Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-07-07
The 2 LIST Anniversary of Amer
lean independence.

| 1he 'IsI anniversary Vi our NatlOnal lnue-
pendence was celebrated on the third inst. with
an eclat BETTING the original Importance of the
| occasion, and the renewed interest impaired to
it by the brilliant events ofthe war. The same
circumstances, we presume has given new
/ zest to the festivities Of our National Jubilee
throughout the Union; though viewing, as we
do, the present war as most atrocously unjust,
and detestible in its objects; and as the result
of dangerous departure from the early princi-
pies of our Government, we beg that, our dis
criptions of facts in the path of Editorial duty,
may not be taken as evidence of our sympathy
| with their causes.
The day was, throughout most pleas ant
The heat, it is true, was shade or two higher
than perfect comfort would call for, but to rec
ompense for this, no showers or appearances of
them frightened the smoothly brushed SCENTS
or occasioned futter among he Fair. At the
appointed time the procession was formed as
announced last week, and marched to the sound
of martial music to the Island which had been
| fitted up for the occasion. Numbers however,
had previously repaired to the spot, and when
the long procession came in sight, it BECAME
matter of serious consideration whether all
would be able to cross the bridge and find foot
ing on the Island. BY the good management
of the Marshall, and his assistants, however, the
immense assemblage, was soon ted;-that
is, the "bettel half"-and the exercises com
menced. AT this point Of affairs, after standing
minute on the overhanging bank, gazing up
on the natural charms of the scenery and the
(artifciaD graces which the foliage of the spot
but hal f concealed, with, (some will say if we
don't, and so we may as well get the start of
them,) feelings akin to Satan's, when he gazed
on the happiness of Paradise (see Milton) we
left.
The Reading of the Declaration, the Grafton
and Washngton's Farewell Address succeeded,
the performance of I'll being highly spoken of
until tbs cannon announced the commencement
/ of the work of destruction at the Dinner Table.
We yield to no man in our patriotism when
thus manifested, and of course were on hand.
After Dinner, as usual came the toasts,-regu-
lars and memberships like our army in Mex
ico-and as full of patriotism.
Here are those we have been able to collect.
REGULAR TOASTS.
| 1st. The Anniversary of regulated liberty
Its sunrise in l776. Let the Universe be its
orbit, all time its meridian, and it's wane CON-
mence but with eternity.
I'd. The Heroes of the Revolutionary ev-
cry return of this day renew us of their gallan-
try, patriotism, and devotion to their country
let their example teach us the obligations we
are under to preserve and transmit to posterity
the rich legacy their valor bequeathed US.
Sd. The President of the United States.
4th. The Legislative, Executive, and Judi
Give departments OF our governments-eUery
man TO his duty, and no encroachments.
| 9Th. The Constitution of the United States.
Its letter its best interpreter, let it be executed
accordingly, and all will be well.
! 9th. The Governor of the State of Michi-
gan.
7th. Our own beautiful Peninsula, one of the
youngest daughters of the Old Thrteen-may
intelligence and industry continue to character
ize her people.
| sth. The Army and Navy of the U. S.
Their past and present history, their proudest
eulogy no Rings of despotic power, but the
right arm of civil authority
9Th. The memory of Washington: his bright
est monument a nations liberty. Let the mil
lions who enjoy the fruits of his labor, emulate
his patriotism.
loth. Agriculture, Manufacture, and Com
MERGE the chief pillars of nations indepen
dence.
18th. Independence Isle-the neutral ground
| of parties, one of the loveliest gems of our own
beautiful Huron.
18th. The Orator of the day.
18th. The Daughters of the land--.he intel
| lectual amazons of the age: no less beautiful!
than intelligent, adorning alike the palace and
the cottage examples for the world, and wor-
! thy descendants of the mothers of The revolu-
ton.
VOLUNTEERS.
By J. .McCready-Wa,hn gton and his
Generals-the record of the glorious past =
Taylor and his Generals-the history Of the
triumphant present.
By n. Fl. BaLlard.-The names Of the two
gallant Leutenants from this place, who have
so honorably distinguished themselves on the
plains of Mexico; McKins;ry and Rosencrants.
May their gallant deeds on the battle field, be
as highly appreciated by their conntrpmen, as
their social virtues are by their friends & neigh
bors.
BY r. E. .Morse.-The Anglo-Saxon race,
may the torch of liberty which they lighted
in l776, continue to burn, until all the nations
of the earth shall be encompassed in its blaze.
By G. p. TindaU.-Our civil Institutions:
Founded in all that adorns human nature, or
can improve society; may they ever live, bless
ings 70 this nation and to the world.