The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-02-23

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I'll. The Army and Navy-The bulwark Of
our liberties in war, and the pride Of free
people IN peace their triumphs have shed lus
ire upon the American name, and their pow
or conferred dignity upon American citizen
ship.
IL. The American Union-A glorious con-
stellation of stars may their last corrusca-
tons light old Time to his sepulchre,
H. The Flag of our Union-In 1860 its
ample folds will protect more freemen, and
ii viii wave at the masthead of more YES
sells, than the flag of any nation in the world.
May it continue forever to carry the glad IL
dings Of liberty 70 the enslaved throughout
the remotest corners Of the earth, and NAV
the very name american = be passport Of
safety through all lands.
Star Spangled Banner, by the Band.
These were succeeded by the following
ASSOCIATION ToAsTs.
/. The City Of keokuk- One Of the strong
est evidences Of the energy and progress Of
Young America.
Responded to by Mayor kilbourne
2. A Free and Independent press-The
grand palladium of American liberty.
Responded to by J. c. Turk.
3. An I pright Judiciary and an Enlichten-
cd Bar-'iwo among the strongest pillars and
proudest ornaments of Republican Gov
eminent
Responded to by Geo. c. Dixon, ESQ.
4. The United States Military Academy al
West Point-Emnently an American and
national institution the Mexican War dem
onstrates its necessity to an efficient militia
ry establishment; our fine Engineer corps,
its utility as a mere civil institution and the
gallantry Of its graduates, its Importance as
school for educating our young men in the
true principles of patriotism and love of ma
tIonal honor.
Responded to by Col. Curtis.
s. The United States Armv-Alwavs
brave, always pataiotic; neither officers or
men have yet been drilled or trained IN the
school Of retreat.
Responded to by C. E. Moss.
9. The members Of the Medical staff Of
the Army-Sent as ministers of mercy to re-
cover the patriotic and brave from the havoc
Of war and destruction although not always
occupying prominent place in the records
Of fame, still their untiring devotion to du-
ty entities them to the lasting affection and
warm regard Of those whom they were sent
70 save.
Responded to by DR.. McGugin.
7. The Officers and men engaged in the
early Territorial Troubles They cyinced a
determined, homespun gallantrv that taught
their foes that patriotism as well as charity
begins at home.
s. The Railroads Of keokuk-lf We Reid
their signs Alright, the prosperity Of keokuk
is yet its Deloey morning.
Responded to by Mr.. Leighton.
The following volunteers were then offer
ed
By Mayor Kilbourno The old Soldiers
| Celebration at heokuk on the 22nd day Of
February, ls56--An occasion long to be re
membered as glorious and happy dav.
By {. $. Morrison Keokuk and Fort Des
Moinas There are many ties between them /;
they shall be bound together BY band Of
iron.
Song BY Mr.. Morrison ''The Bold Sold
Ter Boy Rapturously received.
Is Alderman Newton: our citizen Sol
diery-Ihe nations bulaark in times of
danger their suihcency has been proven by
the deeds Of Buena Vista and Doniphan's
march.
Responded to by Mr.. Terrence.
BY Dr.. McGugin-The memory Of Bvt.
Cen. Belknap-A brave and accomplished
soldier and commander: his excellent fam
/ lily who live among US and adorn society have
our sympathies for n loss rreparable 10 them,
and also to our army and the country.
BY Col. Curtis-Major Gen. John E. Wool
May his campaign IN Oregon be as glorious
~ that il Mexico.
By Aid. Newton-Keokuk, the Gate CITY
There lives no moderen Sampson capable Of
carrying off her gates, or oyerturnlng the
pillars Of her prosperity.
Two or three other complimentary toasts
We're offered, to the Orator Of the day, etc.,
and Col. Curtis pronounced the meeting adj
journed, and the people dispersed in good
spirits.