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The speech was entirely satisfactory to himself and three others who were present.It is reasonable to suppose that the Bible, as a Democratic document, proving the divine ordainment of their pet'institution of Negro Slavery, ill have an extensive sale during the present Campaign,and that the American Tiact Society will be called upon to furnish the supply. Jonathan Flood and Amos Bond replied briefly to Hr. Meeks damaging very seriously the Dr.'s Bible argument.14. Citizpns on.horseback.15. Citizens in carriages.The procession was more than half a mile long and had a fine appearance;On reaching the Grove, north-east of town, the immense crowd was seated, and the Military, Band, and Choir were assigned their places, and the officers and old soldiers were seated on the stand. The ceremonies then proceeded in the following order :.I. Music by the Band.2- Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Campbell.3. Nationai Ode by the Choir.4. The Declaration of Ameiiean Independence, read By T. M. Browne.5. One Gun by the Al'tilery.C. Music by the Band.7. Ode by the Choir.8. Oration by the Hon. J. AY, Gordon.9. Music by the Band.10. Ode by the Choir.II. Benediction by the Rev. Mr. Meek.13. One Gun by the Artilery.The vast assembly was then dismissed for half an hour, and partook of their dinner on the ground in picnic style. Cloths were spread, baskets emptied, and edibles of all kinds and varieties were spread out hi profusion; and husbands, wives, children, neighbors, and friends—not forgetting the dear young ladies—partook “with a will,” and had a good time generally of sociability and good fueling.After dinner the audience again assembled at the stand. The regular Toasts were then read by Mr. II. II. Neff, Chairman of the Committee on Toasts, and responses to them made, as follows :Regular Toasts.1. Tub Day we lt;’ki.krhatb.—The memory of other days may be forgotten, but this shall last and grow brighter with each' succeeding year. (One Gun.)2. Our Revoi.utioxary Fathers.— We love them because- they were Heroes, Patriots, and Statesmen. We will imitate their virtues and follow in their footsteps. (Response by Judge Smith.)2. The Memory of Washington.— Where liberty dwells there it is cherished and revered. (In. silence. J4. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.—One the author, the other the eloquent defender of the Declaration. By their lives and their death tliovBy.A. j. Neff. The American FnAG^May its gripes never grow dim; and the stars OTiblazoned thereon, may they never be less in number.By Jer. Smith. The Patriotic Mothers, Wives, anl Sisters of the Revolution—While we cherish the memory of the men who lived in “the times that tried men’s souls,” let us not forget to honor the memory of the patriotic women of those times.The procession was then re-formed by the Marshal and Assistants, and returned to town in the same order it went. The Military companies were marched through some of the principal streets by the Marshal, and salutes fired - by platoons and companies in various places. They were then marched to the east front of the court house, where, after platoon fil ing and three cheers given for Randolph County and three for Winchester, the whole column delivered their fire and gave three tremendous cheers for the State of Indiana. Again they delivered their fire and gave six cheers for the North-West. Again they delivered their fire and gave nine cheers for the Union. The Marshal then rendered the command, when, under the command of Capt. J. Neff, the column again delivered their fire and gave three cheers for the Marshal. The troops were then marched by Col. Dick into the Court-House, the public arms stacked, and they discharged.At dark a large bonfire was kindled OR Main Street, at the south-east corner of the Public Square; and the youth, beauty, and fashion, filled Shaw’s Ilall to overflowing, and “tripped the light fantastic toe” until awav into the small hours of thisHImJuly1OOlcferation of the Jib of July.The celebration of the Fourth of July, at this place, on yesterday, was a splendid all'air. From 5000 to' 