Litchfield enquirer., 1842-07-07
THE ENQUIRER.
LICCHFIELD, JULY . Is42.

AHdependencS-Monday was prod day to the citizens of Litch6eld County In thu morning the clouds of previous storm were hovsring about in their wonted orbits but soon after thesun had risen, they disappeared, and left its rays 70 shine unob- structed, with clear and beautiful sky. Ats o'clock, or whereabouts, the "Old Thirteen" nch, received gun-in short, National Salute, h memento of their well earned deeds. The bells q the churches were rung, and the stars and stripesdisplayed. So agreeably disappointed were our frenls in the neigh boring towns, at the change in the wether, that they all seemed to be coming to engage il honoring the return of our National Anniversary, ne 66th.
 At the invitation of the Union Riflsmen of Litch- field, the New-Britan Grays had been invited to be present and join in the Celebration otthe Day. They accepted the invitation, and reachedhere on Satur day afternoon, and after having partaken of an ele gant Collation. provided by the ladies of our village and graced by their presence, were escorted by the Union Rif1emen to their encampment about half 6 mile west of the village, where tents had been pitch ed, and other arrangements made for their accom- modation. On the Sabbath, after prayer on the ground by the Rev. MT. Payne, Chaplain of the Un ion Rifenen, the two companies marched in and at tended church together-in the forenoon the Congre gationa and in the afternoon the Episcopal service.
 At nine o'clock on Monday morning the New Britain Grays marched in from the encampment and together with the Union Rifemen and Light In. fantry Companies of this town proceeded down the South street, to receive and escort the Watertown Rfemen, who, well as the Grays, had been invited to be present. At 10 o'clock, the procession under the direction of the Chief Marshal of the day, Col Camp, was formed in the following order er:-Union RiAemen of Litchfeld, commanded by Capt. Bacon -New-Britain Grays under Capt. Gladding-Water- town Rifemen, Capt. Mattoon-Litchfeld Light 1n- fantry under Capt Marsh-and the Litch6eld Lan- cers, juvenile corps, under the command of Julius D. Perkins. The procession, preceded by the Wa terbury Brass Band, and followed by a very large concourse of spectators, then, after marching thro the North and South streets entered the Congrega- tiona Church. Most of the nnreserved seats of this large building were already filled by ladies. When the procession entered every part densely crow ded but by judcious precau,on, the house was kept well ventilated and no inconvenience or oppression from the heat experienced by the audiencethe only cause of regret was that hardly third of the specta tors able to find either seats or standing "AtLin GIl0 HOuSo' OOuOIIdDIc PiOSlSIOu was Hldu6 for the accommodation of the aged Revolutionary heroes who honored us with their presence-a noble band, whose thin white hairs and bowed though ve- nerabe forms stirred the hearts of tkat great assem- blaze, with language more eloquent than the tongue utters. Those gay and happy hearts, buoyant with youth and gladness, felt in their deepest recesses, that those feeble old men and their fellows, had in peril, and in suffering, and in blood, secured for them glorious freedom, and that their due was re- weren't gratitude and praise. After music by the band the services of the day were opened by brief and appropriate prayer from the Rev. MT. Brace, fol- lowed by music by the choir. The Declaration oi Independence then read in distinct and forcibe manner by c. c. Woodruff; Esq. sEhe Orator of the Day, G. H. Holster, Esq. of Woodbury, then delive red an Oration, of the merits of which we believe there was but opinion, that of entire and cordial appreciation. Both in sentiment and language the production was in the highest degree creditable te the talents and reseafch of the youthful orator. The positions assumed were such asyhecame patriot and enforced as became a schobr. Neither parti gan predilection nor partizan prejudice swayed hm from bestowing exact and ample justice on the four mighty spirits of the Revolution the great statesmen and soldiers, and the pure patriots-to whom we owe, as it were (under Providence) every thing val uable in the fabric of our government-WA WASHINGTON, JEFFERSON. HAMILTON, ADAMs-mighty names, the light and glory of this land and yet what one of them has not been breathed upon by the foul breath of party-breathed upon, but thank God, undivided and untainted! Mr. Holister must remember that by this effort he has given to those who heard him pledge of future usefulness which will require from him no ordinary assiduity and exertion to redeem.
 The performances of the forenoon were closed by a capital song from the choir.
 In the afternoon the military companies were again paHaded fired repeatedly and performed vari- ous military evolutions and marches. At a table spread in the East Park. and presided over by the President of the day, Major Marsh, the following toasts were drank -
 The Day we Celsbrate--the beginning of the end of Tyranny-Let the world hail it with acclamations of joy! (Three cheers. Tune Hail Columbia.)
 Memory of Washington!
 Standing, and in silence. Nahant Mareh.)
 Civil and Political Liberty! Large and universal
 6 Scheers-Y ankee Doodle.)
 The President ofthese United States!
 6 Scheers-lnaugural Grand March.l
 The Soldiers of the Revolution! This day shall nc CT go by from this time to the ending ot the world but they in it shall freshly be remembered!
 tHeroes Quick Step.>
 Governor Of Connecticut (Three Cheers.) Gov. Clevelands Grand March.)
 Our old protector, John Bull! Still benevolent witness the opium trade with China-still honest- witness the robbery of that noiiensive people May such labors otlove be returned with Afganstan hos pitality. (Scheers-God save the Kine.l
 Orator of the Day. tN. B. B. Quick Step)
 The American Union! Identified as it is with ou, past prosperity and our present safety Let us ever cherish 1t as the sure foundation of future hopes
 6 Scheers-Star Spangled Banner)
 The Citizen Soldiers who have united with ma in this Celebration! Freemen bearing their arms to