True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-09
PR1yrrRs' ANNrERsARy pIc.NIc..

ful grove on the Half Moon Farm, about
two miles above the city, on the Virginia
side of the river. Ii was expected that
gentlemen of the "cralt" from surround
ing regions would be in attendance. The
unlavorable appearance of the morning,
with other causes beyond control, pre-
vented as full a representation as was
desired. The celebration, however, was
an imposing one, and will long be re-
membered with pleasure by those who
participated in it. One thing which con-
tributed greatly 10 the pleasantness of the
occasion, was the presence and approving
smiles of number Of ladies'. who cordi-
ally entered into the spirit and design Of
the occasion.
The cloth being removed, the follow
ing toasts and sentiments were read and
recorded:
THE Day ,ce Celebrate-A day ever
memorable in the hearts of all true pat
riots,
THE 'Crqfl'--Faithful honest and per-
serving-but independent.
The Press of SteuJenriHs--Able and
fearless advocates of the Freedom of tn
PresS--Freedom of Sreech--Free Terri
tory.
The Men Of the Rerolution-May
their gallant deeds be cherished by future
generations and ifneed be initiated by
their progeny.
The Ladies-May they ever advocate
the Freedom of the Press
Printng-Guttemburg, the In vcnor,
Faust, the Promoter, and Schoeffer, the
Implover, an immortal lrio--never 10 be
forgotten-who gave to the world the
art preservative of all arts
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs.
The following letter and sentiment were
received from the Editor of the True
american
FRANK MILLER AND OTHERS -.
Gentlemen Your polite invitation to
participate with you in the festivities of
this ever memorable day, gratefully ac.
knowledged. and regret to say thai it is
not practicable for me TO be present with
you on the occasion. Hoping that you
may enjoy pleasant Fourth, permit me
10 offer the following sentiment.
Yours very respectfully.
Z. RAGAN.
Ben FankAn-The Printer Boy, and
Prince of Philosophers May the Graft
by his example and success, he ever Incl
ted to Virtue and Patriotism.
Loud cheering.
By JomeS ZrWin-ZHe Ladies'
Their bright smiles and winning grace
fitness have been our chief enjoyment on
this occasion, God bless them
BY Jas. f. CampbeA.-Ws Press
This mighty organ that ut,ers thousand
voices at once. 1t is the masses lnstruc-
tor.
By H. C. Shearer.-THe Printers of
SteubenUiAe-May they still Herald forth
the latest news, always be True .fmeri-
cans, and stand firm by the Union,
By S, r. Alerander.-INe Printer
Ever ready TO turn his Composing Stick
into Shooting Stick and march to the
battle field in defence of his country.
By I'm. NJ. &cep.-PoNicM Lead,
erS-Our glorious Republic has too long
been controlled by these rotten political
demagogues, Let the Press condemn
such, and the people will sustain it.
By G. ". Trarler.-Ben Franklin
May his memory long be enshrined in the
hearts of the American people.
By W. G. Foster--Ow Guests--May
q they ever preserve the coed will and har.
mony which has prevailed on llis occas.
sion.
j. By Frank MNer.--Ou Lady Guests
, Long may they live-and have the good
fortune 10 see their children. anil lhei,
children'S children participate in the same
$ glorious cause in which we are to day
engaged -ceebrating the birth day o
G our Independence.
By T. A, ArmStrong-TAe Fou,M o.
6 JWy.--Tbe pariicipators in its pleasure,
4 at our Picnic, wished in their hearts, a
+ lis close, that it would come about 81,
times year,
d By Saml H. Cha,lton-Ne Ladie
=. May your graces and smiles continue
=. through life, and your shadows neve
r grow less or your beauty be lost by be
II coming old maids. Don't do it Ladies
e By r. W. FlsOn.--Te Press--Th
i engine which propels the political an,
J. commercial affairs OF the world and tn
rest Of mankind
By a Guest-Thc Committee of IN
y rangements--The lberalLy with whcI
i they have provided for the wants of tn
," inner man on this festive occasion is
" ', sufficient evidence that they are not ou
10 of sorts
d By the Deuil.'--Te Committee
Should any Of them pay a visit to my re
i. treat, | here pledge myself to use then
(, as well as circumstances will allow.
:. After the reading Of, and respondin
10 toasts--and, few hours of congena
% entertainment, the party returned to tn
at city, highly gratifcd with the proceeding
m OF the day--aud with the higher apprecia
r. tlon Of the ever memorable Fourth 4