Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-16
At COLA,

Inc O9tn anniversary OF the Declara-
ton of independence of the United States,
was celebrated by the citizens of Cola
and vicinity, and large number of guests,
a free invitation having been extended to
all. About 800 persons were present. The
ladies and lasses to the number of about
100 honored the occasion with their smiles
and presence.
The Declaration of independence was
read by B. C. ALEXANDER, and a chaste
and eloquent Grafton pronounced by S.
V. HUGHsroN.
The company then repaired to the ia
bles, where most sumptuous and excel.
lent Dinner was provided. Nothing but
natures pure beverage, cold water, was
used on the occasion, and good order, So
ciol enjoyment. apd the best of feeling
characterized the day
Regular Toasts.
/. The day we celebrate: May we
hand it down 10 the latest generations us
pure as our ancestors entrusted to them.
2. The Declaration of Independence
and the Constitution of the United States
The day-star and sun of Liberty and Law,
whose rising diffused hope and gladness
over awakening millions, and whose me-
ridian light shall fill the whole earth with
peace and glory.
3. May He who rules on high forbid
that ever that spirit which led our forefa-
theirs tosvictory should be eradicated from
the bosom of their offspring.
| 4. Religious Liberty: Let it be held
forever sacred. If man has any right
with which his fellow man has no warrant
TO interfere, it is worshipping Con accord.
ing to the dictates of his own conscience.
5. The Signers of the Declaration Of
independence: Brave and patriotic must
be the men who can sign with steady nerve
for their country's good, what they expect
is their own death-warrant. OF such stuff
were these men made, who are now gone
"where the wicked cease from troubling
and the weary are at rest.'
6. Washington: Americas boast anc
Briton's conqueror.
7. Andrew Jackson.
s. Oregon: 1t is ours, and we vii
have it. Let England look and tremble a
her relations with Ireland, her other inter
nal discussions, her East India and Nortl
American possessions, and the jealousy
with which France and Russia have view
ed her. Should force be her alternative
may the lannon's roar never be hushel
until the British lion has not wherein t,
place his foot on American soil.
g. May the laurels of victory, and TIL
wreaths of honor which were won by tht
immortal sons of '76 ever remain as brigh
as the morning they were placed on Wash
ington's brow.
Il 10. Peace within our gates, plenty with
in our dwellings; truth in our Statesman
: purity in our pastors, patriotism in our Pre-
sidents, virtue in our Senators, and industr,
in the people, forever.
IL. United States and English relations
The first roar of the British lion on on
shores will be a summons 10 the hyme
neal altar to celebrate the rites of matr
mony between Democracy and Whiger5
I So great feast the world has never seer
Look, o England! and remember York
town and New Orleans
-. The Ladies With them, we do ba
!. enough; without them, we cannot do {
: aIl;-yet, bless them, let US take thel
f when they viii take US.
: 13. Health to the President, prosperii
to The people; and may our Congress d
s. rect their endeavors to the public goo
/. rather Than engage in party discussions.