Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-06
The Fourth, q, uount Pleasant.

The grove az this vile awake village Eal
early been prepared and handsomely deco
rated for the Centennial occasion, and as
early as O'Clock in the morning patriotic
citizens of the village and of the city aui
surrounding country had began to assem- Die
At that point. By 10 O'Clock large crowd
had embled, and the exercises were
promptly Opened by fervent and eloquent
an erudite and grand address by the pres
ident of the day, j. W. Buker, esq. Mr.. Ba-
ker's address, ike all his productions, was
stirring, patriotic and eloquent, and gave
great satisfaction. Then followed the sing
Ing OF "Old Hundred by the assent bly,, and
The reading Of the Declaration of Iudepend-
ence by Prof. w. @. Lipscomb, jr., in his
usual mastery style. Prof. Lipscomb is one
of the most finished readers in the District.
9. g. Arnold, esq, the racy writer for the
Toledo Blade, then recited an original poem,
written by himself for the occasion. The ora
tor of the day not being present, the grafton
was substituted by the sentiment, The day
we celebrate, and was responded to by III. L.
Piper, esq, the young stump orator of Maine.
The sentiment inspired the speaker, and he
even surpassed his best efforts on the stump.
The "Red, White and Blue" was then sung,
and was followed by the reading of the
annals OF Mount Pleasant by II. G. Harmon,
esq. These annals were. prepared by COM
with President Grants proclamation,
consisting OF Messrs. 8. G.. Arnold, III.
c. Harmon and Benjamin p. Davis.
They cover the history O. this portion of the
District from the time the estate passed
from Lord Baltimore, and embrace many
items of interest. They are to be revised
and published in pamphlet form for the BEN
eft of any who may have an interest in this
interesting section or the District.
The first sentiment was:-The President OF
the United states: An honorable position,
and whether filled By a Washington, LA
coin or Grant, &c represents pre- emineniIy
the fundamental principle that the people
rule. This sentiment was appropriately re-
sponded To by s G.. Arnold, esq.
2. Tie Army: Born at Lexington, educated
at Valley Forge and graduated at Yorkto vn;
1t gave lessons TO John Bull at New Or
Gettysburg and Appomattox. Responded to
by Capt l.. ). Emory, of Gettysburg fame.
3. The u. s. Navy: An invention for the
promotion OF peace, which goes by water.
Responded to by j. 8. Delano, esq, who
sailed into his subject with flying colors and
the experience OF an old "salt."
t. The Press: Our Third Estate, ambitious
TO be the first; may 1t never forget the vir-
tue OF truth nor the beauty of generosity,
Responded TO by A. w. Eaton, esq. Mr.
Eaton is an editor by profession, aud re-
tponded TO the sentiment vigorously, tersely
ard elOquently.
9Th. Our Flag-The exposure of our faith.
~ hen freedom from her mountain height
She tore the azure robe of light
And set her stars Of glory there. y
Peck has rendered gallant service under oar
nag, and paid 1t most glorious tribute.
9th. The American Congress. No response.
patriotic, faithful was their motto. a CEN
tury ago. Since then, around them has
gathered a galaxy OF other faithful ones, all
levels In the crown of our great Union.
gan. Although Mr.. COnger had not anticI-
pated call to respond to This sentiment he
acquitted himself most admirably, and fully
sustained bis national reputation, as a ready,
forctble and eloquent speaker in the House
of represents tives. COnger has hosts OF
friends at Mt. Pleasant, and will long be
pleasantly remembered.
Sth. The Union. Founded on the rocks,
with liberty, personal and national, as its
chief corner stone. The winds and storms of
century have only served to make IL
stronger and grander. May another hupirei
years still further advance Its christian,
educational, and material prosperity. Re-
Spouse by I; j. LASER, ESQ. Mr.. LASER, who
was formerly the editor of the Caren0nt
Erglo. n. H, is not only known as forctble
snd brilliant writer, but as a ready and elo-
quent speaker. The sentiment could have
fallen into no better hands, and his speech
was regarded one of the best delivered.
9. The School house-The sub soil OF
American democracy. The roots or the ma
ton took hold OF IL in 1776, but they have
grown deeper and spread wider in 1876. Re-
Spouse by j. ). Brown, esq, the scholarly
aud emclent cOunty-school superintendent.
Brown is terse aad epigrammatic in his
style and did Justice to his subject.
10. The Fathers OF TG-Skilled laborers
whose work stands strong at the end OF
century. Their monument is great nation
IL. The Pulpit-A fountain of patriotism
In &c, fountain of good always. Response
by the Rev. DIR. Freeman, fervid and elo-
quent speaker.
II. Mount Pleasant. No response, as the
sentiment was amply covered In Annals"
read by Mr.. Harmon.
Is. The First Village Residential daring
adventurer, who had borne the hardships OF
pioneer life without murmur and without
damage 10 his avoirdupois. Responded to
by the "GObright" of Mount Pleasant, A. l..
Sturtevant, esq, In his usual happy and fe-
licitous style.
The responses were interspersed by the
singing of patriotic songs under the leader
shlp Of Captain Lyman s. Emory, render
ing the occasion still more attractive.
At the close of the ceremonies many friends
were invited 10 the homes OF the hOspitable
villagers, where they remained until the
evening exercises for the "young folks"
under the management of 4. l.. Sturtevant,
esq. The evening exercises were of q most
Interesting character, and will form the sub
iect of another article.
Among the vice presidents and occupying
the speakers stand we noticed the venera-
ole and worthy citizen Francis w. Mating
~, one of the wealthiest and largest proprie-
tors OF Mt. Pleasant; also, j r. BloSe, esq,
The successful patent lawyer; II. c. Harmon,
esq, Lieutenant E. 3. Peck, and 3. G. Ar
mold, esq.