The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-07-07

VI eo0rSC, WAS cAccicHt. by tue Time
he finished, the clouds began to look
threatening, and from this cause, as well
as on account of indisposition, Mr.
GLYNN thought it best to decline speak
ing. The assemblage then adjourned to
the dinner table, which was prepared for
the accommodation of some four hun
dred persons, and loaded with substan.
tials and delicacies. Everything, we
hear, was conducted with smoothness,
order, and to universal satisfaction. The
provisions were in abundance, and when
the members of the order were fully sup
piled, the public generally were invited
to partake. There was no confusion, and
the whole affair reflected credit on the
committee of arrangements and on the
Order. After dinner the procession was
again formed, marched to the Court
House, and were dismissed with bene-
diction by Rev. Mr. KINsLEY.
We extend our thanks to the commit
tee Of arrangements, for courtesies prof
fered.
In the afternoon company of fifty
or sixty ladies and gentlemen sat down to
most excellent dinner at the Montour
House, and, as we have been informed,
had glorious good time. Other en-
gagements, much to our regret, prevent
ed our attendance, and we cannot, there
fore do more than report the sentiments
read, and give the names of those who
responded. Col. J. B. THOMAS, presid-
ed, and G. +. LEAvIrr, Esq, read the
toasts, which were as follows:
The DAY WE CELEBRArE.-The day on which
Republican Principles Were established in the
hearts OF our Countrymen, and the day of all
others on which they should be defended
Response by d. S. LEE, Esq.
WASN'T NGToS-' The first in war. the first in
peace and the first in the hearts of his country.
men,"
Drank in misunderstanding
The UNION AND THE CoNsrITuTIoS-OyE AND
lSsEPARABLE.-May they never be marred by
traitors hands.
CIVIL LIBERTY.-Thee are stout hands to up
hold it, and eloquent lips to plead its cause, and
though tyrants are leagued against it, still its
march is onward.
The HEROES OF 1776
Response by L. MOORE, Esq.
AMERICAN LIBERTY, the result Of Womans
will.
Response by w. S. MARSHALL. Esq.
IowA-The home of our adoption-in her eli
mate, soil, agricultural and mineral resources,
she is the richest and the best of the glorious
galaxy Of States.
Response by c. HEDGES, Esq.
TAE FAIR Sex of Independence and the indie
pendence of the Fair Sex.
Response by A. B. LEWIS, Esq.
The PRESIDENT of the United States.
Drank Standing.
OrR FRIENDS AT HoMr-We send them greet
ing from hearts that never grow cold.
Response by d. L. RANDALL.
OrR CoUNTRY-An asylum for the oppressed
aud down trodden of all nations.
Response by L. B. BULLEN.
The STAR SrAxGLED BANNER" Long NAV it
wave Ger the land of the free and the home of
the brave"
The THIRTEEN ORIGINAL STATES.
The following volunteer toast was Civ
en- by L. MooRE, Esq:
Tx CAMPAIGN OF l776 and the CHAMPAIGN of
1859.
Response by c. F. LEAvIrr, Esq.
Volunteer toast by c. HEDGES.
THE MoNrouE HoUsE--Reputed the best hotel
west of the Mississippi. Its reputation will
never decline in the hands of its sumptuous host
and elegant hndlady.
Some halfa-dozen balloons, one or
two of large size. had been prepared by
Messrs. LITTLEJoHN and HARDENBRooK.
and in the afternoon and evening were
successfully started on aerial voyages by
the former gentleman, much to the
amusement of the large crowd in atten-
dance. A ball in the evening. at Morse's
Hall, and excellent suppers at the Mon
tour and Revere Houses, closed the DAYS
festivities. Not an accident occurred to
mar the pleasures of the day, and not a
drunken man was to be seen on our
streets, but all was good order, sobriety,
and pleasantness, as far as our observa-
ton extended. We hope to chronicle
more such celebrations for Independence.
Our neighbors of Quasqueton had al
so, we understand, a very pleasant cele-
bration. The Sunday Schools of that
village. and vicinity, had a picnic in
THoMpsoN's beautiful grove, where the
Declaration of Independence was read
by Mr.. c. II. MILLS, an address deliver
cred by OrIs WHITNEY, Esq, and a
handsome dinner given. About ESQ
Sunday School scholars were present,
As well as large number of older per-
sons, and every thing passed off to the
general satisfaction.
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