Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-07-11
OUR NATIONAL BIRTHDAY.
Celebration in Jefferson

OUR NATIONAL BIRTHDAY.
Celebration in Jefferson.
In accordance With previous arrangement,
large number of the citizens OF Summerniii 'o"n-
shin. assembled in Jefferson on the morning OF 'he
4th inst. the anniversary of American inoepen-
dence. A band of excellent music was IN attei-
donce and all present seemed actuated by Patri-
-. .nd generous feelings. At III O'Clock, a. Ms
,hout four hundred persons formed IN procession
and accompanied by the band, marched to grove
i. short distance from town. Shortly after arm
wing at the grove all present sat down to a sump-
tuous dinner, beautifully arranged beneath the
shade of the primitive forest. Ample Justice
having been done to the good things OF TINS
life.v the cloth was removed, and a meeting or
panized by calling Mr.. John Wherry to the chalrs
and appointing John M'Coy, James Moreland'
VIM Palmer, Esq, John Noel and Wm Hpdson,
Vice Presidents, and W. Have, END d. Murray,
Secretaries The Declaratioi. Of independence
was read by Mr.. Wm. Have, in mannes that
ELECTED the appreciation of all present The NEE
ting was then addressed in an eloquent and ap-
propriate manner, by c. d. Murray, Esq, OF Eb-
ensburg, and j. McNichols, Esq, of Johns.own
The proceedings were closed by reading the fol-
lowing Regular and Volunteer Toasts.
REGULAR roAsTS
Ist The dsy we celebrate--As American citi-
gems we greet this its 18th annual return, with
emotions of pride, exultation, gratitude and joy.
2. The immortal memory of Gen. George w ash
ington. the father of his Country
=. He's freedoms now, and fames;
0ne of the few, the immortal names,
That were not born to die
g. The Signers of the Declaration of Indepen-
dence.
M A. T-,S II
has been, under heaven, the means of making US
free and happy people, and none but the lowest
and meanest of mankind, would attempt to des-
troy it, assal the principles on which 1T rests
5. The President of the United States.
g. The Governor of Pennsylvania.
!. The Ladies-Our friends In prosperity, and
ministering angels in adversely. Like true pat
riots they are all for Union to man.
g. The band whose soul stirring music has en-
lived us on this occasion.-We tender them our
warmest thanks
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs
BY John Wherry-The American people should
never forget the warning of the illustrous author
of the Declaration of Independence. that the
price of liberty is eternal vigilance"
BY John M'Coy-All true patriots should stand
prepared to shield free institutions from the
attacks of the band of midnight conspirators re-
Gently organized in this country, whose principal
tenet is, that freedom to worship GOD in the man.
ner that his conscience tells him is right, is not
one of the inaienable rights oil man.
BY James O'Neill-Good old honest, fiat footed
Pennsylvania-I.ongm may she continue to occupy
the proud position, of Keystone of the Federal
Arch.
By James Young-May he who at the distance
of century, shall stand here to celebrate tie
birthday of American freedom, still be able tolook
around on a free prosperous and happy people,
and may he be able to exclaim with all the enthu-
siasm of truth. well Of poetry, 8 this is still
my country"
BY William Pamer-Virtue Patriotism and
fndependsnce-Th safeguards of Republican in
stitutions.
BY Francis karnes-Woman Gods last best
gift to How wish had one.
BY William Hawe-Our Mountain Hone
-'More mighty spots may rise-more glaring shine,
But none unite in one attaching maze days" "
The brilliant, wild and soft,-the glories of old
By Daniel Murray illiam Penn the founder
of Pennsylvania-A wise and benevolent states
man, sincere friend and advocate of the glorious
principle of religious toleration his name will be
held in sacred remembrance, till good men cease
TO be.
By James Moreland-The Governor of Penn
sylvania, and the members of the last Legisla-
ture-Fitter to be the inmates of lunatic asylum
than the Executive, and Representatives Of a free
people.
BY William M'Conneil-Thomas jefferson the
illustrious author of the Declaration of Indepen-
dence-Calm be his rest, in the sacred shades of
Monticello
BY Henry M'Hugh-Virtue, Liberty, and In
dependence.
BY James Burk-James Buchanan-First in
the hearts of the mountain Democracy. Up with
his name for the next Presidency.
BY ID. A. Skelly-Independenc forever.
By Joseph McGough-The immortal memory
of Andrew Jackson-A hero, patriot, statesman,
and more than all an honest man, with golden
principles at heart.
By the Company-The Rev. Mr. Walsh-we
tender him our sincere thanks, for furnishing us
with the good things of this life" in abundance
on this occasion. Long may he continue to abide
among us, an example of virtue and piety to ALL
BY John M'Gough-Franklin Pierce-The
course he has pursued since his inauguration as
President of the United States. proves what Gen.
jackson foresaw him to be. .' man for the peo
pie without the demogogue.''
Celebration at Loretto.