The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-07-11
WHOLE NO 954
For the True NoRTMERNEn.

AA4SNA; ll4J 91-4' 1910.
5. T. CONWAY, EsQ,
EDITOR TRUE NoRTHERSER:
1t is almost superhuous to say that the
Fourth day OF July, the ninety-seventh anniyer-
gary OF American independence, was welcomed
here, as elsewhere, by tho usual and ol1-time
accompaniments the firing OF cannon. .blow-
ing up the anvil" etc. awakening patriotic
emotions in the hearts of all to the student OF
history recalling - the times that tired mems
sous;' to the casual reader the words and
deeds of the worthy Father OF the great Repub-
lcan nation; to many the strife and b,oodahed
OF later tines when the flower Of American
manhood marched boldly to the front 10 arrest
the matricida hand Of Treason impiousy thrust
forth TO sever the fraternal bonds OF this gigan-
TIC Commonwealth; few were pondering over
the record OF this day, ten years ago, when ia
was consecrated anew by the victory at
Helena, the surrender of Vicksburg, aud Lees
retreat from Gettysburg" thankful that the
fierce conflict Is ended, praying and trusting
that henceforth this people might unitedy
prosper as the first in ali Industrial and peace
able pursuits. Finally. this IS day sacred to
every American heart; cherished for all the
precious memories of the illustrous past
Despite the gloomy sky and rsyerberatng
thunders (for Heavens artillery seemed con-
trasting the petty attempts OF puny mortals to
approach its grand and terrible eloquence),
many donned their holiday attire, and, half
hurrying, half awaiting the threatened shower,
proceeded to the beautiful grove, IN front of
and across the road from the fine residence OF
ID. Rrx, Esq, in the township Of Texas, where
seats and tables had been erected for the ac-
commodation OF all. The substantially aud
reliability of the former is attested by numer-
Gus bruised limbs and feet having ,he misfor-
tune OF being snugly slowed away beneath
them when they ''came tumbng down" More
than one PROSTATE form lay around us Just at
that time (nut moment after. Nothing se-
rious occurred from the downfall OF seats,
excepting one little boy having his limb nearly
stripped OF cutiele from knee to anble lie
was able to walk around a little afterwards,
but his injury evidently spoiled his Fourth.
About ten o'clock A. N, Almena Grange No
Twelve appeared; was welcomed ana escorted
TO the grove by the Marshal and band, the
cannon also pouring forth It's brazen throated
welcome. y short time after the several
Oranges came in successively, and we're well
coined in like manner. rurnor was started.
stating that Paw Paw Grange could not come.
and many expressions OF disappointment we've
hushed by It's appearance. About noon the
tables were spread neatly and tastefnly by
their respective committees, and al things
were ready. Before partsking OF tbe sump-
tuous dinner, the crowd were invited together
around the speakers platform and listen TO the
reading of the Declaration OF the Independence
OF the Patrons OF Husbcndry, which was plea
sanity aud intelliglbly read by DR.. L. j. Earri-
son, OF Paw Paw, TO the attentive audience
After this the band struck lively and patrIotic
air, during which nearly all marched TO their
respective tables to enjoy the beauty and taste
! the eXcellencies OF the wonders of the culinary
art By the way, several 'httle 'ogs' Ditto
hogs) were given place at table, triohed up IN
trimmings, and occupying position OF which
they never dreamed in the balmiest sIumbers
OF all their brief mlk-fattened lives. We des-
pair of sketchihg the luxuriance OF those tables.
Every one present seemed pleased and deter
mined to improve the opportunity. fully aware
that cakes pastry, ETC., were heetng. and
while beng passed around were passing away;
that all that were sweet, Light and spongy,
were made to be eaten while sweetest.
After dinner some sauntered along the green
sward and some took short rides; the greater
part however returned to the stand and we're
entertained by several speakers, among whom
Mr.. Prowne, Of Schoolcraft. master Of the State
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opolies as the giant evils of the present. Tho
Secretary of the State Grange gave some sta
tistics respecting the number OF oranges in the
several States in which the order has been es-
tablished, but | folbear to note them here,
further than TO state that Michigan has thirty
six societies Of the order Of the Patrons OF
Husbandry, and viii PROBABLY soon have many
more. as they are being rapidly instituted in
tins part OF the penlpsular State. The speeches
were curtailed and the crowd d.speraed by the
appearance Of dark ominous clouds and few
drops, which were regarded as the precursors
OF plenteous shower. The meeting closed
with many thanks TO the proprietor or the
grounds for the accommodations there offered,
and his hospitality In opening not only his
all.
The Grange pic mic ended, leaving the feeling
of united interests which inspired It's projectors
more widely diffused among the people Many
returned TO their homes with this truth indel-
libly engraven upon the tablets OF their hearts.
" United we stand divided we fall" NJ. VI.
No sooner does the abolition OF the tranking
privilege go into effect than we hear chorus
of complaints from Washington as to the in
conveniences which 1t entails upon the depart
ment and postofice clerks This could have
been predicted. There is nothing winch the
mind OF Washington official SO instinctvely
revolts from as change, especially If the change
involves slightly increased amount Of work !;
and, as the large majority Of these officials
were naturally opposed to the abolition OF the
franking privilege, it is no wonder that they
make the most OF all occasions for complaint
about it. The first grievance which these gen.
tlemen urge, as reported by the telographic,
dispatches, Ia that additional men arc now re-
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