Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-07-12
For the Wisconsin, Herald.
THE FOURTH OF JULY 1915 AT
PRAIRIE DU CHEN

The G9Ih anniversary Of American Indpend.
ence was celebrated at this place on Temper
ance and Patriotic principles, and without re-
spect to political parties.
Atl2 o'clock NJ. respectable number Of
Gentlemen and Ladies had assembled at the
cour, House. when A Bruson, Esq, Prest. OF
the day took the chair The Chaplain, Rev.
+ p. Wood then addressed the throne OF
grace; Dr. Beach read the Declaration of lnde-
pendence; Music from The choir, an excellent
Grafton by Mr.. Creel; and then the procession
formed under the direction of John Thomas
Esq Marshal of The DAWN the following order;
The Presiden, and Chaplin.
The Orator and Reader.
Thirteen Ladies dressed in white 10 represent
the ID original States.
Committee Of arrangements.
Ladies.
Gentlemen
The whole marched to the Phenix Hotel
(Peltons building) and partook Of an excellent
dinner prepared by the efficient Landlord Mr..
Woodwork: after which the following senti.
Ren,s were announced aud received with great
evidence Of patriotic good feeling.
list The 9TH of Juy-The birth day of Ameri-
can liberty; may its celebration be continued TO
latest generations, as Souvenir of the mighty a
chievements OF ouI Fathers.
ID. The Declaration of Independence-Th
Bill of human rights, the political creed of Free
man; may no .4meyieGR prove recreant to the
faith Of our Fathers
Sd. The Memory Of Washington Treceived stan
ding Cherished with flial iondness by all true
Americans; impsrshable as the Pillars of Liberty,
established by his energy; let his name be men
toned with reverence.
lth. The Heroes of '76-Though they are swift
ly passing away TO the esprit Land;n may the
recollection OF their glorious achievements in the
cause OF liberty inspire their soas with courage to
nia;htain that which they attained by their blood.
9th. The Old Thirteen States--Remarkable for
their Phnoptogenitiveness may none of their nu-
mesous progency this side the Alieganies be dis
honor to such distinguished Aacesters.
9th. Oar Snion--Deaih to the traitir who would
dare raise hand against its sacred bonds.
7th. Oar Country Uur eee aented in its growth,
unbOunded n its resources; may its past history be
but reflection of its future prosperity.
Sth. General Eiucat on and Free Discussion.
Twin Sisters in Republican govemmets; may they
be regarded by every American as the sU:est safe
guards OF our civil liberty and free institutions.
9th. Our reuitoTy-Rich in agricultural resour-
ces and mineral treasure; star destined soon 10
twinkle i'll The galaxy of American States; may
the industry OF her citizens, the integrity and wis
dom OF her Legislators preserve her from the dssra-
datiou of modem epudiaion.
l0ih. PEaiIie dI Chen-A gem on the Father
OF waters; the beauty Of its situation, excelled only
by the lovsliness Of its LADIES' may the virtue Of
It's Inhabitants equal these.
llth. AnIerican I4adjes-U nriyalled for beau
ty; may their virtue only excel it.
18th. The Contemplated Railroad to Oregon
Success 10 the enterprise; may tho Inhabitants of
Prairie du Chen soon hear the puff of its Eng ines.
18th. The World--May Miller's prophecy prove
untrue until the leaven or liberty shall ienova,s it
irom ignorance, dsspoIism and tyranny.