7000 persons wore on the ground in the Grove, and all seemed charmed and delighted. If any came to -be displeased, the proceedings were so much in consonance with the patriotic fire that bums in the bosom of every American citizen that their displeasure was turned into satisfaction, and all went away highly gratified.Though a heavy rain fell the night before, and the morning was nnpro-pitious, yet the day turned out to be a fine one.The field piece recently purchased by some of our patriotic citizens, in thunder tones opened the ceremonies of the day. At sunrise the Artillery squad, under the command of Capt.I. C. Dii.lf., fired thirteen guns in honor of the thirteen original States.At 8 o’clock A. M. the National Flag was hoisted by Mr. Helms, under the direction of E. Edgeh, Esq., Chairman of the committee of arrangements on the splendid liberty pole, planted in the street opposite the east front of the court-house. As soon a: the flag reached its place the cannon again spoke out in its thunder tones, and a national salute of thirty-three guns was fired by the Artillerv-men.At 9 o’clock the procession was formed oq Main street, north of Franklin, by Assistant Marshals Jacob Eltzroth, Esq., Col. J. K. Dick, II. II. Neff, Esq., and lion. S. Colouove.At 10 minutes before 10 o’clock the Hon. Jer. Smith, Marshal of the day, command of the procession and divided it into four divisions, and assigned the first, consisting of the Military and the soldiers of the Revolutionary and other wars, to Assistant Marshal Eltzroth; the second division, consisting of the Band, Choir, and officers of the day, to Assistant Marshal Dick; the third division, consisting of ladies and gentlemen and citizens on foot, to Assistant Marshal II. II. Neff; and the fourth , consisting of the citizens on horseback and in carriages, to Assistant Marshal Col-grove. By command of the Marshal the procession then moved off in the following order:'1. Heavy Infantry with muskets, under command of Capt. R. Fari a.2. Iliile Company, under command of Capt. John Nuff.3. Soldiers of the war of 1812, and Mexican war.4. Artillery squad, under Capt. Dille, with their field-piece.5. Winchester Cornet Band, play-Ton-w bids fi ditehilertaltlie b ccmpl Per obtain GadilTinCA6. Choir of ladies and gentlemen.7 President of the dnv and Ohan-have doubly consecrated this day to the cause of human liberty. (Response by T. M. Browne.)5. The Constitution of tiie United States.—We will sustain it as con tabling the embodied wisdom of on; Fathers—its principles alike applicable to the Government of thirteen oi thirty-three States. (Response by Hon. S. Col grove.)G. Our Country.—Here, as we celebrate our National Birthday, and while our hearts are wanned with pa triotic feelings, we pledge ourselves, one and all, to stand by our common country, and amidst the strifes and agitations of parties to see to it that its welfare and glory ho ever foremost in our hearts. (Response by Hon. James Brown.)7. The Union of tiie States.— The first, the last, and the only hope of Republicanism in the world. When it is destroyed the sun of civil liberty goes down in clouds and gloom. It must and shall be preserved. (Re sponsc—Ode by the Choir—“The Union Forever.)8. The United States of America.—The stone cut out of the mountain of humanity without human hands. It shall “break in pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold,’ of civil and eelesiastic-al tyrany and despotism throughout the world, and fill *he whole earth with civil and religeous liberty.— (Response by the Band—Hail Columbia.)9. The States of the North-West.—The progeny of the Moth of States; healthy and bloom-thrifty and vigorous. Sms of them have outgrown their mother, but they all love and will adlwre to the whole family of the Union.—(Rc-ponse, by Hon. J. W. Gordon).10.—Indiana, Our Own Beloved Indiana.—The third daughter of the Mother of States; though not quite so large as some of her sisters, is more comely and will perforin all her vows to the Union to the very letter.— (Response by JudgePeelle).11.—Freedom of Speech and of the Press.