The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-03-10


Ing "a previous arrangements. The house was
called to order by E. 9 Cox. After the throne Of
Grace was addressed by J, X. Holmes. n. o'Con.
nor. as foremau OF the committee OH resolutions
reported the following. which were adopted.
WHEREAS, it has pleased tho Great Governor
of the World to incline the hearts Of tn. people Of
the American Colonies (ailer long and Arduous,
though successful struggle, to free themselves from
vassalase to the British Crown) to unite, hy nu.
tual and reciprocal compromise in articles Of con-
federation, for the common defence aud general
welfare Of the whole: and WHEREAS, the indivi-
yldual whose birthday we have. met to celebrate,
devoted his entire life to the good Of his country;
and whose warning voice admonish US, in language
too eloquent to be misunderstood. against all Sec
ional and local division, therefore.
, lst. .Resoived, That we celebrate the 22d of
February. 1919, in honor sf the birth Of General
George Washington.
%. Resslved, That in celebrating the ll7th
anniversary Of the birth Of the Father Of his Coun-
,ry. W. manifest to the world our grateful remem.
branee oi him.
Suss A(SOSUS0, AuAt S"iSs' W SS"H - w "o''
ington. during the stugsIs for American Liberty,
bore the same comparison TO his comPat'iots in
arms, as that Of Jehovah did with the Apostles, in
establishing ibe Christian dispensation. . -.
4th. Resoiosd, That it is fully as consistent
for the American people to celebrate the birth OF
George Washington. a, II is to celebrate the ami
serssry of their Indspends ice
5th. Resoiued. That we view the Interference
Of ons or several Of the States Of the Union, with
the institutions Of another, as violation OF the
rights Of the States, and opposed to the spirit of
the compromise Of the Constitution; and that while
We hold sacred and nviolate the right OF petition,
We deprecate any and every effort made by any
State, or set Of Staes to separate themselves from
the original compact
9Th. Resolued. That as the first day the week
is set apart for the worship Of God, so should the
ED of February be set apart for the celebration OF
the birth of George Washington.
7th. Resoiued, That we view with utter con-
tempt any and every effort made to- check intslIi-
genes. Z, the extension Of Republican principles
or to re.ard or prohibit men from exercising the
Elective Franchise, and view them as so many at
4empts to establish monarchy.
After which Washington's Farewell Address
was read by James Walton. Jr.. and followed by
an Grafton from G. W. Durkee and Dr. J. D. o..
Connor.
IN A proc ession was then formed. and the company
repaired TO the Hotel Of WIN F. Booth, where
they partook Of q sumptuous dinner; after which
che following toas,s were read. and pledged in
bumpers Of wine aud cold water.
!. By James Walton.Jr George Washington
A name which shall be knswn aud celebrated.
when those Of the victors of other countries shall
be known only in the legend Of tradition or in the
songs Of the bard.
2. BY Jas. Walton, Jr. Washington and Thos.
sins--Ths lsiisr aehiessd~ith his pen. what the
former did with his sword sn sra
3. By z B, Cox. The Heroes Of the RevoIu.
tion--May their names be revered while liberty
has friend or humanity On advocate ..r
-. BY e. b. Coz. George Washington
hero, the sage. and the patriot may he ever live
in the memory Of the American people.
- ByJ.A. Lytle. The private soldiers Of '76.
also Of the Mexican wM--May they never be for.
gotten by The American people as the instruments
through which our liberty has been achieved
6. BY G. W. Durkee. The sagss Of '76-May
they BE- remembered while reason has an abiding
place or humanity friend.
Z. BY Samuel Csruihers. The birth day of Gen
George Washington = May il lung he remembered
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