Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-06
Fourrh of July.


on the Fourth of July, at 2 o'clock, p.
H., and forming in procession marched to
the grove at the west end of town, where
sumptuous collation. was prepared. At
ter the large concourse of people, headed
by the Association. had arrived at the
ground, the Declaration of Independence
was read by MIR. E, NJ. Horrel, when Mr..
C. s. Lewis, the speaker chosen for the
occasion, delivered in his usual happy
and felicitous style, an Grafton that did
ample credit to his reputation as scho-
lar and an orator. Afler.the banquet had
been served. the following national Foasts
were read by the President of the Associ-
alton:
Our Countrywide only land whose
people rejoice in free and untrammeled
Liberty and an enlightened Indepen-
dence. 9 cheers.
The President of the U. S. Six cheers.
The Judiciary-our Enlightened Law
Expounders. Three cheers
The Military, Land and Naval-Ever
ready to defend our country's rights
Six cheers.
The Heroes of the Revolution-T They
have left us a land of peace they dwell
and in silence.
Our Diplomatic corps-May they be
endowed with wise heads AMI honest
hearts. Three cheers.
The day We celebrate. Six cheers.
The signers of the Declaration of indie
pendence-Sacred in the memory of
every American. Nine cheers.
After the National Toasts followed the
Volunteers, which were heartily respon-
ded to.
Bye. S. Lewis. The Clarksburg Me-
chanics' Association may it en-
dure, and may each member continue to
exemPlify the true dignity of the Ameri-
can citizen.
By G. w. Lurty. The Clarksburg
Mechanics.-Long may they live to cele-
brate the anniversary of their country's
independence. for which they suffered
most to achieve.
By G. L. Bruen. The Press-The
Archimedean Lever by which we can
move the world. May its liberty be I'M
restrained, and its independence unshack-
led
ByJ. NJ. jackson. An enlightened, en-.
ergetic and working people always must
be free.
BY the assembly. The speaker of the
day-Mr. G. Lewis.
By j. B. Wright The Mechanics -
May they feel that they occupy a promi-
nent position-in society.
By. J. Fletcher, Our foreign popula-
tion-Ever ready to defend the indepen-
dence of 1776.
By c. 7. Bruen. The Father Mocha
MICS of Clarksburg-Though worn out
they shall be taken care of.
By l.. d. Ferguson. May every me-
chanic have as much genuine philosophy,
that he may neither be too much exalted
by the smiles of prosperity, nor too much
detected by the frowns of adversely.
By E Nj. Horrei. The State of Virgil
nia.-May she ever rank foremost in the
march of improvement.
By d. T. Farnsworth. May the spirit
of industry long be cherished in the
hearts of the American people.
By A. ]. Jackson. The Union.-May
she stand steadfast and immovable, now
and forever.
By G. w. Smith The Arts and sci
ences-still progressing.
Geo. Ii. Ernest. Franklia, Clarke and
were mechanics, and we are
mechanics too. May we long live to che
rish the principles of this great Republic.
G. s. Lewis. The President of the
Mechanics Association of Clarksburg.--
Long may he preside over its delibera-
tons with as much dignity as he has this
day.
By c. T. Bruen. The Mothers of
they ever inculcate inl
the minds of their sons a veneration for
the principles so dearly won by the He
roes of the Revolution.
J. w. Harris.-The young mechanics of
they ever be virtuous
and temperate that they may be useful
in their day and generation.
G. B. Williams. May the Main Liquor
By G. T. Bruen. The odd Dominion
The Alma Mater of States and statesman.
May her motto ever be ''E.rcelsior."
E. NJ. Horrel. The old mechanics
May they live long enough to see the
work completed which they have so no-
bly, aided in the beginning.
Jesse Moneypenny. The Ladies.-The
fairest resemblance of their maker fair
we regret their absence.
b. l.. D. Ferguson. May every So
ciety instituted for the promotion of vir
tue, flourish.
VIM. H. Ernest. May this day long
be remembered by the mechanics Of
By Jacob S. Rule. May the Mocha
MICS of Virginia live long, prosper and be
happy.
BY L. D. Ferguson. May temptation
never conquer a Mechanics virtue