The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-20
FOURTH OF JULY AT BATH.

oThe glorious fourth was observed with much
life in the ancient city, of Bath, Beaufort County
visiter there the occasion it affords pleasure
to state that the day celebrated in manner every
wav worthy of the public spirit and iberaly 0f her
patriotic citizens.
The day was ushered in by the ringing of bells
aud the firing of cannon, and at an early hour the
streets and public places thronged with the yeo-
manry of the surrounding country and districts. So
cjal greetings, friendly sentmen IS and harty assu-
med their merited sway in the universal prevalence
and dominion of that spirit of patriotism and loyalty
TO the Union, much in unison with our nature and
with the character of this great American festival.
No congenal spot left for feelings engendered by
The party conflicts of the time and the selfish strifes
Of human nature.
At eleven o'clock procession was formed opposite
Squire Marsh's Hotel under the direction of the eff
fcient chief marshal of the day, DR.. John F.. Tomp
kns, and headed by band of martial music march
ed to the Episcopal Church, amid the firing of min
ute guns Here the following order of exercises, as
owen out by the marshal was duly observed:
|. PRAYER by the Rev. Mr.. Taylor.
= Music by the Choir-Hail Columbia.
5. Reading the Declaration by Will: V: Bonner
t. Music by the Chor-Star Spangled Banner.
5. Grafton, By A. R. Mcdonald.
The prayer of the Chaplain a fine specimen
of patriotic thankfulness and supplication. The
Declaration was read by Dr.. Bonner in distinct and
forcibIe manner; and the Grafton by Mr.. Mcdonald
was good, and won the admiration of the assembly.
His main subject the causes, history and results
of the Revolution, which he portrayed In lucid,
PATRIOTIC and able manner. He dweit with force
the privileges and duties of the American patriots
and in this conneXion We were glad to hear him
force eoquenty upon North Carolinians the great
value and need of better system of general educa-
ton in North Carolina. The address Was quite cred
liable to the young and rising orator.
The exercises at the Church concluded, the pro-
cession was reformed and marched 20 the Eagle Ho-
tel, when fine and sumptuous dinner, given by the
citizens of Bath served up TO the gentlemen by
Capt. Foshal, while the crowd of ladies were
commoiated elegant repast under the polite su
pentendence of Squire Marsh and his kind lady, at
their house.
After the gentlemen were done eating, the cloth
was removed, and around the festive board the fol-
lowing thirteen regular toasts read by the Presi-
dent and Vice President who presided, were receiv
ed and drank with cheers.
l. George Washington. The father of his country
and first President Of the United States.
>. The signers of the Declaration of Independence.
3. The President of the United States.
4. The Constitution. The basis of the Union.
Let it be preserved in its pristine purity.
S. To the memory of John c.. Calhoun. The pure
patriot, the able statesman, the 'bright particular
STAR Of the South that has set in halo of G ory
unsurpassed. Posterty will best appreciate and de-
clare his fame and his virtues.
g. Henry Clay. The orator and statesman.
!. Daniel Webster. The great expounder OF the
Constitution. Massachusetts may reject him, but
Southern patriots will sustain and cherish him.
5. The American Revolution. Its history enforc-
es the patriotic truth that is the duty of injured
and oppressed minority 10 vndicae and sustain, at
all hazards" the rights assailed by an aggressive
majority.
9. The Declaration of Independence. May north
ern arrogance and aggression never cause the South
TO make alone a second formal Declaration of her
rights and independence.
10. The farmers. The ss bone and sinew'' of the
land. May they always sow good seed and reap
abundant crops.
IL. The Old North State forever.'' Though
hitherto styled the '' Rip Van Winkle'' she is now
about to assume her proper position among the bright
est Stars of the American constellation.
IL. Our Ncrth Carolina Statesmen. They are men
of whom We may be justly proud. Let US preserve
our jewels.
Is. The Ladies. Always true patriots, they love
and value {" Union" so long as it exists in accord
ance with the spirit of the compact.
excellent sentiments were offered by the company
and drank, with kurrahs and speeches. We have
not space to give any of them. At late hour in the
evening the people dispersed to their homes, much
gratlfed at the sayings and dongs'' of this mem
orable gala-day of patriotism at Bath. 1t was truly
a feast of reason and flow of soul.
AT night the young ladies and gentlemen continued
their enjoyment by appropriate dance at the Acad
emy; where the trippings ''on the light fantastic
toe" were kept up late hour, and all went mer-
ry as marriage bell. !" VISITER.