Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07

Oroer OF the Day, procession was formed
by the Marshals, Col. VIM. R. Hallock
and Amos P. spaulding, Esq, and marched
to the besutilnl grove Of Hiram Eiddings'
Esq in the following order:
1, Martial Music in front,
2, President and Chaplain;
8, Orators ofthe day;
4, Vice Presidents;
s, Committeeman;
6, Revolutionary Soldiers, and old men.
7, Ladies and gentlemen;
8, The citizens generally.
After arriving at the grove the exercises
were in the following order:~
l. The Palmyra Choir, led by John A.
Wilcox, sang "a Hymn Of National
Thanksgiving"
2. Prayer by the acting Chaplain, Rev.
Mr.. Brown.
8. Choir sang, "The Brave Man.
4. Declaration Of Independence read by
Abel Merwin, Esq.
5. Choir sang "My Country"
6. LIST Grafton, by George NJ. Tuttle,
Esq, of Warren.
7. I'd Grafton, by H. H. Willard, Esq,
of Palmyra.
9. Choir sang, "Firmly stand my ma
tive land"
9. Benediction, by the Rev. Mr.. Cad
wailader.
A procession was again formed as above,
for returning TO the Palmyra House, where
o sumptuous dinner was provided by Mr..
Charles r. Garfield, under a beautiful
bower prepared for the occasion.
After partaking Of the repast, the follow
ing toasts were .drank-a gun for each
toast, and abundant cheering:
REGULAR TOASTS. '--
= The -a'saisessasy ef fiheday TOE cez
ebrate, the Fourth Of July l776, on which
the principles of liberty, and our Indepen-
dence were declared.
2. The Union-The Palladium of our
liberty. Let those be accursed who GOV.
ertly and insidlously are striving to create
sectional jealousies; but may the glowing
gratitude Of the nation rest on those who
sustain it.
8. The Stutes--Independent common
wealths, but united by interest and compact.
heir local interests, rightly understood,
can never conflict with the true policy of
the continent.
Georgs Wushingion-The commander
of the armies that won on the battle field
our national existence, he was as true to
the principles Of liberty as he was to those
of patriotism and honor. May his example
ever be, as it has hitherto been, the model
for the future commanders of our armies.
5. The American Army-Even before
the inception Of our nation, up to the pres
ent moment, wherever opportunity has pre-
sented, it has covered itself with imperish.
able glory. Our gallant soldiers outdo in
deeds of bravery the heroes of ancient Lace.
demon and ofRome.
6. The United States .Napy-Inferior
in bravery and efficiency TO none. She
carries our uutarnished flag, protects our
commerce, redresses our grievances, and
causes our citizens TO be respected all over
the world. True policy, therefore, indi-
Gates that it be fostered and increased until
it shall have no rival.
I. Our Country = The land of the free
and the home-ofshe brave-the asylum for
the noble spirits who are abroad crushed bv
oppression: = May her arms ever be extend.
ed to those who from choice shall adopt
this land Of freedom for home.
8. The WorM-The common country
OF the whole human family. Mankind are
oy nature brethren. They are oil alike
entitled TO life, liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness We would be glad to hail the
day Us a-seoond jubilee when republican
institutions shall be extended over the whole
earth.
o. The -Signers ofhe Declaration of
l"dspendencs-They, like the true mirror,
reelected to the world, and put in body and
etficlency, the sentiments of the American
people. Their honor is that they had nerve
to do theirdutxs
10. The surviving Soldiers 9 The. Rec
ol'st''"-They, are about to leave our land
tefever. Their early companions in arms
have left them to us as relics of the past.
We honor and respect them.
IL. Ihe present -Army.ef Ae -Uaifed
Atates-lt is as efficient, brave andsuccess-
4ul now as in the war for independence.
IL. Tia War-May victory continue
to crown ,heexertions Of our gallant ar.
mics, until m honorable peace is conquer.