The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-08-19
CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH OF JULY.
Rio De JASEIRo, July G, 1855.

Rio De JASEIRo July & 1885.
70 he ERtoref he Union
SIN Our great national day--the 4th Of the present
monthwas marked and celebrated here in most pleasing
manner More than twenty American merchant ships
being 10 port gay dressed out with the flags Of the
United States Robert G.. Scott esq our consul here,
had given an invitation 10 his house in Comeno Yeho
to an American citizens here for o'clock P m About
sxy assembled there do honor to the day and enjoy
the Inequalities Of Mr. Scott and received by him and
his LADY in very cordial After the company had
been introduced TO Mrs Scott hs graceful and fine spec
men Of American ladies' and exchanging the hearty shake
Of the hand with each other, the company parook OF
most sumptuous collation. provided by our consul Before
proposing the toasts that afterwards drunk with
hearty good will aud sincere applause the consul addressed
some remarks TO the company which were listened to with
profound attention and evident satisfaction. The following
toass were then drunk:
let The Days Memorable in country history mark
ed in the progress of civilization and Of liberty IL Is the
sarng-post in the advance Of freedom We come 10 It's
renewed celebration with hearts burning with love for tho
glorious institutions OF our far-dstant country
I'd The Memory Of George Washington: lie was q
mighty gift by kind Providence 10 ms lhen infant and
feeble country
ed The Constitution of the United staes-the shining
work good and wise men, lie blessings can only DC &C.
cured by holy observance OF all its guarantees
4th Our Counry--loyed blessed land: We love her
better as distance from her increases.
9th The President of the United Staes-the Tree choice
Of great people Liberal and wise in his policy, history
will do justice TO his administration.
9th The Emperor and Empress OF Braz Sovereigns Of
happy and contented people, honored and beloved AZ
home and respected abroad.
7th The Memories of Adams, Jefferson, Madison Monroe
and Observation-Disclosures OF the days OF lII6 and 1872
giants intellect in WORTH in wisdom and in patriotism
Let the statesmen of our own day Initiate their exam
pies.
slh The Army and Navy of the United States: When
our country calls ready for their duty The "Cons
tuon' aud the "Guerrierep the "Uned States and the
Observation-Disclosures, the heights OF Lundys Lane,
the plains Of New Orleans Buena VISTA Corro Gordo and
Chepultepec ready witnesses to their skill and their
vaor
9th Education and Internal Improvement The one pre-
pares the mind Tor moral and useful pursuits the other
our country the prosperous habtaton OF her people
10th The Press lis vast influence on the destiny OF
man in the nineteenth century should secure in It's man
agement truth caution, virtue and patriotism.
llth The Union of the States To be valued as means
for securing the equal and just rights OF each member of
the conederacy.
l2th Agriculture Commerce and Manufactures: No
favortsm TO either; each will prosper most when left
most free to take care OF ITSELF
18th Woman
ssIn thee high Heavea above was truest shown,
As by His nobest work the Godhead beat IL known.
Many volunteers followed after these but send you
none but one given by Mr. Scott 1t was this;
Lafayette A great namc-won by great dceds-adorned
by great virtues, ~ . 49,