—Liberties only safeguard, so long as it remains unlettered, tyrants and oppressors are impotent. (Response by 13. F. Diggs.)12.—Agriculture, and Commerce. —Twin sisters and twin pillars of American Independence. (Response by J. W. Williamson.)• 13. The American Peopi.f-.-TIig best depository of American liberty. (Response by_ A. J. Neff.)The responses were terse, patriotic, and appropriate, and were well received by the audience.Volunteer Toasts were then called for, when the following were given : By W. A. Peelle. The Scnooi. House—The cradle of intelligence and virtue; the ladder to distinction and fame; the nursery of union and patriotism. May it ever he fostered and maintained.By James Brown. The Union of the States—Formed by the common efforts and toils of every section; it has been maintained hitherto by the spirit of fraternal kindness, and can only be perpetuated by the exercise ol the same feeling.By J. B. Routh—The Ladies:— We respect them for their virtue, admire them for their beauty, and lovemorning.There never was a celebration of the National Jubilee, at this place, at which so many attended, and with which all were so universally pleased and gratified.Where all filled their places and performed the parts assigned them so well, it seems invidious to discriminate; but we must say that the Choir (bless the dear young ladies!) are entitled to praise for the propriety of their selections and the skill and grace with which they sang the patriotic odes selected by them.After the volunteer toasts had been given, and before the assembly was dismissed from the stand, Judge Smith offered the following resolution which was unanimonsly adopted:Resolved, That we will celebrate the Fourth day of July, 1SG1, in this same old-fashioned way, and thus keep alive, and instil into our children and our children’s children, the patriotic fire of 1776.So steps arc already taken for thu celebration of the next Fourth of July; and we hope it may be as harmonious and satisfactory as this has been, and that twice the number of people may participate in and enjoy it.New Advertisements.A -SLisi of I,olt; tcivi rriiiaiiiiKK' in tlie X*ost0(lilt;:c at Winchester, Indiana, on tiie 1st dnj of .Silly. JtMiU.Arucv Miss Sarah J Hall Adamson Miss Melissa Ingl-iioar Mi!klinBlake Jelm C Rookv. altev John Banin V C Baughan Miss Sarah Benson Puhmnilton Brown John C Cronine Katharine Clase Samuel Canada Stephen Carey Harper Oule Jerry Culpher Alexander Cooper John Craig Sarah .T Cliches Thomas Cox S 11 Forrest Harriet Ford Mrs Mary Graham NancyFlucllt CT0:,tPh Hollingsworth John liaxby Si Bacon Hurkcr DavidJohnson Edv K.all Sarah Lite WiC E 2ThoiMoure Jason'I'ritz Hubert Pratt Carlos Ridge John G Robinson Matthew Kutman Murchett Robins Stewart Sloan, Oivcn Co Simms A Frost Sherman R G Swaringer Tlios N Swhier I B F Shalloeross S S Smith John Tucker John Williams Wn» Williams Elizabeth Witter Samuel To Ui! 53R. B.FARRA, F. M.OFFICE OF THE SECUESIT’! FiKU IH'SUKAISCENO. 31 PINE STREET, (Great WestermBuiUSJngs, N. Y.)Statement of the Affairs of the Security Fire Insurance Co., Oct. 1, 1859. ASSETS.CASH on hand §660 45; Cash in Continental Bank, (awaiting investment, etc.,) $89,-524 05j Cash in Bank of Commonwealth, §4,197 47. Total, $95,38:1 97.BANK STOCKS.50 Shares Bank of Commerce,50 “ American Exchange Bank 100 “ Bank of Ncw-York1-r “ Bank of North America.2J4 shares, par value $21, 400; worth 22,-Temporary Loans.—secured by $11,00(1 U. S. Coupon Bonds, and 25 shares ResoluteFire Insurance Company........ 12,509 00Bonds and Mortgages—(being first lien, etc.,)........ 405,150 00Premiums—uncollected ...Accrued Interest onBouds and Mortgages andTemporary Loans.......Balance due from Agents.!,510 80$544,891 80$544,891 80NO LIABILITIES.JOSEPH WALKER, Pres.TIlOS. W. BIRDSALL, Viec-Pres.R. L. Uaydock, See.CAREY S. GOODRICH, Agent,Winchester, Indiana.July 5, i860—lyLONG CREDITS And Low Prices:480 ACRES,160 “ 160 “40ALL CHOICE FARMING LANDS, for sale at laiW Vltll'llS on SIX vi a its’ T'lHI 11. If vou want a bargain
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Winchester Randolph County Journal
Winchester, Indiana, US
Thu, Jul 05, 1860
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