The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-07-07
EXERCISES AT The FAIR GROUNDS.

On arriving at the Fair Grounds, the Pre-
sident, Hon. DARIUS LYMAN, called the
crowd to order, and after National Air by
the Streetsboro' Brass Band, the Throne of
Grsce was addressed by the Chaplain, Rev.
J. D. NORTON. The Declaration of Inde.
pendence was then read, in beautiful and
impressive manner, by Hon. hTrHER DAY.
C. w. PALMER, Esq, Of Cleveland, having
been selected to deliver the Grafton, was
then introduced, and in neat and appfupri-
ate address, captiVated the attention Of his
hearers for some time. The address was
characterized by a tone Of lofty sentiment
and patriotism, and we regret that it is i'm.
possible for US to give an abs tract of it, as
(having laid off our editorial harness on that
day) we took no notes. The speaker was
loudly and vociferously cheered at its con.
clusion. When the exercises at the stand
were over the crowd repaired to the table,
where a dinner had been prepared, and after
the removal Of the cloth, regular and volun.
teer toasts were read:
No l. The Day ,Oe Celebrate.
lGun. Music, Band-"Hail Columbia. !"
No. 2. The Declaration of Independence-
Revered for its age, and cherished for its
principles-a bold manifestor of our enli ght-
ened nation in favor of the equality Of man
and the sovereignty Of the people. Flung to
the world, mid the strife Of the Revolution,
it embodies the true spirit of 76, and has
descended to our time a special legacy from
the fathers of the Republic to the people OF
the nation. Older than the Confederacy, il
may survive its dissolution.
lGun. Responded to by L. D. WooD'
WORTH, Esq.
No. 8. The Heroes of The Revolution
Their blood soddened and their bones
whiten many well-contested battle field
they are passing away to their last tinu rest,
amid worlds admiration and their coun.
trymen's deepest veneration and enduring
love.
lGun. Responded to by Hon. DAR1U.
LAMAN.
No. 4. The memory of Washington.
Drank in silence, standing.)
lGun
No. 5. The Constitution of the United
StateS-
Framed by wise and patriotic men in
spirit of concession and compromised il
the bond Of union and pledge of'fidelity be
tween thirtythree independent sovereign
| tes-the sheet anchor Of our hopes 10 time
Of public discord and alarm, and the abiding
guarantee of our political and social pros
perity.
Gun. Responded to by H. H. VIII
LARD, Esq.
No. 6. Our Country
Unparalleled in the history of the world
! in all that constitutes nations greatness
and while the governments of the Old WorI
are convused with preparations of wsr, ou
own country reposes in the security an
strength of the intelligence and patriotism o
q prosperous people, at peace with all tn
world.
l Gun. Martial Band-"Yankee Doodle
No. 7. Our State
The seventeenth in the galaxy of State
the third in popuIaton-second to none il
the virtue and intelligence of her people,
None other Of the thirty-three will adher
more rigidly with all her powers of govern
ment, to the Union and Constitution. Sh
was founded upon the true principles of free
dom-she will maintain them 10 the last.
Gun. Responded to by s. D. HARRIS
Jr., Esq
No. 8. The Officers and Soldiers Of The Wa
Of 1912.
Promptly they responded to the call @
their country-nobly defended their coun
try's rights. Peace and glory to the asbe
OF those who have falen-honor and rever
ence to those who survive.
Gun. Responded to by JOHN HARMON
No. 9. Our Agricultural Interests
The foundation of all other interests
Sprnging like man from the dust of th
earth, and with whose existence they ar
coevuI they will cease to be important onl
when he shall cease to be. Without then
commerce would have no exchanges, traffi
no profits, merchandising no balances
wealth no reality, civilization no progres
science no destiny, and the world no brea'
Gun. Responded to by P. B. CONAN
Esq.
No. 10. Our Common School System
The pride and glory OF our State, diffusin
its blessings alike to the high and the low
the rich and the poor; the strongest saf'
guard to the honor and prosperity of OF
State-implanting wisdom, virtue and inte
ligence in the hearts and minds Of the yout
of to.dsy,-the future rulers of our republi
Gun. Responded to by Rev. J.
HART.
, No. ii. The Press
, The pride of freemen-the terror of t.
rants. While its powers are welded
truth and Justice, it will continue to ho
sway for the good of oil. and tyrants wi
ne'er trouble in all our dominions.
Gun. Responded to by A. HART, Es
! No. IL. The Orator of the Day.
7 The right man to pronounce the right or
8 ton, at the right time, and on the right o