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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
GOVERNOR RAMsDELL.

While l most earnestly hope for an
carly termination Of the war, do not eX-
pect 1t. vi. ,,,,u
The approaching Fourth of July VIII
find the. United States engaged In an nom
orable war with one of the old empires
of the world; an empire which at one
fine had large possessions In the western
Hemisphere. Having in the early Rlstory
vast revenues, it used the same, among
other things. in building the strohs i'nu
Notifications which our army Is no" en-
gagged in overihrowing.
The anniversary Of our nations Dirth
will occur at a time when IL VIII De com
paratiyely easy to raise the character OF
our annual national celebration. IL -
high time that senseless, grotesque pro-
SESSIONS were abandoned, and that our
people rise TO a full comprehension OF
proper celebration of the Fourth Oh Juiy.
let us on that day take account OF what
we have done as a nation and what we
ought TO do in the future.
GEORGE a. RAMSDEl.L,
Governor of New Hampshire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
THE COMING FOURTH
WHY WE SHOULD MAKE 1T A
"RED-LETTER DAY.
AND GREATEST OF OUR HISTORY.
The signed Opinions of Congress-
men, Senators, and Governors on
This Matter, and Our War with
Spain.
For the Dispatch.)
spain.

Below are given the opinions of con-
gressmen. senator's, and others on our
war with Spain and the question OF
making the coming Fourth of July
day in our history:
GOVERNOR M'LAURIN.
The Fourth of July, being the natal day
of the independence of this country, we
naturally look 10 it as an anniversary
OF rejoicing. 1t is also significant to
every other free American people, as
without the freedom Of this great cOun-
try it is not probable that any other part
Of America would have achieved its indie
pendence. But while Cuba may wei
glory in the Fourth as a day frsiught
with that unhappy islands destiny. the
fact that in it our own freedom is repre-
sented eclipses all other thoughts with
us. a. j. MLAURIN,
Governor OF Mississippi.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
SENATOR KYLE.

heartily approve Of and rejoice in the
magnificent demonstrations of the Ameri-
can people in connection with Independ-
ence-Day. The firecracker and the flag
have taught history and instilled pa
triotism without parallel amongst the
nations Of the earth. While we all re-
greet the sectional strife Of the sixties,
we now rejoice in union-never
stronger-and i'm the face OF a foreign
foe our sons stand side by side under the
folds Of the same flag. singing alternately
Dixie" and the Star Spangled Banner"
There are those political sects who in
their radical efforts at reform, have cast
reflections on the flag, but to-day they
are relegated to obscurity, and patri-
otto people-never more loyal-and united
in the defence and perpetuity Of our ma
ton and its institutions.
Here's TO the flag and Independence
Day, with the hope that the blessing of
liberty may soon be granted to the
struggling patriots of Cuba.
JAMES ii. KYLE. U. S. s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
SENATOR HANsBRoUGH.

No true American could array himself
against the unanimous sentiment pre-
valing in this country in favor OF what
YOU may term a "red-letter' Fourth-of-
July celebration. Not only Is this true,
but IT is the duty OF every American,
il seems TO me, TO favor such an extra
ordinary celebration as will mark this
period of our wonderful history with the
emphatic declaration that swaddling
clothes no longer are becoming TO this
nation. This is large country of ours,
but we have got TO have more room.
and we are going TO have II. Hawaii.
where the Fourth OF July has been cele-
brated for the last forty years, must be
ours, and We are in no denger of being
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
SENATOR LINDSAY.

II would be exceptionally appropriate
during the present year to celebrate the
anniversary Of the Declaration with pa
triotic earnestness There could be no
better time for recalling TO the Ameri-
can mind the true principles OF American
government than whilst engaged in war
the result of which may lead 10 diff
culties and complications such as this
government has never heretofore been
called upon TO deal with. / hope your
idea of making the Fourth Of july mem,
orable day may be accepted and carried
out by the American people
WILLIAM LINDSAY, u. s. 8.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
GOVERNOR JOHNSTON.

