Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-07-18
Celebration at Weston.

The "Glorous Fourth" was appropriately
celebrated by the citizens Of Weston. without
distinction Of party, sect, or denomination
The morning was ushered in by firing Of can
non and ringing Of bells The procession was
formed on the Common at II O'Clock, A. NJ.
under the direction Of Col. Stephen Smith.
Chief Marshal, assisted by Mai j. b. Baldwin
AID Dr.. 5. Carter, consisting Of about 500 eil-
zens Of this town and vicinity. The process
sion proceeded 70 the Union Meeting House,
attended by martial music, where after voiuu-
tary by the choir, the Rev. s C. Loveland az
pTopnately addressed the Throne Of Grace,
Rev. ;. II. Toliman read Hymn, which was
sung with spirit by the choir,-the Declaration
OF Independence was read By Dr.. c. F. Adj
ans, and highly interesting and appropriate
Oration was delivered hy A. II. Cragin, Esq.
The Orator seemed TO be inspired with patriot
C zeal, and he dwelt, with great effect, upon
me necessity Of attachment TO the Union
md the importance Of general education aud a
,ational literature. After the services at the
] neetng House were concluded, the procession
e-iormed and proceeded TO a bower, where a
q inner was provided by James Tayar, Esq.
Ohm w i'ler. Esq, presided a, The table, rs
sted by A. n. Burton, 5. b. Wakefield. s
:. Park, P. Blanchard, and H. T.nveiuy
r sqrs., Vice Presidents, aud !. w. Richardson
ID ;. Smith, Toastmssters After the reno
val OF the cloth, the following toasts were
drank with nothing stronger thon Lemonade:
REGULAR ToASTS.
l. George Washingion-T Father Of his
Country--May our children's children hold
this name in grateful remembrance TO the latest
posterity.
?. The United S,ates-A beacon To the
world as trIumphan, example Of sell-govern-
menl-hay they never desert the principles of
the Revolution.
The Nav ,v. -et.h-,,. Nf.......t .
ing anniversary witness The extension 81 prin-
cl?les Tor which our fathers coniendel in the
Revolution.
4. The Revolutionary Soldier presen,-A
star IN our constellation OF heroes. God bless
hint
;. Thirteen Old s,ates-First to contend
for the rights Of Freedom and man-Mav thew
never give way in It's defence
6. Educa,ion-The glory Of our age and the
hope Of our country.
I. Citizens of Wesion-In celebrating the
4th Of Jolly may they drink no other spirit than
that Of 20.
s. Our Country The asylum Of the PILGRIM
Fathers and free institBtiOns-May it never be
subjected to domestic or foreign despotism.
:. Freemen Of NeTmOnt-Distingu in
the great struggle for liberty and Independence
May they continue firm in their adherence
to The principles Of our Constitution.
ID. Our Governmental fair and successful
experiment-May its influence continue to he
felt where man is oppressed, until Tvrants and
their thrones are crushed beneath the tramp Of
freemea
II. Foreigners-The rapid migration Of for
eeigneTs into oor country speaks highly for our
laws and institutions, but before fugitives from
justice establish themselves here they would do
well to understand our laws
H. Temperance MAY the cause Of total alb
stlnence from all Intoxicating drinks. exc.pr
for mechanical and medicinal purposes, univer-
sally prevail.
Is. Party Spirit-May an who this day
commemorate the birth Of a nation dispense
with party spirit aud ardent spirit.
The following are among the volunteer
toasts:
By the President Of the day. The surviving
heroes Of the Revoluton-Msy their last days
be their happiest ones, and when they shall be
summoned to beat retreat from life's battle
field, may they meet their oompatriots in arms
at the great muster roll in Heaven.
By 5. K. Park, Esq. Slavery-The Bohun
Upas Of America.
By the Orator Of the day. New England
The vital part Of Uncle Sam. May she stand
last TO her trst principles.
By Rev. S Fl. ToiIman. The memory Of
Andrew Jackson-Brave in battle, decided in
council, snd peaceful in DEATH
BY DR.. c. F. Adams. The immortal sign
ers of the Declaration-Ms their spirits hover
around this occasion and inspire our hearts
with life, liberty, and the pursuits Of happiness
By the Chief Marshal. Our District Schools
The nurseries Of statesmen and bulwark OF
national liberty.
BY H. J. KimbalI, Esq. MAY double por-
ton Of that zeal and patriotism which inspired
our Fathers in achieving our freedom, rest upon
thelr chIdren's children 10 the latest posIeIiiy.
BY J. Gardner, Esq. Those misery wretch
es referred to by the Orator at the day, who
strive 10 enrich their purse instead u their
chldIen's minds; may they see their folly and
abandon their practice.
BY A. j. Gray, Esq. May there be an
equal 10 George Washington and Andrew
Jackson reared from among the boys that have
loined as this day.
By J. Wilder, Esq. Free schools and the
right Of sufrage-The two great platforms on
which rests civil and religious liberty.
By A. II. CFagin. This life as we find it,
inteTspersed with Joys and sorrOws, but no JOYS
gresteF than commemorative this birth day OF
freedom.
BY Rev. S. II. ToIman. The Clergy
While they point the way to Heaven may
they walk therein.
By Gentleman. The Ladies-Democrat-
ic, every one Of them, or at least so much SO as
10 be for annexation 10 a man.
BY Lady. The Gentemen-Strong advo-
Gates Of the Union, when il consists OF union
with women.
By j. Gardner, Esq Our HOst-May he
receive our thanks as well as our money, for
his hospitabe entertainment, and live 10 pro-
vide more on similar occasions.
The day was exceedingly fine, and the inter.
est of the occasion was heightened by the ap-
ii.