Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-26
Democratic Celebration.

In pufSuauce ot previous arrangements, the
Democracy of Ebensburg, and its vicinity,
assembled at Litzinger's Hotel, in this place,
on Wednesday evening the 18Th inst, for
the purpose of celebrating the splendid vic
BUCHANAN AND BREcKISR1pGB They were
also joined by an enthusiastic delegation of
young democrats from Loretto, who came
into town in fine style, with martial music,
colors flying, dc.
a torch light procession was then formed
under the direction of Dr. WM. A. SMITH.
as Chief Marshal which moved through the
town to the inspiring music of the Loretto
and Ebensburg bands. The banners, flags.
and transparencies looked we'll and mnch
enthusiasm was manifested About O'Clock
the large assemblage sat down to a magnifi-
cent supper prepared in Mrs. Litzingers
best style, to which full justice was done
After the cloth had been removed, the fol-
lowing toasts were read, accompanied by
music, and the cheers of the company
Brief and eloquent speeches were made by
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timents given, and the whole affair passed off
creditably, and to the enjoyment of all
Andrew Lewis President of the Ebensburg
Buchanan and Breckinridge club presided
upon the occasion, and the toasts were read
by the Secretary j, c Noon.
REGULAR TOASTS.
/. The event we Celebrate.--A victory of
light oveI darkness of Nationality over
sectlonalism-of truth over error of demo-
cratic principles over all the isms of the day.
Responded to by John S. Rhey.
2 James Buchanan. President elect of the
United States. The Presidency cannot add a
single cubit to his stature but his name
will lend strength and dignity to the Presi-
dental Office Responded to by Or. Wm a.
Smith
3. John G. Breckinridge, Vice President
elect of the United States. We hail with de-
light the elevation of the chivalrous Kentuck-
ian to the second office in the gift of the peo-
pie
4. The administration of President Pierce.
Democratic to the core 1T has contributed
to the greatest good of the greatest num-
ber."
a B. Pennsylvania-Always true to the Con
stltution and the Union after the conflicts of
half century, she has at last been rewarded
BY the elevation of her fayorite son to the
Presidential chair Responded toby Col. NJ
Hasson.
g: The Union-Formed by the sages Of
the revolution, 1T has conferred upon us in
blessings, and the recent elections
have proven that their descendants are deter
mined to hand them down'unim paired to their
latest posterity. Responded to by Robt. l..
Johnston, Esq
Cambria County-Her frosty sons have
ever shown their readiness to resnopd to the
call OF their country, and defend their con-
stltuton, whether in the tented field. or at the
ballot box. Responded to by 2. Noon. Jr.
8. The Old Line Wbigs-The Democracy
OF the Nation can, without dishonor. hold
fellowship with all ''who keep step to the
music of the Union" Responded to by NJ.
d. Magellan, Esq
Postmaster General Judge Campbell
The retiring representative of Pennsylvania
IN the Cabinet of President Pierce, The
democracy of Cambria County as well as that
of his native State will bear him in remcm
oranee Responded to by G. ID. Murray.
~. The Democratic Creed-The political
alth of our Fathers-Tred in the fires of
eighty years-it continues in triumph the
nope OF every lover of free principles. A
pennsylvania President will never cause that
nope to fail
IL. The rights of~conscience-Onlv trail
ors In soul and principle and scoundrels,
mathematical by the Lord seek, to impair
hem; Responded to by Gen. Joseph NJ |
Donald
~. The flag of the Union-The glorious !
emblem of our national existencc-Saycd to !
ioat in triumph. for four years, over our hap