The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-16

OF Lancaster.
A committee, appointed at a previous
meeting, me- at Mr.. Reels, on Monday
morning, for the purpose of taking meas,
ures for the celebration of the day. The
following officers of the day were chosen;
President.-LoUIs PHILLIPPI.
Secretary.-HERMANN MILLER.
Observation-Disclosures BECK.
The party started from the house Of
the President, while the cannon was fir
ing, and proceeded, accompanied by mu-
sic, to the ground selected for the occa-
sion. An excellent address was here
delivered by Mr.. H. FAHRER, Orator of
the day, and the Declaration of Indepen-
dence was read by Mr.. JOHN M. MILIER,
which were saluted by the firing of can
non and music. The party then partook
of an excellent repast prepared by the
German Ladies, after which the follow
ing toasts were given, saluted with tho
firing of cannon and music.
By Hermann MiUer.-The German
Ladies, may they long flourish as the
pride of their old and adopted countries.
John M. Miter.-Remember de Kalb
and Steuben, the german Heroes, who,
at the time ofthe Revolutionary War,
left their country out of Patriotism to
fight for the freedom of America.
Martin Beck.-Our Army, may victory
Overt the Mexican hordes be their harvest,
so that the annals of our country will call
them American Heroes, and part of them
our German brethren, who assist in fight
ing battles to make European tyrants
tremble.
Vincent Wldman.--Every true Re-
publican must praise and glory in our
forefathers, the men that declared in
dependence and our freedom.
Blythe same.-The celebration of this
day, let us never forget the men that act
ed so united to obtain our freedom.
By tie same.-Love and Equality, DO
the weapons of freemen; let us fight with
them and we will be victorious.
JustuS YoungAans.-The German Ben
efcial Society, may the German never
forget that this is one of the best acts
they ever did.
By the same.-The Ladies, who pre-
pared our dinner. may they live for a long
time and be highly honored.
Jacob Plought-The liberty, which
we now enjoy and which was so dearly
bought by our forefathers; they endanger-
ed life, wife and children for liberty and
equal rights.
Ferdinand Getz.-The name of the
Polish %nobleman, Pulaski, who lost his
life in the revolutionary war, let us re-
member him in the history of America.
III. T&rmis.-The freedom ofthe North
American Union, may it exist forever
and ever, not only for ourselves, but for
our children.
j. ". ScArodt.-Let us always re-
member the patriotic General, Layfay-
cite, who cheerfully offered his life aud
property for the success of our Revolu-
tionary struggle.
G. p. Millcr.-The remembrance of
Washington and Jefferson, may it live in
the breast of every American forever
and ever.
Z. ReicA.-Long live General Taylor,
the conqueror of the Mexican Army.
j. NJ. Miuer.-Geo. Washington, the
American Hero, and Thomas Jefferson,
the defender of human rights, their mem
DRY shall live in the heart of every Amer
lean throughout all coming time.
III NoIsoH nt nc oDf rn,oat a.
patriotic hero, de Kalb; who gave his
hearts blood forlhe freedom of America.
Herman Miler.-Gen. Taylor, in war,
the Napoleon of America.
By tie same.-The Fairfield volun-
teers, let the thanks of every patriot be
given to them, and may they rest from
their past dangers, in happiness and
health.
By the Same.-The German Guards of
our Army, may the f%avorite star of wal
be with them in every battle, and may
they %glorious!y return home and rest on
their highly deserved laurels.
j. M. MiIer.-Let us wish that the
brave IONS and daughters of Germany
may soon enjoy the stars of freedom and
escape from the reins oftyranny.
G. +. MiAer.-Let equality in life be
among the Germans forever and draw
the strings of love closer and closer to-
gether, so hat the german name may be
gloried amongst our American brethren.
j. N. Mller.--Let the memory of the
patriotic Doctor Franklin live in the
breast of every Republican; who, at the
time of the revolution, made an Alliance
with the French nation, whereby they
supported US in the cause of liberty.
Louis PhiHipi.-The great men of A
merica from Washington TO Taylor, Scott
and their brave men, may their memory
never fail in the hearts of all republic
ans.
By tile same.-Our Party, may we in
years to come enjoy ourselves in thinking
of this happy day.
j. Rig-Germans of America, may
religious or political principles never d.
vide us, but let the love of our adopted
country keep US in peace together.
By the same.-Our Union, may TIE
millions of our oppressed breteren and
sisters in the old country come and en-
joy many a birthday of liberty with us.
After the toasts were given the party
returned in good order to the boat and
went back to Mr.. Philippi's house. In
A. .--- H. - TT