The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-07-17
THE FOURTH IN BUTLER COUNTY.

EDITOR BANNER: Another anniversary OF
our National Independence remains to be
chronicled with the things Of the past; but with
feelii gs Of pride can say that 1t has not been
permitted to pass by in Butler without due
commemoration and attention. Though in ali
probabi. y celebrated in Il manner less osten-
tatiOus than in Older settled places, we can
safely say with no less devotion and patriotism.
The sun arose clear and bright, seeming to
shine with an unusual brilliancy. All nature
seemed in unison with the heart Of man in of
ering praises to that Being who conferred upon
us the priceless boon Of liberty which we now
enjoy.
vending their way from all directions, across
our wide and fertile prairies toward Our viii
lagc, where they formed into procession and
proceeded to the grounds selected for the pur-
pose, situated about one-half mile from town,
which for beauty and adaptation could not be
eXcelled, nature being unusually lavish with
her gifts. On one side rolled the clear and lin
pid waters OF the far-famed Walnut, while
above oar heads the majestic trees, towering
high n the air, hung with a foliage of unriv-
allied beauty, screened us entirely from the
screening rays Of Old Sol. On the other side
was the wide spreading landscape, imparting
glorious sense of liberty to the occasion
Commodious seats had been arranged, and a
stand prepared, over which waved our beauti-
full stars and stripes. We were first favored
with the Star Sprangled Banner" sung by the
choir under the supervision OF Mr.. Wilson,
which ever has'and ever will cause the heart
of the American to thrill with patriotism. a
prayer well suited to the occasion was then Of
fered by Father Stansberry, after which the
Declaration of Independence was read by Mr..
G. +. Galliher-an article all had repeatedly
heard-yet it was listened to with profound at
tention, all being impressed with the important
truth that it is the glorious Magma Charta of
our national liberties. We were then favored
with an Grafton delivered by ID. nj. Bronson,
which breathed spirit of moderation and pa
triotiSm, ignoring all party lines and issues, as
it should on such occasions. the day being one
that Is dear to every American. irresDective of
party. Then followed Mr.. Galliher in some
eloquent remarks, which closed the intellectual
feast for the morning, as We were called by Mr..
Main, our worthy Marshal OF the day, to a
physical one which consisted of table of one
rean dishes that would please the fastidtous ap-
petite, and which were consumed with avidfty.
We should Judge that all were we'll filled, by
the look of satisfaction that rested on their
countenances. After completing this inVigor-
ating process we were favored with addresses
from Father StanSberry, Mr.. Fulton and DIR.
Kemp. all being instructive and entertaining.
dismissing US till one year from that day.
Before closing my communication / must
mention the ball which came off in our town
the evening of the Sd. The use of the spacious
hall above Mr.. Martins store was secured for
the purpose, and an ample supper prepared by
Mr.. Thomas, at the hotel. There were about
sixty present, and all that was wanting To rem
which was greatly to be regretted. The dress
es were beautifully symbolical, our national
cOlors being artisticaliy arranged in many.
Altogether IL was q pleasant scene, and one
which was prolonged until the ''wee sma' hours
of mornin." and the sun was peeping over the
eastern hills before the wearied limbs Of many
found rest.-Cor. Chase County Banner.