Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-07-09
Celebration at Bemlnck.


The citizens of Hemlock and vicinity eele-
brated the anniversary of the glorious 4th in
spirited and agreeable manner. In the
forenoon, the Washington Rifles paraded, ac-
companied by the celebrated Newry Brass
Band, and the Loretto Martial Band. The
parade and various man9uvres deploying
firing, DC. passed off in manner creditable
to this fine company, and showed that the
military spirit still burns bright and strong
on our mountains
At one 2. NJ, the s' Rifles and many of
the citizens partook of splendid entertain
ment prepared for the occasion, by Mr. &
Mrs. Richard Trotter. everything was of the
best, the board groaned with plenty. and am
pie justice was done to the good things by the
partakers. After the repast, procession was
formed and proceeded to beautiful grove on
the lands of Paul George Esq: The process
sion marched as follows: First, the Star
Spangled Banner, next, the two Bands, then
the Ladies of Hemlock and vicinity. who mus
tered in strong numbers, looking their best
and pretoiest; next, the orators of the day,
| then the military and citizens.
! Upon reaching the grove, the officers of
the day were selected
President-JOHN KERR
Nce Presidents-Augustin Little, John
| SCott, n 7 NOdulWell. anu Il. VI Ue0rge.
| Secretaries-C. II. Brady, D. Caldwell and
J. w. Short
| The Declaration of independence was then
read by DIR. VIM. A Smith When conclu-
ded, DIR. Smith made very impressive ad-
dress to the numbers congregated He gave
historical exposition of the circumstances Of
the Colonies previous to, and at the time of
the Declaration commented upon the diff
| culties surrounding those who prepared and
| signed that matchless instrument. Amcng
the many points which he enforced with rare
ability, he discussed that paragraph of the de-
claraticn wherein the King of England is
! charged with endeavoring to prevent the pop
| ulation of these States, by obstructing the laws
for the naturalization of foreigners He re-
marked upon the coincidence of sentiment be.
tween the British tyrant of that day, and a
certain tyrannical exclusive political organi-
cation in this showing that, as q there is no.
| thing new under the sum-" so the enemies of
American Liberty and prosperity, who at this
day are boasting of their new tangled doc
trines, have yet done nothing but vamp up the
despotic measures of old King George.
| DIR. Smith was followed by c. d. Murray,
Esq, who made stirring appeal to the peo-
! pie to rally in the support of the Constitution
and Laws, attacked and undermined on all
sides by open and concealed traitors He
sternly reviewed the corrupt principles and
| treacherous designs of the enemies of the Re-
| public.
Michael Dan Magellan. Esq mex. address
sed the numerous assemblage His remarks
| went to the heart of every one present. He
described the labors of the Revolutionary He
roes drew a graphic picture of their tolls,
their sufferings and their sacrifices, from the
| terrible winter at Valley Forge until the final
triumph at Yorktown. He admonished against
that lukewarm patriotism which would suffer
these glorious recollections to be forgotten.
when their memory should be ever bright
He urged the study of Washington's actions
and examples. His summing up and eulogy
OF that perfect character was masterly.
When these excellent speeches were con-
cluded, the regular and volunteer toasts were
| read, and the procession returned to the vii
lage in the same order as before. The pro-
cession was imposing it was scene not to
be forgotten by our community The day
was magnificent the sky unclouded. The
Sun shone brilliantly, gliding with lustre the
glorious folds of the Stars and Stripes, and the
polished arms and gay uniforms of the militia
ry, the smiles of the ladies', the inspiring
strains of the music lent peculiar grace and
animation to the scene. Nothing occurred
to interrupt for moment the harmony, and
the crowd dispersed in quiet and good order,
having well and appropriately spent happy
day.
REGULAR TOAsTs.
l. The day We celebrate.
2. The signers of the Declaratian of Inde-
pendence-the immortal &c.
3. The Heroes and Sages of the Revolution
4. The memory of Lafayette, Montgom-
cry, Steuben, Pulaski, DeKalb, those noble
foreigners, who shed their blood that we
might be free.
5. The American Union-The guardian
and precious depository of the hope of man.
kinds political regeneration -. -...s.,
g. The Constitution and Laws-Wo to the
traitors who would violate them. -