The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-07-09
ORANGEVlLLE CELEBRATION,
JULY a. lS42.

Ao"e
The 66ih Anniversary of Aaercan Inde.
pendence was celebrated a, Orangeville, in
very appropriate and pleasant manner.
The morning was usliered III by several dis.
charges OF ? feld piece placed upon an emf
nence in the neighborhood, the report of
which, eehoing and re.echoing through the
surrounding country, gave notice 10 the
citizens that the anniversary of our natal
day was at hand. A, an early hour,
large number Of citizens assembled in the
village TO participate in the festivities of the
day. At halfpast 10, procession was
formed under the direction of Doc,. G. w.
Lett, Chief Marshal,in the following order:
The Bloemssurg Artillery, headed by their
splendid Band, and Martial Music, on the
right, next came the excellent and well
disciplined Orangeville and Rhoersbnrg Ri
he company, under the command of Capt.
Staley; nexlcitizens two by two, the pro-
cession closing with the committee of ar.
rangements, the orator and clergy of the
day, and Revolutionary Soldiers present
After passing the length Of Main street, the
procession returned 10 Union Church, which
though large and spacious house, was fill
ed 10 overaowing, gfaced by the presence
of large number Of tho beautiful ladies of
Orangeville and vicinity. As soon as the
house had beesme seated, the Band struck
up a patriolic air, which was followed by
the singing hymn and by prayer. The
Declaration Of Independence was read by
Col. II. Webb, followed by an eloquent and
patriotic address from the Rev. William, ]. !.
Eyer, which was listened 10 by al attentive
audience with the greatest pleasure and sat-
isiaction. The services having been closed
by another patriotic air by the Band, the
procession was again formed, and proceed
ed 10 beautiful grove on the banks of Fish
ing Creek, where about one hundred and
fifty sat down to sumptuous table, furnish.
ed with all the luxuries Of the season, by
Mr. George Seiple. After the cloth was
removed, the company was organised by
the appointment. of Michael Fornwald, ESQ.
President; Col. Henry Webb and Iran
Derr Esq. Vice Presidents, and E. G..
ricketts,, Esq. Secreiary.% The following
toasts were then read by the Secretary and
drank amid the cheers of the company and
the roar of cannon.
REGULAR TOASTS.
1.-The day we celebrate.
2-The memory Of the signers Of the
Declaration Of Independence.
3d-TAe President OF the United State.
4th--The Governor of Pennsylvania.
5-The Army and Navy.
6-Ths memory of George Washington.
THE Volunteers and Militia. They
are Of the People--and of course the
peoples best protectors against foreign or
domestic fees.
e-The Fair.-The truest, patriots, an d
pride of our country Lovers Of all mankind.
o--The Revolutionary Worfhies on the
gFouna.-may they long be remembered as
true soldiers.
lo--Our Eagle-may it never wave
over any but our fathers and the home of
the brave.
lllh-Ws United STATES Of Ameriea--
The Land of our nativity, her constitution
is based on moderation and justice; may
we duly appreciate its value,
lata--The young and rising genera
sion-may they never forget the services Of
their fathers Of rs.
l3-The memory Lqfayetts-may the
sons of Columbia never forget his worth.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
M.Fornwald~The departed heroes of,he
Revolniion-lhough "gone TO that borne
from which no traveller returns" yet their
worth and service will no, be forgotten.