CELEBRATING THE FOURTH, 1796
Carlisle, July 6
Monday last being the Anniversary of American Liberty and Independence, was celebrated with the usual Festivity, by the Inhabitants of the Borough--The Volunteer corp of Light Infantry in military order proceeded to Mr. Holmes' Spring, where they together with a number of Citizens dined in great harmony.
The following Toasts were given after dinner, followed by platoon fire.
1. The Day. May all nations soon celebrate a similar Epoch of their Liberties.
2. The President of the United States, and may all future Presidents emulate the virrues of Washington.
3. The Congress of the United States.
4. The Governor and State of Pennsylvania.
5. May the American Republic, be always distinguished by a faithful adherence to all Treaties, and Fortitude to repeal the infractions of any.
6. Civil and Religious Liberty all over the world.
7 . May the French Republic manifest amity and good faith, to all her friends, and Courage and Forritude against all her enemies.
8. May Peace with her olive branch, give the signal of returning order to the European World.
9. The Vice President of the United States, may his services be always gratefully remembered.
10. Alexander Hamilton, the late secretary of the Treasury.
11. May American Republicans always appreciate the respect due to the constituted authorities.
12. Returning Health to Mr. Amet, the Eloquent and able advocate of national faith in the house of Representatives.
13. May national probity ever be the prevailing characteristic of republican government.
14. May Americans be grateful for the glorious prospect of an abundant harvest.
15. The arts and sciences, and may future Rinenhouses arise to dignify the American Hemisphere.
To mark the 125th anniversary of the Hamilton Library Association Cumberland County History reprints here the Association's first annual report, for the year 1881, and a subsequent annual report, for 1900.