The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-07-07
FOURTH OF JULY Al LYNDON.


braton on Saturday. was beyond all precedent IN
this region. There were, think, 1ooo people
present. (many say more,) and among them were
two or three hundred ladies 10 cheer py ther
smiles the friends Of Harrison, in the cause OF Tree
DOM against the slavery of"the ~ out OF the ~
despo,isms of Europe" TO whch van buren
points us as examples for our limitation.
Tho noopye collected about II, and were soon
.r,anged bv Marshal Dole, assisted by Deputy
Marshns when they marched to the north part
oftho common, where was erected platform for
the officers of the day, the Old Soldiers the speak
ers, music, &c. around which were seats PRAYER
was offered by Rev. Mr.. Morse, the Declaration of
Independence read M. Hale, Esq when the
Old Heroes OF the Revolution were introduced to
the company by Mr.. Fairbanks, accompanied with
brief notice OF The thrilling Incidents in The lives
of each, mentioning their nges &c. They were
received with cheers from the multitude. Re-
marks, spirited and pertinent, were then made
upon thgconditon ofthe country, by Messrs. FAIR
banks, Stoddard, Herrick and Chandler Mr. Her
rick is Il Revolutionary Soldier, so years of age
was in the Revolution five years--a prisoner a.
board the Jersy prison ship IL suffered every thing
but death. He spoke with much spirit aud force--
of the of freedom, and defended Old TIP from
the base ISLANDERS Of the pensoned Office holders.
Three times three cheerswere given for Mr. IIerrclS
when he closed. The exercises were intersper sed
with music by the Band and songs by Mr. Cheney.
The company then repaired TO the table, spread
in very acceptable manner by Mr.. N. FL Fetch
er. Every thing passed off in fine style Every
body appeared to feel we'll and there was no
accldent, and no intemperance to mar the fes,ivi-
ties of the occasion.
The Marshals, the comm ittes of arrangements
and all ergnged, understood and performed we'll
their duties.
The St. Johnsbury Brass Bend performed admi-
rably, and won much praise for their skill and
taste. Mr.. Cheney, in his accustomed feicitous
style, sung several Harrison songs, which, as well
as the performances of the Band, called forth fro
quent cheers from the people.
After dinner, toasts announced, among
which picked up the following:
Tie day ,no celebrate, md The manner zoe ceie-
brcte it-Terrihle to none hut tyrants
Thomas Jefc1 S0n--The ustrious author Of the
Declaration Of our Independence.
George Washington--The father of his country
The Hcrccs IF The Reuo'utioa-The nation owes
Them debt OF gratitude which dollars and cents
never cancel
HHiian, ienru Harrisom-"'rhe man who may
well be called tho Washington of the West
The present poiiticGI Contest bef,rccn the Deouie
and The Office holdfrs-Nothing but "a standing mr..
my of 100000 men can prevent the ultimate tri-
umph Of justice and patriotism, oppression Il
The Sab Trc0sury--A strong box but who keeps
the kov? (ano'her name for Government Bank.)
c p V0n Ness-W hen he deserted the Republi-
party lin 1926 what party did no jons
Ho,c to make Pan Buren, n Despot-Pass the Sub
Treasury Dill, and give him standing army OF
100000 men. You need not change the disposition
of the
HIM Hemry Hnrrison-'The Peoples Candidate.
Martin Fan Bmren-Opposed to Madison and
the last war in 1879: now the English Coach can.
didae oflhe Office holders and opposed to the PEG
The proposed reduction Of ,oages-We propose
reduction Of public Expenditures When we are
We have to paw for coffee and Tea.
Nm Henry Uarrison The gallant general the
able statesman, and tho honest man. We want
Just such man for President-we will elect him
The Wig Candidates far State OGiccrs-'rhey
havo heen ,ried and found faithful.
The Fair-They charm US by their chains, and
chain ~ 5y the:- crnrms
"Od 7ip''--Ne timed the BRUSH in the hast
is4ii, w " : ~ ~ "
Our oeneaebie Gncsis--the Revolutionary Soldie+s
>-Whigsin '76-WE,gs in 1s40-may !hey survive
10 witness The second triumph of their principles,
Maich4, 1870.
Won,an, the Friende and guide Of rnnn-IIer
sphere is the domestic circle-her influence ''the
still, small voice
Hanburenism-May it be reduced to the figure
nine, with The tail cut off
SOD Tip"--Nlay he follow the footsteps of the
illnstrous predecessors until every experiment,
aping foreign fashions, detrimental to the interest
Of free people, is followed out of ex istencc.
Van Buren, argu'nonts-Oid ladies petticoats old
annrrels, and broken jugs (wi.ness the road side
lhs day.
One, who like Judas, though not near so likely
Judas betrayed his friend, and would sell him
sef and his countrys freedom for less than 80
pieces Of silver. His name is Amos Kendall.
A CARD. The ST. Johnsbury Brass Band ten
Der the ladies of st. Jonsbury, their grateful
acknowledgements, for the very fiat,ering and kind