Litchfield enquirer., 1832-07-12

ueals tunt18eS ufJnR o. guns, ana
ohsr demonstrations which showed that il was day.
MOTTO Be fosgotisa. Al l2O'clOck aprOeessiOn was
0rmed at the County House, uader an escort Of the
Rife company and band &c music, and moved TO the
Court House, where Il received the Soldiers Of the
Revolution, (a number between 20 and 80 aud from
thence 10 the Episcopal Church, which had in the
mean time become pretty well filed with the beauty
and fashion Of the place. Afien religious services
were performed, a0d some excellent music from a
eheir altached ihe chnrch the Declaration or In
dependence read by Mr.. T.. WiaslOsr, and an e-
oqaeaas pertinent and patriotic Grafton delivered by
Mf. koiiH Sanford both mesnbers the Law School.
Whea7the exercises 1t the church were concluded,
te procession again formed, and moved TO the County
House, where an exceIlent dinner served by Mr..
Sedgwiek-the Revolutionary Soldiers being invited
guests Il was truly gratifying to the heart Of the pa
triOt 70 witness many The veterans Of the Reyo-
utiOa gathered together from this and the neighbour
ing towns unite with younger generation in eeie-
braiing the anniversary Of that Independence which
they were instrumental in achieving. Their feeble
limbs and whitcned locks, however, bore melancholy
evidence that they could expect be par,cra.ors in
very lew more such anniversaries.
About $50 persons sat down to the dinner-o. s.
c. Sedgwick as President. The cloth being re
moved, the following toas.s were given:
L REGULAR ToAsTs.. ys,-.- =
=. The 4.h OF July. l776-May lis anniversary al
ways be celebrated " with es,ivity with rejocings,
with boniires and Examinations"
2. The Heroes Of the RevolG.ion--They loved their
country; and Cat g. possible the country will repay
she debt ofgratitade. ~
3. Washington. t.f
Z. The memory Of Hancock, Adams, and jefferson.
S. Charles Carroll OF Carrolllon-A living star
"long may he linger 10 his bright career"
8. The Constitution Of the United States, and the
Surviving sgaers.
Z. The Executive Legislative and Judicial br anch.
GO of oar Government--May they always command
proper respect. H
8. The, State Of Connecsicut-- are proud Of her
and where literature has name. and the professions
command respec, she will no, be lightly regarded.
9. "Our Uaion, il must be preserved"-May this
be the frst maxim taught the infant mind and the
las. to which expiring me,nnry shall cling.
10. Agriculture, Commerce. and Manufacturer
Success them but may our devotion to them never
swallow up the spirit Of patriotism.
IL. The unfortunate struggle Of Poland-Our re-
greet at it's termination, and commiseration tor the
noble sufferers. ..s
~. Civil and religious Liberty--The people are
awakened TO Importance; and ii is sentiment now
not unknown to the breast OF Kings.
Is. Heavens best gift to man.
VOLUNTEERS. ES
BY the President Of the Day. The surviving OFF,
GERS and Soldiers Of the Revolution here present.
They were patriots when patriotism COS, something,
and psriIed every ,hing-We rejoice that the country
besas TO show them substantial tokens of its gratitude
By the Vice President. The story of,hc American
Revolu,ion--The best commentary upon it is, there
was but one Benedict Arnold.
; BY Judge Gould. Our National Union; and the
policy which shall cherish il, by cherishing equally
ali The la.eEesis ofihe Nation. !.
BY a gen,iemaa. The Orator OF the Day. II
By J. H. Collins, Esq. Of Goshen. The late Pen.
sion Bil-A little oil ssasonaby added TO the lamp Of
life; which by its pickering enables discoyerahe
silver locks Of the remaining heroes Of our glorious
revolution.
BY The Orator Of the day. The Citizens of Liich-
Geld, the Revolutionary Soldiers and our Military
Coppany-A triple band in the cause Of Liberty and
Union--Lel the world know that three-fold cord
win net easily be broken.
BY 8. Denng, Esq. The Law School Of 1882
salen'ed and patriotic Their lberality and respect
for heroes Of the revolution are prima &
cie evidence Of their fiure nselulness in he Councils
Of the nation.
By Nj. Winslow. The Spirit Of Freedom -Nour-
isaed BY forefalhers, may their sons not think
themselves 100 wise to cherish the simple flower.
by Air. Worihiagton. Our CounGy-S Surprising
all others in the extent Of her territories in the free
dom 81 her institutions and ia The liberty Of the press
may We retain grateful remembrance for those
patriots who pledged their lives. sheir 6or,unes aDd
their sacred honor, 10 the attainment Of her liberty
aad Independence. : s go
BY G. G. Woodruff. Esq. Our Independence MAY |
the North and ihe South, by mutual eOncessiOR and
asaioR, render it perpetual. 8
BY Mr. Chandler. The Ladies Of Liichfeld-
A good as they are fair
sass fa None, none on earth above them
~ As pure in thought as angels are @
To see them u 70 lore them.
BY Mr.. Lott. Political Ambition--TO be admired
90 40 honest man.
by Mr.. Edseards Let % not Barclay from our
thoughss howeser high he a-Epaes, whatever may be
bis Lea-lel o. hope that IAoagh he Win-siO0. he |
anay wia sare.-I doubt MOI buf when we Seymon' Of
him ne will ike him betier-his eaemies Aikih 10
sss him blasted III bis prOspeoIs, but his friends be-
iisse his principles pare as Gosid, and wish him
well. Here's 10 Henry Clay our stafesman.