Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-08
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|CEkEBRATIOa OF TI1E FOURTH OFSULh'
In accordance with previous arrangements,
Friday last, the anniversary Of our National
Independence. was observed IN Martinsburg
With becoming ceremonies at an early
hour our citizens were awakened by .feu de
joie" from the BERKELEY Riaemen." and the
soul stirring music Of the "Cecilian Band"
The stores. shops, and places Of business, re-
NAMED closed. Our streets were soon throng-
ed with our smiling and happy population -
About IL o'clock procession was formed 10
front Of the United States Hotel, under the
de ction Of Capt. Seaman Gerard, Marshal,
which under the escort of the Berkeley Ri
Aemen, CAPT Nadeubouseh, all preceded by
the Cecilian Band. Capt. John Fl. Blondel.
marched to the Presbyterian Church. The
Church was soon filed, by very attentive
congregation. The exercised we're introdu-
ced by music Hail Colum bia." prayer by
the Rev Mr. Berry music. The Declare
ton of Independence was then read BY A..
M. vanarsdale, Esq, accompanied by brief
but very appropriate address. An Grafton
was then pronounced by Dabney c. Harri-
son, Esq. mauifesting in every sentence the
patriot and the scholar. The large assem-
bly, being dismissed, the procession was again
formed, and marched to the grove North Of
the residence of D. Burkbart, Esq, where
bountiful dinner had been prepared. After
a short time spent in agreeable interchange
of feeling and sentiment, the procession was
again formed and marched to the table, well
spread with the substantials of life, to which
ample justice was done. The following SEN
timents were then read by II. Conrad and
Samuel Alburtis, and unanimously adopt
ed" by larger number of the citizens of
Berkeley than we ever before saw at 4th
of July dinner. The festivities of the occa-
sion were greatly enhanced by the wit and
humor of Col. VIM H. Hayden, and Capt.
John H Blondel, and the patriotic song of
Mr.. Sidney Gallahcr. Great praise is due
to the various Committees who had the man
agement of the affair About 4 o'clock, P.
NJ, the line was again formed, marched to
town and was dismissed at the point of start
ing, all pleased and gratifed: ...s
REGULAR TOASTS.
l. Tie Ala ofJuly i776-The bir,h-da
of our lber,ies---ihe 4,h Of July lS5l---a
grateful people haiow it three quarters Of
century afterwards. Shall il be the last
commemoraiion by nation ofunifed free.
men? The blasting curse OF posieriiy and
history will rest on those who shall make
It so. AIR-Fourh Of July.
2. The Union-It is the birth right of
Us all. Who has right 10 deprive US of
il? The blood of our fathers will cry out
from the ground against the murderoos
deed. fAiR-O! IT'S Love.
3. Tie Flag flour Couniry--I,s stripes
are bonds Of brviherhood-its stars the
true lights Of liberty. The frst not 10 be
torn asunder: 10 blot out the last political
sacrilcge. Jar Our Fzag is there
4. The men Of the ReuoMiion-Thei
bones lie scattered over the land--,heir
blood has been shed on every battle field
from Bunker Hill 10 Euiaw. Will not the
dead arise to reprove us il we give up that
for which they toiled and fought and bled
and died Union?
lAR-.auH Lang Syne.
5. day Ia the city of
his name and choice, they honor his work
by laying the corner stone Of another Cap
iiol. So mote it be. Enlarge the temple
OF Liberty. May il stand forever.
AR Washington March.
6. Secession Cali il by its right name
-revoluIon--and we can understand
you: avow the true motive-angry Sec
iional prde--and you may. perhaps, I'M
de-staId yourselves.
GAIa--Siop dat Knocking.
Z. Northern Fanaficism-What holy
zeal to pluck out the mote from brothers
eve! Higher law ethics-,batis proving
Black 10 be better than While-Free- soil
policy, that would desecra,e the soil of
Freedom by civil strife. Mark the agila.
tors. The day is coming wtsea the catse
of Cain shah cleave to them, aud "tbey
shall perish in the gansaying of Korah.H
AIR Walk Jazz Bone.
g. The .4rmy Of the United States
Whatsoever they have done has been On.
der the Siar.spangled Banner: whatsoever
they may do. be il doae under the same
noble emblem Of Uaioa
AIR Yankee Doodle.
8. The .Nauy-How could they carry
their coanuy's flag 10 distant lands. and
preserve the honor of our nation, if part of
the crew had right 10 secede from their
duty whenever a STERN arose.
lAIR-HaH Coium5ia.
70. Frginia-She grumbles little
sometimes a, her meddlng Yankee breth-
rem but talk to her about backing out of
the Union, and she shows her Revolu.
ionary blood. AIR--Cavyme Back.
IL. The Constitution and The Union
One end the same thing: take one from
the other and nothing remains.
[ A1R-Presidents March.
IL. The great principle Of Republican
gocernment-The jus mgoris--ihe right
OF The majority TO govern: What right
hae Stata ~ II IL. II