Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-10
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Anniversary CELEBRATION.

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.
The S5th Anniversary of our National Iude-
| pendence, was celebrated by the citizens of
Clearfield, at Liberty Spring Grove. Much
credit is due to the Committee of arrange
ments, Messrs W. Porter, q. w. Rheem, X.
Shaw, jr., I. J. Mccullough and R. j. Wallace.
Esqrs., and considering the late hour NJ onday
evening" at which it was determined TO cele
brate the day, their success beyond all
reasonable expectation. The company was
large, without party or sectarian distinction,
male and female, young and Old and the Din
ner was substantial and good, the weather
warm and pleasant, and all things considered,
ii was day well spent.
The company repaired to the ground about
IL O'Clock, preceded by the Washington Ca
dets' SAKE Horn Band ,discoursng music in the
richest strains, together with band of Mar
shall music, all under the direction of John
McGaughy, Marshal and Joseph Brchteld
and e. W. Graham, Assistant Marshals.
When the cloth was removed, the company
came to order, the officers taking their seats
as follows d. W. MooRE, President of the
day. VIM. Radebaugh, B. Stumph, L. r.
Merrell and G.. G. Passmore, Vice Presidents.
w. w. Belts and W. NJ. Mccullough, Secre-
taries.
The Declaration of Independence, was then
read in loud, clear voice by Samuel J. Row,
which was followed by music and a salute.
Ex-Gov. Bigler, was then called upon to
read the Fare,ceH address Of George Wash
ington, which he prefaced with few very ap-
propriate remarks. most happily expressed.
The reading of the address was followed by
music and a salute. g.
The following Regular Toasts, prepared by
the Committees appointed for the purpose.
w. A. Wallace, A. G. Finney, Esqrs, and DR..
Hartswick, we're then read by the President
of the day.
l. The day we celebrate-may it ever be
honored. Hail Columbia
2. The memory of George Washington.
Bonnie Jean.
8. The Constitution of the United States.
The Flag of our Country
4. The Union of the States-separate yet
inseparable-may it be eternal.
Star Spangled Banner.
5. The President of the United States.
Dixie's Land.
6. The heroes and sages of l776-green be
their memory. Yankee Doodle.
l. Lieut.. General Winfield Scott.
Torch Light quick step.
Washington Cadets quick step.
8. Our absent Volunteers.
The girl left behind me-
The following volunteer toasts were then
read, and appropriately responded to.
By ID. F. Etzweier.-The President of the
United States-may he strictly confine himself
to the powers confided to his care. In the
preservation of civil and religious Liberty, and
respect the inalienable rights of American
Freemen.
By VIM. l.. Moore.-Our glorious Union
its restoration and perpetuation. May the AL
mighty Ruler of the Universe, vouchsafe to
us that blessing, and also inspire our people to
beware hereafter of the schemes of the poIiti-
cal demagogue, and the rant of the abstrac-
tionists.
BY A. G. Fiuney glorious old 4th of
July-now ripe in years, but threatened with
hemorrhage. May our great Physician, Scott,
be able to restore her TO perfect health.
By +. j. Wallace.-Our host-may his shdd-
ow never grow less.
BY VIM. Porter.-Union and harmony,
peace to the STATES, and plenty to the poor.
By Jack Moore.-The Union and the La
dies-may they never be divided.
By r. Shaw Jr.-Uncle Sam-may he soon
return to sanity, and consign sambo to obliv-
ion.
After which, on motion of W. Radebaugh,
the company adjourned with three cheers for
the Union and the Constitution-which were
given with will, followed by salute of all
the guns.