Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-07-13
FOURTH OF JULY IN vERMIL.
LION.

VERN1LLIor, D. r., July 4th, 1861.
Editor Sioux City Register Permit
me through the columns Of your paper, in
behalf Of the citizens Of this place, to
say few words in reference to the oele-
brstion Of the Fourth Of July by the in.
habitants of this portion Of the Territory.
The necessary arrangements having been
we wished to spend the morn
ing Of the Fourth in refreshing slumbsrs
and dreamy meditations, but long before
the Orient beams of morn chased the
shades Of night away, our slumbers were
disturbed by the booming Of anuils, the
FIRE Of musketry, and the sound Of tho
church going bell. And soon the busy
throng came forth from hill aud dell eager
to participate in the feast and pleasures of
the day.
Pursuant to previous arrangements, A.
W. Pust, marshal of tho day, formed the
people into procession, headed by the
Choir singing the Star Spangled Banner
They were conducted onto the hill where
bowers had been constr usted, q speakers
stand erected, . pole raised, from which
foa,ed the Stars and Stripes Of tho Union.
And near at hand was table spread (and
presided over BY goodly number Of our
fair lsdie.) loaded with an abundance Of
the substantials and and luxuriss Of life.
Other arrangements having been made,
on motion Of Mr.. Compton, Hon. A. J.
Harlan was called to the chair, and 7. ".
Jewell selected as Secretary. The order
Of exercises was announced BY the Prssi-
dent as follows: Prayer by the Rev. S. W.
Inghsm, Chaplain; introductory Ora
ton by the President; Reading Of the
Declaration Of Independence by T. Elwood
Clark; Grafton by J. W. Boyle Song by
the Choir; Dinner, Toas,s, and Benedc'ion
BY the Chaplain.
The President commenced his introduc
tory Grafton by saying Ladies, Gentle
men, and fellow citizens of the Territory
Of Dakota-You have assembled here to
day TO common crate tbs deed, and virtues
OF departed generation. You, their De
cendants. are before US to-day to reooun
their wondrous tolls and ,riumphs and to
renew your VOWS to practice their virtues.
Although you stand As it were on the verge
Of civilization, yet in this far of land you
have not been neglected. The strong arm
of our sioriou. Union hs, extended to
you the protection Of law and form Of
government. These blessings are the leg
inmate oHsprngs of the principles pro.
claimed on this day years sgone by eur
revolutionary fathers, and baptized in the
best blood Of the American people. Then,
while thus blessed and protected, forget
not tina: duty to yourselves, your country
and kind, should call forth your sympathy
and prayers for the oppressed Of other
lands-for the careworn and weary warrior
who is fighting the battles Of liberty-for
the perpetuation Of our glorious republic,
aud for tho relatives Of the victims Of
war who are now mourning their untimsly
loss. To such
I" Oh come hopes brightest ray,
Come sunshine smiles and flowers,
Come peace aud drive dark sorrows night away,
Aud love and Union still be ours
After the reading Of the Declaration of
j. W. Boyle WAS introduced
aud delivered tho Grafton in his usual
foroeabls and agreeable style, which showed
that his mind had received moro than or.
binary dicipline, and that although young
in years he was we'll qualified to discharge
the duties of life.
The Marshal then arranged the process.
ZION, with the Choir in front, who sung
- Columbia the Gem Of the Ocean," and
other patriotic songs while marching to
the dinner table.
1t has not been our lot for many . year,
10 share a better dinner or be surrounded
with more atfable ladies' or agreeable gen
tlsmsn than on the present occasion. AT.
ter all had fully gra.ifed their "ppeti,es
With the substantials and luxuries Of the
day, the following Toasts were read and
responded to by those designated:
LIST. The Pulpit, the Press and the
Trinity ia which is included
the power, pride and prosperity Of our
sountry.
Responded to by 7. W. Jewell.
2nd. The Army aud Navy Of our country.
Responded to BY Rev. S. W. lnghan.
3rd. The ladies of Dakota-They have
hearts to feel and souls to appreciate all
the comforts Of civilization.
Responded to by A. J. Harlan.
4th. The flag of our Unisn.
Responded to by A. j. Bell.
On motion Of A. ]. Boyle the Secretary
was ordered to have the proceedings Of
the celebration published in tho Dakotian
and Sioux CITY Register.
A. J. HARLAN, Prsst.
T. W. JEWELL, Sec.
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The first OATH will kiss you Eve
said the father Of US all to our common