Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-03-02


No sooner had the shades OF night pro-
claimed the hour for general festivity for
the citizens Of Pomeroy. on the snniversary
of the birthday Of the ''Father OF his Coun-
tFy'--the Hero OF the Revolution"--than
the Court House was filed TO its utmost CO.
pacity 70 hear "Washing toms FsTewell Ad'
Gress' read, and a speech from Mr. Thomas
J. Smith. These we did not hear, but the
speech is spoken Of as be ine an embodiment OF
patriotic zeal.
Amer the performances weie over at the
Court House, the vast assemblage made a
simultaneous rush for the Remington House,
there ts be greeted with a most sumptuous
and refreshing repast, prepared by Mr.. Glib
son, the gentlemanly proprietor, for the oc
casion.
We cannot speak at length of the pleas
antries Of the occason--the witty responses
the little accidental mishaps, &C., which
were invariably followed by peals OF laugh
ter from the cheerful company--but will give
the toasts in their regular order:
/. The day we celebrate-It will he hon
ored lille Freedoms Flag she'll wave.
Tune, "Washington's March,"
2. The memory of Washington-Held sa
c,ed by the sons aud dau ughtefs of America.
Silent, and standing.
8. The Sages and Patriots of '76--Their
descendants will cherish their memories, and
initiate their virtues by their devotion TO the
principles of self.government.
Response by j. II. Shoemaker.
4. The Union formed b, the wisdom Of our
Fathers and cemented by the blood OF Patti :
ots-The mark of Cain will be placed on
him who shall attempt Its dissolution.
Tune, ''Star Spangled Banner."
8. The Constitution of the United States
The pal la adi um of our liberties, framed under
the guidance of Washington; it will be for
ever sustained by the intelligent masses of
American lreemen.
Response by Daniel Smith.
6. Trade and Commerce protected
by proper laws (yet untrammeled) will be q
source OF wealth, its extent will be unlim
tied when guided by the intelligent and
hardy sons OF this universal Yankee nation
Tune, "Hail Columbia"
7. The Army and Navy-One, the bearer
and protector OF our flag on every ocean, will
not submit to indignity or insult; the other, a
nucleus around which freemen rally in de
fense of their country and homes.
Tune, Yankee Doodle"
s. The State of Ohio--The Giant of the
West; the home OF reedom and equality; her
sons are rewarded for their industry, nd pro.
tected by her tree and equal laws; she will
continue to prosper.
Tune, "Sweet Home" Response by G.
Walker.
0. The Ladies--May their virtues expand
like our Union. and their faults be less thar
their bonnets.
Tune, "Come Haste to the Wedding" Re-
sponse by J S. Earhart.
10. The P ress--An instrument for good or
evil; when cond ucted by the virtuous, III.
tellgeut and patriotic il Will be respected;
mry 1t never fall into the ha nds of the enc
mics of our country.
Ii. The Workingmen Of the United States
Their ingenuity, wisdom and industry aid
ed by the spirit of our Tree institutions is the
sureat bulwark Of our nations wealth and
Response by T. ]. Smith.
IL. The Officers and Soldiers of the Revo-
iu ton, the com peers Of Washington--We.
their sons, reap The reward OF their labors,
and will ever sustain our country as a noble
heritage from our worthy fathers.
Tune, "Auld Lang Syne." ~
13. The Reader and Orator of the day.