Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-08
ros PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS
TIE FOURTH.


The celebration CT the Anniversary of our Ma
t.osa Independence, was the most satisfactory
have doubt, OF any ever held in Mineral
Point. The weather vas delightful and an
unusually large number of citizcus and stran-
gers were in attendance At II o'clock, the
procession was formed in front Of the Count
House, and proceeded up High street TO Chest
mt street, down Chestnut TO Fountain street,
down Fountain TO Commerce, along Commerce
10 High street, and then to the grove in the west
part Of town. where the usual ceremonies Of rnu-
SIC. prayer, reading Of the Declaration Of hide
pendence, Grafton, &c, took place.
The Grafton, delivered by JosEru Il. CLARY,
Esq. was well fitted to the occasion-b- breathing
forth those pure sentiments Of patriotism which
ill the breasts Of all who prize he blessings
peculiar only to our own country. We are graf
lied 10 learn that the Grafton is TO be printed
a perusal Of it viii do better Justice 10 the au-
taor than anything we can say in MS behalf
After the conclusion Of the exercises At the
grove, the procession was reformed and march
ed 10 the United States Hotel, when ii was
dismissed, ana all who desired, proceeded 70 the
dinner table-a part to the United States and a
part to the American, where dinners were pro-
pided, IN a manner and of quality highly
cIeditable to the proprietors of those popular
Hotels as WIS evident from the enjoyment Of all
who shared their hospitality.
The rooms at the Hotels not being sufficiently
oapacious for the occasion, the Court House
square was selected as the most suitable place
for the toasts. where they were read by Col.
JoHs B. FERRY, President of the dav, and re-
sponded to by several of the citizens Of the
place The following are the regular toasts
drank on the occasion
The Ddg-Its commemoTatiou is sacred IN the
estimation of American citizens il gave birth
10 nation of Freenen. and opened an asylum
for the oppressed and Prosecuted Of al the
world.
TIE Caioas-Dumb be the tongue, and palsied
be the hand that would aim a blow AT its iuteg-
rity.
'tash5agtoH-A name that cannot die while
patriotism, virtue, and devotion 10 Freedom ex-
IsL among men.
The Constituted authorities OF our Government
We lose all self-respect when we cease to re-
spect the laws Of the land and the dispensers OF
them.
Cltis but justice 70 remark that the sentiment
of this toast was moi fully Endorsed. TIE gea-
'lenan who responded TO It very truly remark
ed that there were laws, aad dispensers Of law,
that no true patriot could respectl
The Arr,g and Nary Of The United Statss-W,,
cherish them IA peace; they have ever been our
efficient defenders and protectors when war de-
naaaed their services.
Tie 1fj{tia and Volunteers Of The J1.ioa-An
armed population of Freemell. always preparcd
TO defend their rights. and 70 respond TO the
calls Of their country.
TIE Constitution ot tie United .stafes-A strict
construction Of II IS IN ark of safety an in
ftingement Of It's provisions opens pit Of de-
stfuctlon.
Der coln.iyg- Reversi BY her native born cG.
liens; no less beloved by those OF her adoption;
may her gates ever be thrown oren to receive.
all who seek to cast eff the chains cf the Old
World. and enjoy the freedom Of tie New.
E,lsoatioaa-lts universal dissemination euabls
lnan 10 know Lls rights: where iguoYSnce pre-
dominates tyranny fourishes and liberty ceas-
es to live
The Printing Prcss-The fearless cxpouuder
Of the wishes Of the people; despots alone dread
rs ali powerful influence.
TIC Sot1,d Prinrigiss ~ tie Rights or' [qn-To
choose the ioFm OF government under which he
Is Wiling 10 live to select hy L.s own voice
the rulers bv whom he IS e be Goae-red free
dom 70 woashin Col according to the dictates
OF his own conscience.
intc'ma' l8lprote3ae',5a-T bread which we
CIV cast upon tho waters, viii return after m@-
ny days.
The Daughters e -isserica-Forevg hallowcd
and protected be The footsteps of The n,tlers.
the wives and the sisters Of Tie free.
The music Of the Mineral Point Brass Band
added mpch 70 the enjoyment Of the day, and
reflected credit upon its members.
The display Of ire works IN the evening. IN
der the superintendanoc Of DR.. J Il. Vivian,
was very fine. and gave TIE most perfect salts
faction to very large eoEcoUrse Of spectators
TIE Sun Of Austeriitz, Diamond Satte-v, MAJ
io Bouquet. Floral Vase and Liberty Tee. were
among tic most attractive representations. aad
net the regea'et applause OF The spectators.
After he close ufthe Fire We *. tie dancing
exercises Were commenced. and all WHO desired
participated IN as pleasant bal, as was ever
given IN Mineral Point. Taking the celebration
al in all. It was one Of the best ever got mp in
the West. All, we believe. We're satisfied.