
Bulwark Of our liberles ever be it perpetua
ted.
The Eek. Presidents Of the United States.
&. Our Navy. The right arm Of our national
defence.
Z. Gen. Lafayette. May his memory be en-
shrned in the hearts OF every American
8. Our Country. The birth place of liberty
The pride and glory Of every American citizen
Il ba nd nun IF ,ba
9. Education. The support of American lib.
erty and the brightest ornament ofhuman nature
10. The American Press. The safe. guard Of
the Peoples Rights.
H. The old thirteen.
-. The army Of the United States. Our re.
lance in time Of danger-may it never be used
| against the liberties Of our country
Is. Commerce, Manufactures and Agriculture
The true sources Of individual and national
wealth-may they ever be (osered.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By J. L. Henderson, May The same spirit OF
patriotism that burned in the breast Of our revo.
lutionery Fathers be this day rekindled in the
bosom OF every American, and may all party
feeling and strife be inundated on the altar 81
American liberty.
By DR.. Thos J. Todd. The union Of the
tional liberty woe betide the hand that would
first sdcrIiegoasIy touch it with Remembering
violence.
By john Nj. Nichols. George Washington
and the Constitution; may the virtues OF The first
exist n every patriotic breast and the qualities
of The latter remain un;mpared through ages TO
| come.
By w. II. De Haren. Trenon-though now
in its infancy yet planted in the heart OF Mis-.
souri's most fertile SOIL blessed with natural ad,
vantages peculiar TO ITSELF improved and EN-.
bellished through the Industry and energy OF its
enterprising citizens, will yet supply conspic,
uous space in the history OF American villages.
By John R. Swain American Industry; The
! basis of American Greaness--our only resort in
time OF need-American' support and sustain
III.
By George NJ Coopsr. May the branches Of
one tree Of liberty extend over all the Globe
and may every human being parake Of IT'S I'ui's'
By VIM Collier. The sgners Of The D5Clar.
alton OF independence; may the deeds Of that
bright constellation that appeared in the Western
Hemisphere on the 4th Of July ZIG, ever con.
tinue to shine and reflect its rays to the utter.
most parts Of our Globe.
BY Joseph Thompson. The current Bank
and fiscal agent for each and all the States, is
the Bank OF Industry, located in the fertility OF
the soil; capital invested in this Institution soon
secures an independence. The citizens OF Grundy
county are making large deposites in the above
| institution.
By George II. Hubbell The Ladies who
have this day honored US with their company
may they never lack sweehearts or good hus.
| bands
By David Benson. The American Fair
first in our thoughts, first in our sffections-may
they never be encrcled in the arms Of traitors
and towards.
By Jewelt Nouiss. Politics and Religion
subjects on which all have an equal right Of
opinion. May they never interfere with social
intercourse or interrupt private friendship.
By Dr.. j. B, EweIl. George Washington
first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts
Of his countrymen.
By Dr.. Thos J. Todd. The lades--our arms
their protection; theirs our reward, with now
and then kiss 10 boot
By James Parsons For the glory Of our
country we live, for its Independence we die.
By Eli Shinn. The American Union-nay
this immense temple Of freedom ever stand
as lesson 10 oppressors, and a sanctuary for
the oppressed and may these happy United States
ever revere the memory ofts founders.
| By James r. Merrill. May the great God Of
Heaven influence the people Of the United
States to truth, honesty and virtue, that schsms
and divisions may fall to the ground.
By George II. HubbeI. Grundy county
the brag county Of Grand Rver-her soil une.
quaIIed, her citizens distinguished for their enter,
prise and industry; she is destined at no far dist.
ant day 10 be the chief county Of the Iron.moun.
tain State.
The Board Of Managers-for their ndefatiga
BILE exertions manifested in the elegance, com
| cn,t ard insta Of the arran nennnnts fnr Tho dnu