Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-07-13
WHOLE NO. 1,253.


The Fourth OF July at Colu nm bus, Ind:
s'' t'i iiia CoLUxBcs July 6. 1863.
Eprron SESrrSKL. Last Saturday was a gIori-
Gus dav for the Democracy Of this county. Our
Nation birth day Of independepce was celebrated
in manner highly creditAble 70 Democrats and
the country. An unusually large crowd was
assembled. This was wholly unexpected for
several reasons. Our farmers busily
gagged in harvesting, and n e day previous gave
every indication of foul weather. The Republl-
also held a meeting of some bind in Colum
bus which intended to be large affair, but
like similar meetings of that party in this county
il resulted in a miserable failure. Nearly half
the crowd left disconcerted. TO enjoy Demo-
cratic celebratlon with us We of course ex
tended them hearty welcome. Thus our crowd
increased until itbecame the largest country cele-
bration we ever witnessed A beautiful grove a
few miles north of Columbus had been selected
for the occasion. Everything had been arranged
in an appropriate manner. The "Indianapolis
National Guards Band. /" arrived early and dis
coursed some of the best music to which the citi-
zens of this county ever listened. The meeting
was so large il was deemed best 20 organize in
regular STYLE. The Hon. z. B. Tanhehill. a
gray haired veteran and patriot. who has faith
fully served the Democratic party all his life.
called to the chair. The scene which followed
was impressive Ii reminded us Of days gone by,
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and influential member of our party; when peace,
Union and constitutional liberty were enjoyed.
But he. like many other great luminaries in
Democratic memory, has passed off the stage Of
political action. Enfeebled by old age. he now
seeks the quiet Of retired life He was the old
est member present, being upward of 20 years of
age. Col. T. G. Lee. another champion of De-
mocracy. was chosen Vice President, and B. +.
Arnold Secretary.
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His speech was eloquent and patriotic Mr. Hord
is continually adding laurels to his already ap-
preciated character. "The Fourth of july" /" said
he, "shoud always be regarded as our great Ma
tional Sabbath we should bury bitter partisan
spirit and discuss such topics as will best illus
trate the herosm and patriotism of our fathers"
John Mullany. ESQ.,, then, in loud and dis
tinct voice, read the Declaration of Independence
W. L. Bane, our Young but accomplished orator,
next addressed us He INDUCED in no bitter par
ty denunciation-not even mentioning party.
His speech was chiefly devoted TO an investga-
ton of the causes which impelled our fathers TO
throw off the government of King George Ill
1t was nothing but laration from oppression
and tyranny which prompted our fathers 80 to
act Oppressive taxes and unjust and tyrannicsl
legislation against the liberties of the people, e
gal and arbitrary seizures Of persons and their ef
fects were things against which our fathers bad
Congress not to pursue the odious footsteps Of
King George III. Liberty is the highest object,
and the highest and loveliest hope of the Ameri-
can people, and they will not see it thrown aside
to accommodate any tyrant. Mr.. Bane appealed
to every one to follow the footsteps of Washing
ton. the father of our country.
Said Mr.. Bane, Let us breathe the same
spirit of pure patriotism as Washington did, and
all will terminate WELL
abp Mull Eso han od nm for
a speech He delivered a telling one-humOr-
Gus, patriotic and eloquent, which elected much
applause. The sentiment of his speech was un-
Objectionable in every particular and demon
strated what all who know him concede, that he
will vet be one of our States best orators. We
predict for him glorious future.
At ~ O'Clock the meeting adjourned for an
hours recreation and dinner. After enjoying a
rich feast, which the result of the hospitality
of our ladies, the meeting reassembled Wei had
speeches and music alternating until late in the
evening. when the meeting adjourned,
Never was a happier day realized Every
thing went off harmoniously, and not a drunken
individual was on the ground. No bitter party
speeches were made, while at the Abolition cee
bration in town the imported speakers did nothing
but denounce Democrats as "copperheads. "but-
ternut," and traitors from beginning to end.
Six or eight street fights occurred; and for
numbers and enthusiasm, the affair was nothing.
1t seems to have been called for the express pur
pose of abusing Democrats. We have not vet
heard whether they read more than the first
clause of the Declaration of Independence, but
presume they deemed further perusal of that
sacred document unnecessary and injurious"
II. H. Dodd, of your city, addressed our Dem
ocratic club last Friday night His speech met
the approval of all who heard it.
LIBERTY.