The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-02-27
washineton,s Birth Day.

and first in the hearts OF his countrymen,'
has been celebrated with unusual display
| Superintendent BARRON, Of the Baptist
McGregor s. S. Association, resolved upon
u unique and appropriate celebration. For
several days past we knew that the little
girls were preparing for = happy time. If
| we met one on the street she was humming
"the Red, White, and Blue" or some other
national air, and seemed entirely absorbed
with the cares and pleasures which were
before her. Well, the evening of the bless
cd 22d came at last and with it came one
of the most beautiful exhibitions of religious
patriotism ever witnessed in any city
Business took the editor Of this paper to
Milwaukee on Tuesday, and it was out of
our power to return in time for the Festival.
A friend has given US the outlines Of the
exhibition, and to the exclusion of matter
Of general interest we give large part of
our space to detail Of the proceedings.
When children act we'll their part it is our
duty, as well as our pleasure, to give them
all the encouragement possible. An expe-
rience of seven years in teaching learned
us that good words to the little folks made
good scholars; and in after life good men
and women-hence our rule is to notice
favorably every effort on the part Of child
to win the love and respect of its parents
and acquaintances.-
Kennedy's Hall was packed full of great
and small-the sidewalks were crowded
near the entrance, and an alarm was given
that the building would not hold up-many
left the hall, but their places were supplied
by others and the ceremonies proceeded
Across one end of the Hall was large flag
bearing the stars and stripes of the Union.
Rev. w. w. MooRE opened with a fervent
patriotic prayer, and Master GARDNER Nc
GREGoE, Marshal of the evening, called the
roll Of the thirteen original States and. per-
sonated by young girls in appropriate sash
es and shoulder.knots of red, white and
blue, each bearing a flag, the States present
ed themselves before the large Ensign Of
Union, VIRGINIA, the mother Of Presidents,
leading the way. In clear, sweet voices the
young lady States delivered the excellent
sentiments that follow. If any city can
show better poetic record for such an &C.
casion we are mistaken. 1t is proper to
say that the author of these lines is Nc
Gregor gentleman whose modesty is equal
| to his merit and on no terms will he con-
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sent 10 DC naHleo III ln's TePoIs do Sne PoeI
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ENTER THIRTEEN STATES FORMING CRESCENT.
| Viyoipin nv RosKILA Goopa,cH--Our Indepeu.
ia achieved M last The garments dyed in beod
have passed away and VIC take cur places among the
nations of the earth Free and Independent States.
| Mem Yo,k CARRIE P,NcH-Au hail virginia. tn,
| mother OF Washington and Of Presidents The last
blood OF the Revolution was shed on thy soil.
ass ashss 81 the r rbo f arSus for
the liberties OF our common country.
Stone State was signed the glorious Declaration Of In
dependence ana the Constitution Q. the states.
battle ground Of the Revolution She piousy gave to
the Soldiers of Freedom honored grave.
| DJon,,. r,o,, coon,,cyI. avn small IN st.tur.
| hut INV heart ia large
| pho5. y.,ond A.p.u Cvuncu. Little Rbodv nevcr
laitered IN the kevoiution.
Georgia, NETTIs KENNEpY--The sunny South sent
her soldiers to die on the heights Of bunker Hill.
N.,e Hampshire, JENNIE CHuRcH--Th granite hills
of New Hampshire the homes of brave Their
hearts are as strong a. their mountains,
Auu 'he'f rove VI VIC o"'o" % 'nuuis
SCUM Cdroand. MAGGIE sToSEAAN.--Sumter ana
Marion were my sons; IN .he oarkest hour 0! the
Revolution they Kept the nros OF freedom ever orsn
Connecticut, EMILY BoYNToN United stood with
my sisters For veal or for woe, their cause was my
,
N"n oe.os'na, M ,, IN. -: .. ~. 3.s
Nertn .a,s o'u ne' ""''' 0"'' 'n ''s' VIM 'f''"
men 8 souis'
nnr sans vas she'd tor onr iibsrt;e. toa..bsr thew
fought together they bled, together we trumphsd.
Let us, then, Join hands in a sacred covenant in .
xaion of hearts, anton of hands, and forever,
one and inseparabls.
Join hands and in unison
Our lives our fortunes, aud our sacred honor We
pledge to each other.
A circle of Union was then formed,
oo'' Va "'e' "'" 'A~ ~"
| in the order OF their dates, were SeVeraliy
,d,,;t,od ooch rnooL;,r . cont;mant
auiiiitleo, eacn sPeanl'ie Sehsiaie"''
Com. future States and ;oin our h.ppv band.
~ And W viii march 70 glory honor ana reno~ni
~ "ni;nns vat nshorn v.;u 90 IN .,or, down
Response.
Kentucky. FANNIE AMspxs
8.
Kentucky loves the Union of these states:
Not till the pillars OF the Constitution fall,
Will the 6rst-bern OF Union wall her fate.
| V,,,,ont JENNIE DrnuAx
.n,;n ,ha ala t,;r,..n v.ruo,. ,o- rr.,a,v .,t..
T;..asn. an . H. =; go. np.,.;n,;. has4.
Tho We NJ each Green Mount ain Iov vii nride IL lii
At thought OF "Ti.' and Auen--the fame OF Molly
Stark.
| Tenn.,see CoR1spA WYNs..
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Another s.ar on youoeI oanne1 Piace,
Shall the crescent ensign Of this nation be defaced
And not till then the memories OF the past forget.
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| o"0' AoAlIA DA"A