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OilAfterlhe proceedings were gone through the meeting was briefly addressed by the President of the day.—The company then returned to town, in the same order in which they had marched out, the citizens bearing in theirhands branches of as many different kinds as there were Stars on the Banner. The company then dismissed in the utmost harmony and good order.ft was truly gratifying lo sec the men of 'TO and ’33, die civil and military officers. soldiers and citizens, men of all political parties and religious denominations, uniting in the celebration of our National Jubilee, with so much harmony and good feeling. It was truly a Union Celebration.aiic0!waprc-, jietilesperil rat y, is ' by tiretheilhPnighhiEcl,U()0llvtilli rat, mol-ul to1.1crii ivcin n irom;100-30J1-abJeear-ray,use-5tO[■c ofTDellvdivered at the Celebration of the 4th.of July, 183.'-), at Pork Sprint's,BY WILLIAM F. BONNER.aiclt;difctcfciiiin(Published at the request of the Committee.)«I come before you, Fellow Citizczensand Soldiers, but illy prepared to comply with a lequest of your committee, to address you on this occasion. I shall therefore, claim your indulgence but for a few moments, whilst I endeavor to turn your attention lo the circumstance which lias been the cause of our coming together.We have assembled here this day. to commemorate one of the most glorious e-vents, one of the most daring acts, that have ever been told in the history of man. This day fifty-seven years ago, our revolutionary fathers declared, as you have just heard read, that these United Colo-* ■ /4 a ■ #per jo Ivrlv,ins,cen-uia-XVfi;toi\r.de-o f led nc-act-as as ien-uds ere anil od'head-cedtiainies were, and of right ought to be.free and independent States: They signed that declaration with their names, supported it u itb their fortunes, and maintained it with all their powers of body and of mind. This day has, therefore, been dedicated as our National Jubilee; and we have come from the harvest field to devote it lo the cause of Liberty.We may now regale ourselves underITaoobCi11uhL■the universal emancipation of the human race.2. George Washington—The prowess and prudence of this gr’eat Captain of war led our revolutionary armies tovictoiv— his moral and political virtues contributed no less to the establishment of the greatest republic in the world.[When this toast was drank. Mnj. Jno. Bonner, a Revolutionary Soldier, rose and addressed the meeting on the.propn-♦ery citizen, more especially the youth, reading with care' and attention the Farewell Address of President Washington.*]3. The cx-Presidcn/s—The least of, them in the estimation of the American People, far greater than the greatest of thelegitimates of Europe.4. The Heroes of the devolution—living and dead—May the rising generation estimate their virtues as \vc do.5. The Administration of the Union—May wisdom reign on board the Consul Ship and Patriotism stand at the helm.6. Pennsylvania—May she never want able heads and willing hands to improvehcrresourc.es.7. The Army and Navy of the United States—Their valor and discipline during the late war extorted from the enemies of freedom that honor and respect which ilt;r-norance and despotism had previously denied the American People.S. The Declaration of Independence— The boldest production of a bold and virtuous band of truly republican heroes— may it be cherished by a grateful people.9. The TcpuOfleans of Pennsylvania -—May they always detect tli'e artifices of the factious, and continue united in the good old cause.10. Our Country—May every individual have in view her best interests.11. The American Eagle—May it always stand upon the Watch Tower of Liberty and ever cry -'Ail's Tf’e/l12. The Union—“It must be preserved/*13. The Pair Sex—Jinn's snn-visc. his noon-dav. and when the last ravs of his day are closing, his guardian and soothing Angel.After the regular toasts, the following, amongst other volunteers, were drunk with firing and cheering:•wBy 'Thompson A. Godfrey.—Ucnrv Clay—He bristled himself into the people's fin or, and grunted himself out a-pa-3 USther:i5 D11-ber ; it the of re-ire aid sed osi‘acastlinen-vir-rcd;av-oicd,Uiaatustheid v est •el-* -*1 ledheavof^scib-3G-avss,W.-s ; to he di Ultogain.By Capt. Jonas John.—The Patriots - achieved our freedom—May their never be Jorgottcn hv a gratefulwhon•a-servicepeople-Jfyshlj. TFjh. J/oorJicmL—Vhe Militia system of Pennsylvauia—Acknowledged by ail Jo be hnprrfoci—mav it so be nmcmkd by the Jycri^rnurc, that Volume ere will be the Citizen Soldiers of oareowntry.Old Hickory—Ivxcel-lein for ramrods when necessary—better suited Jo the present times for walking-stirk* for defaulters, vnnouhy office hoi dcr^ and pimping clerks-*'jnninfMoult;i—Party spirit of i3jc most v'loome kind to cherish a KepoKhc—nilIc,itlain.6h-rvi-ilM'lMav it be cheri-Oied by Republicans.By Jar oh Howard.—The. Throe best Gcm-raL—General Peace. General Plcn D- General I?jiLiaciirH.By II. MrCoshry.—May we hr-c in our a rav- v.bnl we lore in our hearts.By John Stephens.—The 1 ,adic.—the binders of our affections, the folders, gatherer? and collators of our enjoy merits.By II m. find.