Whatever political differences may ex-
list; whatever unhappy sectional feeling
may survive, the Fourth of July is COM
mon inheritance to all the people of the
United States, and upon that day every
man who believes in republican institu-
tons, who favors government resting
solely upon the consent Of the governed,
should unite to fttingly celebrate the
birthday of the republic, and resolve to
perpetuate the principles and policies in
augurated by our fathers and which have
made this the most independent and pow
erful Of the nations Of the earth.
JOS. +. JOHNSTON,
Governor of Alabama.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
REPRESENTATIVE BELL.

Yes, let us make the Fourth Of July,
1885, the greatest celebration in our his
tory. While our people are wrought up
with martial glory. we should not be for
getful OF the civic virtues OF our popu-
lation. The very fact that we have the
greatest sailors and soldiers OF the world
has tendency TO give such an eXultation
TO the martial spirit of the young that
the civil obligations are liable TO be
smothered. l want 10 see the cardinal
doctrines OF the Declaration OF Inde-
pendence reaflrmed. / believe they are
as necessary TO our well-being now as
they were at the time Of their promulga-
ton. JOHN G. BELL, NJ. &.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
GOVERNOR COOKE.

I heartily approve Of the plan Of making
the Fourth Of July ell the more marked
this year, on account of the present
crisis. which involves all of US 1t is
gratifying TO the citizens of the United
States TO feel that the same spirit that
actuated our ancestors in '76 underlies the
motives and sacrifices which their de-
scendants are making to-day AID that
one hundred and twenty-five years or
American independence have only made
US all the more patriotic / hope that the
celebration on this coming Fourth will
be so widespread and so hearty that it
will be cause of great encouragement
TO our boys in the field.
I.ORRIN 4. COOKE,
Governor of Connecticut.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
SENATOR EUGENE HALE.

I believe the patriotic sentiment which
pervades the land will. as a matter of
course show itself on the Fourth Of
July and ! think this is most natural
and desirable.
In these celebrations the leading fea-
ture will undoubtedly be expressions of
hearty sympathy with the government
in the conduct of the war with Spain, and
a desire foI its near and triumphant end.
That end is only question of time.
which l htpe will be short. We shall
have. out o. it, the entire American Con-
tinent given to freedom, and do not need
to indulge in dreams of far-away con-
quests in Oriental seas.
EUGENE HALE, T.. S. S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
REPRESENTATIVE sHAFRoTH.

Our nation to-day, in commerce, manu-
facture. agriculture. and mining, is equal
TO more than one-third Of all the balance
Of the world. Our nation has done more
to extend the principles of liberty over
the world than all others. IL has made
tho subject a citizen throughout the
Western Hemisphere It's conflict with
Spain is a war against tyranny and OPP
preston and in behalf of liberty and
civilization.
For the blessings of a government
under which such development IS posi-
Bile the greatest enthusiasm should be
manifested in celebrating our Independ-
ence-DaY.
JOHN +. SHAFROTH. VI. c. >
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
SENATOR MONEY.

The celebration Of the Declaration OF
Independence on the Fourth Of July
should be and will be of extraordinary
character and interest
The fundamental declaration Of n bill
of rights, as celebrated every year, re-
vitalizes the love of liberty in every
American heart. Now. the reunited
Union. involved i'm just war for the sake
of humanity and liberty wilLmeet on this
glorious Fourth all over the country
with a spontaneous outburst of enthu-
siasm and patriotic energy.
II. ID. MONEY, L. S. s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
SENATOR MANTLE.

BY all means let the coming Fourth
of July be a "red-letter" anniversary
of the Declaration of Independence.
Never since the old Liberty Bell rang
out to the world the glorious tidings OF
the birth Of new nation destined to out
, rival i'm the splendor and grandeur of
its achievements all that had gone before
have the attending circumstances and
conditions of the times been so fitting for
a grand display of patriotic fervor and
popular enthusiasm as now. With a
united country, with every yestige of
sectionalsm swept away with the cruel
memories Of the civil war mellowed and
dimmed by the passing years and fading
away like a dream. with the soul-stirrnf
strains of the Star Spanged Banner
now sweeping i'm one grand diapason of
harmony from ocean to ocean, quicken
ing the pulses and firing the hearts OF
all our people. inspiring and uniting
them in a common impulse of love of
country and ,unquestioning devotion 20
its beautiful flag-under these conditions
the celebration Of the approaching Fourth
of July should indeed be worthy of all
the splendid events the day typiies-one
that shall give emphasis and approval to
the righteous struggle in which the ma
ton is now engaged. and inspiration and
strength TO the heroes who upon sea
and land under the flag of freedom are
once again battling in the sacred cause
of human liberty and for the right of self
government as did our fathers a century
and a quarter ago.
LEE MANTLE, u. s. S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
SENATOR DANIEL.

