Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-18

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National independence was celebrated
at kylcrtown, with that spirit which
should ever actuatc Americans.
The morning Of that day was ush-
cred in by the beating OF drums and
the roaring Of cannon; the spirit Of
'76 appeared to be again rekindled in
the minds and will Of the people Of
this end Of Clearfeld county. At
about 10 o'clock, the large procession
took up the line of march for a beau
tiiul grove, selected for the occasion,
near the village @. Kylcrtown, mum
bering from five 10 seven hundred
souls, headed by band Of music and
the chief marshal, James Stewart,
and assistants, L. c. Brenner and
William Dougherty.
After partaking of a sumptuous
repast, prepared for the occasion by
the ladies of Kylertown and neigh
borhood, on the picnic principle-and
in which this large coneourse of citi-
zens participated-the cloth was re-
moved, and the meeting organized by
the appointment of Capt. Jas Hughes
President, assisted by a number Of
Vice Presidents and Secretaries.
Rev. W o. Wright then offered up
prayer to the Throne of Grace for
the permission of this large concourse
of people 70 assemble together on this
our great natal day after which he
delivered a feeling and instructive
address TO the Sabbath School chill
dren, who had assembled together to
the number Of over three hundred.
After which T. J. Mccullough, Esq,
Of Clearfeld town, read the Deelara-
tion Of Independence, in very able
manner, preceded by few appropri-
ate remarks, which wero listened to
with marked attention; after which
the company wero favored for an hour
by an eloquent and pertinent address
by Joseph G. Brenner, Esq, of Nor
risdale, who dwelt in part on the
scenes of the Revolution and the
causes which led thereto, and in sneak
ing Of the fourishing condition of the
country, said, that when the Declara-
ton just read in our hearing was
adopted, amid the plaudits Of the
American multitude, the place nnnn
which we then stood was a barren
and unproductive forest, but, said he.
the influence Of our free institutions
has shorn the stately oak Of his leafy
honors, and Frustrated his lofty trunk
beneath the axe of the improver, and
closed ais able address by an eloquent
appeal to the citizens present to pro-
tect and defend the sacred legacy left
them by the death Of Charles Carroll
Of Carrolton, the last who survived
the sigaers Of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence. At the close of his address,
the fantasies, 10 the number Of twen-
ty-fve or more, made theirappearanco
on the ground, creating a vast deal of
merriment, &C.
The following toasts were then
drank, (nothing hOUcUr bat lemonade
iCdS used on tie occasion ,
REGULAR ToAsTs.
1. The Day We Celebrate. Distinguished in The
annals Of the world a. the birth -day Of o mighty
and wonderful nation-as also for the Introduction
Of new and great principles Of political philoso-
ply, which, in the lapse Of time, aru destined 10
change the political social and moral relations Of
the uerld-
?. George Washington Who has not heard the
rercrcd name pronounced over and over again
At the sound thereof q nations gratitude breaks
forth from sea 10 sea and calls him blessed Nil
lions upon millions yet unborn, shall hsp his name
as the Father Of his Country-the greatest. the
purcsi and The beet Of men.
3. The sigucrs Of the Declaration Of Indepcnd.
cnce; They solemuly and dciihoraiely pledged
their lives their fortunes and their sacred names
In behalf Of The fearful position they had taken in
the face of the British King
Z. Tho Heroes q the Revelation. In the DAYS
that tried mems Souls, these gallant founders of
the Republic freely she'd their best blood and
endured the greatest privaiions in tho cause Of
Liberty.
s. Our Country The home Of Liberty, and an
asyium for the oppressed Of all lands.
g. The President Of the United States.
:. The Governor Of Pennsylrania
s. The surviving Soldiers Of the Great Rebel
lion The hatileaelds Of Gettysburg, Antictam,
and hundred other hutly contested engagements.
an prove their discipline, their courage and their
patriotism; their countrys hope n peace. e.
bulWark in war nation with such defenders
never can be ouslavcd.
9. The Ladies They form one Of that sacred
trio 20 whom we this day pay our humble and
heartfelt adoration-our God, our Country and
Women and on our Country and the Ladies' VIC
iuroke the richest and most muniGccnt blessings
Of Heaven.
VOLUNTEER -oAsTs.
BY Guest The memory Of the late Lieut.. l..
q. Snyder, once a resident in our midst. and
endearcd 20 us by many pleasant associAtions-
May the rccoilcciions Of his many virtues be en-
dearcd 20 his surviving military friends, a. well
a. % ihose in civil life.
BY r c, Brcnner; The memory Of the brave
dcfendcts Of their country. rights who closed their
earthly carver on the hailiofclds Of the south
Their memories will Be cherished 90 long a. honor
has a vctary, freedom q hero, Or their country
name.
BY james Thompson The Army and Navy Of
The United Stafcs-uflrn tried and ncror found
wanting the honor Of our country is safe in their
hands.
BY Grin Schoonover The Star spsnrlcd Ban
ncr, the emblem Of Liberty throughout ne world
May j. wave throughout ~ coming time with
no s'ar dimmed, no stripe erased az The Sag Of
free, uniied intelligent and happy people
lly Jno. L. Hauh'ntory; The Day We Celebrate
May each returning anniversary find the day
and iis memories more and moro deeply rooted in
The hearts of he American people.
BY Joseph @. Brcnncr. Pcunylyania-The
Keystone u ihe Federal arch--Rith IN the fertility
q her soil, IN her vast mineral siorc and. above
AT, in the cnttrpris and industry Of her ciiiacus;
she has an the essential elements Of greatness and
power and stands ucrrIHas alnnnr hrr slater @tsfas
By Guest The Declaration Of Independence
--Ihs brightest ieHcl in the diadcm Of American
Legislation.