Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-22

n might be- and Wherever Il might call and
leave the result TO the God Of nations.
A splendid picnic had been prepared by
the different townships foT the different
companies; and 10 supply the physical
vents Of man, snd relieve the long tables
in the hall and the grove Of their sumptu
GUS burdens, q recess Of one hour was given.
More than the ancient cave Thousand" ate
and "Were FLIED, and there we're taken up /
ofthe fragments" mora than "tWelve bas'
keis,n'5 nl',' ..s.as... q
Dinner over, ali repaired again to the !
SPEAKERS stand 70 listen 70 the afternoon
exercises. The President called the meet |
ink 70 order, and introduced the Hon. J. A. |
fairfield, Of Portage county.
= Mr. Garfield, IN brief, but logical and effect
i've speech, dealt with the Idea shat our Govern
ment Is mere compact o. states oqr l Dseiat l.io
indepeudeut ana our Federal Constitution was
formed BY the States or for the States, but BY
and for the people. he spoke cf the nnlliilcation
resolutions, recommended by Jefferson and
passed by the Kentucky Legislature, In lIpSi as
the ilrst radical departure from the true prmet
plies Of RepublicanlHm IN our nation. From illlt
germ sprang nulilfeaiion in 1883 and seceszio IN
1851 Compromise only saved IL from being
wiped out then, and though II has increased IA
size and deformity, 4 mus Be- er1lsked Ho'e. Inc
principle we are eontending for Is the right OF
principle i worth half our lives and all our
treasure. He wished all our communities and
ali our families could be represented on tne tent
ed field, and that lor hsmselt he yisnea "a a. lione
OF the Government and for the mainlatnanee OF
this principle. he took bis seat amid shouts OF
applause -
An extract Of letter from Hon. F. 7.
Backus was then read. Mr. Backus, after
giving satisfactory reasons for not being
with US, says:
There has never, since my recollection, been
Fourth Of July 30 pregnant as this with topics
Of discussion prolific In interest ana oaicuiatea,
from their immeasurable Importance, 70 arouse
the patriotism OF every well-wisher, not only OF
his country, but of the cause Of free Institutions
throughout the world, But know very well
that the citizens Of old Geauga need no prompt
iugs from me to induce them 10 stand by the
country and Its Government in the struggle in
which we are now engaged, and which Is 80 wise
ly, so firmly, and at the same time % prudenfly
being conducted By the national Government
That its hnai result will be the eIectual crushing
Outof treason, and the re establishment of that
Government which was the direct sequence Of
that great Declaration which you are about to
commemorate, Ousr The tuhOle country, let no man
for one moment doubt.
With great respect, remain
Your Obedient servant.
-.r T..l I9 +. 7. BACkUS
Cleveland, june %, 1891.
Mr.. Backus also transmitted the follow
ing:
THB CoEsIrTUTIoE OF THE UNITED STATES
Whatever differences of opinion may have existed
as to the prOpriety OF peaceful adjustment, be-
tween loyal citizens, Of difficulties growing out
of conflicting constructions of this Supreme Law,
no one who Is true to his country, or to the cause
of free Government, can for one moment consent
that tone lot or one tittlei should be edded to,
or taken from that law az the instance of traitors
In arms.
Response by enthusiastic cheers.
The following regular toasts were then
presented:
| I. The DAY WE CEIKBRATE-Only forgotten
] by the seeeders Of 81.
2 THE MEwoRT OF rHK FArHERs-Peace to
s THE SoLD1ERs OF lsl2-Ready second time
/ to shoulder their musAets and march forth in de
fense of freedom and Ofright
| & The Union, the Constitution and the Supre-
5. TIE CoxoREss OF 10, AND rHE CoSGREss OF
'6l-May the patriotic devotion OF the one, be
| 6. The FEDERAL ADNISIsTRATIos-While lille with
steady purpose 1t enforces the laws and upholds
the Government, the heart Of every patriot Will
encourage, and the hand feVery patriot sustain
7. WINFIELD scorr-A skiIIful General true
patriot, and q safe leader under all circumstan
ces.
| g. OUR soIpIERs-Eoble defenders of their
country. May God bless them,
Response by A. H. Thrasher.
O. REBzLLIox-SIust be quelled. Treason must
be wiped out "Grape for the ranks, hemp for
| the leaders"
] RespOnseby prolonged applause.
! 10. FREEDOM OF .sPEEcH AND THE PREss-The, best
/ legacy of our fathers Our duty to transmit it,
unimpaired, to those who come after US.
Response by J. o. Converse.
IL THE UHIoN Men OF THR SoUTH-They must
and shall be sustained.
| 12 TIE Pioneers OF ScIENcE AND PoPULAR
/ EDBCATIoE-Often either unknown and despised
by their age; yet they have ever formed, and still
form the vanguard oflberty and reform.
Response by c. H. Taleott
Is. THz PRKs1DESr OF THB DAY.
Response by Hon. NJ. O. Garfield
Il. THE oRAroRs or THE DAT.
Response by Hon. J. A Garfield.
Is. TIE WoMEE OF rHE REVOLUTION AND TIE
/ WoMEN or To,DAY-The self sacrificing devotion
of the former has descended unimpaired and un-
obscured to their daughters.
The following volunteer tossts were read:
| II. TIE FLAG OF OUR CousrKT-We'll make it
i'mean something"
Response by II. W. johnson.
IS. ROBERT AEDERsoS-The hero of Fort SUM-
ter.
Response BY L. 7. Patchin.
1s Miss BRowxLow. THE Parsons DAusHTER
The embodiment of bravery and patriotism.
Response by w. r. Tuttle.
This finished the programme Of the day
for the grove. The procession formed
again and marched 10 the public square;
the companies TO compete, and the citizens
| to witness their competition for the Prize
Banner, offered by the ladies Of Burton TO
the best drilled company within the county.
have not time, Messrs. Editors, nor will
I space permit an elaborate description of
these different companies. They were all
tastily uniformed, and suffice it 10 say,
their numerous marehings, fscings, wheel
ings, filings, hankings, slignments, Sc,
were admirable, and for the time they have
been organized, they exhibited astonishing
proficiency in military tactics. One hour
was spent in competition, when, by order
of Marshal H. d. Ford, the companies
again formed hollow square, the cavalry
companies with their noble steeds, and no
less noble riders, in the rear, while
sthrouged the eeitizens"-(not "With terror
dumb" with anxious expectations to hear
who had won the laurels Of the day. Cap.
tain HuntOon, Of PainesVille, (the gentle
man chosen to decide to whom the Banner
was duel conferred for few moments with
bis Aids, Messrs. Carter and Gregory, and
announced that the Chardon Light Guards,
Capt. GansOn, were justly entitled to the
prize. Mrs. Samuel o. Hotchkiss, of Bur
ton, accompanied By the Ladies' Committee,
the Committee Of Arrangements, and the
Orators Of the Day with their families, ad-
vanced with the Banner, and addressed
the Guards in the following appropriate
language:
Capiain Gdnso1, and Officers and Members Of he
Churdoa Light Guard
An era, new in our nations history, has dawned
The portentous cloud that has been so long gath
ering in oar country's horizon, has burst at last