, 1855-07-13
Fourth Of July lSjj-CtlsbratiOn Of the Eight
leth anniversary Of The Declaration Of AMER
lean Independence.


Ieth anniversary Of The Declaration Of Amer
lean independence.
In accordance with previous arrange.
ments made by the committee in charge,
Messrs. +. GtDDINGs, BUrLEE =. ANEsRsoX
and JOSEPH MLEs, a numerous assemblage.
composed of the ladies and gentlemen of
Thurston county, met at the farm of
Mr.. IsAAc-WooD, to commemorate our ma
tional holiday.
The day was sufficiently cloudy to make
the ride from town and the neighbor-
ing prairies pleasant, and quite early the
parties began TO collect. AArriving at the
place, the company found every arrange
ment made to secure comfort aRt7sljOy-
ment, and every necessity provided ~
guarantee entertainment to both 'man ani
beast" From the top of a big tree in
front of Mr.. Woods mansion, the Amer
can national standard proudly lloated over
the seat at the table, designed for the
President OF the day. In the beautiful
grove so aplly termed "woodlawn,' III
honor Of its hospitable Patron, were ar
ranged the dining tables, capable Of scat
ing one hindred and fifty persons. Aud
northward of the grove, was tastily plant
ed row of young trees, fencing in our
natures dining room" To much credit
cannot be given the committee for the
choice of place, and the performance Of
this portion Of their duty.
The speakers stand was at distance
from the dining tables on the other side Of
the grove, ina beautiful little clearing, and
backed against noble tree, the roStrum
was erected. At midday the party being
generally assembled, the procession was
formed at the house of Mr.. Wood, Maj
Perkins being selected as marshal, and
moved to the place of speaking in the fol-
lowing order :
Band.
The Presidcut-Hon. NIcroR MoNEoE,
escorted by the committee of arrangements.
The reader of the Declaration, and the
Orator of the day
The Hon. Chief Justice and the Receiver
Of Washington Territory.
Members o! the late Legislative Assem-
bly,, followed by the company assembled.
About l2I o'clock P. ~ the President
announced the reading of the Declaration
of Independence, by Hon. II. c. MosETY.
An Grafton by Elwcod Evans, Esq, fol-
lowed the reading Of the Declaration, which
was upplauded in its delivery, and at its con-
clusion, the orator was greeted with three
cheers. The company in tho same order
now marched 10 the table We shall not
early forget the appearance Of this very
important feature in this ceremonial The
table literally groaned with the weight of
proyender, and every thing looked as
though, on this happy OCCASION, all were
free TO eat till sickcning. The committee
must have thought the people of Thurs'on
County had waited for days to get ready
for this celebration, for they supplied our
wants with a-eoPiousness that would almost
insult the character of their guests as TO
their capacity to feed. Beef, mutton, roast
pig, turkey, chicken, venison, aud every
vegetable In season was there to supply
the dantiest appetite, and give cheer to all.
After all had been fully satisfied, the cloth
was removed, and the President announced
the readiag. by the toast master, Col.
Simpson p. Moses, Of the
REGULAR ToAsTs.
!. The day we celebrate-The Eightieth
Anniversary of the Declaration OF Ameri-
can Independence.
Music- Yankee Doodle.
9. The memory Of the men who made
the day glorious
Drank in silence, standing.
3. GEORGE WAsHINeroN.
In silence sidndiGg.
4. The President Of the United States.
Presidents March.
s. The UXIoN-may it endure till time
shall be no more.
Mwsie-Hda Columbia.
After the band had ceased, loud calls
were made for the Hon. Elias Yulec, who
made an eloquent and appropriate speech.
6. Tie Constitution Of the United States,
expounded by an honest Judiciary.
- The AIarseiles Hymn.
The audience here called upon Judge
Lander, who responded in a patriotic and
happy manner.
I. The Army and Navy of the United
States.
Music-I1e Star Spaagled Banner.
8. American Diplomacy and Commerce
intercourse with Japan being established
our circle Of friendly relations is complete
Mnsic-"C Columbia, the Cen Of Ocedn."
Col. Moses was here called upon, and
responded to this sentiment, closing his re-
marks with volunteer toast to " Old hen
tuoky--her gifted sons boast their origin,
andin return give increased lustrc to her
brilliant eseutcheon."
This sentiment was received with loud
applause, and loud cries were made'fer the
President of the day, who made very
neat apostrophe to bis native State "old
Kentucky.
Q. American Education-thc cause oI
all and all are for the cause.
y 10. Washington Territory-lts past
present. and future, its Puget Sound, the
MEDITERRANEAN Of the north west, and the
important part which destiny has allotted
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