The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-01-29

GeneralS 1ack6nnAIn,t NIlDDs sau0+ 'AeaHs
under the banner of beauty AID booty"
advancing from without The British ar
my was composed of we'll disciplined
troops, Injured to priyations and hard /.
ships. ...-.... .-..s. ..,. ..,s.i -.is -.
The story of the day is soon told. Our
cannon Numbered from every batteTy-----
grape-shot, ball and she'll few thick and
fast the Tennesseeans and Kentuckians
levele6 their rifles with deadly aim; three
times the British advanced, and three
| times were repulsed; their ranks declma-
ted their principal officers including
General Packenham, were slain ;. and at
last the army retreAted in the utmost dis
order, leaving two thousand dead on the
field and more than double that number
wounded Victory Perched upon our
banners; British power wac broken; the
war was ended, and the hero, Andrew
jackson, had established his fame as q
valiant soldier and able General. ..-
The Doctor went ON to speak Of the ap-
preparedness of Democrats celebrating
the day, as the victor during his life had
been identified with the Democratic party.
As q statesman he fought calamity
against corruption, soulless monopolles,
and in favor Of pure government, guar
anteeing equal and exact justice to all
men--in all things q man Of the people
and ever for the people
After dwelling for some time upon this
/ theme, he furthermore said it was emil
neutly proper that Democrats OF the pres
ent age should celebrate Jackson's yIoto-
Ties and revive the memories of his devo-
ton to country, sterling honesty and pu-
rity of character. Especially is this de-
manded when we see so much corruption,
pIlieung Salary Grabbing, Credit Mobilier
frauds and downright stealing, as are
brought to light and apparently f0stered
and encouraged by the party now IN pow
er. it Is high time, he said; that we were
getting back to the primitive days, back
TO the halYcon days OF Democracy, when
| pampered wealth did not c.ush out and
make mockery of honest labor. We are
now in the midst of a financial crisis, in
which thousands of industrious laborers
are thrown out of employment, business
partially paralyzed and confidence weaken
ed, as a consequence of dishonesty and
inefhciency of those in. offices Of trust, to-
gether with visionary sspeculatiOns and
enormous expenditures. The President
of the United States spends his time at
Long branch. while those at Washington
steal the very substa tance of the land.
In this connection the Doctor said he
mad been credIbly informed that Grant
was nimble and graceful dancer. He
would venture to suggest 70 the General
u cOIIllion that would not be inapprOprl-
te, the calling to be as follows: Principal
Grabbers, forward and back; grab and
forward again; grab. and do Sc do; han
die the change, secure the spoiis, and half
promenade: Mobilier, and aliemande left;
grab, and balance all Salary grab, and
grand night and lsft-Into the Treasury,
promenade allp This created roars Of
laughter and applause, continuing several
minutes.
He closed by stating that Wooster was
blessed With citizen who is favored by
the muses. He is Wooster's distinguish
ed poet, Dr. w. c. Moore, and be was
happy to say that he WAS not only poet
but also had had the gift of song, and
would now sing an original production,
entitled, IAN Invocation to Liberty"
The Doctor came forward and was
greeted with applause. In leisure hours
from professional engagements he does IN
woke the muse, and his Invocation was the
inspiration ofthe evening, worthy the high
literay reputation and patriotic sentiments
Of the author. He sang il well, and was
applauded.
An Invocation to Liberty-By DR.. W.
@ Moore
o Goddess, soul endearing friend,
Bereft Of thee we yainly sings
Once more thy tuneful numbers lend
And richly every blessing bring;
This festive eve our lips inspire,
And warm our hearts with sacred hre.
While yet Europes kingly powers,
Refuse thy treasures . explore
And pride exults to view It's tower,
And thee = Wanderer from her shore;
LOrn outeast, mid thy blushes see,
Columbia smiles and beekons thee,
Here freedOm's fabric was thy care,
Pounded amid the pelting storm;
Shall moss or ivy flourish there,
or aught dehie fts natehiess form
Great Guardian, from thine hallowsd hill.
Descend and gid with glory stih '
Her towering dome o'erlooks the world,
Fair As bright Pheous Of the morn;
Our Starry Flag Is there uDfurleo.
The hope Of millions yet unborn;
Blazing with freedoms gushing light,
The sunbursl-'mid the lnatiOn's night.
Loved Liberty, Though from tho earth,
When man DER man prevailed by might
Thou 1edsJ to calm celestial birJh,J
Agaia through azure, wing thy flight,
And mindful Of thine ancient seat
Descend and bless this last retreat
See Queen AntiIla's children slain,
While nooiy clamberlag up 10 thee;
Shall phys cry ascend in vain,
And vengeance sieepf Oh Liberty
Their hevering spirits crowd thy tnTona,
Descend and make their cause thine own.
Beside the Tiber once you fred
o.. The human breast with manly p:ide,
But the bright flame a. length expired,
When Brutus, last Of komaIis, died.
LoI once thine alters Wrapt in hight.
No glittering star sheds living light
Great Goddess, hear my plAintive crp,
Let nO3 thy hsloWed fame expire;
Sill lend unto the flashing eye,
The glory Of its ancient hreI
Oh spread thy wings-desOend once more,
And gild Columbia's sacred score
No bolts of Jove o'ereloud the sky,
No Fates nor Furies here uPbrsid,
No lordy castle towering hight
No peasants covering meath their shRdei
But glittering glory hoatsunfurlod,
Der Freodom's LighthOuse Of the " orid.
Where tsndrils ofthe nations twine.
There let Inspiring deWS be gtIeni
Oh may thy-Verna al sunlight shine,
Refulgent AZ the rays Of Heaveni
AdoWn the ages blissful goal,
Refresh and beautify the soul.
Then streamlets from their mountain shrines,
Shall pO4F RnceasiRg song to thes;
The rivera of land Of Eines,
Shout on in gladness 70 the sea-
And Dathed in mornings loveliest glow,
The homagea heart forget its woe
Let clustering Laloes deck the sphere.
And tell 70 earth thy hailowed reigni
The watch is weary on the plain;
Thou Central sun in splendor bright l
Arise ana take thy glittering flight
The mighty march let science grace
She claims q ststarhood most kindt
She shall Attend-her sapphire face,
Adorned with ali the arts entWtnedi
Proud Science, Art and Liberty -
Illustrioas trio-glOrious three
Burst forth and take thy Fadiens round,
When dimmsd reViye-Ehenl lost return
Until on earth no shrine be fonnds
On which thy giOries do not burn
Rare beauties brighten on-and on
The Starry hAgof Washington
Forever celebrate his fame,
Whose manly virtues all admire
Let ANDEIW JAcksoN dash in hAme,
Until the world is Wrapt in fres -.. ..
He traced the name on glory's sheen
There let it gloW-enshrined with green.
The Presidant then announced the First |
Regular Sentiment of the evening:
First Sentiment. AqldTelO eTaokSOz-
The Hero and Statesman; the flight Of |
thousand years viii but increase the brill
fancy of his fame.
Response by c. c. Parsons. Jr., Esq.
Mr.. Parsons handled the subjectin a mas
terly manner, both In eloeutlJn and choice
language, entering briefly in to the life
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