Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-07-18
VOL. 6.---N0. AZ.
CELEBRATION IN GOSHEN

In accordance with previous notice, the Go
shen, Shawsville ard Mt. Joy Sunday Schools
met in the grove at Goshen school house. OH
the 4th inst, to celebrate the S4th anniversary
of our National Independence, and organized
by selecting Rev. J. r, King as President
Thomas Graham, Robert Thompson and j. L.
Reams, Vice Presidents, and +. X. Shrey and
Isaac S. Shirey, Secretaries. r. King, chap
lain. A committee of six was then appointed
to make arrangements for the further proceed
ings of the day. also a committee of ladies to
superntend the setting of the table. An ap-
propriate hymn was then sung, and after
prayer by Rev. King, the table was spread with
Injuries we'll calculated to please the palate
and the eye. Four hundred and fifty persons
partook of the bountiful supply.
Alter the table was cleared, committee was
appointed to invite the ssClearfeld Rifemen''
to the ground to participate in the proceed
ings. The audience was then called to order
by the president, and an appropriate prayer
offered, after which the Declaration of Inde-
pendence was read by Isaac S. Shirey, follow
ed by music and salute by the Riaemen. O.
rations were then delivered by the Rev. Mr..
King and James III. Larrimer, Esq. The fol-
lowing toasts were then read;
BY Il. h. Shirley. The Sabbath School
Long may it continue in successful operation,
and still spread until all the world becomes ac-
quainted with its benefits.
By M. o. Wilson. The principles of the i'm
mortal Washington-May they ever be cher
ished by the free people of these u States
BY R. S. Daniel. The Flag of the Union
Long may it wave, and may it never have
stripe erased nor star obscured, r
BY John NJ. Ogden. The Signcrs of the
Declaration of Independence-Few in num-
bers, but the glory OF their deeds brightens as
they retire.
BY John H. Stewart. The Ladies of Goshen
May they ever have the justice done them
that was this day done the dinner of their pre-
paration.
By G.. W. Gates. May the citizens of Co
shen, who took an active part in the celebra-
ton, be highly rewarded for the Injuries placed
upon the table this day, every eatable being
as pure as ambrosia and as sweet as nectar.
By Guest. ssThe Press, the Pulpit, and
the Ladies-the three ruling powers of the
world the first spreads knowledge, the second
morals, and the last spreads considerably
By Sam'l p. Shaw. This Day-May it ever
be proudly and gratefully remembered as the
birthday of nation, to be forgotten only with
the expiring sentiments of love for Liberty.
BY L. III. Shaw. The Ladies of this Cele-
bration-May they ever be held in remem-
brance, and may their pathway ever be strewn
as was the wreath the banner wore.
By P. C.. Shaffner. Our Glorious Union
May the traitors doom be meted out to tho
wretch who would dare attempt its severance.
BY j. w. Wallace. We have this day as
sembled to manifest the spirit that was exhibi-
ted in 1776.
BY NJ. V. Pearce. The Clearfeld Rifemen
contribute much to the pleasure of the day.
By NJ. E. Kline. The Flag of Liberty
Long may it wave, and palsied be the hand
that would dare to sully its stripes.
BY Peter A. Livergood. S. A. Douglas
May he be our next President.
By Daniel Graham. Col. A. G.. Curtin
May victory perch upon his banner, with forty
thousand majority in October.
By E. K. Shirley. James Buebanan-May
the glory of his administration be reflected for
ages yet to come.
By Isaac S. Shrey. James Buchanan-as
he retires from office, may his corrupt admin
istration with his name pass into oblivion, TO
rise no more forever.
By Oliver Conklin. Lincoln, Hamlin, Cur
tin, and the Union.
BY Guest. Lincoln, Hamlin, and Curtin
May they sweep the State and Union like
tornado:
Everything passed off in the most pleasant
manner possible, nothing occurring to mar the
pleasures of the day.