The Fourth of July, 1898, will find the
country as thoroughly united as II IS free
and Independent. TO those VINO have
passed through the terrific strife Of sec
tons 1t will bring peculiar Happiness, and
to all it should be a day OF national
thanksgiving for the browning blessings
which a kind Providence has 20 gene
rously bestowed upon this nation.
JOHN w. DANIEL, L. s. S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
SENATOR DEBoE.

am in full sympathy with making the
of the Fourth OF July the
most memorable in the history of our
country. II the love of liberty dies in our
hearts, 1t cannot be transmitted to our
descendants: il. the fires of patriotism
are not kept burning In our hearts, chaos
will usurp the throne OF order and the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

sun of universal liberty viii go down in
eternal night.
To-day our glorious country Is In war.
not for conquest. but for the relief o..
suffering humanity and the freedom and
liberty OF long-oppressed people. For
more than a century civil liberty has
pointed to the Fourth OF July as the
browning epoch in the worlds history.
Let this Fourth OF July, with the free
dom and independence OF Cuba in sight.
be celebrated 80 as 10 be the most memo
rable or all others.
]. DEBOE. Y. 8. S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
SENATOR SMITH. JR,

Intense love of country exists in every
American citizen, and nothing is needed
TO add TO its force; but a general ard
enthusiastic celebration of the day might
lead us TO more thorough appreciation
of the men whose wisdom and courage
did so much TO spread government by the
people all over the world.
JAMES SMITH, Jr., u. 8. 8.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
GOVERNOR HoLCoMR.

l am heartily in favor Of making every
Fourth OF July a "Red-Letter" day by
such celebration as will inspire patriot
ism and tend to teach every man his
rights and duties as citizen Of the re-
public. That the forthcoming anniver-
sary OF the Declaration of Independence
will be a peculiarly propitious time 10
inculcate ideas which tend to broaden
the minds Of freemen, is beyond dispute.
SILAS A. HOLCOMB,
Governor Of Nebraska.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
SENATOR MBRIpE.

Respecting the evident popular inten-
ton to make the celebration Of the Fourth
of July the occasion for an unusual dis
play Of patriotic spirit;
At this time, when our country Is en-
gagged in war with a foreign Power in or
der that the blessings OF liberty and good
government. which We enjoy may be given
TO our unfortunate neighbors in Cuba, long
suffering from a cruel despotism. 1t is
but natural. as IL is right, that the ceie-
bration of the anniversary of our own In
dependence-Day should be accompanied
with an intensity of feeling and patriotic
fervor, manifesting the devotion OF our
people to the principles of human free
dom and TO the uplifting OF oppressed
humanity.
GEORGE w. MBRIDE, U. S. s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
SENATOR DAVIS.

It is impossible at this time 10 make
an estimate as to the probable length OF
the war with Spain.
/ certainly believe in celebrating the
Fourth of July in such manner as Will
most fully illustrate its great history and
beneficent meaning to mankind.
c. X. DAVIS, u. S. s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
REPRESENTATIVE BEI.KNAP.

heartily approve of the proposed in
tention Of having an old-time. enthusi-
astic, and general celebration OF the
Fourth of July. Such a celebration would
be most betting at this particular time,
serving. as it would, as a splendid cvi-
dence Of patriotism at home, and TO all
the people OF foreign lands.
HUGH r. BELKNAP. NJ c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
GEORGE W. MBRIDE, U. S. s.
REPRESENTATIVE DE vRIEs.

The imposing realization OF this great
republic. founded in liberty and for the
establishment of liberty at the close Of
the nineteenth century, in the youth of
it's existence, communicating at once the
establishment of liberty in Cuba and tho
ndestructible cementing Of our own into
one people, with one cause and one flag.
a united country, warrants and demands
the most elaborate of all natal-day cele-
brations that the unbounded patriotism of
our people may have opportunity OF eX-
preston, both that we may know our
own hearts and that the world may be
instructed of our greatness.
MARION DE VRIlSS, NJ. c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
SENATOR ALLEN.

