Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-07-03

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we thought we recognized a familiar looking
cask, labelled, "No slippery elm juice here"
One side of her banner proclaimed "GENUINE
DEMocRAcy---Van Buren, cogniac don't pass in
Enosburgh'-- the reverse bore testimony
to the lawful effects of whiggcry: Amos Ken
dall's babies almost scared to DEATH" to which
a bystandcr replied it was Amos himself, and
not the children that were frightened Sheldon
bore banner inscribed: "Thc yeomen of Shell
don.--wc don't vote for Van Ncsss baggage"
No, no, shouted multitude of voces---we have
had enough of that humbug, already; while a
stcntorian voice from the left exclaimed, would
sooner vote for the baggage than its owner
ORLEANS COUNTY came next, with full
delegation, bearing the motto of "lIARRrsoN and
TYLER, the Peoples candidates" --"Onc Presi-
dental Term -"Officlal records may be OK
plunged, but the people will not be RUB'D OUT"
ESSEX COUNTY, had a smaller delegation
than most of her sisters, and for this reason, per-
haps, received warmer welcome. She is all
soul, ready for the fight, and bore upon her BAN
ner, "Let the people teach these palace slaves
to respect Log Cabins.'
GRAND ISLE County. This sea -grt little county,
as every body knows, has her Heroes and we
happy to meet near two hundred of her honest yeo-
many on tins occasion-a number which would have
been greatly increased, had the boat arrangement
been generally understood. This county is cmphati-
cay the garden of Vermont, Introducing almost
Spontaneously the subsanas of life and in addition
thereto is somewhat noted for the production of that
JT,r an 1uv put tI,ir GI
indscroon. AT an carly day-bcfore the invention of
Champagne it was known that the Office hol-
dcrs wero the dJmocracy-bcforc it was known that
the tenant of log house was disqualified for Office
the people Of these Islands lived in huts, and, be-
cause they could not raise figs, planted apple trees
and were rot 'afraid." In the progress of events
howcver-sncc the government has taken possession
of demoracy-they find themselves rcproachcd with
their humble origin and arraigned for corruptng the
moralsof The administration! But strange to say,
not mar among them has deserted his cabin; the
last tine visited the Island, apple trees were still
growing, and few indeed we apprehend will be found
among them to admit that Gen. Harrison is dsgraced
by living in what once log house. We could
moi read their banner distinctly, but if we mistake not
it ran thus "IIard Cider-f it rds us of Loco Foco-
ism, it may be considered very simple remedy for
50 bad disorder"
CHIrTENpEN County. Our own county, of course
occupied considerable space in the line. We cannot
undertake to estimate the number hut suffice it to say
the people of Chttenden County were here, be the
same more or less And prominent among the dis
plays which attracted our notice. was the Charlotte
and Sholburn delegations, numbering ASS, lS5 of
whom were young men on horseback dressed in dark
coats and white pontaloons and vests. They had
three large onnbuses, containing from 20 to 40 each
ono filled with old soldiers endorsed "I.ast
blood Of '76''-anothcr occupied by the middle aged,
among whom we recognized Hon. Ezra Mech, and
still another with younger class. Upon these We
hcles inscribed in large plain letters: 'ill farm
ors, all whigs'-'Wo cherish them that cherish u.s.
"Tho farmers are coming "Shelburn is pledged to
Harrison and reform" Hnesburgh also did herself
great credit. Her company consisted of 100 on horse
back and 300 i'll wagons, including II revolutionary
soldiers in one vehicle. She had large baggage
wagon, furnished with farmers fare" on the cover
ing of which was log cabin, supcrbly wrought will,
twgs of cedar, and in large letters of the same ma
tcrial, on the opposite side 'Harrison Llxurics." A
portion of the Milton delegation occupied neat log
cabin of the primitive class, built of CEDAR furnished
with regular stick chimney and other appropriate
''fixns." 1t accompanied by large delegation
| with band Of Music. and bore this si"nifcapt in
scrlption: '"Ihc home OF revolutionsts and wings
the ridcuc and terror of tories" This was followed
by large of citizens from the various town:
on horseback and in carriages bearing banners, mot
toes, and apt quotations, too numerous for record
| Then came another log cabin from Colchester, drawn
by six horses, each of which bore flag with motto
This fitted up in excellent taste and well fur
nishcd withal, as we had occasion to know when W,
lifted the latch about dinner time Ii was hung arounc
with rural implements and by its appearance as wei
as its MOTTO proclaimed "a recurrence to first prnci
pies" Among the town banners, we recollcct the
the following Colchester-"Bc vigilant and tn,
victory is ours" Shelburn-"Evcr constant anC
unchanged as the sun" Hncsburgh-"True Demo
cracy; no vetoing in advance'-'away with expert
mcnts; no reduction of wages" Williston-" Show
us the better currency" Richmond--"Onen beaten
but never conquered" ''Young men of Milton W,
shall strike blow for our country next September
Westford-"Gcn. Harrison, or general dstrcss."--
Jcricho-"IIcr walls cannot be thrown down by blasts
from the Dutchman's horn" Last of all, came tn,
Tippecanoe Club, bearing the splendid banner pre-
scented by the Ladies Of Burlington iliscrbed--"th,
dawnng of brighter day."
| Reader, what VIC have thus been attempting t,
describe, occupied one hour in passing the poin
where stood. The procession, enlivcncd by TWEEN
y bands of music, and interspcrsed by half .dozer
log cabins, and four FIVE hundred banners had nov
stretched itself the whole length of Main street from
Main st. past the College to Pearl ST.. down Pearl st
to Russcrs tavern, thence to John Bradleys, or
College ST., and thence to the Square, where the hea(
Of the column was just entering the foot lefta dis
tanceo Of near three miles. And yet, NOTWITHSTANDING
this vast column of men, from six fifteen abreast
1t was hardly missed from the immense multitud
that tronged the streets the whole distance and who
ever and anon, rent the air with their cheers. At al
most every pass, you would hear the enthusiastic
lookers-on exclam, "threc cheers for that banner
SIX cheers for that log cabin three times three 70
| those old soldicrs!" And then, such a cheering q
came gushing and warm right from the heart, Ev
cry door, window and balcony, was occupied by fai
spectators, who, with waving Ierchiefs and approx
ing Smiles testified their interest in the scenes an
| who in return were continually ulccIcd and klnd
greeted by the procession it passed. But VIII
should we attempt description! 1t is not in tn
power of language to convey an adequate idea oflhi
grant pageant of the people.
THE OLD Sol DERS