The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1846-07-28

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breais of their descendents.
BY Josiah Baker, Gen. Taylor, leg
acy to the United States, richer than the
gold of Mexico. and brighter than the dia-
monds of Golconda. I'd, only in greatness
to the immortal Washington.
By Christian -, VIM Decalb, Pu-
laski, Kosciusko, men who left the ole
world to water with their blood the tree
of liberty, long may its branches wave O.
yer their departed bodies.
By Henry Keim, The American Ban
ner, the stars for ourselves, and the stripes
for the enemy.
By Silas Boucher. Cherish freedom,
praise the farmer, support the mechanic,
honor the soldier and love the ladies.
By Levi Pile, The battles of the Rio
Grande, sufficient TO encourage every A
merican that peace is not far distant.
BY Eli VIII, The ladies'; their ap-
pearance upon this occasion, remind us
Of the Patriotism exemplifed by the A.
merican fair, in the struggles of the revolu-
tion.
By John Roberts, The ladies, particu-
larly those that are here, how curious TO
see SO many pretty ones in bunch, we
love to cluster around and hail them as
the greatest gift of God and man.
By Ephram Speicher, The brave Ko-
siusko, long may he be remembered in
the hearts ofthe American people.
BY Solomon Synder, May the gallant
ry and courage of Ringgold, entitle his
memory to that respect which he will be
shown by the citizens of his native town.
in erecting a monument to perpetuate 1t.
BY Jonas Shultz, The soldiers of the
revolution, may the glory of their deeds
and their deeds of glory, be echoed and
reach to the end of time.
By John A. Baker, Charles A. Kim
mel, a native of Somerset county, frosty
son of thunder, may he live TO return to
the bosom of his parents, and ill their
hearts with gladness at the recapitulation
of the dangers he has encountered.
By VIM. Moore, Sabbath Schools may
they ever prosper.
By Thomas King, Our host and hos
tess, in return for their cordial reception
of the festive board, may they succeed in
gaining all they aspire to claim.
By Jos. b. Critchfeld, Eternal King
OF men and angels, elevate our minds each
low and partial passion thence, dispel till
this great truth in everyland be known,th
none but those who aid the public cares
can shield their country or themselves
from chains.
By Guest, The citizens of Centre
vile, we hope they enjoy the festivities Of
the day uninterrupted, may they hence
forth know that the majority rules, and
that,,are there people here from the spurs oI
Laurel Hill, and from the pine clad tops
of the eastern ridge.
By Christian Speicher, Sabbath Schools
nurseries of religion, may they receive
that attention from parents they deserve.
BY the Community, thanks to the Capts.
Pringey and Baker, officers and soldiers,
for their highly honorable attendance and
performance, and also the orators of the
day.
After which the procession was formed
as before, and marched through the town
and dismissed amidst the cheers, roaring
of cannon and musketry; thus the day
passed of pleasantly, and to the satisfac.
ton of all who were in attendance.
Much credit is due to the Turkeyfoot
artillery company, and the rifle company
from Gebharisburg, for their performance,
and also }, Thomas King, chief marshal oI
the day, for the promptness and skill with
which he acted.
The day will long be remembered with
pleasure. The crowd Of people was va
rously estimated from ten to fifteen hun
dred.