Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-30
pELAwARE TRIBE CELRRRArroN.

mNNthk WAS TcueW OlulTleuu-
ships, recount the deeds Of the fathers and re-
joiceatthe rsseAtpOsitiOn occupied By little Della
ware. The meeting was called to order by ap-
pointing the following officers:
PREsIDENr-L. T. MoCABE,
Vice President-ELIJAH TAYLOR.
SecTctcries-David johnson. and W. c. Gould
The President stated the object Of the meeting
in a few appropriate remarks, when dinner was
announced, and alter discussing the good things
provided for the occasiOn,-order was restored,
and an interesting and well-timed speech was
delivered by JOHN 3, DRArER, Esq. who was fol-
lowed by JOSEPH L.. CAMPBELL, Esq, after whose
remarks, the following toasts were handed in
and read, and received with much plea sure BY
those present.
BY Warren NJ. Campbell.-0ur host and bost.
ess have given evidence by the abundance Of
the good things Of life. provided for the occasion,
that they know that Delawareans have stomachs
and can appreciate and enjoy creature comforts.
May they have a long life of prosperity and never
witness a less joyous occasion.
BY the ~Company-The chief of the Delaware
Tribe on thisoccasion-L 7. McCABE, Esq.-May
he live a thousand years and his shadow never
grow less.
BY l.. T. McCabe. We have listened with
pleasure to the remarks Of J. L. Campbell, and
are proud to acknowledge him q Blue Hen IS
chicken.
BY Joseph l.. Campbell,-The Orator of the
Day, JoHN B. DRAYER, Esq.-Collateral security
for the Delaware Tribe-we will ever endorse
such notes.
By James Brasier-Pure as the waters of our
native Bay, and steadfast as the hills, is the de-
votion Of Delawareans to the Union.
By Natty R. Lockwood-The Eaton Grassland
- Composed principally Of Delawareans, they
discourse the soul che ering airs of the fatherland
may their instruments never be discOrdant nor
the performers want wind.
BY Samuel E. Tracy Wherever the Blue
Hens chickens are found, whether upon the
oceans wave or the prairies of the west, there is
found a true heart devoid of guile.
By Warren McCabe-Though far from our ma
tive land. our hearts wander oft to those we've
left behind and the scenes of our youth to memo
ry dear.
BY Isaac Brasier-Wherever the abode, what.
ever the lot or circumstances in life, the mind
wanders with eager .fondness ITO our school boy
days and the pleasures of life's young dream.
By ". p. McCabe-Proverbial everywhere for
honesty, sobriety and frugality, are the BLUE
Hens chickens
By James Taylor-the day we celebrate will
ong be remembered as an oasis in the desert OF
life.
By Ebe Campbell-Small though our native
State be in territory, il is big with patriotism,
and boasts as much genuine humanity among its
people as any other.
By Mitchell Murray-The cause we meetto hon.
welfare of our Countrywide fidelity OF
its defenders.
By Samuel Campbell-The fair daughters Of
Delaware have been endowed by their Creator
with beauty of p~erson-goodn IS of heart and in
telligent minds, all Of which accomplishments
ha We been improved and adorned, 10 that they
have few equals and no superiors, in all that COLI
~stitutes true women, and is admirable in Gods
last best giftto man."
By A.. b. Degroot - Happy is the man who
plants a root in Delaware soil-(music by the
Band.)
By Josiah Campbell-We love the institutions
and soil of our adopted Ohio much-but who will
censure US for loving our native land more.
By Benjamin Lockwood-The Delaware Faith
ers in Preble county They have fulfilled the
scripture injunction and the mea sure of their
c%ountry's glory-May their descendants follow
their worthy example.
By l.. T. McCabe-Delaware's Daughters:
As Fair as rosy morning-all honor 10 the name
They blush to hear their praises-but never blush
for shame.
By ". c. Gould-Delaware-One of the small
lest. but one of the brightest stars in the %constel-
lation of thirty-One. None more devoted to the
Union or loyal to the constitution. Her sons are
among the most ehivalrous and patriotic-her
daughters among the fairest and her statesmen
among the purest.
BY G.. D, Hendricks Our worthy Secretary
David Johnson-Although not the ''bestlooking''
Editor in Eaton, yet he is "a right bower over
the left.'
BY John B. Observation-Disclosures toratify
the Constitution Of the United States. may she
ever sustain and preserve it unsullied, and be
steadfast in the support of American principles.
ByGid N. Brasier.-0ur guestsare welcome to
the festivities Of this o~ccasion, and Though they
are not so highly favored rs the Blue Hem chick-
ems in point of nativity. that is their misfortune,
nevertheless We are all members Of. one com.
mon country, although hailing from different To-
%calities, and as our native State is loyal so is her
citizens hospitable,
By David Johnson-As tall oaks from little
acorns grow" and become the s%tatelie I mon
archs of our wooded realms. so from the genial
soil Of little Delaware in human form has
sprung some of the proudest representatives Of
the Republic. Their destiny is immortality.
By ]. H. LOckwood-ths givers of our entertain.
ment-May they live to enjoy ''the feast of rsason
and flow Of soul, 4" on manyfestivs occasions such
as this.
BY T. Fl. Russell.-0ur worthy assistant Score.
tary. W. c. Gould-One of Natures Noblemen,
may his shadow never grow less.
By ]. A. Hubbell-N.ttv LOCKWOOD Sound
''on the goose question: off Sandy Branch
Long may he wag.
By an invited Guest,-"The Blue Hens chick
ens."-The Eaton flock of the great family brood
were Matched from good eggs"
BY Daniel Har5hman-Success to Free Trade
and Sailors rights-Delaware included.
By William Campbell - Delawareans unlike
the children Of Israel, do not refuse to sing the
songs of Zion ina strange land. Their harps are
not hung upon the willows, but in every land they
chant their devotion to the Union and their love
Of country.
By WIN. CampbelI-The leader of the Eaton
Brass Band, Jerry Guild-Although not q chick
en- of the Blue Hens hatc,ing, we admire him
as a man, respect him as a citizen and appreciate
his musical attainments-he's "a good egg"
BY Elisha Cottingham-Our social reunion
May we enjoy q thousand anniversaries of the
same, and never with less delight than We now
feel.
By Thomas II. R~ussell-John NJ. CLAYTON, q
Statesman and . gentleman the pride Of Della
ware.
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