The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-07-07
Fourth of July Celebrate on.

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after which the following organization tool
place.
! President-Col. JAMES MURRAY.
/ Vice Presidents. Capt. b. MDerlnitt, John
Thompson, Jr, John C. O'Nell and Robert Car
mon, Esqrs.
| = Seeretaries.-Wm. Kitten and A. C. Mullen.
Esqrs,
The Declaration of Independence was read by
DR.. VIM. A. Smith, at the conclusion of which
the Band played the Star Spangled Banner The
Regular Toasts were then read, and responded to
by the gentlemen below named in brief speech
es, in an eloquent and witty manner During
the delivery of their remarks the speakers were
repeatedly and enthusiastically applauded.
REGULAR TOASTS.
| 1. The day Celebrate.-The birthday of
Freedom. May the time soon arrive when all
nations Will rejoice In the enjoyment of the bless
ings of republican institutions
Responded to by C. Albright, Esq-Music-
Yankee Doodle.
2 The american Union.-The greatest the
freest, the happiest nation on earth.-May il be
perpetual.
Responded TO by r. L. Johnston, Esq.-Mu-
lsic.-Hail Columbia
BY request, Capt M'Dermitt sung 1.-The Star
Spangled Banner
3. The President Of The United lStates.-In the
performance of every duty, may he be as firm as
the granite hills of his native state.
Responded to by NJ. ID. Mageehan, Esq
Music. Washington's March.
f. The Goceraor Of Pennsylvania MAY his eff
forts always tend to promote the prosperity of the
people of the old Keystone
Responded to by John S. Rhey, Esq.-Music
Shepherds Quickstep.
b. The Army and Navy.-In and peace
the pride and shield of our country
Responded to by C. III. Heyer, Esq.-Music.
Hail to the Chief
6. Freedom Of Speech, Freedom of the Press.
and Liberty of conscience. The main pillars of
our republican institutions.
Music--March in Norma.
Z. our Couatry.--An asylum for the oppress-
ed Of all nations, in her onward march TO great
ness, may she prove to be beacon star TO guide
the enslayed millions Of the earth to the temple
of Liberty.
Responded to by C. d. Steele Esq.-Music
The Marsciles Hymn.
8. The Farmers, Mechanics and Lo6or;ng men
Of our cote7try--The bone and sinew of the land
by whose industry our national wealth is sus-
tanned, and to whom can always look with
confidence and reliance in the hour of danger.
Responded to by c. w. Webster. Esq.-Mu-
sic.-Tells March.
9. The signers Of The Declaration of L7dependeqcs
-.'The few, the immortal names that were not
born to die"
Drank standing ng.-Music.-In Day.
~ 1Ae Constiiution Of The United States.-A
monument CT the wisdom of our fathers. 1t
must be preserved until the last of earth
Responded to by E. Hutchinson, Jr.-Mnsic /,
The Red, White apd Blue.
j.. TIE CIns5rid Votttateers.-Always ready
at the call OF their country. In the valleys and
crags of their mountain home, they realize the /
lines of the poet:
''No comfort here these barren hills afford,
But man and steel-the soldier and his sword
Volunteers March.
IL. .sLitAe Cambria. Rich in mineral re-
sources. We glory in the industry, enterprise
and patriotism of her hardy sons. which has
''made the wilderness to blossom as the rose
Responded to by Wm. A. Smith, Esq.-Mu-
sic-Our Happy Home.
13. WoDldn-The earthly divinity which
shapes ends.
Responded to by NJ. Hasson, Esq.-Music.-I
The Girl l left behind me.
The following volunteer toasts were then
read.
By Capt. B. MDermitG- Caifornia-The
Golden Star of our Union; may its lustre extend
over the Pacific, to difuse life, Light and
happiness to the ..Celestials."
By G. ABright.-Ebensburg- of the green
spots of Pennsylvania, and viii be, so long as
God blesses it with the energy, industry and
perseverance which now actuates its citizens
By E. Hutchinson, Jr.-The American Consti-
tution-For more than seventy three years il
at home and abroad, and now stands the bright
est monument of the wisdom of the sages of
by-gone generation; whilst we gratefully cher
ish the memory of the trainers of this rich lega-
cy, let US pledge ourselves TO stand by and de-
fend the Constitution whenever and wherever
assailed.
BIZ c. ID. Sieele.-American Freedom-Our
revolutionary sires purchased it with blood and ,
transmitted it to the nations heirloom
let foster it as the most precious boon of Pro-
violence.
By G. w. Neutrality-suspicious. the Key
stone State-The brightest star in the galaxy of
the Union. May the arch which she supports
never be shaken, and the pillars thereof remain
firm and stable forever.
BIZ James MDerD,ia.-The Union of the
has made us the great nation we
are. Let us teach our children to love aud cher
ish the Union.
By G. ID. !Stesle.--American Progress like ,he
cataract of Niagara in its impetuous career
rushes onward. 1t has been unaffected by the !
of the Old World, and it will ever SO
continue as long preserve the integrity of
our Union.
BIZ j. c.. Murray.-WoMAN-Her kindliest
smile-the brightest garland to deck the brow of
man.
BIZ H. C.. Derfne.-0ur Citizen Soldiers /
Their soldier-like appearance this day inspires 2
1 just confidence that we have nothing to ap
Drehend from the foe, should he have the temer-
ty to pay visit.
BIZ Il. j. Rhey.-The Dead of the Republic.
Their patriotic and selfsacriicing devotion to =
heir country's honor and their country's rights
we're not buried with them, but continue to be
he bright lights which lead on a world to free