Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16
For the Grand River Times.
CELEBRATION At GRAND HA-

the 4th, by her services oelhg gratuioousiy
rendered to the public for the day, under the
direction of the ladies and gentlemen of Grand
Haven and vicinity.
She made her appearance at an early hour
in the morning, from Chicago, decked on ev-
cry side with numerous emblems of loyalty,
such as the noblest of republics are wont 10
exhibit upon like occasions when the celebra-
ton of the anniversary of lis birth is the sub
ject and the remembrance thereof is the
cause of a nations rejoicing.
A short time only was required to put the
boat in order for the reception of guests-ev-
erything having been anticipated and prepar-
ed by the active, far-seeing clerk, Mr.. LEG
CAT, who, together with the ever stirring crew,
worked "with will" giving another evil
dence that they are "always on hand" to
please and best accommodate those that cast
their lot among them, and place their lives
and fortunes to their guidance and discretion.
The steamer left the dock at G. H., about
~ o'clock, with living, moving mass of
freemen, filled with that same spirit, and
nerved with that same principle which WELD
ed in our country's infancy aconquerors arms
over an aged, experienced strong and power
full foe, leaving blood marked, yes not peril
ed, the glorious institutions of republican
government for us to enjoy; and by the
strong arm of determination to maintain, well
Furnished by advancement, that we may hand
it to posterty untarnished.
About five hundred voices from the steam
er's decks mingled in three cheers for our
country and the star-spangled banner, and
five hundred hearts beat a reveille to duty
for the day, amid the roar Of guns and the
thrilling strains of our national ode from the
band as the engine made her first revolution
at starting Joyous hearts, sparkling eyes,
enlivening music by the band, merry voices,
in short, enjoyment to the full was every
where apparent during the passage over a
slightly ruffled lake.
A good band of music from Chicago was
in attendance, whose services were " free pass
ed" to the party, which is no small item to
add to the account of the generous owners Of
the boat.
While at Muskegon, four hundred and ff-
ty partook of a sumptuous repast. Such a
dinner is seldom seen, as the one partaken of,
in this, or any other country. Every variety
of this, and other climes graced the bounti-
fully decorated tables, fully making manifest
the good taste, extended views, experience
and judgment of the energetic clerk The
arrangement of the steward plainly showed,
too, without possibility of error that he knows
"whats what" and can make display
without fiction as well as the next man. That
Cook, too, as the amount of plentifulness sent
out from his department is made criterion to
judge of the magnitude Of his soul, it must
require larae space somewhere.
After partaking of the abundance set be-
fore the party, and while upon Muskegon
Lake, their attention was. called, by T. w.
FERRY, who read with an energy and appropri-
ateness becoming the subject and the day, the
following toasts, prepared by himself for the
OCCASION
THE Day zoe Celebrate-The eightieth
anniversary of the American nation, whose
wonderful birth, surprising growth, and brill
liant career, illumines its future with glorious
renown.
THE Fathers of oar Couutry-Great, no
bic and llustrious men; may their indepen-
dence of mind, infexibility of purpose, indom-
liable courage, purity of virtue, and loftiness
of patriotism, signalize their numerous poster
ity.
George Washington-The model patriot
of the world; with unblemished virtue, ir,
resistable energy, prophetic wisdom and COM
handing genius, he led the armies of the
American Revolution, and crowned her victo-
rious struggle with an unrivaed nationality
first in battle, first in the national councils
he is Immortality inscribed first in the hearts
Of his countrymen.
Orr Union-Noble in her origin, match
less in strength, may her area of freedom be-
come as boundless as a continent, and her uni
ty as inseparable as her domain.
The Ladies--Like the day we celebrate
they inspire the festivities of the occasion
and in eyro,oi bxy Nth tbo incidents e 80.