Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-07-07
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN TICKET.
FOR CONGRESS
L. 0'R. BR CH,
OF WAKE COUNTY II
THE FOURTH.
OF WAKE COUNTY.

human life Who that will look back from today, to
be time when those brave, determined spirits, whose
memories can never die, executed and sent forth to
bo world the Declaration of Independence decla-
ration, not merely that they were, and of right ought
~ he free but one which has stricken the shackles
from the limbs of man, and has fully enthroned the
n;ad-who, we ask can look back to that time and
witness the struggles and the sacrifices of the fathers
fthe Republic and the deep anxiety evinced by them
in perfecting the title to the rich inheritance we
now cnioy-who can do this, and then lend
himself to any scheme, calculated to impair its full
force and efficiency, to retard the mighty march
oftbs great country? Yet do not see this daily2
ID VIC not see demagogues and tricksters striking
not only the fair fame of our country, but at its
very existence? Ambition and avarice are attempt
ine even the barriers of the Constitution. Look to
the md of all this.
Cromwell, charge thee fling away ambition!'
is not our purpose to indulge in gloomy thoughts
We started with very different object. Our pur-
nose Is to give an account of the celebration of this
national feast.
The manner of the celebration was much usual,
fine only distinctive feature being the display made
bv our two fine military companies But will
give the particulars in the order of their occurrence
As follows:
The ceremonies commenced at day-break with
the firing Of cannon, followed, at sunrise, by Divine
Service in the Presbyterian church, the Rev. DIR.
Lacy officiating. The attendance numerous
and included the military company, Independ-
ent Guards, J. Q. DeCarteret, Captain, who made
this the first occasion for dress parade The
Corps numbered forty three men, and made very
handsome appearance, notwithstanding they were
not fully uniformed some portions of their equip
nents not having arrived. The uniform is blue
throughout, with yellow trimmings, and is trimmed
precisely like their seniors in uniform, the Oak City
Guards. On some other occasion, when the INDIE
pendens are fully uniformed, shall take pleasure
in giving them more extended notice.
At the conclusion of the services in the Church,
the military company marched to their quarters and
dispersed
At nine o'clock the streets were thronged with
eager spectators, for the excitement became
more apparent. The day seemed to be fairly
commenced The lannon's heavy boom the
only competitor with the general hum and uproar
of the town. At that time the Oak-City Guards,
whom we have before had occasionsto notice. assem-
bled at the Capitol Square. This company is gaining
strength and reputation upon every additional par
ade. 1t numbered this day seventy-one, with sew
era unable to attend The o. c. G. formed and
marched to the Court House, where they were soon
after joined by the Independents. Deputy Marshal,
G. 7. Cooke organized the procession, which pro-
ceeded to the Capitol Square in the following order:
Marshal.
Oak City Guards.
Independent Guards.
Citizens and Strangers.
Officers and Soldiers of the Revolution and Mexican
Wars.
Intendant and Conn. issioners of the City.
Committee Of Arrangements.
Judges of the Supreme and Superior Courts.
Governor and State Officers
Orator, Reader and Chaplain.
Arriving at the Capitol the military formed an
open line and the Marshal and his assistants con-
Quoted the Orator. &c. to the stand erected for the
occasion at the Northeast corner of the square.
On the stand, besides the orator, reader and chap
lain, we observed his Exceency, Gov Bragg, Hon.
R. N. Pearson and Hon. w. H. Battle, judges of the
Supreme Court; several members of the Corpora
ton, &C., &c.
The services at the Capitol commenced with pray
er By Rev. Dr. Lacy; after which the Declaration Of
Independence as excellently read by j. A. Engle-
hard, Esq, followed by the band with the I" Star
Spanged Banner"
The orator, j. NJ. Puttick, Esq., then appeared and
acquitted himself in highly credtable
The grafton conceived in good taste, well writ
ten and well delivered. We learn that applica-
ton was made to Mr.. Puttck for copy for publica-
ton but an excess of modesty induced him to de-
cine the publication. Our reporter, however, was
present and furnishes with the following synopsis
Mr. Puttick commenced nearly as follows
FRIENDS AND FELLOW CITIZENS: Again are we call
gu upon for the seventy ninth time since declar
Gu ourselves nation, to offer up our oolations on
Tue Altar of Liberty. Again have we been cheered
anu animated by the reading of the instrument that
,,"'oa!y separated US from the mother country
gam have we assembled to pay the annual debt OF
gratitude to those heroes of the revolution who with
d handful of men wthstood the hosts OF the
D.l'ISh monarch, and who demonstrated, in opposl-
Wv 'n 10 the commonly received opinion, that " man
capable of selfgovernment."
- Inns day, set apart for no metaphysical theories
" De eucdated, offers all grateful opportunity
Ey Of those who achieved our Independence. On
c usy we review our progress, mark the tenden-
t SO the age elevate minds by the contempla-
LION Hon OF genius and worth and valor and all the
er attributes of our being, and breathe fervent
pyer to high heaven to diffuse the light of liberty
fHu civilization throughout the benighted nations of
e Ii oId World, and to vouchsafe to US perpetual
'AyGyment of the same
c,.: Puttick thought that orators upon these &C.
o ~sichs INDUCED too much in immoderate praise of
institutions, without considering sufficiently the
SaiJ eS which originated them. Mere panegyric, he
off,, unsupported by substantial merit, produces an
nnt directly opposite to the one intended He did
nv say that our institutions destitute of merit
ed t contrary he thought that they justly desery
R. e highest eulogiums that could be pronounced.
u' ne did deny that those uuacquainted with our