The great wave of patriotism that is
sweeping the country in consequence OF
the pending war; and which swells the
heart OF every true American, is well call
culated TO add renewed vigor 10 that
spirit which has come down 10 US from
our forefathers. and the idea of giving
vest 10 this patriotic feeling by making
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
SENATOR Frye.

Hitherto we have celebrated the birth
Of our republic. but on this Fourth of
July we may also rejoice and be glad in
broad extension of the principles of
government and in new birth for
ourselves, which makes us the peer OF
any European Power and gives us po-
tential voice in the worlds affairs.
WILLIAM =. FRYE, L. S. S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
REPRESENTATIVE HEMENwAY.

The efforts OF the newspapers OF this
country TO make July Fourth. 1925, a
''red-letter" anniversary are certainly
commendable. All over the country /
learn that great preparations are being
made, and the First District OF Indiana.
which | represent, proposes to lead the
Central States in this celebration.
j. A. HEMENWAY, NJ. c..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
REPRESENTATIVE MANN.

The Declaration OF Independence has
this year become a declaration for hui
mainly. Our volunteer army to-day
proves that even the spirit OF 1875 has
been broadened. Patriotism is again SUI
preme in our hearts.
JAMES r. MANN, VI. c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
GOVERNOR WoLCOTT.

The proper observance of Memorial
Day recalls the great deeds they COM
memorate, and strengthens the public
appreciation of the value of our institu-
lions and the worth of American citizen
snip. In the present war deeds of mag
nificent heroism have already been en-
acted and it is natural that the recent
memory of these should quicken the
pulse Of loyalty TO the country.
ROGER WOLCOTT,
Governor of Massachusetts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
SENATOR JONES.

I have always believed that the Ameri-
can people were duly appreciatiye Of the
Fourth Of July, and that II will continue
to be observed as IL has been for a great
number OF years in the past. as a day Of
rejoicing ON the part OF all lovers OF Free
dom. JAMES "a JONES, u. y. >.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

fully demonstrated by our national growth
and development that the war OF the Rev
olution was justified by every considera-
ton of humanity and civilization, and tine
war we are now lighting will prove TO
the world that our country Is the agen-
cy to secure for less favored and more
oppressed people than we the same price
less privileges that our people enjoy.
In that view we have the highest posi-
bic reason for rejoicing, and our national
anniversary should this year be made an
occasion OF pointing out TO the youth OF
our land the mighty strides that we have
made as people, and the grandeur ana
glory that is promised to other portions
OF the world as a result OF the contest
that we are now waging with the decay
ing and cruel Kingdom Of Spain.
J. II. GALLINGER, L. S. S.
GOVERNOR ATKINSON, or w. VA.
l most heartily indorse your determina-
ton TO make this Fourth of July a gala
day, long TO be remembered. L confess
that the natal day Of this great country
Is not observed as 1t deserves to be. Its
observation is intented TO emphasize the
founding of the greatest republic on the
face of the earth. and to instiIl into the
minds and hearts of our people-and es-
pecially the younger classes-love of cOun-
try and devotion 10 the cause of universal
liberty. The day, therefore, cannot be too
generally observed. The more people that
you can interest in participating in its
celebration, the more abundant Will be
the results for good, and for the broaden
ing and liberahzing OF the minds Of all
classes OF citizens. Now that We are en-
gagged in a war with Spain and our peo-
pie are all united, it seems TO me that
the approaching Fourth. should be more
generally observed than at any former
period Of our nations history.
G.. w. ATKINSON,
Governor of West Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
SENATOR QUAY.

