Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-16
CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH OF JULY
IN CREENVIILE

ChLE6kAIION OF THE FOURTH OF JULY
IN CREENvILLE.
=, oh account of the inclemency of the weather ON
'nc morning OF The 4th, the celebration of the day
was very m"ch interrupted, and many persons were
detained who had anticipated ATTENDING ,Tbo,gb
under the most unfavorablc circumstances LARGE
number oil persons collected together and marched
l" P'occsS.oh W .he grove near town, where they
pariook, free OF charge, of bountful repast. and
,hat OF the best furnished by general contribu-
tons by the citizens of town and OF tho s,rro,,,d
ing neighborhood.
The weather being still unfavorable. the com
pany was compelled to repair for shelter to the Me-
thodist Church, where the Declaration of Indepcn-
dcnce was read by ALBERT JEwALL and an Ora
ton delivered by j. Il. Parton.
"A procession of Sabbath School Scholars. with
badges and banners ''fioatng i'm the breeze" and
inscribed with beautiful and appropriate mottos.
were also I'm attendance at the Church, and were
addressed In very interesting speech by DIR. Nc
FARLAND.
The company then called on the Rev. JOHN
START, who replied, with some remarks highly APP
ProPiiate and amusing TO the audience
Inc following ToAsTs were then read
BY S. f. Christian Our noble sons or ,.6 ,vho h..
so promptly answered to their country cali mo-
'oc blood OF their fathers of rs stl courses through
BY John Newton The Mexican war-Tbe frs,
fruits OF annexation. 1t is unrighteous, unhoy unjust
and expensive.
BY Samuel Hays: Let us carry out our Independence
by encouraging American manufactures.
D. L. Patton: Our country-May she ever re-
nam as she is great IN her glory and mighty in her
power.
By John p Wilson: The Ladies of Grecnvillc and
Viciny-May their generous lberaity and patriotsu,
ever be cherished in the memory of their dcscendant,
as worthy the daughters of their noble mothers who
ook such an active in the of our eo
rious Independence which we are this dav eelebra,n
ny ;; F. Christian: Our brave and gallant officers
who fell on the banks of the Rio Grandc while bat
ung for their country-Thcir memories are engravcn
u" inc hearts OF their countrymcn.
,,,by William f. Humphreys: The single Ladies'
taken, few stolen, and more taken away there are
p rev more left OF the sort.'
ny VIM. Wilson: Zacchcus-NIay he climb the ,res
9TH OF March. 1919. ''~' y" '"'
BY Thos McCorkIc 70 the memory of John Lac
ne distinguished statesman of '76.
by John X. Brown; Henry CIay-In mint Of ma.
Iiotc devotion TO his country he is eminentlv rr,e
American, jealous of the honor and dignity Of his con
Try and when she called upon her sons amonv eth.
hrst to defend her rightsMay his name be rcmcmber
cd when scupturcd urn or monumc ntaI marble oh ali r.
mouldcriDg III the DUST
ny WIN. earring Our worthy citizen ]. T. Patton
way nc long 1--we to enjoy the liberty which he has
SO frequently portrayed to-day continue TO b.
nus able advocate, and long may his name be in.
scribcd high On the pinnacle of fame and finally NAV
he NC handed down 10 his grave in great pcacc
BY $. Il. Christian: Maj. Gen Tay ior and his bravo
Itte army-Although harrassed with difficulties and
empowered by numbers achieved brilliant and glo-
by son of Erins Isle Long life and success TO all
auoP'eu true hearted Americans, and may the Next
never conquer or subduc them.
, By H. Harris Hon. James Mcdowell of Rock
Dringe, EX-GoveTnor Of Virgnia-His Democracy nm
tarnishcd and his talents unriv acd.-May he vet he
President OF the United States.
by s. r. Christian: The Senate of the United Stste.
"A digniied, wise, and patriotic body-The keystone
Oh inc arch that sustains our republican government
By j. H. Harris Our glorious Union-May her
stakes be strengthened and her cords Heightened un
VI true rcpablcansm, with her wholesome laws and
benevolent Institutions shall dssipate popsh and un
CHRISTIAN religions, and their erect the standard
Of christianity
~ ny Robert Mccormick, jr The Tree of Liberty
fianed by our peace loving by their
Pcace-loving Sons.-lt has become the admiration of
.he world aud SINCE its inviting shadow has done more
10 break down tyranny and extend domnions than
our swords could do.-Lct them never be unsheathe
unless IN ITS defence and let all its branches that pro
of. ' W P'u"eo
by NJ. Apple live to please, and please to live.
ny H. A. Humphreys: Our Gov ernIncnt-May il be
prohcd by the examples Of other nations and NAV il
moi DC betrayed into the hands of dcceul and ambi-
nous men, who care not for their countrys good proyid
ca ihey can raise themselves power.
=, ny 1ohn A. Brown: The young Ladies present
May 'hey all, before the 18th OF july be found 4,
possession OF that prize that is easily obtained VIZ
good husband. ' VIZ -
by D. H. Harris: The Ladies-Thc only incepdia
ries who can kindle flame that water will not oncnch