The Goodhue volunteer., 1863-07-22
Celebration at Pine Island.
-. PINE ISLAND, July 9Th, 1868

10 our expectations. Inc 0ay was TatnoL
warm but Notwithstanding, the crowds!
came pouring in at very early hour in the
morning-team after team-carriage after
carriage, till not less than three thousand
persons were present. Among the various
vehicles came wagon drawn by eight yoke
Of oxen with one large one in the lead
The wagon was covered with green boughs
and filled With ladies and gentlemen sing
ling gleefully as they came in.
About ten and one half O'Clock, under Dr.
Woodward, the Marshall of the Day, We
took up our march for the grove, about ono
half mile back Of tho town. where seats and
a stand were provided. Mr. Truman Par
ker, the President, not being able to serve.
Mr.. Sylvester Dickey. Esq. was elected and
|gavo short address. Prayer was offered
by the Chaplain, Rev. Thomas Morse. We
were then entertained with music. After
this came the presentation ola beautiful
flag, the gift Of the ladies Of Pine Island ard
East Roscoe. Il was presented by Rev.
Mrs. Cressy in a neat and an appropriate
address and was responded to by Rev. NJ .
Ruth, Of Ohio, at the earnest request Of Mr..
Parker, who was to have responded, but
was prevented by pressure of business
The Declaration was now read by G. Par
ker. Esq. After further music, we were
addressed by Rev. Prof Thorp, Of Hamline
University. Mr.. Thorp kindly agreed to
address US, on short notice; Prof. Ed
wards the orator elect not being able to be
present on account Of sickness in his fami-
Iy. Prof Thorps address was warm and
earnest.
The speaking now being over we returned
to yard adjoining The Parker House,
where plentiful repast had been provided
by Mr.. Parker beneath overshadowing
boughs where it was cool and pleasant
Here, during the day some six hundred
persons partook Of refreshments. After
dinner was over We re.assembled in the
same place again, when the following toasts
were offered
l. The day we celebrate may it lie re-
nempered, cherished and celebrated in the
hearts Of all true Americans.
2..Tae Heroes Of the Revolution, although
dead, they yet speak-m,y We emulate
their patriotism and virtues, and may the
tongue be mute that would dishonor their
names.
This was responded to by Rev. Mr.. Cres
sy Of Pine Island.
3. George Washington, tho Father Of his
Country.
4. The soldiers Of 18l2-may their patri-
otism, virtues and examples be reverenced
and respected to the end o: time.
5. The American Union-may the time
soon come, when it will be restored to its
former greatness and all traitors receive
lh'ir just deserts.
This was warmly responded to by Tru
man Parker, Esq.
s. The soldiers Of Minnesota-not excell
ed in patriotism and virue-may their
names be cherished and honored for their
efforts to preserve the Union.
This was responded to in short and earn
est manner by-Se,er.nce Esq. o: Mantor
vile.
Z. The flag ofour Union-bequeath*d to
US by our Revolutionary sires through toll
and suffering-may it be preserved to the
latest posterity.
8. The youth Of our Land-into whose
hands this government will soon be trans
:nit,ed-may they reallze their responsible
| II for the trust about to be confided 70 their
care.
This WAS responded to BY DR.. Wool
ward.
9. The orator Of the day.
This Was to have been responded to by
Rev. Prof Thorp, who, however, was un
der the necessity Of leaving before the hour
for the toasts had arrived .2... ......ss.
/ 10. Minnesota-the sulmination Of th<
energies from oil the States.
1 Ii. The Constitution Of the United State:
the fundamental law Of the Nation left q
BY our forefathsrs Is = lsgacy-may not ig
i Inorance misrepresent it. nor ambition assail
'or faction destroy its vital parts. 81"
This was responded to BY Rev. n. Ruth.
/ IL. The President II the United States.