Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-10
CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH BY THE
ARTILLERISTS.


According TO an arrangement previously
made, the Ar,llersts met on The morning of
the 81 inst, in Marke, Square, Sunbury,
preparatory 10 proceeding 10 the place of cell
ebraiion. They left town at about O'Clock
in proper conveyances, and arrived at Mr..
Emerlch's in Lower Augusta at II o'clock.
The military manGvres, which were intend
ed TO be a part of the days proceedings were
Immediately commenced, and after being
fully and properly drilled by Capt. Marz
the Aliileris,s refreshed themselves by par
taking of an excellent dinner. provided in
The amplest manner by Mr.. Emerich, which
was also enjoyed by number of others pre-
sent.
After being regaled and invigoratcd BY
participation in so plentiful repas, the SOL
ders and citizens repaired TO beautiful
grove well suited FOR such celebration as
they had engaged in. On motion of Lieut..
Peal, his Honor JUDGE WELKER was cal.
led 10 preside over The meeting. Messrs. Geo.
Conrad, G. Nj. Yorks, John P. Pursel, Jacob
Yorday, DR.. ID. w Shindel, Dr.. r. H. Awl,
Chas. J Bruner, Esq, D. Conrad, J Wolf J.
l. Smick, sr., Saml. Tucker, and VIM. Knof,
were appointed Vice Presidents NJ, l.,
Shindel, Esq, and VIM. Nj. Rockefeller,
ESQ., Secretaries.
On motion OF Lieut.. r. Peal, John Young
man, Esq, (who was present TO address the
| npeiiuo \ was ga IIpI ,n tho stand auJ oay.
the assembly sound and patriotic address,
well calculated 10 arouse their feelings, and
send Thrill of patriotism and gratitude
through every bosom, bringing more fully
TO their recollecrons the glorious event
The event that gave this nation its birth, the
original Of all lis noble and beneficial insti.
lurions, and its blessed Liberty. After The
close of his elaborate address, Lieut.. Peal
followed with brief, but elegant and ap
proPria,e address, evincing 10 his auditors g
full knowledge OF the most interesting events
prior and subsequent 10 our Independence
aud eElising their attention by that sauvit,
Of expression and beauty Of seniimen
which are so indispensable in gaining The
hearts of an audience. He spoke of the vi
tai Importance of the Magma Charla o
American Liberty, published seveuiy.si,
years ago he asked the assembly 10 lool
back with him through the dim vista o
expired time, and contemplate the heroi
men who framed and sustained that grea
document he alluded in graphic terms Il
our mighty Union, aud, as member OF III
Anilleriss, he beseeched them TO hold frs
! in their affections the great fraternity O
State, aud always 10 sustain the honor OF III
national flag, the star sPanged emblem O
the Union.
Then followed Wm. Rockefeller, Esq, wit
5 crediiable address, closing by reading tn
Declaration Of Independence, after whc
he took his seat The following sentiment
were offered and adopted, expressive OF III
feeling of ihe meeting
THE 4lh OF JVLy, '76:-May the associa
tions that linger around i, ever be dear 10 tn
American people, may the memories OF III
i, heroes Of that day be held in most grateiu
homage, and embalmed in The dearest recol
lecilons OF their poslerity, and may the truth
then given TO the world ever be written il