Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-07-09
INH ENQUIRER.
LITCHFIELD, JULY 8, 1886.
THE FOURTH OF JULY IN
NORTHEIELD.

In compliance with a general invitation
given, there was in Mortified large gath
ering of the friends of Temperance, who had
come together to enjoy, in one OF Natures
Ievliest bowers, ''the feast of reason and the
flow of SOUL" There were met there men
with hoary locks, and men in the prime Of
manhood. There were the bright and
laughing faces of childhood, and the spark
ling eyes of youth-their hearts all swelling
with patriotic emotions. There too was
woman. the soul of earthly excellence, the
staid and matronly dame, with those in the
fresh bloom of ripening beauty, and with
those in the rosy blush Of childhood
These had all met with their hearts beating
in unison,-and for whatP On the ami
versary day of our national freedom, to re
new their vows of devotion to their coun-
try's good; and in the face of all opposition
from open and from secret foes, to show to
the world their regard for virtue, and their
determination to be free,-free from Alche's
power, and from all his vice-engendering
miniOns free.
On account of the threatening aspect of
the clouds, the meeting was held in the con-
gregatonal church, where addresses were
delivered by Rev. Messrs. LYMAN, of Ply
mouth, and DICKINSON, of Northfeld, after
which rich and free collation., which had
been tastefully arranged in the grove, was
served up in the vestry Of the church. Du-
ring and after the discussion of this part of
the temperance question, the following SEN
timents, and others not recollected, were of.
fered; and the assembly dispersed with three
cheers for pure cold aoGter.
By Req. Mr.. Lyman-Om fathers and
our children: by the former our independ-
ance was commenced by the latter it shall
be consummated.
Rev. Mr.. Dickinson-The day we cele
brate: may the time soon come when it
shall universally be celebrated aswe celebrate
it to dayton pure cold water principles.
By A. G. I'uliie-Temperance a life boat
on the stormy deep Of dissipation; thous-
duuS nave CluSlCu " AIOl anu dc odLC-Suc
is yet seaworty.
By John Garnsey Esq-King Alcohol:
like Jereboam, the son OF Nebat, who made
Israel TO sin; may his days be few, and cold
watertake his place.
By Linus Fem, Esq.-The cold water Ar
my: may we be as successful in conquerins
king Alcohol, as was the army of the revo-
luton in conquering king George.
ByDea. Cyrus Cattin-.The License Law:
we still claim the right to show the WOLF
though we lack the agility to catch him.
BY jacob Morse, Jun-The suns and
daughters Of AmerIc' may they enjoy
long lite and prosperity and may tenn
perance and good mura!s be predomn-
ant feelings in every freeman's heart.
BY ID. C. Churchh'-rhe old ship AL
cohol: aaoat upon the ocean, scudding
under bare poles, and just ready to four
der, she has unhappily come 10 anchor
in the land Of steady habits in A. D.
1916; may she soon weigh anchor and
seek some Other port '
By John CGi1in-The Ladies who have
provided tor our " Internal improvement -
may they be largely repaid in the tuA cup
of domestic felicity.
By A. NJ. dmrner-Temperar, rnay
she never again be injured by false
friends.
BY A Lady-The orators of the day ::
may they be among those who receive
the honors OF the" felt hat, and tow string'
lAlluding to the an form and enthusiasts
tic reception OF the last survivor OF the
battle OF Bunker Hill ut the celebration
when the monument was completed.
BY Charles Adars-The Ladies of
Mortified Many daughters have done
wisely, but they in the cause of Temper
ance have excelled them all.
BY Rev. Mr.. Dickinson-The army Of
the Revolution, and the cold water army:
the former drove the red coas from the
country; the latter will drive the rcd no.
SeS.
By Reu. Mfr. Lyman- orthfield: seen afar
through the surrounding region may its vir-
tue aud example shine as far.
BY # Lady-Temperarce:
Thou bright star Of Temperance, which on US
hast riser. Ter,
To gild with tond hope this earth's moral heav.
Dispelling the darkness of sorrows deep night
We hail thee with gladness! we follow thy light
By REQ. MIR. Diciinssm--The singers who
have so agreeably entertained Us ON this occa-
sion: may they adhere strictly 10 their pledge;
otherwise, although they may sharp in the
morning, they will be liable TO b fiat before eve.
ming
BY Dea Merit Clarke-A union Of the vir.
tuous Of all PARTIES in the support of Bible prin.
ciples, the only hope Of om country and the
SSorld
The Glorious Fourth"