Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16
CELEBRATION AT EASTMAN
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patriotic ladies of the place-16 by feet,
was playfully waving to and fro from the
peak of a tall pine pole, erected by the citi-
zens, on the Sd, towering III feet above
terra frma. At II o'clock a procession was
formed, led by band of music, under charge
of the marshal and assistants, making cir
cuitous march proceeded to the building pre-
pared for the occasion. Myron Harris-Col.
Norton not being able to be present, from i'll
heath-presided. The ceremonies COM
menced by music by the choir, "Patroiots
Come! Patriots Come" then prayer by Rev.
A. johnson; music by the choir, "The Bright
Flag of America" next reading the Declara-
ton of Independence, by DR.. 7. Eastman !;
music followed, {" Patriotic Band;' then the
Grafton by Hon. M. L. Hopkins followed by
that sweetest of hymns, I" The Flag of our
Union," solo by Miss Cowles, upon the melo-
deon, and the chorus by full choir. The pro-
cession again formed and led to the table,
loaded with the most sumptuous dainties that
could be had within the compass of these
times, got up in the very best style by our
"Fat, Laughing Landlord" Denton, where
the pure, sparkling juice of the cold, gushing
spring gave good relish, not only to the we'll
cooked viands, but to the following toasts, Sc
lected from the list of the committee and vol
teers:
4M Of July, '76-Once again " God said
let there be light and there was light"-the
birthday of freedom. Hasten the era when
its MONDAY effulgence shall warm into life
and liberty the whole political world.
The Constitution Of the United States-
Heaven and earth may pass away" but may
not one jot or title of that sacred magma
charta ever be compromised.
Washington andthe Revolutionary Faith
ers-Entitled by word and deed to everlasting
reverence; inspired oracles of political wisdom; ;
their defendants can preserve prosperity and
happiness only as they are guided by the
spirit of concession, of harmony and respect
for equal rights that led them through the tur-
moils of revolution to the ultimate estab-
lishment of the most perfect system of gov
ernment ever devised by man; let them then
be oar political duties and the oracles whence
we draw our counsels.
Gen. Ethan AHen-The Vermont noble
man; generous, daring, brave; full of years
long since he surrendered himself to the
Great Jehovah" His trusty steel is to us
this day sacred memento of his daring val
or in the capture of t.; may it ever
be preserved, and duly impress all coming
posterty of their obligations to him and 9th
ers, who achieved Independence" )" and if
ever called to fight, may they do SO as he did,
(" In the name Of the Great Jehovah and the
Continental Congress-"
THE valage of EastnanuiUe-May it be
the magnetic as it is the geographical center
of the county; and may the Board of Super
visors in their legislative authority fully ap-
precate its importance with munificent APP
preparation of funds to erect suitable build
ings for all county purposes.
Kansas-The garden of America, and the
nest-egg of fanaticism; may her soil be cul-
tivated by the hardy pioneer, while no one
shall molest or make him afraid, and when
those cucking, fighting game cocks, Reeder
Lane q Co., with their abettors are frighten-
ed from their nest, the sober, second thought
of the people will produce a Shanghai State
from the Territorial Kansas Nebraska egg.
Education-Knowledge is power; by its
influence alone can civil and religious liberty
be perpetuated; educate the masses and ty-
rants and despots may well tremble for their
sway.
Polo Alto" or oar tall pine pole erected
this day
Emblem of liberty-emblem of lumber
High on its peak let freedoms banner soar,
Haowed by sires in earth tho now they slumber,
Their children shall worship till times no more,
By a Lady-The Orator Of the Day.
Like wise Gamael's saint, in statue small
Great in the forum-in the Senate Hall
While crowds of men will listen TO his voice,
No lady yet can boast cen Hopkins choice"
By l. Y. Hopkins--Detroit and MilDau-
kee Railroad-May the citizans of our coun-
ty, OH the next anniversary of this day, hear
the shrill whistle of its locomotive, with the
booming and Mttling cars freighted with pass
engers and emigrants seeking home among
us.
The day passed off finely, and in the eve
ming brilliant display of fireworks was had,
among which were rockets, wheels, mines,
Roman candles, &c., and as finale to the
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