Litchfield enquirer., 1842-07-14

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 t is matter Of little surprise and regret that Jusffia himself, by reason of passion, prejudice, ds-incna-
 On, OT want of knowledge or for some other cause, should have withheld from the public eye full and impartial account of the transaction to which he a- lndes-as a true version of the affair alone would most efectually repel the inference and eface the impression of an erroneous and reproachful nature,
 liable to be deduced and created by the doubtless un intentially inaccurate statement of Justita."
 The writer of this is a resident ot Winsted, and knew nothing of the affair referred to till the appear. ance Of the article to which this is a reply. He has taken pains to elicit a knowledge of the facis the grievances of which Justta complains, and they are substantially these: The notice for the performance by the Waterbury Band, was pu; up tke evening be: fore to take place. Few, very few, of the peo pie of this place knew any thing of the intended hbiriOn; and even many of the residents on the Green were not advised of the fact till the time of the personal appearance of the performers here, and then come supposed it was 71e Winsted Brass Band, and most knew nothing ot the object. Nor can the writer learn that any of the inhabitants of this place,
 living ht,e remote from the village, had any knowl edge whatever of the intended Concert and if they had, being principally farmers, the limited evenings, the pressing acquisitions for agricultural aid, and the fatgues of that laborous pursuit. at this season of the year, would render their attendance upon that or a similar occaeion at least extremely problematicaI- consequently the collection was sma ll.
 But there was an occurrence entirely, the writer is informed, unprovoked by our Waterbury friends, which is here, as it should be every where, and by eUsry adult citizen e his pacr it is believed, openly .. sr, oE which, no responsibility can, OF ought to rest upon the substantial people Of the place. There was a small group of persons, assembled about the place of performance, all of whom, as we'll as can be ascer- tained, were in their minority, and nearly all, in the ordinary acceptstion of the term, mere beys," who were very dsorderly disrespectful, clamorous and impudent. They required and richly deserved rather a rigid discipline and lecture under the application of the birch, than the honor of notice in the public prints; and it is confidently believed that judging from their department the occasion referred to, the good sense and intelligence of the Waterbury. band would, at least, in the exercise of their sober second thoughts lead them to conclusions of somewhat similar nature, and finally to an apprecia. ton of the whole difficulty in light substantially similar to the one taken by TWISTED.
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 AND TEMPERANCE CELEBRA-
 TON AT NORFOLK, JULY 4.
 The day was ushered in by a National Salute of thirteen guns. The procession, under the direction of w. J. Dedrick as Chief Marshal was formed at II o'clock, under the escort of the Winsted Rife Company, Capt. Crane, to whom the citizens ofNor- folk much indebted for their generous and pa.ri otic services.
 Appropriate National and Temperance Banners were displayed, and beautiful full length portrait of General Washington, painted by MT. S. s. Lyman supported by young men with appropriate badges, added much to the effect of the parade.
 William Lawrence acted as President of the day, assisted by M Hoffman, Esq, and o. J. Wolcott, as Vice Presidents The services at the Congrega- ional Church consisted of very fine music by the Norfolk choir-prayer by Rev. Jos. Eldridge-the reading of the Declaration of Independence by Rob- ion by Rev. John F. Norton, Principal of the Nor ok Academy. To speak of the Grafton in terms of merely would not express the high qualification all felt who had the pleasure to listen to his production. Its fine historic sketches, the im- ,ressive allusons to the chivalry and patriotism of he men and women of revolutionary times, and the inc moral sentiment which pervaded the whole, pro- luced most happy and salutary effect.
 The procession was again formed, and marched o beautiful bower on the Common, which had been astefully fitted up with evergreens and flowers by he ladies, where sumptuous entertainment was provided by Capt. John A. Shepard, in his usual ,ood style. Three hundred and fifty persons sat to- ,ether at the table, about an equal number of whom were ladies, who by their bright and cheerful faces ldded much to the beauty of the occasion.
 In the evening. splendid exhibition of fire works vas displayed which reflected great credit upon the nuni6cent donor, MT. Hoffman, ofNew-York.
 The following were the regular toasts, which were by Martial Music, and the firing of Cannon.
 The 4th of July, l776-The birthday of the free md sovereign States of the Union-May the same ,prit of patriotism which tOretatners manifested this day animate the hearts and guide the actions of their sons to the latest generations.
 The Constitution of the United States-based on he immutable principles of justice may it nue the bulwark of our liberties and shield of our rights.
 General washington-The bright star in the gal Axy of Heroes-He fought tor his country and poste- rity-His reward is Nations gratitude.
 [Drank in silence, and standing.l
 The surviving soldiers of '76-Few in number, but venerated and esteemed-may they still live on to behold the rising glories of our republic and enjoy Ihe fruit of their toiI.
 The Declaration of Independencs-The most mo- } bright constellation of patriots, who were the watchiul guardians of liberty.
 Among the Volunteer toasts were the following
 By the Marshal. The day-If it produce as much mrth. harmony and good feeling, it has gathered beaSiy, it will be long remembered by those who have participated in it's festivities.
 By M. Hedyn. The spark of 76-Struek by the