Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-20
Rcr. NJ. MINOR, Orator
REV. Mr. SLAroR, Chaplain.


REV. Mr. SLAToR, Chaplain.
At u, NJ, a procession Of some hun
drcd ladies and gentlemen, under the d.
rcction of The chiel marshall, marched TO a
beautiful grove, where seats and u plat
torm had been erected.
The exercises were commenced by the
chair Undcr their able leader Mr. iiencock,
and the well known hymn, " From all
who dwell beneath tie skies
The Rev. Mr. Slater impored the Divine
blessing; then followed the ode, My
country, It's to thee" which was most
beautifully performed.
The Declaration Of Independence was
then read by the President, as the orator
was prevented by sickness. A Thomas,
and d. G.. Andrews addressed the audi
ence in manner which evinCcd that their
souls were kindIed by patriotic emotions,
and their remarks met glad response in
the hearts Of their audience.
After the ode On Science was sung, the
procession was again formed and proceed
ed To an arbor, under which was q table
one hundred feet long, and which was
most beautifully supplied with all the sub
Wilson, Of Scion. After the clClh was re-
moved, the following toasts were given,
tnctspGrso1 win appropriate music, dis
charges Of mnsketry. &c.
lst. The birth day OF our National IN
dependence 1t opened the road to liberty
and freedom; the latest generation will re-
member and vencratc it.
Dad. The So sgners Of the DecIara-
ton of Observation-Disclosures Of a ma
ton: may their virtue and patriotism be
ever remembered by the American people.
and their devotion to liberty be watch
word forever.
Sd. The President Of the United States:
MAY he be duly honored when in the law
fuI exercise of his authority he conScien-
tiously uses his best excrtions for the well
fare Of our common country.
4th. The sagcs and heroes Of the rcvo-
luton: May their gallant deeds aud noble
examples be indclibly inscribed upon the
rrnds and hearts of the present and Il!ure
generations.
9th. The Navy Of the United Statcs:-
Although but spcck upon the ocean "thc
Mistress Of tbs Seas has been compelled
to surrender to lis mighty proves.
9th: The Army Of the Unjtod Siaes:-
Small in numbers; in deeds great.
9Th The American EngIe:-May is
outsprcad wings ovcrshadow our liberties,
and protect them from the whitening blasts
Of tyranv ard oppression,
9th. Freedom Of opinion; freedom Of the
press; freedom Of the pulpn:-W hen Amer
/ II - Ut. L.
in veneration, they will no longer be emit
tied to the proud appclation Of I'reemen.
9th. Liberty, union, and independence:
May they be now aud forever inscparabIy
one.
l0;h. Our country:-may ages and
ages roll away, and years past number be
forgotten before It's Independence shall be
lost
llth. The Ex-Prcsidcn's Of the United
States, patriots and statcsmcn:-M May we
vencratc their memories, ard copy their
virtues and patriotism.
18th. The two great political parties OF
'he day:-Each struggling to advance the
happiness of the nation; may they remcm-
Der that ior5earancc, respect, and esteem,
contribute much towards their object
18th. The ladies': wv houtthcm whore
would be our liberty, patriotism. indepen-
dcnce, and glory.
VOLUNTEERS.
BY The PreSrd mt:
Northern llIinoiS:- lille she will new
or refuse her proportion OF the state debt,
she feels that not for her was any part OF
th9t drbt contracted.
By Vice President. J. Kimblll. Esq:
The yccmanyy Of Illinois Union i,
strength; then toe the mark:
Strle-Hberty will yield a spark.
And kndIe beacon flame,
To lead them on to glorious deeds.
Then till the soil, and sow the seeds
OF everlasting fame.
Then rear alot the standard FLAG
OF equal rights: let no man lao.
Whose spirit would be free;
Our God procnims our cause is lust
Strike, strike for freedom, all who trust
In God for liberty.
BY Henry Wh;tcs-Solon Mills; may
her owners and miIIers, do Justice in ner
and by her. and her custom abroad in the
purest eff rbeah
BvR. K Crosby:
McEIenry County:-UnsurpasscJ in fer
tility Of soil. My her citizens ever b,
characterized for their attachment to the
Independence, purchased by the blood o.
American heroes.
The Atlantic Dock at Brooklyn, is de.