Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-07-20
Celebration u the 9Th at Fairfield.
FAIRFIELD, July 8, 1874.

NCAcWTusAOm Va TIC 4tH ~ E01EAAeAOs
FAlRrrEID, July 8, 1914.
Mr.. EDrrox:--Sir: / take the liberty to
send sou short sketch Of the doings at this
place ON the fourth. In accordance with
previous arrane enents, the day was usher
ed In, and our citizens aroused fum their
slnmbers, BY the firing 0f thirteen guns
For the first time the stars aid stripes
Of liberty were seen floating on The bre, zc
in our town; which seemed to give life and
spirit 10 our citizens, and remind them Of
gone-by days. At an early Lonr the peo-
pie fran the country can e flocking into
town in crowds, which showed that they
lad not TO- got the Importance If tie day.
About ten c ock, the signal being given
by the firing OF three guns, tie bind struck
up lively air, ana process, IN to The
| number OF several hundred, consisting al
ladies' and gentlemen, was formed, which.
BY Col. 5. Shu Teton and apt s. Evans.
| Marshals Of the day, mounted on horseback.
twas marched 10 the grove, to place re-
viously prepared (tor we have no room in
this place large enough to accommodate S,
large concourse of people, for listening
to the exercises OF the day. Among thu
crowd was seen an old revolutionary sol
der, marching in time to the music With rs
bold and firm step as lie had ever take,
in the battle field. Wheti the lro scssion
had arrived at the destined rl,ce, and lie
congregation had become seated and quiet
an eloquent and heart searching prayer Mas
offered up to the Great Ruler Of the Uni
verse by the Rev. Julius A. Reed.
Attic close Of this exercise the band
playeI f,w airs suitable to the occasion,
and the forest resounded with the song OF
the s'Star Spangled Banner" when Maj.
]. b. LEAs arose, and in q very grave and
imposing manner, read the dec llration OF In
dependence. After this ceremony was
over; G. w. SLAcLE. Esq. of this place,
proceeded to pronounce, in most eloquent
and Energetic manner, ali ORATOR, which
met with the universal applause and appro-
baton Of all present, and would have done
honor 10 the best orators of The day. When
the Grafton Was pronounced, the procession
again formed, and marched to tie dinner
table, where about two hundred ladies and
gentlemen sat down TO sumptuous repast,
PREPARED bS MIR. T. Dickey, and Toasted
themselves on the productions OF their own
soil. Al er tie dinner was OVER, and the
dishes were removed from the table, the
following to;s!s were drunk:
REGULAR TOASTS. M
|. TIE day we celebrate---an era in po-
litical events, showing to the World that
nicn are capatle Of governing themselves.
2 The sages and httoes Who signed the
tie declaration Of Independence-they
taught the true principles of government.
5. The surviving heroes OF the revolu-
iton, now fist dwindling away May the
SHOWS OF winter fall lightly genlly-
linger long--on the heads Of the venerable
. patriots when they are called to the
homes Of their fathers, may their deaths
be as peaceful, as llcir lives have been
glorious.
A. The memory Of George Washington.
! 5. Laiayett and kosciusko--we well
remember them.
8. Education our nations best bulwark.
Z. The United States of America
bright galaxy among the stars Of iiations,
rejecting the true value of liberty.
!. =. The President Of the United States
! 8. The army ard navy Of our countr,
We know their gallantft, aid on them
we can rely.
10. The Mississippi valley peopled
IN men Who know their rights, and know
ing them dare maintia them-hcr march
is onward.
II. The enterprise Of American ci,i-
Gems cannot be beat.
/ II. Iowa, now The Youngest and strong.
+ est of the Territorics-and when she i.
admitted into the Union she will take
bold stand among her sister States.
!, 15. The ladies-thc fair ladics--tl,t
best part Of the feast.
toLUNTEER ToAsTs.
After TIE regular toasts Col. VIM. Ross
who had oliciated through the day a,
President with much honor to himself
ARISE and gave the following toast: ).
! The orator Of the da,--.N hich was an
swercd by may cheers. s.f
S. Shufllcton--.IeiIerson r,eounty---n,
: more. admired FIR her rapid growth, thar
c for her love- Of free Institutions.
III r. Rice-The future State Of Iowa
| Man her constitution be 50 formed, as !,
| limit the salaries. OF her officers, and res
: ,ricl excessive Legislation; thereby lessen
|, ing The burthens Of taxation; the -bcs
/ meals Of ring peace and happiness ant
3 prosperity 10 her, citizens -, :
II ID. Y. Io.e-lowa her march is onward
+ her eitizsns will not disgrace slhe. land Q
the free, and the home ol thu brave"
: Win. G.. Ross--Iowa the flower gardcl
Of the WcA--may her PROSPERITY be IS iii
! raraleilcd as her settlement.
i rJs.G. Crocker-The lone star, en-
young Hickory. ,ai qs,
ii G.. Ache on--Univcrsal c;lsc sioIi All
: only, guarantee for IT,, perpciniis I
4 American Freedom. :.
! IA Heart ~ Che RigN Plo;s.--E an uaa
: ded, said Coleridge, io.tle ibrtuirs q NJ.
sister and poor old father: Oh; my llicns
c ] think sometimes could recall the day
Il that are past, which among them should
|, choosrl Not those .smci'ricr day sv--nc
. s:.thc pleasant days Of hope --no, the wan
aerings with tho fair-hailrd .maid, Wi
: Ihavc 90 often and 70 ItelingA rcgrexcd-
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