The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-07-24


she finds no one to back her in this dark con-
spiracy. Like the lone star, '"she stands alone"
This great hobby, disunion, is mere phantasm
an illusion gotten up by traitors
by fanatics-and the gibbet is too honorable for
the fend, in human form, who first promulgated
an idea, SO absurd, to Congress.
But let US once more revert to the celebra-
ton of this day
Most of periods in the history of our country
which have been set apart for public gratula-
ton, clearly and conclusiyely prove that there
suits of celebrations of eyentful periods of time
are productive of much good, and are in every
way compatible with the genius Of republican
government. When we hear recounted the ex-
ploits of the great men Of our country-the
wisdom which inspired the sgners of the Decla-
ration-the virtues of Washington and the in
trepidity of his Generals does it not beget a pa
triotic feeling within our bosoms, and create a
most ridiculous and impotent opinion of the op-
pressors who once stood in hostile array against
US. And there are periods in the history of al
most every nation, when the people, ground
down to slavery by the lawless hand of oppres-
sion, will no longer submit TO such base out
trample tyranny in the dust. Behold that of
France which having deluged her plains in tor
rents of blood, now points, as a model, to the
American Government
We have met, fellow citizens, when our nation
is at peace with the whole world. We live in a
free land-we are free people-and while we
celebrate the birth day of our independence, it
keeps alive in our bosoms a love of country,
and creates general impulse in the rising
generation to emulate the achievements which
form the subjects Of commemoration
But, fellow-cihzens, where is the pleasing
countenance of one who mingled with us, on
similar occasion, but year ago? He. who
then stood at the head of the esQuitman Guards {"
is now no more, forever. He, who left the
home of his childhood to serve his country in a
foreign land-he, who, while boy, left rela-
tons, and friends, and all that tends To ->atn
life comfortable, to march with his comrades to
the CORY plains of Mexico, has, by the bighting
hand of death been taken from midst. Aye,
he withstood the glittering bayonet and the
murderous cannon-ball, but, that fOul-destroyer,
consumption, which, like a worm, gnaws at the
heart-strings, implanted itself in his system,
imperishable honours, he came home, but, to-
die
Yes, the brave, the good OFT is gone! He no
longer hears the shattering blast of the brass
throated trumpet, nor the neigh of the war
horse. The crash of arms, the shrieks of the
wounded, and groans Of the dying may mingle
into chorus, grotesque and horrible, but they
disturb not the repose of the soldier as he sleeps
beneath yon grassy turf.
All! he is gone, and we trust to a better land
And while we mourn his loss, we may, in truth,
speak Of him as a hero-a patriot-a soldier
a MAN.
But, fellow-citizcns, have done Perhaps
l have already wearied your patience. For the
kind attention manifested, and the smiles of the
ladies, who have been pleased to honor us with
their presence, most sincerely do l return my
thanks. And for the safety of our great repub-
ic-the preservation of our Union, and the per-
petuity of onr independence, let our devotions
be true to our God and true to our Country
ALEX. C. MULLIN.
AT the close Of which three hearty cheers and
discharge Of musketry The procession was
then formed (the national color floating at the
head of the company, and the State color head
ing the column of ladies, which was among the
most interesting Sights of the occasion,) and
marched to the Exchange, kept by Maj. G. Mar
lett, and partook of sumptuous dinner pre-
pared by him and his excellent lady, after
which the following toasts were read:
Regular toasts dispensed with the volunteer
toasts were read
By Sergt F. A. Keech--Our Constitution:
Framed for the Union, it insures our welfare
For period of sixty years it has served the
dear people, and he who violates it is a dis
unionist, a traitor to his home, and traitor to
his country.
By III. G. Ficke-Union VS.. Disunion: Born
to be free, we are fools to die slaves.
By Lieut.. JOS J. Dunlap-Our independence:
Bought with blood, it will not be sold for
nothing
BY H. Single-To our Glorious old Common
wealth: May you always be ready to furnish
arms to your patriotic sons
By Lieut.. w. c. Barbour-The United States
Of America: Her name will never change, until
the minds of her sons change.
By Sergt. r. L. Dunlap-'sA hasty plate of
soup:" A very necessary article to the success
of campaign.
BY Corporal Holder-To the Capt of the O.
G. IS: May he always be foremost in an engage
ment, as to-day, and discharge his duty as well.
BY Capt. Alexander-To A C. Mullin, Orator