Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1876-07-13
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The world is slow % receive new
ideas. Republicanism is new. The
growth of a century. Its progress
has been unparalleled. An hum
dred years ago il was con6aed to
thirteen States; but it to. day, has
the balance Of power in it's favor,
BE this as it may, the heart of ev-
cry liberty loving son of Freedom
will join with us in the eloquent
and prayerful words Of "Una':
God of Liberty, looking downward,
Guide the people marching on said;
spread the light which thou hast Law
ished
On this fair and favored shore.
Ger a world meath despots ~groaning;
End tue waiting and the moaning;
Ia the place of kings, let Freedom
Reign supreme forevermore.
May our banner float forever,
And its stars be clouded never,
TIL their prototypes 10 Heaven,
10 their skyey scroll are rolled;
TIL Columbis's birth day blending
With a daylight never ending
Sees a new worM reap to beng
From the ashes Of the Old
THE CELEBRATION.
No better day could have been
desired for the celebration. The
sky was serene and clear. A pleas
ant breeze was blowing a greater
part of the day, in fact it was the
day to be desired for the purpose.
Tn" programme gone through
was in this wise:
Prayer by Rev. J, s. Petty.
Historical address by Rev. w.
S. Dosk.
Reading Of tho Declaration Of
independence by II. II. Ingersoll.
Representations of the follow
ing characters by the young ladies
below named. Columbia, repre-
sented by Miss M. Estelle Rankin,
stepped forward and delivered to
States, &C., the following address
Liberty, priceless jewel, at whose
shrine most costly sacrifices have been
made; thanks be to the Father of all
good for thy presence with us to>day.
Welcome smiling Peace ever thine at
tendant. Behold this sister band; they
deck thine altar with the symbo! Of
Unity dearly bought, and of thir free
dom bounded only nv the stare
Smile graciOusly upon us, most noble
ones.
Here the towering oaks and rustling
pines make a temple for thee, oh Liber-
ty! where thy children from every
cline may be free! And il ever a usarp
or attempt to tear thee from this thy
throne, lol an host Of defenders
Sturdy thirteen, eldest of the family,
lead the way in the path tow ard Vic
tory for the right. OF geutle ones Of
later birth let your swords never be un.
sheathed save in the cause of Liberty
and Truth.
This was answered by the God
dess Of Liberty, Miss Jessie
Snapp. in this apostrophe to
Columbia, as follows:
Columbia! land of Libety-home of the
brave and free;
The pilgrim sons of many = cline have
found a home in thee;
Along thy wide spread shores the flag of
every cline is furled,
And Hopes prophetic eye still turns to
greet This western world.
Thus let the mighty tide set in, from
many a distant land;
We have for all an ample home, for all
a welcome hand;
And what our land hath ever been, it is
it's pride to be,
A refuge for the exile still, q dwelling
for the free
Goddess Of Plenty-Miss Matt.
Link.
We are sorry to state that we
failed to OBJ ain all the names of
the young ladies who represented
the States; but here is as complete
a list as we could obtain.
Ark, Miss Kansie Robsinson.
CAL, Mary Brown.
Fa., Ninie Bell Link.
La, Zouie Buxton.
Nd. Matt Ellis.
Mo-, Josie Lemming.
N. J. Bessie Brown.
N. Y, Minnie Ramsey.
N, c., Jessie Rankin.
s. G., Anna Sitgreaves.
Tex, Alice Milligar.
Va, Jessie Briiton.,
W. va Josie Bird.
During the stirring execution
Of "Hail Columbia, and other
Appropriate songs, the States that
were admitted came up aud depos,
tied their flags with the original
thirteen.
Primary EIoctIOn.
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