The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1860-07-11

vas very generally celebrated through
'ut the country, and we trust the old Y
ashioncd spirit Of patriotism and de-
Iotion to the Constitution was kindled !
fresh. and that many who were up
holding sectional candidates for the
have been convinced 81
heir error. At large number Of eel Y
ebrations the addresses partook OF 4
character. We think this i
is it should be. In these times, when
the peace and even the existence Of
our country is threatened by two great
sectional parties, it is mcte that the
example and sentiments Of the great
Fathers of the Revolution should be
held mp in such light as TO cause the
intelligent, conservative and Union
loving masses to take firm and deci-
ded stand on the side Of the Constitu
ton and laws, and bring them to the
support Of that party which believes
with those who framed the Declaration
Of Independence. that the people have
an inherent right to. and are capable
Of governing themselves, whether
they be residents Of a colony, terri
tory or State. 1t is proper that they
should understand that the Democratic
party, with Douglas as their leader is
The only one before the country which
now maintains and has always Tia the
fullest confidence in the stability u
the Union, and the intelligence Of all
the people. and which still sounds that
5ood old battle cry. "Equal rights 70
all. exclusive privileges to none"
The Fourth was celebrate in Jas
per by poolly number Of citizens
A fine hickory pole was raised IN front
Of the Court house, from which the
..star spangled banner" floats grace
lully III the breeze. The Declaration
was read by DR.. =. Stephenson. Rev
Mr.. O'Connor was the orator Of th,
day. and most molly did lie fill hi'
position. Though a Catholic Prizes
his address showed that he was NOR,
lthororghl imbucd with lofty patri-
otism and love Of liberty. than mos
of those who would deny even loyat,
Ito those Of his profession. His re
marks illustrative Of the material lift
land well regulated liberty OF this coun
try were very impressive. and his nd
vice as to the best way 70 maintain il
prosperity was pointed and correct
lat the close .Yankce Doodle" va
sung BY Col. Il. b. Edmonston, ia hi
Town peculiar style, which never fail
to crafty and rouse up the multitude
In tile evening there were balls at tn
Z Union Hotel, and at Mr.. Otcl's. and
a. far as we have heard, cvcrythin!
passed of pleasantly.
II AT Ferdinand there was probabl,
the largest crowd in the county. an'
the fact that it was at Ferdinand is
sufficient guarantee that cvcrythin,
was conducted in an A No. style
'IThcrc were addresses in English an
German, and the Declaration was rca,
Hin both languages. Mr.. w. q. Al
ANS. Esq. Of this pla "a, WAS tie ora
',ltor Of the day.
Tie celebration at Cclcstinc was -
nn on short notice. but there was
large number in attendance. I'LL
J Jasper Saxhorn Band was there Will
Tits splendid music. An address wa
delivered in English by Mr.. 5. Fishe
land one in German by Mr.. Mcrieri
OF Jasper. The Declaration was ais
read in both languages. Mr. Bohar
! had provided large table which b
, kept loaded with provisions, and whic
|, which were dispensed in the old fash
', ionch Fourth Of July style-cvcry bc
dy helping themselves.
\ at Altordsvillc, in Davicss county
there was large number Of people
! who were addressed by several speak
1 crs, among whom was Mr.. Given, 3
4 ashington, Mr.. "A. J Beckett, Esq.
Of this place, and Rev. Mr.. Lester, til
liable Methodist minister on this cir
= cult. Everything went off pleasantly
y Quite a number Of our citizens wen
: to 'hc barbecue at Highlands, IN Pix
. county, where Mr.. "A. j. Wells, tn
). Republican candidate for Representa-
rltivc, and j. G. McConahay, Esq. 3
/. this place, were the speakers. The
b say i was avery pleasant celebration
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! HNext week is Common Plea
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