Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-07-08
Correspondence.
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FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
At SHAMOKIN.

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
AT sHAMOKIN.
The grea, birthday of American Freedom
was ushered in by clear sky and a scorch.
ing sun. AT an eatly hour our mountain
girt town was in busiliug activity, preparing
TO commemorate the most remarkable epoch
in our nations history. The stores and
shops were closed, the mines and works
were dsser,ed--all being anxious 10 par,ake
Of the Joy and festivities Of that day. i-r'
ln the afternoon, pursuan, 10 previous no.
,ice, the citizens Of the place, formed in
procession at the Neional Hotel, and escor-
ted by the Shamokin Greys proceeded 10 a
beautiful grove, adjoining the town. Here
a large number ladies' had gathered TO greet
and welcome them with their happy smiles
The meeting was organized BY calling on
J.P. Hcfenstein, Esq., to preside; assisted
by by Kimber Cleaver and Wm. Fagely,
Esqs., as Vice Presidents, and J. J. John as
Secretary. The President on assuming the
duties Of the chair, returned his thanks in
few pertinent and appropriate remarks. A
petition 10 the throne OF Divine Grace was
tltH Outltu by tuc hVNs NNi' Shtho''t oiei
which the Declaration Of Independence was
read BY the Secretary.
On motion Spencer Nj. Kase, Esq, then
addressed The audience in lengthy speech
aboundng in the mos, eloquent remarks
His address was confined 10 the day we cell
ebrate, the struggles of our forefathers, their
sufferings and priva,ions, and the bright
prospects of our future. The toasts were
then read and responded TO by R. C. Hell
fenstein, Esq, Dr.. VIM. Atwa,er and others
in very able manner. The meeting then
adjourned, and proceeded by the Shamokin
Greys returned 10 town amid the soul stirring
music of fife and drum.
Now in conclusion one word for the Sha-
mokin Greys aud their efficient officer, Capt
Lake. Their noble bearing and manly de-
pertinent, have won for them universal re-
eneci, and the manner in which they Icqnit-
,e1 themselves in drill, speaks volumes in the
Captains favor as an officer.
N.B.-n is reedless to add that the re-
freshments were duly appreciated.
REGULAR TOASTS.
/. The Day Toe celebrate. May our
chiidrens children perpe,ua,e It's observance.
The signcrs Of the Declaration Of Inde.
pcndence. .-~
tH 1Is waters murnu- Of their name, D.
The woods pc rped with their faue
The rill Il miyitiest river,
Roll mingng with their f,mc forever.
3. Independence Hall. The cradle OF
lib,ry. 1, stands secrre while the thrones
aud monarches Of The old world are tremb-
ling TO their centres.
a. George Washington. = First in war,
first in peace and first in the hearts of his
counirymen.
S. Filliam Penn = His defamers have
added lus,re 10 his fame. His decendenis
love and revere his memory, and The world
will ever acknowledge that he was an homes,
man. ..r
g. The American Easlc.--May she find
nesting place under every Despos throne
and hatch mischief 10 its occupants. iF
The Union Palsied be the arm that
would dismemter one limb Of the body pol
tic.
8. Pennsylrania.-The Keystone of the
arch Let her sister States beware how they
loose her iasteniugs.
- 8. The Intelligent, patriotic and Uirtuous
citizen Of the U. S. Of Amene-.-No matter
whether rich or poor in this worlds soods, he
of all other men on earth, has the most va
lid claim to The title of sovereign.
10 Benjamin Franklin, "whose wand
dew the lighinngs from Heaven aud smoe
the sceplre from tyrants."
II. James Otis The brilliant intellectual
genius, the first apostle and martyr OF Ame-
rican liberty.
70. The true .4msriedn Statesman and the
political demagogue-lhe first blessing and
las, curse 10 his species.
10. Woman
With our boosted freedom we acknowledge her swa7,
She has Away, a viii, she has also her way.
VOLUNTEER ToASTS.
Adams aud jefferson. at heart,
anI Americans by birth and principle, their
names will ever be identified with the day
we celeOratei anu MS year Hedus upon year
IN the great circle of time their principles
will spread as The rays Of the sun, while the
patrio and historian will cloihe their names
in brigh, halo Of imperishable glory.
J. J. John.
Christianity. only enduring basis Of
national prosperity and greatness.
w. Aiwater.
Religious liberties abroad, one of the great
principles OF the age. To its advocates we
say, God speed.
Shamokin Collegiate hsiitute-What the
Bank would be TO the pTogTess of business
may il be to the onward march Of intellect
+. A. Clark
Hon. James Pollock, and true.
Samuel Harrison.
The Bank Of ShamOtm.-lls necessity
ielt-i,s usefulness is esTlain--may the capi