The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10

4. The MEMORY OF WASHINGTON.
Mr.. JAMIsos, who was to reply, was
not present.
S. THE PArRIors OF '76.
W.. S. MARSHALL, ESQ, responded in
very pretty speech. the best Of the occa-
sion.
6. The PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
T. FISNIGAN. Esq, responded in a
happy manner.
Z. The GOVERNOR OF Iowa.
Response by w. g. DosNAN, Esq.
8. The ARMY AND NAVY.
Mr.. ERcANBRACK, who was to respond,
was not present.
9. The STAR SPANGLEp BANNER
Responded to by A. B. LEWIS, Esq,
who called upon the Dubuque Glee Club
to sing the song, which they did in an
acceptable style.
10. THE ORATOR OF THE DAY.
Mr.. SMITH happily responded.
ll.-THE PREss.-A mighty pen, which, in
itself So
This was responded to by j. L. Nc
CREARY. ofthe Delhi Journal, in speech
OF excellent construc ton, and evincing
much thought.
10. WoMAS-The Light and Glory of the
World. Respected for her virtue and intelli-
gence, adored for her beauty and grace, and be-
loved for her amiability, she occupies the first
place in the affections OF the sterner sex.
The POSTMASTER announced that Judge
TABOR. who was to respond to this toast,
was unayoidably absent.
IL. IowA-The State Of our adoption. Though
young, yet not the least among the stars of the
confederacy. Rich in her agricultural and min
eral resources. in the development of her edu-
catonal interests, and in the virtue, intelli-
gence and sobriety of the masses, we are justly
proud OF her exalted position.
Responded to in fitting terms by JED
LAKE. Esq.
II. THE Towy BELL-Its we'll remembered
echoes awaken in our hearts the memory of plea
SAINT associations in our far-of Eastern homes.
We hail with delight the prospect of again hear
and woodland surrounding our beautiful viii
hge.
EN-. VAsDUzEE, Esq, who was ex-
pected to respond, was not present.
VOLUNTEER roAsrs
By Francis Prngree:
AMERICAN LIBERTY AND THE American UNION
One and insemnble-now and forever. May
the hand bepalsed that attempts to destroy the
former or dissolve the latter
BY Gen. Dickinson
Our REPRESENTATIVES or THE SrArEs-Fit
embRms- beautiful single, but perfected only
in union.
BY 0. Sherwood
UNION OF THE SrArEs.-As each body of in
animate matter, however large or small, has q
naturalization, one for the other, so may our
vast Republic be bound together by the ties Of
everlasting friendship and good will.
PARTY SrlRr.-May spark from the fire of
true patriotism descend upon the ponderous
magazine of Party, and blow it to the four winds
of Heaven.
TnE AMERICAN EAGLE-May she, in her lof-
ty flight through the political heavens. sweep
head OF every despot in the world.
BY a Guest:
ISprrrSpEycr DAr-May it ever DO the day
for Independence.
By w. G. Donnan:
The PIONEERS ov IowA.-The privations
and hardshps they have endured enttle them
To the admiration and gratitude of all who have
follow ed in their footsteps, md now enjoy the
privileges and blessings which they have earn
ed for us.
BY Gen. II. G. Bull 4:
TnE True ADVENT DocrRISE-The Railroad
Advent. bringing the Eastern market to our
farmers doors, and to us all Fourth Of July
celebration having the ring Of the true metal in
it,
Gen. Bull, on being called on. re-
sponded in short speech, in which he
spoke Of material intere sts-of railroads
and manufactures. He has much faith
in tho future of our town, and urged a
proper attention to anufactu turing inter
ests.
By JED LAKE:
UNCLE SAx-May he continue TO grow until
lac takes his seat ON the Isthmus of Panama, aud
with his feet restingon Cape Horn, his hat hung
upon the North Pole, his left hand laid on the
West Ind les and with his tn to his nose
gynte defiance to the combined powers Of tn,
old world.
By Guest
The GLoRrous FounrH-A day on which al
parties, cresds and professions may meet on
common ground and glorify the principle of uni
versal liberty. May the time be far distant
when the people Of the country shall cease to
celebrate it.
After the speaking. the audience dis.
persed, some to the concert Of the Du
buque Minstrels, but the great majority
to witness the balloon ascensions. Some
four or five were sent up during the at
ternoon and evening, by Mr.. LIrrLEJons
After dark. rockets. Roman candles. bon
fires, DO. were constantly blazing along
Main Street. much 10 the enjoyment o.
the juveniles, while many Of larger growth
sought pleasure in the merry rounds o.
the dance. The day was unmarried BY
an accident, and We believe the festivi
ties we're universally satisfactory. TIL.
anou mt raised for the bell is el5s.
Liquor Seizure.
ET Our authorities. on the Sd inst.
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