Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-05

receipt Of further orders.
The Independent, companies Of Rifemen In.
fan,ry. Cavalry and Artillery in the above
named Counties and in the County of Sanga-
mon will hold themselves in readiness IN like
manner. THOMAS FORD,
Governor and Com mander.in Chief.
INDEPENDENTLY Yesterday, the e9h AMI
versary of American Independence, was cele-
bra,ed in this place in an appropriate manner
The Committee appointed at meeting OF the
citizens, to whom the arrangement OF affairs
was entrusted discharged their several du'
ties in highly credible minner, and the
day passed off as that ever memorable day
should in time TO come.
In the morning dark and threatening clouds
o'erhung US, but after slight sprinkle OF rain
they disappeared, aud fine breeze starting
from the south, the day was as fair and pleas
ant as could be desired. By the arrival of the
hour for the exercises, the Court house was
filled 10 overlooking. The Declaration Of In
dependence was read by our young friend }.
l.. Farmer, in an eloquent and impressive
style, and the Grafton by VIM. E. Leffngwell,
was eloquen; and patriotic, credi'able alike to
the talent and the heart Of the orator. After
the close Of the exercises at the Court house,
a procession was formed, which marched un-
der direction OF the Marshals to a bower on
the hill, where an excellent dinner had been
prepared by Messrs. Mosier & Wesenhaver,
to which upwards Of 200 pdrsons, Of all ages
sizes and sexes sat down. Dinner being over,
he fellasa:fsE taSSia- waro raai and received
by the company with as good cheer as if SHE
ardent had been used on the occasion:
Tst. The Alb of July l776.-Sacred to re-
Iioious and civil liberty in the United States.
While 10 millions Of freemen on this the 69h
anniversary Of that great day, with gratitude
at the shrine of liberty hail its return the OPP
pressed Of all nations, in the light that burst
forth, struggled to be free.
81. The Heroes and Sages Of the Revolution
To the few that still survive. The prayers
Of happy nation Of freemen are this day OF
fered at the altar of liberty. Whilst TO the
memory of the departed the heartfelt tribute of
a nations gratitude is poured forth.
Sd. Gen. Geo. Washington-His name is
sacred to every American heart. His fame
will live whilst liberty finds an advocate "a
mong the living.
4,h. The Er- Presidents of The United States
To the living happiness in lifes decline, TO the
dead, peace.
5,h. The Union-Now and forever.
9th. The Observation-Disclosures 4, it .!e
first duty Of every citizen.
7,h. The President and Heads Of Depart
ments.
Sin. The .4rmy and Nary Of the Uuite@
States.
9th. Horticulture, Commerce and Manufac-
tures-Ihe three great sources OF our Nation
al independence and prosperity.
Education-'Fhe light that ilumes the path
way TO the shrine of liberty.
llih. Oregon-She is ours, ours alone, and
altogether ours.
l2lh. Ieros-She should be ours, can be
ours. and will be ours.
18Th. The Lodies-Their smiles cheered
our forefathers in their struggle for indepen
dence, they still aid US in maintaining it,
while they are for union and annexation, our
blessings must be multiplied.
1fih. Ihomas Jeferson-Me author of the
Declaration Of Independence May the Sun re-
fuse to give US light, when we fail to appre.
cia,e the glorious principles set forth therein
and the privileges acquired by its adoption by
him and his compatriois.
18th. IHeobod Efathew-God father Of tenn.
perance, the greatest benefac,or of the age.
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs.
BY the Orator. Woman-The friend of Co
lumbus, the mother of Washington, and the
arto;:!ess Of mans happiness. May she ever
assisted by Cnpid) hold the reigns of love in
the mouth of all bachelors and drive them safe
to the alter Of Hymen.
BY the Committee Of Arrangements. Our
Hosts--For the cheer they have this day pre-.
vided, they are entitled to our warmest thanks. |
By #. s. Parvin. Lishmen and Liberfu--
May the God Of freedom grant that the morn
of the next 4lh Of July shall dawn upon their
union, permanent and lasting.
By G. G. Austin. George Washing ton--He |
resembles the orb Of day, impariiag his twi-
Ii gh, long after he is set and invisbly dispen. |
sing hisaight and cheering Eafsnra 10 the
world. /
By a guest. IosOa-The brightest star Of
the great West.
b. w. l.. Parvin. Our Countru--As long
as the 4lh of July is celebrated-it will pros
per.
By B. S. Dds. The American Un;on-The |
cradle Of liberty. Too dearly purchased. 10
be lightly priced. May we rightly appreci.
ate what our forefathers purchased with their
blood.
By J. A. Parvin. Our free ;n,ti,u,;on,-.-
ey can only be perpetuaied by The inculca-