Nebraska advertiser., 1858-07-08
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We re-
rret that indisposition prevented our at
BINDING any Of the Fourth of July dem
i~nstrations on Monday last.
Lon Sunday, the Fourth, we enjoyed
h privilege Of hearing the Rev. FAK
lrFroS dsliyer a na.iona sermon 10 he
lose, I'M de o6alefn pofdoa-4hs
ty. His text, Righteousness exalteth.
aNation; bat sin is a reproach TO any
usople." was handled in a mastery man
ner. Characteristic however only of the
peaker. He commenced with the first
praver offered on board of the Mayhow-
eE and traced a recognition of and relI-
.ance upon the Great Author of our be-
M. as connected with our history as a
people,-up to the present time; showing
Exclusively that to God we are indebted
fbr all we are, have and enjoy as a ma
,ion.
The Pic Nc in the Grove, we are
Informed was a creditable affair. The
adde's had provided bountiful supplies of
~Aeatables, which spread with their their
town fair hands gave 1t additional relish.
fThe Orator, Mr.. Johnson, we are told
s'did well" acquitting himself in his usu-
ID creditable style. The Declaration was
had by Mr.. BEDFORD most excellently.
The following Toasts were read:
Ia s. H. Bennet.
The American Flag: When the aw-
ID fiat shall 90 forth thai time shall be
rs more, may she not be the emblem of a
hllen nation, but the Uinding sheet of a
teparted rOrid.
ID T. ". Bedford.
The Declaration of Independence: A
rlch legacy transmitted to US by our fore
hthers-may II ever be revered and ap-
preciated by the American people, and
nav it ever inspire us with an ardor, a
ztal and patriotism, that will enable us
d make a like decisive stroke, when the
veGare and prosperity of our country
hall require 1t.
s. L. SCan.
The Memory Of the Patriots of '76:
Hay we ever remember in the triumph
o the present the tolls and dangers of
the heroes Of the past.
Bg d. H. Mclaughlin.
The girls of Nebraska: The grace,
and rnament of the frontier, the light
our homes-may their smiles ever be
<he reward Of brave and generous deeds.
a Lady.
The Eagle of our Country: She dips
ole wing in the Atlantic, the other in the
hclfc, and bathes her plumage in the
Ihunder's home.
D. - T. R. Fisher.
The Union of the States: May it be
solved only when time shall give
pee to eternity.
- J. L. Carson.
The Fourth Of July l776: Ever sbrined
our hearts and memories as being the
DIV on which the Foundation of our pres
ehtiberues, happiness and prosperity was
surely laid, and mans capacity for self
pvernment so fully demenStrated-may
De recurrence of lis anniversary continue
NH every vestige Of despotism shall have
ben supplanted by our own glorious insti-
Huons, and all men, ef every nation and
9eed, shall be collected under the am
folds Of the Stars and Stripes.
, a Lady.
Our Country: Its area is not yet de-
Julia:
George Washington The Father of
2 Country who secured 10 these United
Oolonles their independence-mav his
uame ever be venerated; and NAV the
prlnciples that he endorsed and dissent
nted' ever be cherished by the sons of
america.
"a T. R. Fisher.
Nebraska: With the longest River. the
nrgest Prairie, most fertile soil, and most
ealthy climate on Earth-may its natu-
resources be a type of The future
featness and moral worth Of It's inbab-
ihntS.
a Lady.
Neoraska-Our Adopted Home: Nav
II destiny ever be onward and nnrvar ID
her citizens ever prove true 10 the
constitution and the Union.
NA H. u .4hinson.
Patriotism May the principles of trye
democracy, as taught our fore-fatbers
Ter continue 10 be cherished in tho
easis OF the American people.
L. Scan.
Neorask9: May her Q fulfill the
OniSe Of her youth, and may the greer
e Of her fertile prairies give home.
nee haPPy and united people.
T. R. Fisher.
HE Natives of Nebraska: New
lions Of humanity-al issued sine,
" they become as brave, patriot
rtuous as their forefathers of '76
cry Boat excursion we are al
ed, was a very pleasant affai
Dancing was participated il
Dat while going and returning