The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1845-07-24
Celebration OF ihe 9Th.

On The 4th Of July, a large number OF
the citizens OF western Orange, and few
from Caswell. assembled al the beautiful
grove surrounding Deep Creek church, to
unite in celebrating the Goth anniversary
of American Independence. Many Of the
fair sex. daughters Of the farmers in that
neighborhood, with their bright eyes, and
rudy cheek glowing with health and beau
~, graccd the scene with their presence.
The Orange Troop under Inc command
Of Capt Montgomery, and foot compa-
ny, under the command Of Capt. Roney.
paradcd on The occasion; and The martial
music, and the military dress mingled with
the plain dress Of the citizens, lent deep
interest TO the celebration, and awakened in
every intelligent mind vivid recoiIccti0ns
Of the struggles and brilliant achievements
Of the Revolution.
Col. jesse Cant was made President Of
the day, Maj. Phillip Crawford vice Pre-.
sidcni, and Daniel Harden and DIR. Eli F.
Watson, Secretaries; Geo. Hurdle, esq.,.
was appointed Marshall, and Messrs. Geo.
Hurdle, Joseph, Holt. DIR. Thos. Cliffs,
Joseph Steel, Peyton Brown, Lampkin
Ray, and DIR. E. +. Watson, 4 committee
Of arrangements.
After the parade Of the Troops had e.
nished they were drawn up in front Of the
church, which was occupied by the ladies';
and Capt. John A. Faucet read in clear
and distinct voice the National Declaration
of Independence. After the National De-
claraiion had been read, d.. Eli F. Wat
son read the Mccklenburg Declaration, and
accompanied il with few appropriate re-
marks. The reading OF the two Declare
tons was listened to with deep and live
ly interest by the whole assembly.
The company then repaired to table,
TO partakc OF an excellent dinner prepared
by Maj. Jacob Hurdle; and after paying
their respects 10 il in the most compliment
tary manner, the dishes were removed, and
the following toasts were drank, in Adams
Ale, the pure distillation from the gurgling
fountain: =.
REGULAR TOASTS.
/. The 9Th July-A day sacred TO H.
ber,y ihronghou, the world--its annual
return will be greeted with joy while free
dom has vo,ary and the rights of man
a champion TO defend them against ty-
rants. { gun, 0 cheers. Hail Colum'
bia.)
2. The Signers Of the Declaration Of
ndependence-an immortal band of wor-
,hies--men who would have honored
Rome in her best days-wi,h their exam
pie befnre Us, we trust our Republic will
be immortal. Drank Silent. Gun.
3. Washington and his compatriot Sol
dicrs OF the Notwithstanding glory
and gratitude are their reward. They
vanquislled the enemies of their coun.
try, and controlled their own abi.ious aspi-
ra,ions;-our freedom is the fruit of their
bravery and forbearance. (Washington's
march.)
4. The American Army-The only
army in the history OF mankind that has
carried the standard Of Liberty through
two wars and left their fellow citizens free
as themselves. (6 cheers. Yankee
Doodle.) -.
s. The American Navy-It struck the
first and las. glorious blows at the enemy
during the war Of 1912, and taught the
naughty t,rant that our National Flag
mus, not be insulied with IMMUNITY. Il
gun. 0 cheers--Star Spangled Banner.)
8. The United States--a growing famI'
ly Of sisters--may they even continue
united in heart as well as in name.
ET7. The President and Ex-P Presidents o.
the United States.
j 8. The tree of I.iberty-plantcd by
the heroes Of The revolution, waterel by