Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-07-18
Reportd for the JournaI.l
THE FOURTH In NORRIS

Inc dSth anniversary OF our national inde-
pendence, was celebrated near Browns School
House, in Morris township, in patriotic and
| becoming manner. Several of the Sabbath
Schools, together with a large number of the
citizens of Morris, assembled in a beautiful
grove selected for the occasion.
Peter Swartz, Esq, being appointed Presi-
dent of the day, assisted by number Of Vice
Presidents, &c. The Declaration of Indepsu-
dence was then read in clear and impressive
manner.
Mr.. Joseph G. Brenner: being called upon,
delivered an address in his usual eloquent and
patriotic manner, after which the citizens par
took of very sumptuous repast prepared by
the ladies on the Picnic principle, after
which the Rev. Mr.. Saterfeld, addressed the
Sabbath Schools, in very clear and impress
siye manner.
j. Test, Esq, was then called upon who de-
liyered very able and appropriate address,
after which the following regular and volun-
teer toasts were offered and read.
REGULAR ToAsTs.
l. The day Observation-Disclosures in
the annals of the world, as the birthday of a
mighty and wonderful nation; as also, for the
Introduction of new and great principles of
political philosophy. which in the lapse of
time, are destined to change the political, So
cial, and moral relations of the world.
2. The President of the United States.
3. The Governor of fPennsylyania, we honor
the man and respect his high office.
4. The heroes of the Rcvolution-ln the
days that tried mems souls, these gallant foun-
ders OF the Republic, freely shed their best
blood, and endured the greatest privations in
the cause of liberty. Their country owes them
every thing, and their memories viii be cher
ished as long as time shall endure.
5. The Union of the Ststss-ss Liberty and
Union, one and inseperable, now and forever"
Palsied be the hand that would sever the small
est strand of our bond of union.
6. The Constitution of the United States
Like gold in the furnace, each fry trial but
developes its purity.
VOLUNTEER ToAsrs.
By J. England, Esq.-The day we celebrate
May each returning anniversary find the day
and it's memories, more and more deeply root
ed in the hearts of the American people.
By Guest-Sunday Schools-The colleges
of the people the intellectual nursery Of our
youth. So long as they are literally sustained,
America has nothing to fear. The founders
of Sunday Schools, will be gratefully remem-
bered in all time to come.
BY Jos. G.. Brenner-Gen. Geo. Washing
ton-Who has not heard the revered name
pronounced over and over again At the sound
thereof nations gratitude breaks forth from
sea to sea, and calls him blessed; millions
upon millions yet unborn, shall lisp his name,
as the father of his country, the greatest, the
purest, and the best of men.
BY Guest-The Ladies-Form one of that
sacred trio to whom this day pay our hum
bic and heartfelt adoration-our God, our
country and woman and on our country and
the ladies', We invoke the richest and most
munifcent blessings of Heaven.
By A. Brown, Esq.-The Army and Navy
of the United States-Often tried and never
found wanting. The honor of our country is
safe in their hands.