The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-07-07

crowd, The town has a right to b.
proud Of them. The vocal music wa
also admirable, and the good nature 0
the singers, and the excellence Of thei
music, did more to sustain the exercise
and crafty the people, than almost any
thing else. The martial music was alst
very good. There were two, and VIZ
think, three bands. and they bore a con
spicuous and creditable part in the cere
emonies.
The parade Of the Independence Ca
diets was also pleasing part of the Gel
ebralion. They looked well and march
ed we'll.
Our own noble ladies deserve honora
BILE mention for the energy and hearth
ness with which they performed the on.
erous duties assigned them. Ifanythng
was left undone for comfort and gratifi
cation, it was because il escaped their
memory, or was beyond their control.
A fine arch was erected near the en-.
trance to the dinner grounds, inscribed
to Iowa's Soldiers in the Field, and
" Iowa's Departed Heroes"
We should be very happy to give an
outline of the responses to the several
toasts, but space and time will not per-
NIT. We can only give the toasts, and
indicate the persons who responded
They are as follows
LIST. The Patriots of the Revolution who
pledged to each other their lives their ortune
and their sacred honor, to absolve themselves
from all allegiance to the British Crown, and
to establish a free and independent govern
ment.
Responded TO by Rev. j. NJ. Boggs.
I'd. Washington, the Father of his Country
Responded to by Rev. Mr.. Knicker-
booker.
Sd. The Navy of the United States, the
pride of the Nation
Music.
4th. The Army of the United States
Music.
5th. The Union, Constitution and Liberty
terms synonymous with everything holy
that is reverenced by the American people
and triune combination of principles which
we should always seek to perpetuate,
Responded to by L. w. Hart.
9th. The President of the United States
Hammer away old Abraham, until the under
pinning is swept from beneath the bogus
Confederacy. and every rebel precipitated into
the bottomess pit of fire and birthstone.
Responded TO by Mr.. Calkins.
Eth. Grant, Butler, and Rosecrans-three
heroes whose names are enshrined in the afec.
tions of the people, and who will listen to no
terms of peace or Compromise with southern
butternuts or northern Copperheads.
Responded to by Mr.. Donnan.
sth. Our Gunboats-the surly bull dogs,
whose blackened sides send terror to the rebel
hordes, while their missiles of love are knock
ing down the walls and battlements of the
rebel Notifications.
Responded TO by R. w. Wright.
9th Our gallant Iowa soldiers in the field
whose name has never been coupled with de-
ladies bower, are alike invincible. May
they succeed until the last confed dies in the
last ditch.
Responded to By Capt Miller.
10th. The State of Iowa-rich in all the ele,
ments that constitute prosperity and happiness.
May she long continue in her bright career,
cultivating spirit Of thrift, industry and 10y.
atty, while measuring out a just retribution to
all traitors within our borders
Responded to by p c. Wilcox.
llth Here is to the loyal people of the
North-the emancipation proclamation, and
the eternal perpetuation Of the Union and
Constitution, while unconditional subiugation
and everlasting damnatioH shall be meted out
to jeff Davis 4 Co., who are seeking to destroy
our glorious government.
Responded TO by DR.. Wheelock
18th The stars and stripes-our national
emblem of glory and honor, always proud
maj este and triumphant, they are soon destin.
ed to wave in defiance over every foot OF
American soil now desecrated by the stars and
bars.
Music.
18th. The Governor of Iowa-true to his
country and to his adopted State, ever ready tc
EteIOHd 70 tue utlllhilus pi tIt bpNtFHtHcilt
Icing all in his power TO alleviate the suffering
of the sick and wounded soldiers, (Iowa's II o
blest sons.) May bis life be long and prosper
Gus, and his death peaceful and happy.
Responded TO by Rev. Baker, of Quas
queton.
18th. The Ladies Aid Socities-under tn,
guidance of our noble women, they are bou nd
to prosper, and bring joy to the heart of many
brave volunteer.
Responded TO by Chauncey Wiltse.
18th. The Ladies of Buchanan County-W,
admire them for their beauty, we respect then
for their virtue, We envy them their patriotism
and humbly believe that they are sincere il
their love and attachment for Union--to man
Response by d. ID. Holdridge
10th. Northern Copperheads, Southern But
ternuts and Orang -outangs--three beings wht
were destined to go down chattering TO nh,
regions OF his satanic majesty, and minister t
the wants of their illustrious predecessors VIII,
have gone before.
Music.
18th. The American Eagle does she still
soar
Responded 10 in grandiloqueut term.
by w. A. Jones.
18th G. l.. Vallandigham-may he b.
stretched up high and dry in front of the Ca nj