Litchfield enquirer., 1840-07-16

 the mastering of troops for the log cabin celebration at Goshen, and the numbers enlisted for that occa sion, there still few of the gaIlants of our place who wished for a repetition of the hilarities and amusements of the last celebration, which passed SO pleasantly and who mindful of the rights of the fair sex, were disposed to give them an opportunity of joining in the festivities of the day Through the kindness of our worthy friend, MT. s. Marsh, his grove obtained for the party, which of itself is very attractive to the lover of rural scenery, but which rendered doubly fascinating by the agree able company assembled there, who joined in the amusements with joyous hearts and smiling counte. nances. This had been but short time in contem. plaion, consequently but little preparation had been made but the pleasures of the party did not seem to be at all diminished that account, but from their no- velty to be enjoyed the more because they had not been anticipated.
 Some had their enjoyment in promenading the grassy lawn ond rowing throughout the shady grove The seats in the rustic arbors afforded resting place and quie: retreat for others listening to tie music which vibrated through the air and filled the forest with its melody, and occasionally the vocal song mishs be heard envening the grove with its sweet,
 on' engaged in the graceful movements of be cn, Hon. or went through the may wndinps of inc co,. tra dance on the grassy turf in which our host ,oo
 very prominent part, and led the figure riyaled bv none of hs younger competitors. That he may have lohg fe' and success attend hm in hissate of snoe OleSsedness that fortune may favor and friends be 'rue' IS the wish of many heart that has been cheer Cd oy hls humour and enlvened by his mirth. With 'nese and many other ways the party were emploved nnth Sol setting beams warned them to retire And even then seemed to be with much reere that ,h left that delightful spot. .and with many lnserinp ook that Uncle Saul and his grove were left behind where ,ney co"d truly say that the time had been cheerful " 'p'e"s"''''y a'o nopp'ly spent RAcKETr.
 Nor'h Canaan SabbaM School Celebration of,he ALL I"ty' lS4o-Agreeably to resolution passed at a meeting appointed for that purpose, the Sabbath School and all the childhen nclvoutb who fo,t .
 erest' assembled at the school house in the vicinity e churc at half past of the 4th for the purpose oi ioflhlng procession They were then formed by the marshal of the day. and proceeded to the church. "lth appropriate music and banners After the pro- cession was seated, the marshal with the music pro. ceeded to aneighborng house, and escorted the only four remaining revolutionary soldiers to seats prena red tor them the desk, which added thrilling in. terest to the scene. The house was filled to oyer flowing.
 We then listened with pleasure to very able and eloquent address from the Rev. H. H Woodbridpe. were also agneeably entertained by the choir in singing national airs, Odes and jubilees. The pro. cession was again formed in front of the church. pre- ceded blythe revolutionary soldiers, and marched to a neighboring meadow, where spacious bower with fCr procession. We had now an opportunity of suryev Ing the table which the committee of arrangements and the ladies ot our place had prepared. It was loaded with all that heart could wish. To see the pyramids of cake, nterspersed with boqucts of fow- ers the whole length of the table, was truly delight full; and the taste displayed exceeded any thing we ever beheld. The provision and fruit were served to the school and all others present The me citing was closed by singing the doxoogy in the tune of Old Hundred. From the commencement to the close. i this was one of the best celebrations we ever uttend ed. We believe the effect produced on the minds of youth and the rising generation salutary far pre- erable to burning of gunpowder, or drinking rum
 Canaan, July II, l81O. S.B.G.
 MR. ADAMs-One who was debarred the pleasure o attending the Goshen celebration of our indcpend ence but who cordially united in heart, reading your interesting account of it, would solicit permission through the medium of your paper to congratulate the good people of that town on the ingenious and patri otic conception of their plan of celebration, and on the very successful and felctous manner of its exc 'ution; and still more the promise which it afford ed of extensively suspicious influence on the ap preaching political crisis and on the future estnies of our country and it's government, in reference to which its emblematic allusions had such an appro | orate bearing. They and their numerous guests must have received from the very able addresses 1 with which they were entertained, however well in formed previously much additional useful informa- lon, and cheering encouragement in reference to 1 heir political rights and duties and the spontaneous bursts of enthusiasm which they witnessed, must have moved each one present to a more firm deter ninaton of united effort to perpeuate our invaluable privileges, by consigning them to the conservative care of honest and uncorrupted men.
 And does not the query naturally arise, how much l more the enthusiasm of pure unsophisticated patriot feeling deserves to be highly appreciated than that which originates in Bacchanalian revelry? Will not he hearts of the enli ghtened community of Ltchfed county swell with united gratulations to the people of Goshen and their guests in reference to the happy influence which this event is well adapted to exert on the temperance cause? Here was exhibited in l striking contrast the advantages of that feast of req son and flow of soul which this joyous event is so we'll calculated to inspire, when compared with the rawlings of alcoholic mania which former celebrations of this sacred anniversary have too often exhibited.
 Were there any that consecrated ground who L. Al.