Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-07-10
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

city yesterday, in something Of the old spirit and in
which shows that our citizens still retain that
love for the day and its associations which strong
characteristic of their fathers.
The day was ushered in by the firing of thirteen
rounds of artillery, four o'clock At six o'clock the
church bells rung and the Sunday Schools
bled al the several churches. At A M the process
sion, numbering about $780, was formed which proceed
cd to the State House square After the reading of the
Declaration by J. L. Ketcham, Esq, and an eloquent
and hearstirrng Grafton by Gov. Wright and the dis
ributon of refreshments the procession was reformed,
and the schools after retiring the churches which
they severaly belonged dismissed; highly pleased
with the exercises
At half past ten the cannon was again fired and a
procession formed in Washington street, in front of
the Wright House, and preceded by an excellent band
of good od-ashioned martial music proceeded to the
State House square, where the Declaration read in
an impressive manner by VIM Wallace, Esq, and an
eloquent patriotic address was delivered by Judge
Lander. The assemblags then adjourned to the Ma
sonic Hall and partoo OF an excellent dinner prepared
by Dennis Tutte, proprietor of the Wright and Palmer
Houses. After the dinner the following toasts were
drank pure cold water, with much enthusiasm
ever evinced on such an occasion
REGULAR TOASTs.
/. The Day zee Celebrate.-Our National Sabbath.
Sancted by the lapse of threeouarters of century
may the last Fourth of July recorded the tablet
time, find US happy united, and prosperous people.
Air Yankee Doodie.]
2 The Union, with its unmeasured blessings; may
be perpetuated most precious inheritance and
its Star Of Promise fulfil the just expectations Of
children and an admiring world. I1aH Columbia
2 George Washington can aim no hi oh.
er than to equal his virtues. To be drank standing
and in silence.
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meets twentythrec millions of frcemcn together in
bond of Love Let but link be broken and the bright
est hopes of mankind will perish forever. Music
5. The Revolutionary Worthies.-At sacrifice of
the comforts Of life and their best blood they obtained for
Independence Let like sacrifices if neces-
sary, maintain it. GDrank Standing and in silence.
6. The Declaration Of Independence. Words Of
glowing truth written letters oil fire the heart OF
every American. May they increase in warmth and
vivdness until they can be read and felt by all NATIONS
Music
OF other cIimes: and emblem of security Amer-
cans. Nav il continue until the last chain of
tyranny is broken. Music
s. The PreSident.-The Head Of our Nation: May
he receive the confidence and support of the peo-
pie, whilst filling the most dignied earthly office MI
sac.
g. The 4rmy.-In peace security to our friends,
in war terror to our enemies Music
10. The Nauy.-The bulwark Of commerce, the
sheet-anchor of prosperity May sailors, ships, and
ocean, still bear the stripes every zone respected by
freemen and feared by yranis. lMusic.]
IL. The Great West.-The Granary of the World
Come We hungry ! come We famshed, labor. sickened
mortals of all tongues and kindred, and sit down with
us TO perpetual feast in land flowing with milk and
honey. Music.]
r. .fgricuiture Manufactures, and Commerce.
Three tributaries that feed the great of national
prosperity: May the founain heads,-a people indus
trious, vruous and ffee-never fail or become vitated
Music.
10. fndiana.-The Young Giant of the West
With the forehead bathed by the waves Of Lake Mch
gan. the feet aved by the limpd current of ia Belle
Rivere," one hand resting on OHIO, the other Il
nois the eye is fixed the Temple of Perfection and
every aspiration directed in the path of Progress MI
Sic.
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs.
Blu Jas III McNeelu: THE Observation-Disclosures of
the Goddess of Justice May they be impartial as
their mistress nor by bribery, corruption, love- fear
favor or Affection throw undue weight into either side
of her eternal SCALE and may the spirit of progress inn
bue them.
Blu VIM Robson-THE WoRLD's FAIR-Not of Lon
don, but of Indianapolis
By A. G.. Porter-THE CITIZENS OF INDIANAPoLIs-
without being ridden on rails. Though rail.riddsn
like wise politicians may they find that persecution is the
beginning Of fortune-
By Il. Fl. Brotcn-OUR COUNTRY
Great God : we thank Thee for this home
This boundess birth land of the free,
Where wanderers afar
And breathe the air of Liberty
BIZ Edrcard Lander: THE COVERINGS OF INDIANA
Though his duties bounded by the State, bis heart
embraces the Union.
By Coo. Wright: INDIANA regards the first act of
dsobedence TO law as one fatal step taken in the down.
ward road TO anarchy.
By Ex-Governor Wallace: INpIANA-the Railroad
State OF the Union The enterprise which is now push
ing forward railroads throughout her borders is but the
legitimate offspring of the spirit that originated the in
ternal Improvement system of 1886.
By J. H. McNeelg: GEORGE WAsHINeroN-The
High Priest in the Temple of Human Glory-Clad in
the beautiful vestments OF immortal honor he stands dis
pensno the sweet incense OF his glorious example over
the living throng o. humanity.
By DR.. Ellis: INDIANA-The State that sent five
regiments TO the battle fields Of Mexico will at the first
tap of the drum send fifty the defence Of the Union
ByJ. B. McChesney Our WORTHY HosT, Cor.
DENNIS TUTTLE-The untirng friend of internal i'm.
proUements. -
chain, TO he increased but diminished.
By-.9. II, Brown:-The Fair
- Ouid nature swears the lovely dears,
Her prentice hand she tried on
And tbel she made the lassess o.
T. Buy. r. EIder:-OuR BAND OF MARTIAL Music
1 The same kind our forefaihers followed the Victo
Bu A: III. Broacn:-THE OaAroR ANp Reaper
The manner in which they discharged their duties shows
that their breasts warmed by the same spirit thai
burned in our fathers in '76.
! = Bg John d. DefreeS:-NoAH NOBLE AND TIGHL
MAN A. HowARD.-Two OF Indiana's departed states
men, whose virtues should be initiated by the young
of the State and whose memory should be regarded
among her valued Treasures.
ByJ w. Duzan-THE SIGNERs-The brightest star
in the constellation of Liberty. The light of their
ample grows brighter with the lapse of tme and beam
hope into the hearts of the downrodden of despotsn
all over the world.
BIZ Wm. Robson, Jr-THE STATEs-A string Q
nearls fit TO deck the person of an angel Though som
may he bogus and liable to cut in the eye may the
of mutual interest and patriotism be severed
rotted nv the damps Of indifference and treason.
ByJ Fl. Neely-INpIANAPoLrs-The hub of on
of the great wheels OF tme having railroads for spokes
and all creation for tire.