The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-07-21
CELEBRATION OF THE 4TH OF JULY
AT Steel. CREEK

AT STEEL CREEK,
Agreeable TO previous arrangements the
sixty sixth anniversary Of American Indie
pendence was celebrated in Steel Creek il
manner that reflects credit upon that com
niuuiiy. Although the aspect of the morn
ing was threatening yet al an early hour
the spirited citizens were seen pouring il
throngs from all directions. in carriages
on horses and on foot. The grey headcC
fathers, the merry hearted youths anC
white robed nymphs thronged the skirts Of
the field while the lowering aspect of the
morning was dispclIed by the glimmering
rays Of the sun that occasionally pierced
the thin clouds. At the hour Of l 0 o'clock
at the sound of the drum, the military were
marshaled together by their respective of.
iicers for the purpose of review. The
Steel Creek Troop Of Cavalry under the
command Of Capt. 4. G. Neel, the Proyi.
dcnce Troop Of Cavalry under the command
Of Capt. Robinson, the two companies Of
Infantry, the one under tie command Of
Capt. FAIRIES. the other, under the COM
Col. VIM. Neel aud Maj J. b. knox,
After the officers had taken their respec-
tive companies through regular course of
military performance under the review of
their spirited Colonel and Major they were
arranged in due order of procession by
Col. W. \. Parks, the gallant Marshal Of
The day. Although many did not accept
the invitation Of joining theprocession, yet
1t reached in length over quarter of
mile, consisting Of two deep, while the i'm.
posing appearance Of The military, the long
concuurse Of Ladies, sparkling with beauty
and beamng with intelligence and the
crowd Of youths bouyant with the bright
prospects of their future career, made the
whole scene look like young nature in
the worlds first spring." After passing
through several marches and counter.
the procession advanced 10 the
stand erected for the Reader and Orator
:: the day. A prayer was offered up to
the throne Of grace by the Rev. A. l..
Watt, after which, Tho. p. Grer Jun,
read the Declaration, prelaced by few
happy remarks, very appropriate to the
occasion, distinct in bis enunciation, clear
and forcible in his uiterance. Col. w. j
Alexander delivered an Grafton over half
an hour in length, distinguished alike for
the soundness of its moral aud political
principles, as for the clearuess and distinct
ness of ideas breathing with the spirit of
Patriotism and every ennobing sentiment
that swells the heart Of every ,rue patriot.
In tracing the cause which led to the Dec.
laraton Of independence, the Col. touched
upon the Declaration Of rs, as The bright
Est star that cleaned through the shades
of that troublesome time, efficient in ayous-
ing the hearts and nerying the arm Of the
Sister States for the final contest, and final
ly closed his remarks by complimentIng
the Ladies, as devoted to the cause of dis.
tressed humanity, active in bcneyolence,
firm in times of danger aud alive to every
contest that threaten the peace and harmo-
ny of society. torbear further comment
as copy of the speech has been request
ed for publication The Grafton being fin
ished and the regular toasts read BY Col.
VIM. Greer, the generous President of the
lay, all were invited to partake of a bar
1acue dinner neatly and tasteiuly prcpar-
ID on the ground There was three tables
zach fifty yards long, one of which was ap-
for the Ladies who honored the
occasion with their presence. The num-
Der present were variously estimatedat from
wo TO three thousand. Every one seem.
ID to enjoy the occasion for there was
present whatever could "charm the eve
md please the taste" Those who were
lot 50 intent upon testing the skill of the
ooks by tasting the contents of every dish,
moved a feast of reason aud flow of SOU. I
After all had cloyed the hungry edge of
ppetire, "not by the bare imagination of
feast" the volunteer toasts were read BY
he patriotic President who conducted the
,ho,e proceeding with dignity and decorum
midst cheering and remarkable flow of
cnerous and amicablo feeling, which truly
worthy of note) characterized the assem-
ly during the whole day. Every thing
Ike party animosity was swallowed up in
he excessive cxuberance of patriotic feel.
ag that swe!led the heart Of every one.
The following are the regular toasts:
Tie Day zee celebrate. May its annual re.
lrn be always hailed with gratitude and Joy, un-
i times last whrlwind shall sweep the vaulted
ky. cheers.
.. Tie Constitution Of TIE United States
lay it be handed down to posterty pure as we
eceived il from our ancestors. 6 cheers.
3. The memory of Gen. Washington. The
ure and upright statesman, tho brave and indie
.tigable soldicr-may his virtues be emulated by
is Countrymen. cheers.
4. The SigRers Of the Declaration Of hide :
snGence, who dared to advocate eternal sep 4
alton from Great Britain and kindle the fires of
eedom through subugated continent-may {
eir names ever live in the momory Of freemen. c
3 cheers. t
5. TIE Revolutionary Soldiers who fought aud t
cd for the liberty we now enjoy-may Heaven
nile npon their few remaining days, crown them /
it'll honor, and bless them with peace, plenty d
I'd happiness. cheers. .
6. TIE President of tie United States.
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