Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-07-09
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CELEBRATION BY THE SWISS AND GERMANS.
The Fourth of July was appropriately celebrated
by Swiss and German fellow-citizens in a hand
some manner, according to the programme previous
ly published. We make the following extract from
interesting account of the proceedings that has
been furnished the city press:
The days exercises were then commenced by the
presentation of splendid Banner to the Swiss Re-
lief Society, by Miss C. Butler, in the following
beautiful language:
"While L am thinking of the mighty workings of
the spirit of progress discover new object which
sprung up as by magic. Indeed there is no such
thing Il cannot him who tries to advance. In
the circle surrounding u.s. few days ago, arose
ittle band, inspired by the pure love of mankind,
and said, Let US unite to do good to help each
other The words were followed by acts, and the
holiness of the cause soon augmented the tiny band
into large society. Who says that there are no
sunny days in life, when he sees so many men has
ten TO relieve the grief and sorrows of each other?
You have formed your brotherhood by the dictates
of love; be true and worthy to your purpose; remem
Der the duties you undertook, and perform them
m9nly; never dissolve this Union but stand faithfully
by IL and every one will acknowledge the fairness
of your actions, and aid you in time of need Lock
at this ba of the stars the esteem OF your en-
terprise ofe it to you. Accept 1t with the assu-
rance that our friendly hands are always ready to
Cooperate with ~ in your noble undertaking. Let
this banner be sseved for you all, through your
whole life. carry IL in bonor-friendship presents It,
Close your ranks that You can the easier alleviate
the pains of the sufferer md if you will be true to
your carrier let this banner as the emDlem OF your
faithfully performed duties an your sincere ahec-
tions, follow you to your last resting place IN the
bosom of the earth. On one side ~ II you Will De-
hold ''4th of July the birthday of this common
wealth, and the coat of arms of Switzerland rms
is the oldest and the smallest that the ana
the greatest Republic. No kings or prlVces VIII
Al, pbar,if f,NOE
stand, cannot retreat. Flags wave around LIE IN
honor of the greatest festival of the land Letlhg
live the sacred memory of the great founders Of orr
adopted country, and let US initiate their frmness
in maintaining, unimpaired, this glorious Union"
in behalf of the Society, it received by their
President, Mr. J. Kunz, who responded as follOws
Gin the name OF the Swiss Relief Society, most
humbly thank the young ladies and citizens for the
beautiful banner with which as an emblem OF their
approaching our aim, they have kindly presented
us Our Society is young, our ranks thin never
theless we are fully aware of the great task under
taken, and while, the memorable day Of the 4th
of Julv-the day Of the Declaration Of lndepen-
dence Of the United States of North America-you
acknowledge the noblenesss of our cause, and III
such fatteriRg manner, your deed cannot fail TO
inspire us with more glowing fire Of our purpose,
and to animate to be worthy Of your attention.
1t is national, almost could say, innate character
of the Swiss to sacrifice everything for the father
land and mankind They the first to light uI
the fire of liberty in Europe, and their example was
followed, also, in this country, which we proudly
call our fatherland at present, and whose indepen
dence we to-day celebrate. While inmosty and
repeatedly thanking for the most noble present,
accept and will guard it to US in our enter
prise, as a token of your appreciation.
members of the Swiss Relief Society: Civ
three hearty cheers for the young ladies of Nash
vile and for all friends of our Union"
The Banner in design was most beautiful and ap
propriate, blending the American and Swiss nation
81 colors typical of the love of liberty which live
in the hearts of both people. One side bore tn
following inscription: ''Swiss Club-Swiss Shield
1907; American Shield-l776 The other side wa
the s'Star Spangled Banner"
Mr.. H. NJ. r. Fogg, Esq, prefaeed the readin
of the Declaration of independence with spirite
snd eloquent speech, touching upon the early his
tory of our Revolutionary struggle, and bringin
TO our remembrance the deeds of those great me
who gave liberty, the greatest blessing man ca
enjoy. His remarks elected the applause of tn
audience.
RandalIW. McGavock, Esq, the orator Of tn
day, then delivered masteey address, teaching U
the benefits of freedom, the means by which it wa
accomplished for u.s. and how it should be perpetl
ated. This address in point of eloquence and etec
was equal to any Of the kind we have evt
heard.
After the address the young folks enjoyed then
selves the remainder of the day with the ''melI
dance"