Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-07-24
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.
The Celebration at Luthersburg.

Independence was CeIeOrateu Dy tHe Cli!-
ems Of Brady and Union townships, in
ibs beautiful grove on Cream Hill,
,sst of Luthersburg. The day was usher
ln by firing of salutes- music, &C., at
an early hour. Al ] | o'clock the ceremo-
uies Of the day were commenced by elect
nr Res. John illegal of Pennville Pres
dent and Isaac Lines and Andrew Will
.on, Vice Presidents; Levi illegal and Jas.
| G Barrett, Secretaries. Prayer was Offer
ID BY the President, and the Declaration
Independence read by J. C. Barrett
| The grafton was delivered by DR.. I. j..
Bser-aiter which a sumptuous dinner
Gas announced, and freely partaken Of
,Eer clearing away the table, the follow
iuc resolutions were read by the Chairman
f,he Committee, and heartily respond
ed TO 10y the meeting, and unanimously
adopted:
Whereas, The present being an impor-
,aut era in the history of our country
,bich good men and patriots must con-
,empllte with mingled emotions of fear
and hope, as they glance at the past and
the present-beholding the dark clouds
which have long threatened, hanging
heavily over us, ready at aEy moment to
burst in all its horror upon us-and
whereas, instead of peace and prosperity
attending US which are Characteristic OF a
treat and growing nation, we have aggita
ion. discord and actual war-as the order
Of the day-therctore
Resolced, That we sincerely hope that
lhe cause Of diSSentonS, dtScOrd amt dtSmion,
which now exists among us, and not only
divides us as a people, but distracts our
national codncils-ma speedily be remov-
ed, and that the public mind may again
tecome settled IN the contemplation OF
subjects more CONSISTENT with the dignity.
and more essential to the prosperity and
happiness Of great and growing Nation.
Resoiccd, That while our Nation is un-
lergolng the mighty throes of dissolution
and anarchy, the of memories Henry, A.
dams, Hancock Green, Warren, Putnam, La.
Mette and others-should prompt every
sincere patriot TO deeds of high and lofty
daring, in order to save it from the threat
ened destruction, and the deScen lants of
the patriot sires from the seeming ingrat>
ude oc being recreant To their solemn
bequests.
RssoLrsd, That as American citizens we
have TO more high or holy ambition than
the strict maintenance of the Constitu-
lion, and the necer dying glory Of the Stars
and Stripes.
Resolved, That the anniversary of our
mlioral birth day ought to be held the
most sacred of all days in the calender, by
every American citizen.
Resolved, That we extend the hand OF
brothery love and fraternity to all Union
men throughout cur distracted land, East,
West North. and South.
Resolved, That we hail with emotions Of
anxiety and hope the meeting OF the Ma
tona Congress to day, and ardently hope
that in its wisdom, prompted by broad
and enlarged patriotism, 1t may adopt
some measures ty and through which a
speedy and permanent peace will again
be extended TO our distracted land.
Re,olrsd That abolition fanatics and ScccS.
ssr traitors, equally deserve our censure
aud contempt.
Rsolged That our patriotic army OF the
Union now in the field, are entitled TO our
sympathy end support, in putting down
armed rebellion to our Constitution and
federal laws.
REGULAR 4ToASTs.
May the name of General Washington
be handed down to posterity, and his gIo-
rious deeds be remembered while the orb
Of light continues to shine upon this ter
restisl ball.
This day-May it be proudly and CRATE
fully remembered as the brthoday OF a
Nation, to be forgot en- only with the last
expiring sentiments OF love .or Liberty.
The signers of the Declaration OF lnde-
pendence-rheirs was neither a dark
conspiracy, nor shameless combination
for the attainment o. guilty ends by un.
warrantable means.
The never dying memory Of Washing
ton, Jefferson, franklin, and sll the Rev
olutionary heroes assisted either
with the pen, or The sword, to rend the
yoke Of tyranny. They will ever hold
place in the hearts of the freeminded
throughout the civilized world.
The memory of Andrew Jackson, the
Iron man os American history, who silen,
Oed by the thunder of his cannon the rut'
han cry Of beauty q booty, and paled the
cheeks OF timed time servers by the dar-
ing declaration, al take the responsible
iy."
The President of the United States.
The Governor Of Pennsylvania.
The memory of Henry Clay and Daniel
Webster-bright names in American his
tory.
Liberty-That divine principle that has
INDICATED its truth and justice on the
bills and valleys Of the hew world, and
bans bright and undying beneath the
mouldering ashes of the old.
The memory of the gallant dead
Hhose heroic deeds are enrolled in the
ages Of immortal fame, and whose names
ale emblazoued in the records OF our Rev
outionary annals. May their actions be
the guiding star of all true American citi-
tons.
The late Senator Douglas s-His illustri-
Gus name and memory will be cherished
% he heart of every loyal and Union lov
lag American citizen. ,
Gen. Scott-Our honored military chief
0n, always victorious, may lasting Unior
md peace crown his last great patriotic
dinrt