The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-07-09
The celebration Of the Ath nt Exalida


The Celebration Of the 4th mt Kalida'
A very large procession Of the citizens OF
Kalida and vicinity. was formed at Phillips
Exchange under the direction of DR. Q. M
Godfrey and Capt. Ackernian, Marshalls OF
the day, and marched to the Methodist
Church. After fervent and impressive
PRAYER BY the Rev. Mr.. Albright, the Declar'
alton Of Independence was read by II. 3.
Knapp, ESQ.,, and an eloquent and mastery
orafion delivered by Mr.. B. F. Metcalf, ora
tor Of the day.
The Orator declared the Revolution
necessary consequence Of the free principles
long implanted in the minds Of the colonlsts
previous to the Declaration ofIndependence
--and dwelt with much force upon the prin-
ciples Of equal and simple government de-
clared in that document. If there was any
thing Of a partizan tendency in this portion
of the address il was because Democratic
principles are most in accordance with The
genius Of our Republican system. The con-
test with Mexico--the generous ardor with
which our citizens volunteered 10 the standard
Of their country-.their heroic bravery and bril-
leant and glorious victories were described
in glowing and impassioned periods; and the
employment of our War ships, no longer la.
den with the instruments of death against
our ancient foe, but freighted with the gener-
Gus burden of relief to starving Ireland, af-
forded gratifying example of our prosperity
and generous feeling, which was happily il
lusirated by the speaker. We have not how
ever space to give an outline Of the Grafton,
which was listened TO with the closest atten-
tion; and which was every way worthy Of the
talents and eloquence ofits author.
After the services, the procession returned
and partook Of an excellent and bountiful
dinner provided by Mr.. W. Phillips, on the
Court House square. The following toasts
serc drank on the occasion, and the ceremo-
nies and entertainments of the day we're car
ried on and concluded with display of or.
der and good feeling credtablc TO our vii
lage:
The Day we Celebrate. On this day a
people declared-we will bo free, and they
were Free.
The Crater Of the Day.
George Washington.--Pure in his life,
perfect in his example, the light of his fame
is without shadow.
The President of the United States.
The American Army.--Its soldiers con-
quered in the Revoluton--they conquered
again--and still they conquer Yorktown
and Saratoga must consent to share their
glores with the fields Of Mexico. Heroic
achievements are familiar to f!eemen.
The Navy.-The infant humbled the
naughty ocean queen--fs manhood will
sweep dominion from the deep, and give
freedom to the coursers of the seas.
The Signers of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence.--They smote the rock Of tyranny,
and the waters of freedom flowed over con-
t;nent.
The Patriots and Heroes of the Revolu-
tlon.--Great in thought; mighty in deed
our spreading greatness is their noblest mon
ument.
Tho Union Of the States.--The cement
ofour National lndependence--the league
of our friendship and the fortress of our
strength.
The Constitution Of the United States. -
The first and best embodiment of popular
wisdom for the security of popular rights.
Tho Women Of America. know their
worth, we admire their beauty, and we love
them, as only they deserve to be loved.
The Press.--The lever sought by Archim-
edes to move the world.
The Ohio Volunteers.--They have won
credit for their state and glory for themselves.
Honor to Ohio's fallen heroes
:" They who for their country die
Shall fill an honored grave
For glory lights the soldiers tsomb,
And beauty weeps the brave"
That pole! lisa little the lallest liberty
pole in the Northwest, we gnessl 1t bears
the triumphant stars and stripes beautifully
in the breeze. II does.
Fer the Venture.
4th OF JuIy Mt Gilboa.
On Saturday, the third, the citizens of Gil
boa and vicinity assembled AT the housas of