Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28
For the Democrat.
KNOXVILLE Feb, 23rd 1861.

MEseRs. EDiTCRs.-1t having Deen announ-
ced that the 22nd of February-the birthday
of General Washington, was to be celebrated
in this place. and that the Stars and Stripes
were to be hoisted, there was general rush
among the RepuSlicans-all anxious to come
memorate the day that gave birth to the IL
lustrious founder of American Liberty. A
large and handsome flag was suspended
across Plank Road Street. after which sar
lutte of thirty four guns waa given. The
crowd then quietly dispersed until TT
o'clock when they assembled at the School
House to hear discussed the character of the
Father of our Country, and the crisis in
which We are now 80 unbagRilly involved
Many ladies where in attendance, which
plainly showed that they too were not wants
ing in such demonstrations of patriotism
The meeting was called to order by DR.. Blair,
when the following officers were appointed, /,
viz:
Rresident-John Adams Esq.
Vice Presidents, Jesse Hall, Samuel Me-
Kean, Esq.
Secretary G. Vanvalin.
The object of the Getting having been sta
ted, DIR. Blair moved for w. W. Brown to
address the meeting. He responded In an
eloquent and logical speech. He spoke of
that great and good man, George Washing
ton, of his labors to secure the welfare and
prosperity of eaf, country, of the troubles
which now agitate and distract it, and OF the
causes that produced them.
The following toasts were then handed in,
read by the Secretary:
By A. ~ Russel. .-1st.-Maj. Anderson
may he never die by the hand Of a traitor.
I'd. Abraham Ljncoln-may he be guided
and sustained by the great Ruler of the Uni.
yerse. in the mighty work that the people OF
these United States have placed IN his hands
to do.
By Lady, 3d.-Fort Sumpter - May its
wall be impregnable to the attack of all enc
mics.
By A. N. Russell. -1st.-The Constitution
as it is. No compromise to extend the curse
of human bondage.
2d.-Abraham Lincoln-the President
elect. The people will sustain him in all
landble means to maintain the integrity of
the Union.
By S. s. McEocen.-The Flag OF our Ceun'
try, the glorious Stars and Stripes May 1t
ever continue to waive over American soil.
By ". C. Moore
When our Country rests in peace,
Or racked with strife and wars
Forever let that float aloft
Our glorious Stripes and Stars.
By Edacard A. Russell
The fourth of March will soon be here,
The day we always prize;
Old Abe will be in Washington
To knock down compromise.
BIZ John Alerander,-Hon. James 7. Hale
our Representative in Congress- man OF
strict integrity and undoubted ability. We
have henored him, and he will honor US by
adhering to the Union, the Constitution as il
is, and the enforcement of the laws.
By George alexander, Esq The ladies of
Union-their presence here to night proves
that they are prompted by the spirit OF the
great grand mothers of the Revolution. May
each one of them get husband that will
fight under and sustain the beautiful flag,
prepared by them for this occasion, and new
er suffer its pre- I'D folds TO trail in the dust.
By Republican. President Lincoln the
peoples choice-the man for the ti.nes-a
christian and patriot On the 4th of March
be will take his seat, and show our timid poll
iticians how to save the Union without dis-
honorable compromises.
On motion of J. NJ, blair, vote Of thanks
wss then extended to the ladies of Union bor-
ough for the kindly manner in which they
assisted in helping to make the Flag. A vote
of thanks was also extended to W. W. Brown
for his able and patriotic address.
On motion Of A. N. Russell, it was agreed
to give three cheers for the UDion after the
adjourn nment, which vas done with good
will.
On motion, adjourned.
w. G. VANYALIN, Sect'y.