Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-07-11

III dcksOn UOVnSnll3, COlumDlai County, 70
celebrate the day in an appropriate and be-
coming manner. Had the weather looked
more favorable In the forepart of the day
the number in attendance would have been
more than doubled.
At clock, according to previous arrange
ments, the meeting was organized by calling
JACOB EVANS, Esq, to the Chair, as
President
On motion, Jacob Lunger, VIM Robbins,
Joseph Coleman, VIM. Kline, A. Manning,
! Josiah Kline, were elected Vice Presidents.
John T. Derr and Thomas j. Welliver
were appointed Secretaries.
The Declaration of Independence was
read by John T. Derr
Gel. John G.. Freeze was then introduced
| by the Chair, and delivered short, patriotic
address; and after three cheers were given
for the orator, the. regular and volunteer
toasts were read by Rev, j. j. Harvey.
When the name OF HESTER CLYMER, and
those of our distinguished Senators, Buck
ALEw and CowAN, were mentioned, in the
toasts, the whole assembly cheered most en-
Enthusiastically for each. The following are
the toasts:
REGULAR TOASTS,
The day zee celebrate, Sacred to the MEM
ory of the patriots and heroes of 1776.
The Consultation Of the United States
May it be transmitted to all future genera
tions, the pure charter of liberty, as when
adopted by its patriotic fathers.
The OniOn: May angels watch over, and
the-blessing of God rest upon it, that peace
and prosperity may crown all our people.
Wondn Hedren's last and best qitt to
Nan; Without her earth is dreary will
derness, with her it is a blooming paradise
The american flag: May it ever prove a
JOY to it's friends and u terror to it's enemies
The Rights Of the States May they never
be impaired nor destroyed by military or
centralized despotism.
The Declaration of Independence An
nounclng the supremacy and equality of the
white race by OUr worthy ancestors; May
these sacred principles be ever venerated by
their descendants.
The Revolutionary Fathers: May the tree
of Liberty planted by their hands and nour-
ished by their blood, be faithfully protected
by their sons and daughters
The surriciRg heroes of 1912: Long may
they live to enjoy the free institutions estab-
lished by their noble sires, and defended and
maintained by their own bravery.
The Army and Nary Of the United States,
May their existence be, sufficient to maintain
our rights at home and abroad, and without
actual h6stihties, preserve US in perpetual
peace.
The freedom of Speech and of the Press.
May they never more be trammeled by ty-
rants.
The HaJeas Corpus: 4 speedy. public
trial by jury; May these sacred rights be
secured to the people while time endures
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs.
The s,uriring Prisoners of Fort lht7in:
We welcome them among us, and cordially
invite them to participate in our festivities;
n al Al ,,.ol
them to an eternal hatred of their tyranni-
cal prosecutors, and an everlasting love of
liberty. j. +. DER.
Conservatism, May all Conservative men
without distinction of party unite in long
pull, strong pull, and pull altogether, for
the preservation of the Constitution and the
Union. VIM. Lawton.
Hon. Hester Clynle,' The champion of
Democracy and Democratic principles; May
he be elected the next Governor of the old
keystone State. Peter Girton.
May the voice of Peace and Love be con-
stantly heard in our midst, and the ravages
Of war no more disturb our repose.
Harriet Manning
The President of the United States has
endeared himself to all patriots by his firm
adherence to the principles of the Constitu-
ton and the Union. C.. b. McHenry.
Hon e. H. BuckdleW Columbia favor
ite son, long may he live to enjoy the conf
dence of his fellow citizens; May his heart
continue to burn with patriotism, and his
tongue declare the everything principles of
the Constitution May We as Colulnbians
appreciate his ability as a statesman and as
a reward for his fidelity to the Constitution
of his country, may the time be not far dis
tant that he may be slIugly seated in the
Presidential chair. j. +. Derr.
II Of a.
of Democracy in the State Senate, higher
honors await him. Jacob Long.
Senators Cowan, Dixon and Doolittle,
merit our warmest admiration for their in
dependent and patriotic votes on all national
questions. Joel AlbertsOn
May the next annual return of this ma
tional birthday dawn upon the Union with
the rights and dignity of all the States unim-
paired John McHenry, sen.
Hon. c. r. Buckalew, our worthy Sena-
tor, higher honors await him.
James McHenry.
The Ladies Of Jackson: May each, like
the army and navy, be well NAMED.
Elijah Davis
they spread their benign influences through
out our extended borders l.. A Garman
May the triumph of national principles at
the coming elections pronounce an eternal
quietus upon Abolitionists and all their dis
uniOnisms VIM. Manning
The abolition tinkering doctors of the con-
stitution, and the dirty driveling d. ds, may
they all be sent up above the second forks of
salt river at the fall elections, never to re-
turn nor be heard of any more W. Davis
President johnson While he defends the
Constitution the Union, and the Rights of
the States, all conservative men will delight |
to support and honor him. II. McHenry
The Memory of George Washington May
his faithful and patriotic warnings against
sectionalism, be remembered by all true
friends of the Union. Calvin Derr,