Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-07-16

NR. EDIroR With one exception, which
will hereafter be mentioned. the Anniversary
of our National Independence passed off very
pleasantly and respectfully.
For breyity sake omit the full program
me of exercises. and simply say That the Ora
ton was delivered by Prof. A. H. Weld.
(School Supt. of st. Croix Co } TO the edifi-
cation and qualification of all present except
Copperheads and whiskey guzzlers.
The theme wa. Home" And tracing its
influence fom the cradle to the grave, he
proved himself master of his subject. Its
bearings upon the moral. social. civil and po-
,i,ical interests and relations of life. was set
forth in happy and eff ctive manner. well il
Illustrated by telling anecdotes. CopPerheads
Were shown to occupy the same position in
the present war Is did the Torres in the war
of I776.
Tntemperance was shown TO he a vice hope
less of reformation at middle age. and more
destructive Of happiness and life than war;
Hence was urged the importance Of early
home training in the cause of temperance.
The River Falls Glee Club. accepting our
invitation. was in attendance. and delighted
US with their soul-stirring music. Their So.
lect'ons were appropriate and their perform
ances scientific. Our hearts beat in unison
with their patriotic strains. while the smile
glowed at their happy hit. and the tear droa-
ped on their touching sceLes. Long life to
the Glee Club.
Never did we join in a vote of thanks
more heartily than in that callei for by the
President Of the Day, and unanimously ten
'dered to the Orator and Club.
Amer this feast came the one provided by
the Ladies. Surely it was a feast indeed
The table was really overloaded. and every
thing was neatly and tasteiully arrange".--
All honor 10 the Ladies. They provided
dinner for all, bo,'l the Foreigner and the Ma
tive American, and all pRrtook heartily of the
bountiful repast.
After dinner we were still further enter
tanned by the ulee Club. which we intended
to follow up with toasts. but time wsuld not
permit. give you few that were prepared
for the occasion:
LIST. Declaration of Independence. foun-
tain from whose head issues the pure streams
of inalienable rights, destined to girdle the
world and suhmerge the nations of the earth.
I'd. The Day wc Gel. 6rate..
3d. President # tie United States. Though
by no means perfect. few in civil war would
have done as well, none better let him finish
the job.
4th. The Rank and File of mr. Army.
bone and sinew Of the land the flower of
our country. Long life and all honor to the
Private.
5th. The Ruling PoUers Of Earth.-The
Ballot box. the Postal box, the Band box, and
the Cartridge box.
9Th. The President of the Day.-A Mason
without brick or mortar.
7th. The KarshAi Of the Day.--He Amcs at
big things.
9Th. The Orator of III. Day.--He has bro't
hrs hearers and patriotism to a proper heat,
and Welded them tog' ther.
Jtus 4 ho LtcuUcf W ttc Ms
birthday onward he is hound To Vim.
lth. The Ladies of ENs,co7ta and sicisity.
'0ho hare so generously provided for the present
rcp~a.-May they ever be supplied with the
bounties of earth. and never know rant.
Good orde- prevail ell throughout, and the
assembly quietly dispersed. telling proud of
our fir attempt to celebrate the glorious 4th
at the Comfy Seat
1.-THE remainder Of this article speaks of the
disgraceful conduct of some drunken men Of
that town in attempting 10 break up the
dance in the evening, and states that Dep.
Sheriff Dunbar, being called on to keep e
peace. refused to attempt 10 do so. 1t is so
late that we do not print the full remarks Of
our correspondent.-ED. JOUn