The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-07-18
18th of July Celebration.

At Jefferson, the 4th was celebrated in
an appropriate and spirited manner. The
"Quitman Guards" under command of
Captain M. M. OFT, were upon parade
and presented very fine appearance.
According to previous arrangements the
company formed at o'clock and with
large portion of the citizens marched in
procession to Mill GroUe. Several hours
were here passed in drilling and maneu-
vering, and the various amusements of the
day, when the company returned and par
took of most sumptuous dinner prepared
by William Palmer, Esq.
Dinner being over sand dishes aCashed,"
Captain OFT was called to the chair, and
A. G. Mullin and Joseph S. Dunlap ap-
pointed Secretaries.
On motion A. c. Mnllin was called
upon and read the Declaration of indie
pendence, which was followed by three
hearty cheers from the company and
laundering report from "Old Joe"
The President then made few peril
nent remarks, after which the following
toasts were read:
By Capt. Ott-Ihe North and So,aa:
May they be linked together like the Sia-
mese twins-of one mind and never suf-
fer disunion.
By Lieut.. A. G. MuIlin-.4mericG:
The only child ever heard of, immortal
lied for licking its mamma!
By Lieut.. VIM. C.. Barbour-Io our
Host and Hostess: We tender our thanks
for the sumptuous feast we have partaken
of, and regret that they lived not in the
days of '76 TO serve dinner for the I'M
mortal signers of the declaration.
By Lieut.. VIM. Trotter-Geo. Wash-
ingfon: May his memory be stamped
upon the heart of every true American.
By Sergeant Dunlap-Ihe Quitmao
Guards: With our facilities we OFT to
become good company. We have Bar
bours to shave US, and Trotters TO ride,
and Mullin-stalks to walk with.
By Serg't Ritter-Ihe Officers and
Members of the "Q. G's": May they
never cease to celebrate the 4th Of July
with gratitude.
BY Corporal Holden-Ihon,as Je6er-
son: The immorta auther of the Declar-
alton of Independence. Our town should
feel proud of the name.
By Corporal Single May the dust
that grew the grass, that fed the cow. that
made the pap, that nourished the B'hoy
that originated the idea of the Quitma7
Guards, raise more of the same geniuses.
By r. S. Alexander-Our Union: AS
calms- follow storms: so may peace and
harmony-union and prosperity-follow
the discordant proceedings of the present
session of our Representatives in Congress.
By VIM. HI. Gardner-Ihe QaIitman
Guards: May they ever be an honor to
the old hero whose name they bear.
By VIM. A. Lytle-May the people OF
America forever celebrate the day that
give birth to their liberties.
By j. d. Hamilton, Esq.--Great and
glorious America With thy freedom
thy science and thy invincible warrioTs'
we love thee well.
By John Morgan-ZHe 4fh Of Jug
and the Declaration OF Independents;
Nav the former be duly celebrated, and
the latter, let their memory be honored
/ and cherished by every true and patriotic
citizen of the land.
!, By Christ. Smay, Jr.-Ihe Declara'
; fion of independence: May It always De
} looked to as a guide for all members Of
: the Quitman Guards.
By G. G. Lowry-7he Qaaitnaar Gs
, May they always have courage to face
their enemies, but prefer warning for lalr
rels of greater price among fair Ladies o.
S the Allegheny. ~.
!, By Henry Fick-Our Musiciaas; I'A'