The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-07-13
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EDITOR HAWK EYE:-The anniversary Of our
nations, birth was celebrated at Kossuth in q
manner worthy Of the day and the time. qs I!,
Five military companies we're on the ground,
one from Morning Sun, two from Dodgeville, one
from Huron, and Capt. 'Leonard's Rifles Of this
place. Altogether they made very stirring
spectacle for this hitherto peaceful region. A
very large concourse of people gathered from
the surrounding country. The number was va
riously estimated from 5000 to 5000. The
vast assembly, including the military, assembled
in the grove upon the College grounds, where
had been provided seats for the assembly and q
stand for the speakers. Besides these fixtures
| long table was prepared, loaded (thanks to
| the ladies,) with the substantials and many lux.
uries for the inner man. The public exercises
were opened with song from the Kossuth 1ee
Club and prayer by Rev. Mr.. Campbell, Of
Morning Sun. The Declaration of lndepen-
dence was read by -- Williams Esq, Of Hu-
ron. The Grafton for the day was delivered by
Rev.. Mr.. Mcdonald, q very able EFFORT The
next thing was the dinner, which, to all appear-
ances, was, with many, a very acceptable part Of
the programme, y. %sa .a1aH 4
After dinner Mr.. Phelps, Of your city, de-
livered telling speech, which, by the frequent
responses Of the audience, was we'll received.
Then came the regular toasts OF the day.
Several of them were responded to with five
times three, especially the Sd and 4th. Two
(the 9Th and 8th,) we're responded 20 by volleys
from the military. The 18th received three
grsaus. Then came a few volunteer toasts, not
forgetting, as you see, the Hawk-Eye and its
worthy editor tI5't'Ga ps.1inea ..,r,.. r,
The entire exercises passed off much to the
satisfaction Of all concerned The occasion
will long be remembered by our people. and the
day We celebrate all the more for the OCCASION
Rarely has old Des Moines County witnessed
such . gathering, and never, perhaps, has the
county witnessed the expression Of 80 much
patriotic enthusiasm 1t Shove that the masses
are aroused, even to the fre-side, and that the
heart of the people is In the work Of sustaining
the Government in the present crisis s,,il G. -
fle z5a REGULAR roAsrs. 8 kati.leseo
l. The day we celebrate-In memory Of the
deed Of our fathers may it live in the hearts Of
our children till time shall be no more. d ,of
Fl, 2. Our Country-one section-the home Of .
great people may the time soon come when ev-
cry traitor shall be suppressed and oppression
no longer pollute her soil. 80, ~ sA'as
sa7 8. The Flag Of the Union-May il ever wave
over the brave and the free. IS ~ a
g l. The President Of the United states-Nay
he have Armness and wisdom equal to the mag
nitude Of the crisis. We pledge hin, our hearty
support in maintaining constitutional liberty,
s. Abe Lincoln-The right man in the right
place just in time g. AsaR 3daf8m d
9. Gen. Winfield Scott-His brow already
crowned with the laurels Of victory may anoth.
er laurel be speedily added more brilliant than
eli. SO, 4. t5i =
g 4 Stephen A. Douglas-Though dead, by the
last acts of his life he will still survive in the
u,emoryiof every lover Of the Union. '9.i a42s
8. Patriotism above Party-Les us Law our
party preferences upon the altar Of our common
country and cry shame TO the man who wiz NOT
make the sacrifice. p s49 "a ~
: .. Our Army IN the held-sent forth fre.h
from the homes and marts Of the people--let Il
never disappoint our hopes nor forget lie great
mission % defend and promote liberty through,
ont The land. 1h'ai q 7...Ia ~
10. Ths Volunteer Of the. firss lows Re,i.
ment-kay God give thsm brave hearts and re.
tusas them safe 70 their hspss 9il ps3la 4
q al. American slavary rslic or barbarian
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duso1e6septlsejoeeteR6 The occa3oh for or
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