The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-03-17
OLD NEWSPAPERS.
Some Extracts That May be Interest
ing, With Comments by a
Correspondent.
CONTINUED from last week. }

EDITOR HERALD
The following is an account of the
Celebration of the 9Th, of July 1919
EGMonday last being the 4th day Of Jd-
ly, the Volunteer corps commanded by
capt Hr. +. Snyder, together with the
citizens of Somerset celebrated the day
which gave us Independence, in the
neighborhood of the town. The day
was fine, and the presence of num-
ber of citizens from Stoyestown and
Berlin, added greatly to the festivity of
the company.-After marching to the
ground, and the company formed
around the table, the Declaration OF
Independence was read By jan > Car
son, Esq. Immediately after which, a
neat and appropriate address was made
to the citizens by G. Forward, Esq
Soon after which diuner was served
up, and the citizens chose Gen Alex
ander OgIe, President james Carson
and G. Forward, Esquires, Nice-Presi-
dents.-After dinner, the following
toasts were given.
lst. The day we celebrate ; Centur-
les hence, may unborn millions feel the
sentiments with which we commemo-
rate it. guns y cheers.
2d. The union of the states Ce-
mented by the highest interests and the
nOblest sympathies of man, rock OF
adamant equally invulnerable to the
assaults of foreign emissaries and do
nestle faction. 9g.6c.
81. Gen. George Washington The
father of Liberty, the shield of his
country, his name will be venerated so
long as virtue and gratitude charac.er-
izes the human mind. Il 8. &c.
4th. The President of the Unit, d
States. BgA3c-
5th. The heads Of departments.
fg!5e.
9Th. The Governor of the state Of
Pennsylvania. g &c.
7th. Thomas Jefferson "God said
let there be light, and there was ligh'.
l0g. sc.
sth. The Patriots Of the Revolution;
Their example worthy the imitation Of
all engaged in emancipating man fiom
either superstition or despotism.
l2g.6c.
9Th. General Jackson "lIe would
not llatter Neptune for his trident, nor
Jove for his power TO thunder"
I2g. &c.
10th. The army Of the L. States
In peace, mild as the dews Of heaven,
in war terrible as its thunder.
Ggse.
llth. The Navy of the L. States
Its fame has reached beyond the Ocean
its canvas has whitened every sea, and
its deeds have astonishcd the world.
6g.3c.
I2th. The love of our country ; We
inhaled it at our birth, we will cherish
it throughout life, and impart to the
rising generation its glowing flame.
I2g.6c.
18th. The fate of ErbuthnOt ard
Ambrister to all foreign e;nissaries, and
domestic traitors. 6g.3c.
l4th. Gen. M'Intosh The brave
American chief of the woods Elay his
volor and his modesty be emulated by
all who like him appear in arms in de-
fence of American rights. 6g. Be.
18th. Legitimacy May all Il e
fools, tools, and sycophants interested
in its support, remain on the other side
Of the Atlantic. Gg.Se.
18th. Independence; May that
proud spirit which marks our nation,
never be betrayed by any American in
his private capacity. l2g. &c.
18th. Perpetual union among the
sons of freedom. 6g-3c.
IS.h. Or rey1lIti)llry foreign Al
lies The recollection of their fri, nd
ship will be as durable as the blessings
they contributed to secure TO Us.
Il g.6c.
10Th. Manufactures TLe fruits of
human ingenuity and industry, oper-
ating upon the productions of the earth
they encourage agriculture, supply cur
wants, and merit the protection of the
government. II g.6e
10th. The late War Commenced
with reluctance-carried on with resO-
luton, and terminated in glory to the
American character. Z. c.
5lst. Our brethren Of South Ameri-
ca May the God of battles preside
over their councils and conduct them
to victory and independence.
Gg. Sc.
22d. The Fair Sex; The lovliest
work of heaven, the greatest comfort
on earth their smiles constitute both
the hope and reward of all our exer-
| tions. l6 g. 6 C.
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs.
BY Gen. \. Ogle-Maj0r General
Jacob Brown.
By James Carson, Esq.-Captain
James Biddle.
By c. Forward, Esq.-The Heroes
of the Revolution
"H wv sleep the brave who sink to
rest,
"By all their coun.ry's WISHES
blest y
BY Capt. Snyder-The union of the
states--Planned by wisdom and cement
ed by the blood of patriots.
BY Lieut.. Philson The President
AMI Presidents of the day, with
the visiting officer from the other vol.
unteer companies.
BY Lieut.. \. Ogle-The genuine sons
OF freedom throughout the globe, may
success attend their exertions.
By Ensign Boyle-May peace, har
mony AMI concord su5sist among al
true Americans, aud may every idl,
dispute and frivolous distinction be
buried in oblivion.
ByJ. Patton-The state of Pennsyl
vania (; Firm in her political integrity
may she ever remiin the Keystone o.
ths Union.
By James Clark, Esq.-The memor,
of Gen. Pike, Who fell at York, ma,
he never be forgotten by the sons o
freed ,m-
BY r. Pea.tie-C Jlumb:a's stars
May they increase in lustre whilst th'
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