Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-07-19

Hlo'c lhdl an Ofulnary degree oI lnteIesIi do
II the people present were engaged in solemn
reflection on the alarming state of the times,
on the shameless assaults which are openly
made upon our glorious Union, and as if
they derived solid relief as they turned
from these foul exhibitions of modern trea-
son, to the noble and exalted principles that
guided and governed the patriots of the Revo-
luton. The roar of artillery, and the soul
stirring music that followed the reading,
were in deep and happy unison with the
warm patriotic sentiments that glowed in
every breast.
The Orator Of the day, Robert c. llelfen-
stein, Esq, then delivered an address, which
was listened 10 with the most profound at.
tention. In matter and manner, it was
something greatly beyond the common order
OF lth of July orations; and evinced degree
of cultivation and talent, which at some fu
ture day, may place the author, now mo-
drst, retiring young gentleman, amongst the
most prominent men of the state. 1t was
altogether a most happy effort, and was re-
ceiveG with rounds Of applause.
The company then partook of sump,uous
dinner which was served up in handsome ru-
raj style, by Mr.. II. B. Weaver of the Trey
orton House, under an avenue of shade trees
The tables were altogether 900 feet in length
a second and third table were spread, before
all the company could be served
After The cloth was removed, the Regular
Toasrs were then read by Charles Peasants,
Esq, as follows:
/. The day we celebrate, the anniversary
of a nations birlh-a star of hope TO the
struggling and oppressed disciples of liberty
throughout the world. cheers.
>. The Union of the States, traitors may
calculate its valne, but will never find ii out,
till is lost or they are hung. May they
ever find lion in their path, like Andrew
jackson, 10 drive them bacl; in their treason
able career, whether they come from the
norh or from the south. 9 cheers.
3. The President of the United States, re-
Spccted by patriotic men OF all parties for his
substantial worth of character, and for his
faithful adherence to the constitution and
laws of the land cheers.
4. The Army of the United States, small
in The number of lis officers and men, but
great in the number, success, and glory of
lis achievements. 3 cheers.
;. The Navy of the United States, in time
\
it proudly unfurs the flag of the Union, and
gives protection TO our commerce. In time
of war, who so ready TO fight for the honor
Of the flag, as the American Tar? cheers
6. The Governor of PENNSYLVANIA. cheers
7. The memory of Washington, the God
like man, who in all the attributes that con.
| slilutc human greatness, and the most cxalt-
| ed patriotism, stands without parallel in
tle history Of the world.
DRANK STANDING AND IN SILENCE.
! S. The Patriots and Heroes of the Revolu,
tion, we best honor their memory by follow,
Ing their example, by initiating their virtue,
by cherlshlng, as a sacred legacy, the go
rious institutions they have bequcaihed tc
us. Oh that their spirits might descend lC
| rcbukc the treason and the traitors of the dav
DRANK IN SILENCE.
Q. The Keystone State-ller valies arc
| rich and beautiful us the vale of Tempe
| Her mountains are bursting with minera
wealth. She is faithful TO all her obligations
She loves the Union. Her population art
contenled and honest, Well may her chill
dren eXcIaim-"This is our own, our natiy,
land" Q cheers.
10 'The Pennsylvania Volunieers-Th
history Of the Meyican War proves that iht
honor Of the State nercr can, although tn,
enemy did, suffer considerably at their hands
6 cheers.
II. William Penn-Upon the broad AM
solid foundation, laid with his own hands,
noble fabric has been reared, which stand
forth prouL and lasting monumeut to hi
memory.
- The Orator of the day-His effort o
this occasion gives promise Of a Brilliant fu
ure cheers.
-. The ladies' although they always com
in for the 18th toast, they are ever upper
most IN our thoughts and first in our atIeC
tions. - cheers
NoLUNTEER ToAsTs.
BY f. Alexander jordan, Esq
distinguished alike for purify of characte
and the highest order of allainmcnls as
lawyer,
Mr., Jordan, being loudly aud repeated
called upon, felt constrained, however NJ
prepared, to reply to tie loa5r, and did so
a most happy manner. After pointing on
in eloquent terms, the wonderful progress
the nation from her infancy to the yigoror
and powerful state of manhood, which S!
has already reached; he dwell upon II
virtue Of her people as the great source, an
only lasting foundation, of her Independents