The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-07-11


" County Surveyors. j. Durham.
sq" Coroner--George Metcalf.
+" Inspt. ofWte. & Meas.-S. ]. Durham.
The Fourth of July.
Tho Anniversary of our National 1ndepen-
dsncs was appropriately observed by most OF
our citizens, both in town and country.
The day was beautiful one, and all nature
seemed 10 partake Of the spirit that animated
every heart. Business was suspended, and at
IN early hour preparations were made for car
rying out the plans of intellectual and social
enjoyment, which had been previously fixed
upon. s.5r
The most prominent public demonstration in
the City was made by the
GERMAN CITIZENS.
Agreeable to the programme, previously
published, Procession was formed at ~ o.
clock, in front of the Court House, and accom-
panied by IN excellent band of music. march
ed through several of the principal streets of
tho City, and then proceeded to the grove.
near the residence of Lucius H. Langworthy,
Esq, to listen to the flow of eloquence and Of
song, and to partako Of the good cheer that ha d
been provided for tho occasion. Speeches were
made in the German language, by A. Eickhoff,
Esq, Messrs. Adam Koch, and John Crebs,
and appropriate remarks by other.
Everything passed off in the most pleasing
manner, and the events of the day give an ad-
ditional guarantee, that our institutions are
understood and appre ciated by those who have
escaped the tyrannies of the Old World, and
become identified with the Liberties Of our
own happy country
THE BEE BRANCH CELEBRAI ION.
A goodly number Of our Citizens betook them
selves to the beautiful grove upon the banks OF
the ..Bec," about two and half miles from
the City, where an elegant and dainty repast
was provided, and where Patriotism and the
social qualities found home, and were cher
ished in every heart. Speeches were made and
patriotic songs were song, & the most perfect
good feeling and harmony characterized the
pleasures of the day.
They loved their land, because it is their own,
And scorn'd to give ought other reason why:
opld shake hands with King upon his throne
And thinkit kindness TO his Majesty.
Another interesting and appropriate celebra-
ton took place in
IOWA TOWNSHIP,
in this county. We will be pardoned for dwell
ing little more at length upon this. as the ex.
erciscs came under our own observation.
Under the direction Of Col. Andrew Banks.
on, John Emerson, and David X. Anderson,
Esqrs., who composed the Committee of Ar.
rsngements, most sumptuous entertainment
was prepared in Grove, near the residence of
Mr.. Emerson, and at an early hour of the day,
the citizens Of the township and the surround
ing country had assembled to partake in the
festivities Of the occasion. Joy lighted up ev-
cry countenanee, and animated every heart.
Tho most perfect good humor pervaded the
throng, and nothing occurred to mar the har
mony which characterized the pleasures of the
Day. .
Agreeably to the arrangeme nts made by the
o. 70 God for continuance of those mercies
whicl, have characterized His dealings with us
@ Nation; after which the Declaration Of
Independence was read, in a most distinct and
snimating manner, prefaced by appropriate re.
mafks, BY John Emerson, Esq.
The following very beautiful hymn, select.
Cd for The occasion, was then sung by the as
sembly.
To thine Almighty arm we owe,
The triumphs OF the day;
III Thy terFors. Lord, confound the foe,
$50 And melt their strength away.
IT'S BY thine aid our troops prevail,
ns And break united powers;
OF burn their boosted fleets, or scals
The proudest Of their towers.
And trod them to the ground.
While thy salvation was our shield,
go But thsy no shelter found.
81 - vain 10 idol Saints they cry,
And perish in their blood:
Where - the rock 20 great, 90 high,
SO powerful 40 our Cod
4 The Rock Of Israel ever lives,
stfsss Hjs name be ever blessed,
IT'S his own arm the victory gains,
And gives his people rest .#
Az Orstion was then delivered by the write,
81 Ibis article; sitter which the company partool
81 most sumptuous dinner, prepared ans
'ssrysd up upon the ground. 3.
Tbs cloth being removed, the following sen
Aimsnts were read By the Chairman Of the Com
n,iatss, md responded TO- most enthusiasticallJ
~ ~ crcHd; d
~ Dsy ~ CslsIrsss. May It ever b ap
pssejaged 81 fhs citizens Of the United States
II tscpeslion u tho pries i cost.
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