Litchfield enquirer., 1837-07-13
Benediction

The exercises in the Church being ended, the Soci- cites were again marshaed .and marched in process sion to the bower, where plentiful collation. con- ssting of Cakes, Cheese Tongues, Sc. and pure cold Oater had been provided for their refreshment After the repas member of one of the Societies read the following Toasts, which were answered and echoed by two pieces of Artillery stationed at the opposite end of the village, and served by the iremen:
 l. The day we ceebrate-worthy to be commemo- rated-on this day then let our motto be Our Coun- temperance. Musc-Hail Columbia. 2. The President ofthe United States. ,, 3. The Juvenile Temperance Societies." Just as the twg is bent, the tree inclnes:" Zip Coon. 4. The surviving soldiers of the Revoution-ther epaphs illumne the brightest pages of our history Their monuments, the glorious fabric of our Govern ment. Aud Lang Syne. 5. Temperance and morality-the farest ornaments of sOcety-the best regulators of the social compact and the sweetener of every joy. Rob Roy.
 New Rigged Ship. 7. The Youth of America-our country's future bulwark, and it's brightest hopes-on them depends the great system of moral reform. Yankee Doodle. 8. The thirteen original States-cradled amid the storms of the revolutionary their meridian strength be heightened out to the latest period of time.
 Hail Columbia. 9. The Temple of Libery-Its base supported by " the old thirteen''-may the addition of each new State tend both to beautify and perpetuate the gori ous fabric. Bona O CT the Rhine. 10. The Orator of the day. Bugle quick step. of must that man be who would wish to pervert them. New Haven Air. la. conneetcui-'ho land of steady bs5iis: 5I., c
 B. The Fair" The world was sad-the garden And man, hermit sigh'd till woman smiled"
 "Lassie art thou sleeping yeti? At the time, the following sentiments were IL f ed a sumpuous dinner for the occasion, to which a large number of gentlemen rendered due honor: l. The day we celebrate-Its history will be re- 2 The Officers and Soldiers of the Revolution One by one they have been taken from till but few remain-we reverence their memory, and enjoy the recompence of their labors
 g. Washington and Lafayette-Sons of Liberty, their only desire the peoples happiness
 A. The President ot the United States. western horizon adorning-A giant in intellect; un- like most other statesmen, man of principle his motto. the Constitution Gs tt is."
 G. The Spirit of Freedom, which distinguished the Fafhers of COnnecticut-May we ever be actuated by master"
 ,; Our Country-May the clouds which now dark en her prosperity soon be dispersed.
 D. New-England, her institutions and her rock bound % coast where landed the Pilgrim Fathers. g. he spirit of the New. Milford Firemen-May it stand the test Of cold weather and its proof never be reduced by cold water.
 10. The Orator of the day.
 H. Oid Connecticut. famed for her liberal institu- tutons. energetic her sons-May she ever retain the high moral and intellectual standing which she now enjoys among her sisters.
 l2. Our HOst-He sets good table and tells good story.
 l3. The Marshal of the day-The manner in which he has acquitted himself of the dties of his station renders him worthy one of the fairest of the fair The weather could not have been more favorable and think both the arrangements and the exercises gave entire satisfaction to all who were present.