The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-01-11

occupied on such an occasion, left him but
barely time to outline the sentiment. He
then gave some of the definitions of the
term, but said that liberty was principle
rather TO be felt than to be defined lie
next proceeded to speak of the condition of
the masses throughout the world, and es-
pecially in England, before the obtaining
Of the Great Charter, and spoke of its
leading principles, saying, in the language
of history, that the browning glories of
Magma Charta were that protection " as
given to person and property, and that am
pie security was obtained from arbitrary
Imprisonment and arbitrary spoliation. He
said that the rights and privileges of the
Charter had been often attacked since Its
birth, but they had, as yet, never been in
any material sense curtailed. He spoke Of
the reiteration Of the principles Of the
Great Charter in the Declaration of indie
pendence, and the perpetuation Of those
principles in the constitutions Of the several
States composing the Union, claiming that
the same blood and characteristics
wrested the first from King John, and
wrenched the second from King George.
lie concluded his remarks BY speaking Of
some of the blessings and benefits which
had fallen to mankind as the natural re-
suits of the principles Of the two great
charters
Music-Red, White and Blue.
Z" The press--the palladium Of our lber-
ties
This toast was responded to by Hon.
Carl ii. Schmidt, editor of the Nord-
Hesten, who said that the press was in
truth the very hulwark of liberty, the SEN
tinel upon the watch-tower, which kept in
view the welfare of the people. The press
is mighty power, and when anything was
proposed by the government that in any way
mcnaced the liberties or happiness Of the
people, the press was the first to give the
notes Of alarm and call the yeomany to-
gether in defense Of their dearest rights:
and called upon all who loved their liberties
to support the press, for in the wcll-being
and liberty Of the press was their liberties
guaranteed.
The memory of George Washington
first in W.T., first IN peace, and first ia the
hearts Of his countrymen.n
Drank standing, and in silence.
THE daughters of Old Englanl.n
This toast was responded to By Mr.. -
Smith, of Gibson, who stated that he was
not about to speak to .he gentlemen, but
that his remarks would be addressed to
the ladies, and he paid warm eulogy to
the affection and care which ever animated
the breasts ofwoman, and exhorted them to
SO raise up their sons as to be ornaments
to the land Of their adoption.
The next regular toast was
: The trade and commerce Of ManitowocH
In response to the above toast, lis
Honor, Mayor Johnston, said, "Ladies
and gentlemen, How is that for high ?
But a day ago, Mayor Medill, of Chicago,
and Mayor LudingtOu, Of Milwaukee, were
present at a reception given to the repre-
sentative Grand Duke of Russia, but as he
Sazed around upon the assembled numbers
Of Indies and gentlemen there present, lie
would not exchange positions with either
of them. lie reverted, ii a Retrospective
+n N,tI+D,rln IF ift,ar,
now, and spoke Of the time when the com
merce of Manitowoc was confined to shin
giles, cord wood, and-shingles. Now we
have large stores, any one Of which does
the business now that was done by all the
rest together at that time. He then re-
ferrcd to the great things that would be
accomplished on the completion Of our rail-
roads. Instead Of sending our leather to
the East and returned to us manufactured
into boots and shoes, and sold at an ad-
vance of 100 per cent, we would keep it at
home and manufacture it ourselves; and
so in regard to wood, iron, etc. The gen.
tleman was frequently interrupted with ap-
rlause, and we would, did space permit, give
the whole of his welI-timed remarks.
Cur invited guests
Responded to by Geo \. Woodin, ESQ,
in few brief but happy remarks, tender
ing the thanks of the invited guests for the
courtesies shown them"
:. Friends, round the wrekingn
Was the last toast, which was drank
with cheers, and closed with song by Mr..
Henry Sibree.
The hall was then cleared, and the
guests, both young and old, mingled in the
may dance, and aurora was casting her
radiance on the eastern sky ere the last
guest departed for his home.
The occasion is one long to be rcmem-
bcred, and is said to be the best entertain
ment of the kind ever given in this city.
The following letter was received from
Gov. Fairchild in answer to an invitation
extended to him by the Committee:
MADISON, Wis, Jan. ), 1872,
THos. Robinson, Esq, GIN. Com. -ta8'i-
to1c0c lIis.:
My DEAR SRI thank your committee
for the kind invitation to Jon in the social
gathering of the Englishmeu Of Mantowoc
county this evening. Because Of my alb
scnce from home the invitation has just
been received. ! hope your gathering was
successful; that all were happy, and that
happiness and content may be their lot
Throughout this and succeeding years.
am sir, truly yours,
LUcIus FAIRCRiLp.
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