The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-07-14
THE FOURTH OF JULY.

THE FOURTH OF JULY.
Mr. MISUNDERSTANDING the best celebrations Of
the GLORIOUS fourth" venture to enrol the one held
in Fairbanks Village, and which was got up by the
mechanics there. A committee Of arrOnge ments, EN-
bracing fifteen Of their number, was appointed at a
preliminary meeting, and general invitation given
by them to all in the vicinity, who might wish to
honor the day, to unite with Them Accordingly
large company including both old and young, iogeth-
with the teachers and students Of the Academy as
sembled at O'Clock in beautiful grove west of the
village. Here seats were prepared, s. stage erected
for the officers Of the day-conssting of L. Fairbanks
Esq, Pres; Capt. J. A. Warner, Vice Pres, and
Maj. o. w. Baker, Chief Marshal the Declaration
of Independence read by Mr. John p. Fisk, and
followed by remarks by the President giving brief
view of the state Of things between the mother
try and her rebeliious colonies at that tmo and
planning more fully to the younger portion Of the audi
ence the reasons why proper observance Of the day
was calculated to 90 good. The Rev. J. IL. Worces.
ter then made brief and appropriate address, upon
the importance of religion, good morals and general
intelligence, aiording the only safe basis for the
correct discharge Of political dutes after which
a procession formed under the direction Of the
Marshal, and his assistants, Mr. Noah Eastman and
D. G, Smith, and marched TO the grounds OF F, Fair
banks, where tables had been beautifully and taste
fully spread by the ladies' and where about 400 per-
parcok o. the bounties of the season The fol-
lowing Touss then announced with discharge
Of artillery:
The day celebrate. May it be had in grateful
remembrance so long the and moon endure.
american Independence and Freedom. May the
blessings resulting from them be soon enjoyed BY all
the nations Of the earth,
Pirtue and Intelligence. The foundation and
safeguard orour republican institutions.
The United States Of america. May their peace
and unity be as lasting the green Hills OF Vermont
The SigRerS Of the Declaration of Independence
Their bodies rest in peace-their name liveth
more
The First Article of our Political Creed All
men are born free and equal. May it prevail 10 the
universal abolition of Slavery.
Our Republican and Religious Institutions May
they be protected from foreign Influence and the
saul;s of Romanism.
The blessings IRE enjoy May they lead us TO a
grateful acknowledgement of the hounuful Giver.
Mechanics. May they ever initiate the example
Of Franklin and like him be foremost to sustain tho
liberties of our county
81. Johns6ury Academy. While assisting our
youth 10 ascend the hill Of science, may it lead them
TO the fountain Of all knowledge and virtue.
Our three TilIages Neighbors in location, may
neighborly feelings ever prevail; and unity of in
terests, a unity Of sentiments and actions,
PermonL-1 The Fortress Of Freedom. May Lib
erty here find an asylum more secure than where
she crouches on the mountains Of Switzerland, or
where she reads the sequos:ered glens of Scotland.
Our frioads Who Oiliei the destruction Of our ban
aer. May they be forgiven by all, and instead Of
seeking to destroy the emblems Of liberty, may they
unite with US in celebrating her birth day.
The Fair. They nourish youth and comfort
our old age. They honor abroad and delight us
at home Sharing our joys and our sorrows, and
possessing our hearts.
DR.. j. p. Bancroft then made brief address in
explanation of the great principles brought to light in
the doings of our foreathors, and the assembly then
dispersed in the greatest good order, and in fine spr
it's and hazard nothing in saying that quiet,
and at the same time, joyous season, has rarely
Cured in the annals of similar exercises-and oil
doubt not will heartily respond to the sentiment with
which this hasty sketch commences. 1t Is hardly
to add, that that great dsturber of tho
peace, Alcohol, did not make his appearance. The
music excellent greatly increased the interest
of the performances. AN EYE WITNESS.
EEJPWe find the following in the Washington U.
s. Journal of Saturday evening:
In the evening" great concourso of people gather
ed upon the mall, in tho the Presidents man
siOn and the adjoining grounds, to witness the con-
templaed display Of fire works, for which such vast
preparations had been made the day previous
After number of rockets and dazzling wheels had
been gnited, half dozen rockets supposed to BIO top
heavy, or dsaranged on the frame, went of together
taking horizontal inclination, in various directions !
like so many Gery arrows One passing the heads Of
horses attached to carriage, when the animals argh
ted, ran full speed, separating the dense throng
standing in the street, ut the imminent peril of life.
A black woman, told this morning, was struck
by rocket, the stick penetrating below the shoulder
Joint, and in consequence Of the wound has since
died Mr. Sutton Magee had his wrist dreadfully