Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-07-09
From the Nashxfle pniln Garette.

early.
From the Nashville Daily Gazette.
Celebration of the swiss and Germans.
The procession, at o'clock, formed on &C.
dsr street. the front resting on the Square, in the
following order:
Chief Marshal, J. c. F,hr.
Aids, John D. Brien and Charles Regun.
Brass Band.
=, Msrshals Il. c. MacL ,ughIin and G. W. Brown.
Ladies in Carriages.
Printing Press, printing the Declaration OF Inde.
pendence.
Orators OF the Day
Marshas N. Hefti, F. II rins and A. Bedei.
Swiss Relief Society and German citizens in carria-
ges and on horseback
after marching through a number of our princi-
pal streets the procession, which presented beau
titul and unique appearance, proceeded to grove
near COckrilIs Springs; arriving there. the excel
lent Brass Band in attendance played American
and Swiss national airs which were received by the
asspmblage in the not enthusiastic manner.
The DAVIS exercis were then commenced by
the presentation of splendid Banner to the Swiss
Relief Society, by Miss c. Bushlcr, in the following
beautiful language:
"Wbie am thinking of the mighty workings
OF the spirit OF progress, discover object,
which sprung up as by magic. Indeed there Is no
such thing as az can not" to him who tries to ad-
vance. In the circle surrounding us, few day
ago. d little band, inspire 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 a large society. Who says that
there are no sunny days in life, when he so
many men hasten to relieve the grief and sorrows
of each other. You have formed yodr brother
hood by the dictates of love; be true and worthy
to your purpose; remember the duties you under
took and perform them manly; dissolve this
Union but stand faithfully 10y il, and every one
will acknowledge the fairness of your actions and
aid you in the time of need. Look at this banner
OF the stars; the esteem of your enterprise offers
il to you. Accept it with the assurance that our
friendly hands always ready to cooperate with
you in your noble Undertaking. Let this banner
be sacred for you ALL through your whole life; car
~ il in honor-friendship presents it. Close your
ranks that you easier alleviate the pains Of the
sufferer anu if you will be true your carrier l. t
this banner, emblem of your faithfully per-
formed duties and your sincere affections, follow
you to your last restingplace iii the bosom of the
earth. On one side OF it you will behold 18th of
July" the birthday OF this commonwealth, and the
coat OF arms Of Switzerland. This is the oldest
and smallest, that the youngest and greatest Re-
public. No kings or princes will rule these cOun-
tries for liberty, when it took fast stand, cannot re-
Flags wave around me in honor OF the great
festival OF the land. Let long live the sacred
memory of the great founders of our adopted
country, and let initiate their frmness in main
tanning, unmpaired, this glorious Union"
In behalf of the Society, it received by
their President, Mr.. j. KuDz, who responded as
follows:
In the name of the Swiss Relief Society, most
humby thank the young ladies' aud 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 THU; never
theess, are fully aware OF the great task UNDER
taken, and while, on the memorable day of the 4th
OF july-the day OF the declaration of Indepen
dence of the United States of North America-yOu
the nobeness of cause, and in
such d hdLterng manner, your deed can not fail TO
inspire us with more glowing fire for our purpose,
aud TO animate US to be worthy of your attention.
1t is national, | almost could say, innate charac-
ter of the Swiss, to sacrifice every thing for the
fatherland and mankind They were the first to
iighLup the fire of liberty in Europe, and their e1
ample followed, also, IN this country, which
we proudly call our faLherand at present, and
whose independence we to-day celebrate. While
inmosty aud repeatedly thanking you for the noble
present, l accept and will guard it, to nerve
us in our enterprise, as the token OF your appre-
citation.
Members of the Swiss Relief Society, give three
hearty cheers tor the Young ladies of Nashville aud
Tor all friends of our Union"
This Banner in design was most beautiful and
appropsilte blending the American and Swiss
tional cOIor- typical of the love of liberty which
lives in the hearts OF both people. One side bore
the following inscription: "owiss Club--Swiss
Shield-lSU7; American Shield-l776 The 9TH
er side was the ''Star Spanged Banner"
Mr.. Il. NJ. r. Fogg, prefaced the reading Of the
Declaration OF Independence with spirited and
eloqeent speech-touching upon the early history
OF our Revolutionary struggle, aud bringing to our
the deeds Of tho Use great meu who
gave us liberty, the greatest blessing man can eu-
Joy. His remarks elected the applause of the
dIence.
Randall w. McGavock, Esq, the orator of the
day then delivered a mastery address teaching
us the benefits OF freedom, the means by which it
was accomplished for aud how it should be per-
petuated. This address, in point of elOquence aud
effect, was 60 ual 10 any one OF tue kiud We have
ever heard
After the address the young folks enjoyed
thems,l Ives the remainder of The day with the mer
~ dance"
Nothing that we have ever seen could exceed
the ioveiness of the young ladies that dressed
in the Swiss costume.
THE TARGET SHOOTING.
The premiums, which are silver cups, were won
by the following gentlemen:
TENNESSEE TARGET.
Mr. Horton.
mir Kubiy.
Mr.. StieieL
AIR. Muger.
AMERICA.
i-Mr. Ho'stetter.
2.-Mr Hoof
FATHERLAED TARGET.
I-Mr Bargazl.
2.-Mr BargAzi.