Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-07-15
CELEBRATION OF THE 4th AT LORETTO.

CELEbkATlON OF THE 4th Al AUNSTXU
MR. DEvINE 1t was our good fortune to be
present at'the celebration Of the glorious 4th, at
Loretto, and a. it was decidedly the most agree
able Fourth we have ever passed, we hope a de-
scripton of it will be interesting to your readers.
We arrived about II o'clock and found table
spread aud groaning under the weight Of the
choice dishes prepared by the ladies Of the Con-
by the mornings ride we enjoyed huS ely the good
things before After dinner procession was
formed, which marched to the music of the soul
stirring fife and drum to .'Mcore's Grove" dis
tance of a quarter of . mile from town, where a
platform was erected and everything prepared
for a regular glorious old style celebration. A
meeting was organized by electing the following
officers: President MICHAEL LEVY. Esq,
Vice Presidents-Henry Glass, Charles A'Mana-
my, John Thomas, Cornelius Dever, Sr.. Hugh
Griffin. Augustin Durbin, A. Dodson, John Feltz
George Yingcr and Thomas Gallaher.
The declaration Of Independence was then read
in ar excellent manner by T. P. Fenlon, Esq,
after which soul-stirring addresses were delivered
by P.S. Noon, Hsq.. r. L, Johnston. Esq, c.
D. Murray, Esq, John keough, Charles LETTER,
John GafTney and Master Thomas Keating. The
last four young gentlemen students at St.
Francis Academy. all Of whom exhibited a fin
sh in elocution which reflects great credit on the
pr rofessols of that institution. The .'Star Span
gled Banner Was then sing in fine style by four
young students. The reading of the regular toasts
came next, a follows:
REGULAR TOAsTs.
L. <ba n
the rising of the sun of freedom. May the citi-
of the republic bask in the rays thereof un-
til the last evening Of time.
2. The Declaration of In6ependence--the title
deed of our liberties May the hearing of it to-
day inspire this generation with the sentiments
which actuated its trainers in '76.
8. The President of the United States true
patriot and thorough statesman. His admins
| tration will justify the fondest hopes of his coun-
trymen.
4. The Constitution--the sacred bulwsrk Of
civil and religious liberty. May its spirit be
| strictly construed, its provisions should be
! sternly enforced.
5. The Army and Navy--our defence at home
and protection abroad May the first never take
the water nor the second over touch the land.
6. The Legislature Of Pennsylvania--sanctife
in times past by the wisdom and fidelity Of de
parted statesmen. Alas for the degeneraoy Of the
times,
Z. The Constitutional rights os all the people
| Of the Republic-they must be enforced without
respect to north SOUTH that our union Of States
| may be perpetuated.
| 8. Education--The corner stone of National
greatness and domestic dignity. Its advance
rnent should be the first and last thought of eve
ry person in public and private life. Every mo-
ment devoted to the culture of youth is SO much
time spent in the fostering of those intellectual
| flowers which will bloom during all eternity, the
ornaments OF the palace of tho King of Kings.
9. The Union-it has made us a great nation.
Its preservation only can insure the perpetuity
! Of our greatness. May all disunionists soon be
consigned to the oblivion they so well deserve.
10. The mighty dead of the Rspublic--their
wisdom and valor have made the American ma
ton: No culogy is needed-they are to be Judged
by their works.
IL. The Soldiers Of the Revolution argu-
OF Europe Of mans capability of self-government
May their descendants never nulify the PROPOSE
tion.
e. The mcmory of Washington-a name to
be always mentioned with veneraton by all per
Sons. in all places and at all times, while virtue
shall have a''mircr or liberty friend.
Is. Woman-Hcaven's best gift to man. The
elevated position which she occupies is the bes
evidence of the enlightenment of our country a!
the rise or dccadence Of nations has always cor
responded with her improvement or dsgradatihn
rel voLUNrEEs roAsTs.
By James j. Kaylor. The Statesmen Of A
mcrica, living and dead.-God's right hand or
the morning of Creation formed this continent TO
the scene Of the exercise Of the highest power
conferred upon man in this world. Behold th
| fruits of the wisdom Of our fathers who laboret
on this theatre. Our Constitution our laws, on
institutions, our country, the happiness Of on
people.
ByF.J. Christy. May the eloquent orator
of Ebensburg always keep in their cerebrum. S
rich an entertainment of mellifpous cloquence
| for all true hearers Of an American Constitution
az they did on that ever memorable day, the an
niversary Of 76, which confidently hope vii
never be celebrated under any uncourteous or I'm
palatable trbulation.
To the Pastor of Lorctto--the faithful followe
of priest and prince Gallitzin. the eloquent prop
aga.or Of virtne and firm opponent OF vice. in II
multiplied shapes. We wish him happiness III
allowed. obedience perfected, and general col
respondcnce in word and action from his devote
| congregation, conspicuous for generosity, hosp
tality and genuine christian principles.
By NJ f. Cassiday. Hers's'to the orators wh
, have spoken on the 4th, at Loretto. May the got
. dess Of eloquence crown them with wreaths
, immortal and imperishable fame, and may the
elocutional powers support the star spangled bal
} ner through all hardships and tolls.
py Lawrence j. Blakely. The editor Of IL
.. Democrat and Sentinel. May his career thr
| life be successful one may his fame and inte,
rty reysrberate throughout the American cont
nent. May his principles be ever Democratic
may his paper be read by all true sons of libert
2 may it stand as a watehful Sentinel on the
8 rugged hills may it stand as bulwark again
the despicablc, dctested and dastardly machin
tions of tyrants who would destroy our nat ion
liberty and rcnd to shreds the " Star Sp angle
Banner saa
BY VIM. M'Gough. Washington /:
His fame would universal envy more,
But envy's lost in universal love.
The Constitution and the Union. The wav
| Of fanaticism and winds Of bigotry will cxhau