The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1867-07-11


!, Freedom to day" &C, Blake, Esq,
was then introduced by the Prcsi.
dent, Gen'l ]. N. Hcdrick, who read
the Declaration Of Independence in
q loud, clear and satisfactory tone,
another beautiful song by the Club;
succeeded by very we'll chosen, eln
,quently delivered GRAFTON by tho ora.
tor Of tho day, Capt. J. G, Hutchin.
so;.. ~ n ....s u. u. 81 W.
Dinner Was announced from the
stand, but as thorc wcrc in seats, nc
lack Of rain, though i lack Of water
for which somebody is censurable
i-sbe exercises were closed, and the
crowd dispersed.
Tho Chief Marshal, Capt. A.. A.
Stuart, and his assistants, Jacques
and Holden, performed their duties
i'm very satisfactory manner, while
Messrs. O'Sullivan and Eakins, otfi-
acers Of Fenian Brotherhood, discharg-
cd their duties to the satisfaction Of
all. sy~a .s5.-a. ,,. !.
/ Tho squad of ex- soldiers who han
died the artillery, are cnti-
tied to tho thanks Of tho public
Owing to their care and skill we arc
saved from the painful necessity Of
announcing what is too common af-
ter such celebrations horrible ac-
cident on account Of, overlooking,
premature discharges, &c.
4 So far MS we knew them tho squad
consisted Of comrades J. Il. Holden,
AL Barnes, Stephenson, Lentz, and
Ross Rush. There were other sol.
diers assisting, but their names we
have. forgotten.
Perhaps the most interesting part
Of the programme was the afternoon
exercises, consisting Of toasts and re-
sponscs-cut Oh, Of course. The fol-
lowing, with rcspondentsname wore
prepared: sot io-
No, !. The day zoe Celebrate: Eyer
memorable as the birth day Of tho
nation, made still more gloriQns h,z
49, J .,:n.~-:,,~--aun1aCAd hVy fhn
nations arms at Yicksburg, Gcttys-
burg and Helena, July 4th, 1862
Response by Maj. a. II. HAMILroE.
2. Washington and Liacoln--the
father and saviour Of the country
Response by c. e, BLAKE, Esq.
B. Our Country jdnd its manifest
destiny Response by Prof. i. NJ.
-. As American citizens, true to
the grand idea upon which our gov
erDmeutis founded, we proclaim as
onr motto not only universal liberty to
all inyOnr land, but also jor al people in
all ciuilized countries. Response by
Capt. w. H. C. .JAcouEs. Il / si
s. Iosoa, and her noble defenders
both liuiRgsand dead d-.'may the affcc--
Ftiohslof 'hesapeoble like the streams
OF her borders fow to an insepcrable e
union.' Response by Capt. A. A..
SrU Ant, hHe all 3
6. The INldo,cs and Orphans Of the
deceased soldiers, the yards Of the ma
ton. We would be unworthy the
unnumbered blessings Of Providence
we have received. and the position
we occupy in the world, If we failed
TO support and educate them with
parental care. Response by Rev. J.
NJ. McELRoY. iaT atits'9t
Z. The Cauntry's brave defenders,
whose gi'eei, graves mark the, resting
places Of half million OF men who
fell on six hundred and twenty. five
battle fields Of the South in defence
Of our starry banner. Response BY
Rev. III. BRoss.
8. Zreland--EThe gem of the sea, :
and the land Of the dead Cnrran and
Emmett, as well as the living Sheri
dan and our own O'Connor. May
her valient but long oppressed peo,
plo soon build upa Republican gov
ernment in tho Emerald Isle" that
will make tyrants aud despots trem-
Bile all. over Europe, kcsponso by
PATRacK BRADY, Esq. 7se.s
g. Gcrmany-Tbe lando religious
and political liberty; the birth place
of Martin Luther, and tho venerat ed
/" Father-land OF so many Of our
priced adopted American citizens
Response BY WM. LINN.
10. The Monroe Doctrine-the key
note to tho final and complete tri-
umph Of Republican government in
the Western, Hemisphere. Response
[by EUGENE S. .SHEFrlELD. .
IA. ii The Ladies. Response BY
Rev. $. II. WORCESTER. ~
sl2. The American Congress. Rc.
sponse by Nj. ]. WsLLIAMs, Esq.
IL. The Fenian brotherhood. Re
|isponse By w. B. BRADY.
IL. The Grand Army Of tie Rspu6.
hc. Response by WIZ. c. HoLDEN.
10. The CITY Of Ottumca. Re-
sponsc By DR.. j. C. HINsEy.
is. The Press. Rcsponscby By WM.
Fl. CALDWELL. ~
II. The Agency city Brass Band.
Response By 3. N. GiBBs.
Ia Hadlit not been for the roin the