7 most heartily approve of the inten-
ton 10 make the coming Fourth of July
q "red-letter" day in the annals of this
country. NJ. 5. QUAY, u >. >. q,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

There never has been time in the his
tory Of our country when the Fourth Of
July should mean more TO the people OF
the United States than this year. We have
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

the Fourth OF July "red-letter' day Is
a good one, and should be encouraged.
While war is, at best cruel, the present
conflict has done much for our own land
by sealing with bond of brotherly love
all sections of our common country. IL
has mace manifest to the world that In q
battle for humanity against common
foe all past differences are obliterated,
and We stand together. knowing neither
North nor South. East nor West, but as
one glorious and united republic we are
fighting for the liberation Of people
who. having caught tho spirit OF freedom
from us, are struggling TO relieve them
selves from the CALLING yoke OF a decay
ing and tyrannous monarchy. This is a
war for the liberation Of an alien race
from the oppression Of their kinsmen. and
H.. therefore, war OF humanity and
Christianity.
WILLIAM V. ALIEN, L. s. s.
GOVERNOR ATKINSON. OF GEORGIA.
1 heartily commend the movement on
foot TO make this next Fourth of July the
greatest in the history OF our country.
Nothing could be more appropriate in the
midst OF a war which, even If it should
not accomplish anything else. will knit
more closely the bonds Of union, than the
impress in a vivid way upon every citizen
of the United States that in l22 years we
have become the most magnificent nation
on earth. Not only will the effect be eX-
cellcnt upon the patriotism of our own
citizens, but it will increase our prestige
abroad.
The United states is now zone united
whole" and "Old Glory" should be honor
ed from Maine to Florida and from the
Atlantic to the golden gates of the Paci-
fc. w. \. AlhlNoON,
Governor of Georgia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
SENATOR PERKINS.

Relative TO the popular intention to
make this Fourth OF July ''red-letter"
day. as far as the celebration of the ami
versary is concerned, l am very glad to
say that / heartily approve of the plan.
II Is clear to all thinking men that the
idea which underlay the declaration OF
July 4, 1916, Is stronger than ever be-
fore, and that II is about 10 produce
effects Of incaculable Importance TO our
own country. as well as to others; and
il may well be considered that the COM
ing Fourth of July will mark the be-
ginning of new advance OF humanity
on the lines which have led us TO our
present prosperity and success. The war,
which Is the striking evidence of the viSor
OF the idea of freedom, is even now adj
broadening mems minds. forcing thought
into new channels, and compelling a
realization of the vast opportunities
which are within the grasp of the nation
l believe that If we take what is offered
US. the coming Fourth of July will mark
the beginning of an era of national de-
velopment which will far surpass n
rapidity and extent that which has VI
to this day astonished the world. / mink
that the popular desire to make the
next Fourth of July a "red-letter' ami
versary is due to an unformuated belief
that we are on the verge of great events.
Such a celebration would. therefore, be
eminently right and proper, and l hope
that the idea will be carried out.
GEORGE c. PERKINS, y. S. 8.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

obliged to ask Germany or any other
foreign nation to help us let go OF the
Philippines or Porto Rico.
Truly this is good year to celebrate
on a very large scale, and the American
people are going 10 do II.
II. c. HANsBRouGH, U. s. s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
sFNAToR GALIINGER.

IsOft MN y. NVONI1'
Governor of Connecticut.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-10
SHERiFFS SALE.

BY v;rtue of a writs Of f. "a. issued out Of
the Court Of Common Pleas Of Butler 'Ouu-
ty. Pa. and - me directed, there viii be eE-
posed 90 Uubli. sale. ~ the Court House, IN
the borough o. Butcr Pa. on Friday the llJh
day Of Iarcn \. D.. l-.rS ~ ! o'clock Z.
n. the following described property. to-wit:
Z. D. No. Io6, no, I56, Io9, I57, I5S,
2I6, March Term, 1898. Brandon,
Kohler, ct. al, Attys
All the right, title, interest and claim
Of !. T. McMury of, IL and to all that
certain piece OF parcel OF land, situated
in Marion twp, Butler Co, Pa, bound
cd as follows, to-w.t: On the north lands
OF Carlisle zIcFadden. on the cast by
lands Of aIr5. MarsCret Bailey, OH the
south by lands OF r D. IcMurry, and
on the vest by lands Of Philip Surena and
Ciintonville road; containing sjzty-fve
acres, more or less, being lands Of John
A McMurry and J. 7. Mc1lurry. on
which they both reside. Having there
on ercc:e.I a frame house and out build
ings. Seized and taken IL execution as
tkc property OF J. Z. McMurry at the
suit OF Bu;ler Savings Bank, Ct al.
WILLIAM B. DoDDs, Sheriff.
Shcriff's Office, Butler, Pa, February
2Ist, 1893.