Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-07-13

So -AN~n, .A-e.-ff y tst gu tNsrE
Tor Pleasant ride over the Mineral Poia, Raj
Aoad TO Darlington, and returned with large
Delegation from that place at ten clock, il,
time to ENJOY the pleasures of .herlay with our
citizens
Inc PROCESSION formed IN front of The Court
House al eleven o'rlock,s by the the Marshal
+ tJoHS BRaobEs. ESQ. assisted by Col TnoMas
ID. SrEFHESs, of Dodeeville, and HKxRr p
+ GEORGE. OF this city, marched down High Street
to Commerce Street, thence to Fountain Stree,
up which it proceeded to Vine Street thence 10
High Street and back to the-Gosrt House, where
1t was joihed by thirty4two Young Ladies, each
carrying banner on which WAS inscribed the
name of one Of the thirty-two States From
this point, the Procession proceeded to Milton ;
Grove, accompanied by the Highland Military
Band, Whose soul stirring Music added nateri-
ally TO the pleasures of TIE day. On airing At
the Grove. the Procession was greeted by the
Mineral Point Brass Band, y hose Music added
much to the enjoyment OF the OCCASION.
After fervent and highly appropriate prayer
by Rev. JAS LAWSON, of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church, The Declaration OF independence
was read by Isaac f. MEssuoEr. Esq. in a clear
audible and distinct manner, AID listened to
with much satisfaction 10y the ihousauds in at
tendance.
The Grafton by L. ?. HAnvzr, Of Rock Co..
vas both eloquent and appropriate and deliv-
ered IN admirable style, Calling forth repeated
demonstrations of applause. Mr. HARVEY.
though not 4 professional gentleman, has few
suPcriors as public speaker. as all can testify
who had the pleasure of listening to him on the
that occasion
At the conclusion of the Grafton Hon. MosEs
NJ. STRONG read circular and presented the
claims of the Ladies Mount Vernon 4 Association.
urging the ladies present to contribute towards
purchasing the former home of the :. Father of
his County,
The Music for the occasion was furnished by
the Highland Military Band, and the Mineral
Point Brass Band, and Was of an excellent anal.
itv-
After the conclusion of the exercises at the
Stand 4 large portion of the audience repaired
70 the Tables spread in the Grove. where an ex-
celleni and ample dinner had beon provided Nv
Mr. TuoNAS MALoxEY
After dinner. The following, regular toazts were
read by DR.. II. YAK DUsf.y the President of the
day
J. 1ae 3oY re CeZr6rab-the 4tA Of july l776-a
dsy Ia which WIS born a Free RcDit5ii- founded
up"I. the rights of man. and destined to be the
corner stone Of the liberties OF the civilized
vurld.
, Tie Hroes md .Sages Of Tic Repo'stion-men
who were Solomons IN Council and Sampsons
II, combat whom the arm Of tyranny col,Id
mot Crrs.f-whom gold could not bribe-nor
power. nor place corrupt Let honor deck the
+ iUft shat wraps thvIr clay"
3 The mem2ry II Washington
T. TIE memory attic Patriots from other Ltnas
who united with our Washington and our
HaTeH~ IN Achieving our Iudcpendence:-t1
In F;yet1e and Nontgamcrv--to DE kalb and
>osciH~k" 70 day a Ercaiful Nation renders
homage.
; Tie H-,D,ca If tlr R-rofut:oa-as brave rs
they were fair-:ls enlightened as they ver, pa
iri"tlc-silnifle in their tastes, determined in
their resolution. pure ia their lives. While we
cvlncc gratitude for their services and their sac
rtees. let ever cherish the remembrance Of
thcir virtues.
&. Tie JEeba,,jcs Of tie EroiD.'oa-in whose
ranks were enrolled The names ola Franklin q
sherman, Knox. and =. Greene. Their work
shops were represcE Jcd ou every battle field, and
IN every Council Chandler
:. The oil I,tirf,,u-a glorious brotherhood
of Siaics-bouud together by common trials and
common trlumph~ in the Cause of f5eedom
:. 4 re- mon ff ne NtHtsS-liir}NPU gN the
dom and ccn5euted hr tle blood ufair Fathers
may it ever be consccrated jill tile affections and
preserved 10y the patriotism OF the people.
Q. Tic Preei,i.af ofthe United Sfa-s
10. The G5rcrs5r Of tn .Sts- of Wisconsin,.
N. The Pilgrim FasfsrS Of DE I-est-vho>c
waller rescued the soil from savage foc-wh,,~c
laborS redeemed II firm wilderness. and whose
wisdom fauu,!ed Tree, prosperous, and powerful
ConIuau WealtkS
l.. Tire 0rst,r II ttc D4y-~hose address,
bear ample testimony 70 Lis elcqacnce and his
pa-r.ntisc.
I3. The L.,sF'es-9killed in the art of govern
ueu'. they rule without written Constitutions.
and exert power which Legislatures can ucith-
er give nor take away.
Here follows tile Volunteer toasts
TIc Orator oft5e Dag-he has proved himself
equal 20 tAe OCCASION, and the occasion proved
i.sclt more than a match for the Lion ot Eng
land.
B1 T. j. It-IIo Press may lis Ieter never
become poweric9s ia tie cause of LIBERTY but
may lis Springs tigh' ea upon N5aercHy Lr1or-
a1ro. TIE fastfQtioa or Lo9ola, until not a vt,fire
.rtIcm are left within The compass of our vast
and glorious Republic.
chr Coa4frgs Birtt-day-mav the day We
celebrate during ali future time. find The ma
tive American citizen and the Foreign citizen
Ntuc-canized one aud lndivisible " Then IN
deed NAV the friends Of Liberty bid defiance 10
deusgugues inside and harbarians outside fthe
= land ct the Free and the home of the brave"
Is T.. J. R-7hc P,iater-the embodiment
of light--the Conductor OF the Engine open that
penctrates IL WAY through the dark plains Of
ignorance, spreading a halo of light upon the
rack as Il advances leaving behind 1t SPARKS
winch famed into Goals OF burning fire that
burst forth 4 volcano, and are waited upon
the breeze to the four corners of the Eartll-the
Star thar paints the genius aspiring Y,uth 70 the
highest notch in She pinnacle of ta,ae--ihe pro-
u,fer and protector of oar declaration OF I5,,ic-
jcl.}-lece Nav his Bq3t' be we'll illed with
T. Qaions and his last Take Fat one
Tie Far Representatives. Of tie 81 Stases--with
such representatives OF the single States. and a
the same time advocates of The United States,
Sc Tie Jaioa mast b. ,5rtSerroL"
l'T F. J. B-ZHc Young ladies' rho RrprcseHt
II. yni.fI -f.rp .Sf.ItcS-nav SiStarlN lu,e be &c