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

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i Yesterday being the 22d Of February, the
old soldiers Of this vicinity, assisted by their
fellow citizens, celebrated the anniversary
Of Washington's birthday according to the
programme previously published. The wealth
er proved to be damp and unpleasant, and
the walking was wet and sloppy. Notwith-
| standing this there was a very good turn ont.
The military companies deserve particular
credit, for it required something more than
/ SUNSHINE courage to tramp through our
muddy streets for so long time as they did.
The Artillery fired national salute about
10 O'Clock, after which the procession was
formed, including the Guards, the Artillery,
odd Fellows, Sons of Temperance, Old Sol
diers, and citizens generally, who marched
to the Athen@um.
Arrived there, the exercises were opened
by n prayer by Rev Mr.. Whitney. Wash
ington's Farewell Address was read BY Mr..
Ogden, SEN, and the wholesome, manly and
national sentiments Of the Father Of his
country were received with frequent rounds
of applause. G. C. Rockwell, Esq. then de-
livered the Grafton, after which gentleman
proposed three cheers for Washington, three
more for the old soldiers, and three, to con-
clude, for the military, all Of which were
given with gusto.
Col. Curtis then remarked that the old
Soldiers Association had been hastily form
ed and the arrangements for this celebration
were unayoidably imperfect, for which he
hoped their sincere apology would be re-
cayed. After some happy remarks pertinent
TO the day, he concluded with the hope that
the Association would hereafter be able to
conduct celebration that would be worthy
Of the occasion, with due respect for al
! classes Of their fellow-eitizens, and with
/ honor To themselves.
Mr.. Terrence, Chief Marshal, then stated
the further order Of the proceedings init
mating that the best part Of the performance
was TO come of at the WINS House, where a
~ rrn ,rnt,ld h. mad "a -, do,,lfn I,cl, 4;n,a
| followed By toasts, sentiments, and eniven-
ing speeches. The crowded audience, full
Of good hu4or and patriotic feeling, then
left the hall, after listening to several ma.
tional airs performed in excellent style BY
the Saxe-Aorn Band. to the members OF who
we may add, much praise IS due for their eff
forts throughout the entire proceedings.
The procession reformed on Second street.
marched by Johnson to 9Th, thence TO Main,
and thence to the Twins House. whore SOL
dicrs' dinner was served up, and thoroughly
discussed by willing guests.
After dinner was over, thirteen regular
toasts were read, Us follows
/ I. The Day we Celebrate May It ever bc
remembered.
=. George Washington The Soldier. the
Statesman, tue Patriot; the terror Of ~
rants, the beaeon-lght aad admiration OF
freemen throughout the world one Of The
greatest, best, and purest Of men, and doub-
4 " dear to all Americans as being tho
Father of his country"
Nashington's Grand March, BY the Band.
8. The Signers Of the Declaration Of In
/ dependence band Of men whose titles Of
nobility came from the highest throne, and
no aristoeracy on this earth can boast Of no.
bier or purer blood men who pledged their
!, lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honors
for the cause OF liberty may their sons nev
er forget their glorious preoepts, and in the
hour Of need initiate their example.
Received standing.
4. The Officers and Soldiers Of the Reyo-
lution-As gallant an army as ever followed
u noble leader III Freedom cause to conquer
or t. die. Let 1t never be forgot, that men
Of different elimes and different faiths COM
posed that gallant band.
May hey live IN our songs,
Aud le nearest our hearts.
When gone like the year That's ava.
Hail Columbia, BY the Band.
8. The Women Of the Revolutionary orthv
mothers Of the gallant men of that dav; no.
Bile wives Of noble husbands anreetionate