Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-07-07
INDEPENDENTS DAY In RAEENNA.


since that noble band of patriots assembled
a. Philadelphia, declared that the old Thir-
teen Colonies, *arc, and of right, ought to
be, free and independent States," and to
maintain that declaration, pledged their
lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor.
The seventy-ffth anniversary of that glori-
Gus and ever memorable event was appro-
priately celebrated at this place. The day
was clear, cool and beautiful as though fit
ted expressly for the assembling Of the de-
scendants of the Revolutionary fathers to
commemorate the noble and heroic deeds
of their patriot sires. 1t was one of the
largest assemblages Of the people We have
ever witnessed, and it is estimated that there
were from 10000 to Ii, 900 persons pres
ent. The platform train Of cars fitted up
by the Railroad Company, brought up
from the south a full load, some six or eight
hundred, and the Express train came in
from the other direction with full load.
But these comprised but small portion
of those present. So great was the number
in attendance, that it was utterly useless to
attempt to form them into procession; and
assembled upon the grounds of the Agricul-
tural Society, they presented a perfect sea
Of human beings.
After this immense throng had assem-.
bled, the President of the day introduced
L. V. BIERcE, Esq, who delivered an elo-
quent address, repe:e with interesting facts
and events connected with the early settle
ment and the growth Of our town and coun.
ty. We hope to be furnished with copy
Of his address for publication, as very ma
ny who were present were unable to hear
it.] Addresses were also delivered by
HIRAM GRIswoLD, Esq Of Stark, and Ex-
Governor Ford, of Geauga.
The whole proceedings were enlivened
by music by the Palmyra Band, and by the
good old-fashioned music which cheered
and animated the patriots of the Revolu-
tion-"The spirit stirring drum and ear
piercing fife."
The Floral Hall exhibition gotten up by
the ladies, to which shilling admission fee
was charged to assist in defraying the ex-
pense oftbe building, was arranged in the
most beautiful and magnifce Mt style, and
was thronged with visiters during most of
the time.
The most ample provision had been made
for large crowd. The tables were load
ed with the best the country can produce,
arranged in the best possible style, and all
were invited to partake freely; but notwith-
standing the large and liberal provision
that had been made to feed the multitude,
the tables were soon swept and presented
bare appearance.
After the tables were cleared, the following
Regular and Volunteer Toasts were read
and responded to with cheers:
REGULAR TOASTS.
The Pilgrims. noble colony of de-
vout Christians, whose planting has chang
en- the history Of the world educated firm
men, valient soldiers, and honorable women;
colony on the commencement of whose
heroic enterprise the selectest influences of
religion seemed to be descending visibly,
and beyond whose perilous path were hung
the rainbow and the Western star of en-
pire
The Signers of tho Declaration Of In
dependence-Tru sons of the Pilgrims
In the spirit of progression, they engrafted
upon the sentiment Of Religious Freedom
that of Political Liberty, and uninfuenced
by the love of glory, and unsustained by
the excitement Of battle, dared coolly and
deliberately in council to proclaim them
selves it champions against the world in
arms.
The Revolutionary hsrs.-They fin
ished with their blood and their lives the
work given them to do. May we who "keep
their graves, and bare their names, and
boast their blood, add to the freedom they
bequeathed to US, justice-justics to all
men and all nations-justice, that venera-
BILE virtue without which valor and power
and freedom itself are bat vulgar things"
The Union--May it be preserved, estab..
lisb Justice, insure domestic tranquility,
provide for the common defence, promote
the general welfare, and secure the blessings
OF liberty to us aud to posterity.
Our Countrywide land consecrated to
freedom.
"Lives there man with soul so dead,
Who never to himself hath said,
This is my own, my native land?"
The Msmory Of Washington Sacred!
Eternal!
The President Of the United States
Our constituted representative Of Republi-
can principles. May he be faithful to his
charge.
Our Army and Navy--The bravest of
the brave. May the millennial period soon
arrive when they shall cheat their swords
into plowshares and their spears into prun-
ing hooks, ,"-and may they learn to use
them.
Agriculture-The groundwork of ma
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