The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1855-07-25


gan to subsido, Gen. j. 8. Fulton, of
Ashland, delivered the grafton CON-
corning which, no adequate Justice can
be done by any short notice. It was
warm in eloqucnee, patriotic in senti-
mont and the entire character was tru-
ly American. He reoounted the His
tory of rs to 80 in IN efecting style
true TO the times that tried and bound
mems souls; also, beautifully directing
US to the browning victory of our Fore
fathers-the priceless boon of Freedom,
the CORY of our infancy, the grandeur
of our manhood, and the power yet to
come in old age. Near the close he be-
came very eloquent, and admonishel all
of the priceless value of Liberty, and
the Union of the United States of Amer
lea. In the opinion of your Secretary
there could not have been one heart 80
cold as ever to desire any party strife.
local and sectional prejudice, ever to
wean Thorn from the one great and all
important question--Onr Comnt1yl
Our Liberty, and The Hope Of the
World!
On motion of A. D.. Skellcnger, the
crowd voted a vote Of thanks to the Or
ator for the noble and patriotic address,
the Reader and Chaplain for the SER
vices they had rendered; the Ashland
Gunners, tho buckeye Bod, and espe-
cially the sweet melodySf the Is young
Ladies of New London.
After dinner, in the spacious Hall of
the King Hotel, DR. Sheridan, of Ash
land, from the Committee on Toasts,
read the following, which were respond
cd to by DR.. skcllengor, May, Thomas,
the President of the day, the Band,
Con. Fulton, DR.. Sheridan, the Big
Gun, SC.
RBGULAR. ToAsTs.
LIST. The day we celebrate.-May
each successive return of this day give
increased cause of rejoicing.
End. Our Country.-May its future
ever be as prosperous as the past.
3rd. The Star Spangled Banner, our
National Banner.-May no star ever be
erased.
4th. The President and Vice Presi-
dent of the United States-May they
perform the duties of their Offices
without "tcar favor or affection"
5th The Army and Navy.-May they
never lose the @laurcls they have won.
9th. The Constitution.-May it ever
be to US a pillar of cloud by day and
by night.
9Th. America and her Children-the
Ststcs.-Msy their Union remained un-
disturbed by plots or treachery to the
end of time.
9Th Government Appointments.-
May those who abuse them be kicked
but and may it be their last kick.
9th Our Statesman, the deceased and
The liying.-The first forms a bright
in the armament of history-the
after, are no great much. Il
10th The Governor of Ohio.-Nay
lie always exercise wisdom and mercy. D
containing jewels-May they al
Ways support our Republican Institu-
18th. Thomas J~efferson-the author
# the Declaration Of Indpeendence-
he Statesman, Philosopher and Philan-
+,
18th. The ladies-May their sweet {
aces never bloom with the "last rose
# summer" {
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs !
RepublicaBism-Tho voice of free
explaining and demonstrating the !
of self-government. i
By Guest. The citizens of New
1ondon.-May prosperity and happi- 6
tess always attend them and their vii !
age. !
The Arms of our State.-at all times !
1ay they be used as the arms of the !
Union.
The Judiciary Their decisions are
nade from common law, although they C
no common mind. o
The Star Spangled Banner-The Q
My thing American that will bear {
e
By Mrs. sanford.--Ee and indie o
as the States they represent, 4
nited in voice, in purpose and in patri- a
tism.
By E. H. Sandford.--A free Press
he instrument of death to tyrants-the J.
ryan of utterance to American p%rinci- :
les and patriotism. May it ever re- y
lain pure and untramInelled as when =
rankin mounted the tripod in defence =
Constitutional liberty. .,
The Orator of the Day-May he ev- =
r possess the same ready description Fl
nd eloquence in portraying British ty- is
amy and the glory of Freedom in a
II
The fourth of July.-A day whose il
avn commenced Seventy nine years r.
nee, and whose evening will close when d
ime and Liberty shall be no more. h,
By A. D. S~kellengcr. The mothers a
the American Reyolution.-The mat
ms of our Nations Rirth Day.--May az
10 young mon of our blessed Country 4
yer hold in remembrance their honor in
l namea-and emulate their virtues K
patriotic devotions for Liberty sa
to
By A. D. Skellenger.-The Patriotic
representatives. of the Is original Colo al
es of the Revolution of 76.-honor be ar
them for self sacrifices and energy in pr
US with their presence-sweet
niles and beautiful melody. m
Air Star Spangled Banner. vo
By a Guest--To the lady who honor