Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-07-09
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It, that it shall in all time to come secure the
blessings ~ofliberty to ourselves and posterity."
Hon. O. B. McFadden was called upon for
a response to this sentiment. The Ex.Cbief
Justice was at times happy. frequently elo'
qurnt; but after stating his age to be some
s. years, in all of which time he was for the
"Union as it was and the Constitution as it
is" We will be pardoued for calling it a good
a Democratic" speech. though we fail to SEQ
the connection between hi. political platform
and the toast he replied to.
v:-THE FLAG OF OUa UxioX-Emblem Of our
nationality. The man who is deadt to its influence
is in mind a fool, or in heart a traitor.
Music-"Flag Of the Union" DR.. A. G.
Henry responded to this sentiment in a
brief, eloquent speech. Waving the flag he
apostrophized it, as more eloquent and soul
stirring in its memories and reco!lections thsn
the words Of the most gifted orator.
Wins PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
vII.-THE ARMY OF THE UNITED SrArEs.-1n
the great struggle for Union and Liberty, they are
fighting for country, for home, for law, for
Government, for Constitution, for right. for free
dom, for humanity. A host armed in such piano.
ply, animated, by such motives, led by chieftains
whose names are immortal, must triumph.
VIII.-THE NAVY OF THE UNITED STATES
While iron and oak will hold together, "they
never give up the ship. Their gallant services in
the 'great conflict now going on, teach the
American people that Columbia may defy the
"world in arms"
1X.-THE U. S. REVENUE MARINE-1n times of
peace faithful guardians Of our commerce, senti-
nels to relieve the unfortunate and shipwrccked
mariner. Their valuable service in the war for
Restoration, have made them an indispensable
branch in our naval and coast defcnces. The PEG.
pie of Puget Sound have occasion to be grateful.
In times past, their presence afforded protection
it now guarantees security in the future.
This sentiment was happily responded to
by Capt. C. NJ. Scammon, commanding the
U. S. Steamer Su5yick.
X.-wAsHIxoroN TERRIroRy.-Blessed BY boun.
tious Heaven with her Puget Sound, her magnificent
rivers, her agricultural resources, her mineral wealth,
her people-".T There's a good time coming, boys, wait a
lite longer"
Music.-"Home, sweet home" DR.. Lewis
c. Gum, Collector Puget Sound District,
spoke in response to this toast. He briefly al
luded to our many resources, our coal fields, our
forests capable Of supplying the navies Of the
world, our fisheries, and our social advan,
tages, and closed with the sentiment
THE BAR OF WASHINGTON ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
tatives Of various States, retaining their State pride.
but all members Of a profession, the same in all States
and lands-a profession essential to freedom and CO.
existent with civilization.
This called up Hon. J. J. McGilvra, U. S.
Dist. Attorney, who on behalf Of the Bar,
made an admirable speech.
XI.-THE GOVERNOR OF WASHINGTON TERRIFIC
RY.
A loud call for Gov. Pickering, brought up
the Governor, who complimented his SUBJ
jects as loyal, law-abiding, patriotic people.
so obedient, that should he ever see Presi-
dent Lincoln he would assure him, that they
needed no Governor to be placed over them.
He administered to the crowd, uncovered, the
oath of allegiance, and sat down amidst a
tunult Of applause, after a brief f%acetious and
exceedingly happy speech.
XII.-TME PACIFIC RAILROAD AND TELEoRArH.-
The first will tie us by bands ofiron to early homes, as
sociations and friends, the latter annihilatcs distance
complete them. and the Union between Atlantic and
Pacific States Is indissoluble.
This sentiment was eloquently and appro.
priately responded to by Hon. Joseph Cush.
man.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., wife, sister-in all rela-
lations an angel Of good, the stay and solace Of man.
Her pure disinterestedness and lofty patriotism, how
aptly illustrated in her mission Of mercy to camp and
hospital. to nurse the sick and dying soldiers Of the
Republic.
Hon. P. D. Moore, responded to this SEN
timsnt, and coupled with the grafton of the
day. established his high reputation as a
speaker. and his high appreciation Of lovely
woman"
A volunteer sentiment by J. s. Hurd, Esq.
1%DAHo.-The Seem Of the Mountains" May she
prove to bea gem Of the first water. Should she out
strip usin the race for maturity, may she assist to open
the portals of the Union, for the admission Of her alma
mater.
Loud calls for Hon. T. NJ. Reed, Of Idaho,
produced a happy reply from that gentleman,
who took occasion to express his satisfaction
at being present at his former home. with his
many friends, in duly commemorating the
day. He spoke earnestly Of the glowing
future Of his new home, and assured his
hearers that this daughter Of Washington
Territory would never disgrace or forget her
maternity.
This concluded the literary exercises Of the
day. The crowd now dispersed, and each
individual " celebrated" after his own fashion
till evening. The iuclsmeucy Of the weather
drove many people within doors. where they
INDUCED in friendly and social conviviality
until the hour for the Sanitary Ball. Others
made up an excursion to Tumwater. on the
steamer Pioneer, returning in the evening.