Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-15
Fourth Of July Ceie1rnsiol.

celebrated the list anniversary Of our National
Independence on Saturday the Sd July. The AS
sembly met in the beautifal Maple grove near t1e
Choice, where seats had previously been prepared
After the usual preliminaries tire Declaration et
Independence was read in a distinct and impress
sive manner by John l. Westbrook, after which
Doct H. r. Linderman delivered an Grafton, ct
which the following is synopsis: touching brief
ly on the causes of the Revolution and graphical
ly setting forth the most prominent incidents ai
that ever memorable struggle, he pronounced an
euiogirlm ON the Heroes, Sages, and Patriots Of
'7e, and dwelt with great power and pathos, paf-
ticula4ly upon Washington and Lafayette. lie
then gave history Of the formation Of the Com
s,itution, the commencement OF the Federal gov
ernnnent--i,s results-and present condtoA
as a Nation. The Doctor here assumed the
ground that Repubhcansm was rapidly extending
its influence throuhout the world, and that Free
doms banner would finally wave triumphanily over
the Eastern and Western Hemispheres and closed
with an appeal to the patriotism of the people to
be ever watchful of their beftes-to spread the
light ef Religion and Education--to preserve at
all hazards the Union inviolate, and if necessary
to seal with their blood their devotion to their
country and her rights, and sat down amid spon-.
taneous burst Of applause,
The audience, likewise the Children composing
the Pic Mic patty, under the supervision Of Mrs.
E. A. Dingman, then sat down 10 a sumptuous
repast-which had been prepared by the Ladies,
and which reflected great credit on theif enter
prise and good taste-where an attack was made
in good order and with much spirit, OH an array of
turkeys, pigs, poultry, &c. in way that was about
right The table being cleared the following reg
ular and volunteer toasts were announced
REGULAR TOATS.
The day we celebrate--May it ever be reHem-
bered as the birth day of freedom.
| cheers and 6 guns.
| The Constitution of the United States--A test;-
nony Of the wisdom of those who framed it,
3 cheers and gun
The Continental Congress-'The great embodl-
ment of wisdom and patriotism. The principles
which they promulgated will in :ime emuncpata
the whole world cheers q gum
The memory of Washington. drank in silence
The President and Vice Presiden; of the United
States. cheers & guns
The Governor Of this Commonwealth. 3 & 3
The Army and Navy of the United States--In
their keeping the honor of our Flag is safe. & ;
The Martyrs of the Revolution--Their memory
comes to us this day gentle and refreshing show
ers from Heaven. q 2
The Star Spaneled Banner--May it ever con-
nue to be hailed as the Flag OF the free the brave
and the just d 2
The Union OF the States-May it ever continue
as firm as the granite OF our own native hills.
cheers & | gun.
The Senate and House Of Representatives OF
the U. S--May the wisdom of the Statesman and
the ardour of the Patriot distinguish their pro-
ceedings. q L.
The fair Daughters Of Columbia--They truly
love America and Americas sons truly love them.
cheers & guns.
The following sentiments were then offered and
received.
The reader of the Declaration of Independence
His worth as citizen and his ability as man,
are known and appreciated by all who enjoy an
acquaintance with him. 6 q
The Orator of the day--May the ability dis
PLAYED by him on this memorable day, crown his
efforts as Physician with confidence and sue
, cess. q 6
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By Alber. B. Linderman. Gen. Taylor-The
) Washington of the nineteenth century. The pois-
oned shafts of envy and calumny fall harmless at
, his feet. His brilliant achievements have won
him all undying fame. HIS grateful countryman
will testify their gratitude by elevating him to the
highest office in the gift of free people & 3
By John Brown. The gallant Officers and brave
: Soldiers who have shed their blood on the battle
: fields of Mexico. Deep and lasting be a nations
n sorrow for them. (drank in silence
: BY Simon J. Decker. Here S success to Gen.
" Taylor and the rest of our brave Officers. May
they remember the dying words of the gallant Law
rence-"dont give up the ship" & ?
. By Daniel w Dingman. Gen. Taylor-A sec
ond Cen Jackson,-The just demands of the gov
, ernment of the United States against Mexico mus,
and shall be sustained. 6 q
By Dr. Henry r. Linderman. Gen. Winfield
Scott-The soldier of the last war his brilliant
J, achievements on the battle fields of Mexico are
s equaled by few, surpassed by none. q
d BY H R Linderman. Our friend Hon. Daniel
o w. Dingman-Honor to whom honor IS due,
: cheers & guns.
i. By Solomon II. Dingman. The Ladjes-The
y morning stars of infancy, the day staIs OF yoea,
the evening stars Of old age; God bless such
7" May we bask in their benign efFalgence unt;l He
. ascend the skies. 4J3
> By William F. Brodhead. The conduct Of the
= patriotic and liberal Ladies Of Dingman's Choice
ID and vicinity on this memorable day should endeaF
Of them TO eyery lover of his country 6 q