—The Fair JSex—Born!o lore and please, mar they uc-.or Belj the henry hand of adversity or oppression: bin become the happy iusirnmrmsof eor-' resting the errors of their lor crs and husbands-_ Anonymous—h-n inciMes ar.d Band— i United, may thev pro-c an Lu incihlc i-! Band.rre-of\-Lrrrr-lh5-il4 w ----- ----none to molest us. none to make us afraid. We can cut our crops and gather in our liar-, est. unmatched .and undisturbed by the thhing-man and excise officer. We enjoy equal rights, whatever our political professions or religions opinions may be.But lo preserve these blessings it is absolutely necessary that we should have a 'knowledge of public men and public measures. And it is as necessary, that we have a historical and practical knowledge of the nature of man: and of the causes effects of political events. We find that in all ages and countries, when and where ignorance has prevailed, rulers have generally cvarcised their authority with barbarous severity; and the people their privileges without disci etion, and to nogood purpose. Knowledge is necessary to a monarch, that.he may vole with advantage to the people : and it is as necessary to the people, when they rule themselves.Let us, then, qualify ourselves to judge aright of public measures. Then let us judge our public servants according to their actions; for it matters not anv thin«r tons,• - O *whether their intentions are good or evil, if their actions result in evil to us. It is not enough that they mean well, but they must do well. I! their actions result in evil, they are unprofitable servants, and ought not to be entrusted with the management of our public'aftaiis. We must have an eagle’s eye towaids them that are entrusted with the helm of government. We must notpermilencroachment upon our rights, hoiccvcr specious I he pretext. We must confine our representatives to their delegated powers ; and when we find it necessary that they should exercise others, we will delegate them. JVc must not submit to tyranny by a foreign or domestic foe, whether he come with avowed hostility or professions • of friendship. Gaisar and Bonapaile were their countries’ friends and benefactors : the people entrusted them with too much power, and they grasped for more. Grateful for past favors, and ignorant, or negligent of consequences, the people submitted lo their assumption of auihoritv. and found themselves stripped of their liberties, and left heirs to monarchy and slave-ry.What, then, it may be asked, is Liberty ? It Ins been described as a plant, transplanted from the old world, where it was overtopped by the rank weeds of tyranny, to the new, which proved more congenial to its growth: A tree, a branchof which was planted in America, around which the rugged sons of the forest assembled, which they digged about and nurtured until it became a’trvc as great ccfruitful as that of Nebuchadnezzar's vision. in n Inch there was meat fora]]. A-gnin, they will have it a goddess, who has ibc power and the will to bestow inestimable blessings upon her votaries, who deigned to wear her standard amongst us, and shield us from the withering grasp of tyranny, «y. the triluralion of barbarous u-surpers. But I had rather assimilate it to a pearl of great pria, a gem of Jnlismanie virtue, that sires r.s every wish : which, v’htn a man Iw* found, he or sun I sellsall tha’ he ha*, and buy- if. Without Liberty, the mines of’Georgia cannoi make me rich : but with it. though 1may nm boast a dime, 1 ft r 1 myself ~*-osrich as Cto-sus. “Who steals my purse, steals tra*h—'inas mine, 'fis hi-.'' and may be mine again; but he who robs me of my Liberty, take?- that which ad-.B nolin his stoic, but lc.no me poor indeed.Then “gjte me I fiber iy,or gh e me dr ath. j Our’s is the land, where the genuine jer. els ofhbcrty n1 omul. Tr.v. er-e the old world, from Europe to Aria and Africa, yon find nothing but Kingdoms and Empires. No gmernnun; so extensive but wayeu by an Emperor: none solimhed. bm aek non ledges a - my inoaarrii. Read the history of those countries, and von; find nothing but the contention of Ki.W.can. It should be celebrated as Freemen and not as slaves to a political faction.f % a Ouest. '/'he Mechanics of ovr Country.— J'lie support of the nation, who, with -a fair protection, can compete with any country.By a Guest. Our noble Selves.—None should stand higher in our own estimation than that one called self.A number of others were drank but no copy handed in.—••**♦© 8 **•»—COMMUNICATED.YORK SPRINGS CBLKJiJWTfON.On the dLh of July, 1833,agreeably lo previous arrangements by the arranging committee, the band, volunteers and citizens of the place and vicinity, to a number greater than ever before mei in die same district, on a similar occasion, met at the York Springs, to celebrate die dav.Major JOIJN WOLFORD and Mr.Jvirjow GrinisT were appointed President and Vice President of the day. About J 2 o'clock, M. the procession was formed in the following order:Band of Music,Star Spangled Banner,Revolutionary Soldiers,Civil Magistrates,Officers of the Day.Orator of the Day,Volunteers,Citizens.In which order they marched to a fine spring, in the midst of'a delightful grove, on lands of Mr. Christian Picking, where they partook of a cold dinner* served up in handsome style for the occasion.After a salute from the Band, the Banner being placed at the head of the table, the Declaration of Independence was read by the Vice President, preceded and followed by some remarks by him, appropriate to the occasion. The meeting was then addressed by the Orator of the day —after whiclf the following general Toasts were iead by the President:1. The day ice celebrate—The birth day of a great nation—the principles established on that day have overthrownthe despotism of cculuiies. and arc oper-. • - *......:■ -• '-i'-* our own oaks, and drink of the waters ofnimg throughout the world in favor or| ourown fountains, in peace; and there are* ft a I ~i 4 w lt;% at f* I * v .aft.n.w 1. . «a .
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Gettysburg Adams Sentinel
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, US
Mon, Jul 15, 1833
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