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

to our expectations. The day was rather
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 a 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
ing gleefully as they came in.
About ten and one half clock, under DR..
Woodward, the Marshall of the Day, We
took up our march for the grove, about one.
half mile back of tho town. where seats and
stand were provided. Mr.. Truman Par
ker, the President, not being able to serve,
Mr.. Sylvester Dickey. Esq. was elected and
gave 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 and
East Roscoe. Il was presented by Rev.
Mrs. Cressy in 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 c. Par
ker. Esq After further music, we were
addressed by Rev. Prof: Thorp, Of Ha,nlne
University. Mr.. Thorp kindly agreed to
address US, on short notice; Prot. Ed
wards, the orator elect not being able to be
present on account of sickness in his fami-
ly. Prof Thorp's address was warm and
earnest
The speaking now being over we returned
to a yard adjoining The Parker House,
where plentiful repast had been provided
by Mr.. Parker beneath overshadowing
bouy hs 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.
uetnpered, cherished and celebrated in the
hearts of all true Americans.
2.,rae Heroes of the Revolution, although
dead, they yet speak-m,y We emulate
their patriotism and virtues, and may the
tongue I've 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 0: time.
5. The American Union-may the time
soon come, when it will be restored to its
former greatness and all traitors receive
.h'ir just deserts.
This was warmly responded to by Tru
man Parker, Esq.
&. The soldiers Of Minnesota-not cxccll
ed in patriotism and virtue-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-Severance Esq, o! Mantor
vile.
Z. The flag Of our Union-bequeathvd to
US by our Revolutionary sires through toll
and sufferins-may it be preserved to the
latest posterity.
8. The youth Of our Land-into whose
hands this government will soon be trans.
:nt.ed-m.y they realize their responsible.
t. for the trust about to be con6ded 70 their
care.
This was responded to by DR.. Wood
ward.
| 8. The orator Of the day.
This Was to have been responded to by
Rev. Prof Thorp, who, however, was IN
der the necessity Of leaving before the hou'
for the toasts had arrived.
j 10. Minnesota-the elimination Of th'
energies from oil the States.
i Ii. The Constitution ofthe United State
the fundamental law Of the Nation left u
: r,by our forefathers IS lssaey-may not ig
J, norance msrepresent it. nor ambition asssil
or faction destroy its vital parts.
This Was responded to by Rev. n. Ruth.
: IL The President IF the United States
13- The flag presented BY the ladies I
Pine Island, true emblem Of its donors.
This Was responded to BY Rev. Thomas T
Morse. 81 = a# .a&
; Night now having closed the scene in "
on q, . fine exhibition Of fire works too
paaos. which for soue two houn gave q
tertainment to the crowd Of ladies and gez
ltlenen, who sesusea 70 enjoy Il, much =,
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