Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-07-15


According to previous appointment, the 7lst .4nni-
Uersary of american independence celebrated at
the 9TH inst The meeting, which was
intended to embrace all who are or have been Stu
dents in Bakersfield Accidental institution" the
corporation board of trustees and friends of this Insti-
tution far exceeded most enthusiastic expectations
Twas not a meeting of Strangers who had no sympa-
thv with each other, but embracing the children
of young but numerous family, who came together
with warm hearts, glad countenances and words of
cheer each for his fellow
At IL o'clock lengthy procession was formed I'M
der the direction of Mai Thos. w. Scott, headed by
Bakersfield Band, which repaired to bower and lis
tened with pride and deep interest to the touching ell
oouence of one of their number, j. P Atwood Esq., of
Norwich University. The Grafton full of true de-
mocracy and correct principle and displayed knowl-
edge of civil and political history together with refn-
ed taste, of which, older men might be proud. Able
remarks we're made also by Mr.. E. D. Shattuck, of
Burlington College.
From thence the company marched to the table, rich
" laden by the benevoence of the worthy matrons Of
Bakersfield, (who we have found are never minus in
work like ths) and soon commenced "war Of con-
quest" upon the rep1sture which was impelled with
such force as to eynce to that better meal never
was prepared" After dinner the following sentiments,
with others, were given and approved" by cheers and
appropriate music.
The Fourth Of July 1776 The birth day of our Ma
ton the dawn of Liberty; may the remembrance of
that day be held in high veneraton by every true son
of Freedom.
The Signers Of The Declaration Of Independence
The earliest band of self devoted patriots, who shrunk
not at the spectres of crowns and British gbbes, to
aYow the sentiments of Liberty which the God of ma
ture has planted in the hearts of men, who laid the
foundation of this great American Republic and there
by the Civil and Literary Institutions the blessings of
+ which we now enjoy Though they are dead, yet they
8 live in the hearts of their countrymen, and while we
offer this tribute to their memory let us hope that sue
ceedng generations may guard so securely this land
of liberty that tyran should ever tread upon their
ashes.
GEORGE WASHINGTON. The friend to mankind, the
i father of his country may the spark of Liberty which
burned in his bosom remain uneXtingushed, till the
n last monarchy earth shall come to naught, and the
principles Of freedom and equality shall reign triumph
# ant throughout the abodes of civilization
Literary Institutions The safeguard against lgno
e rance and Riot, the guarantees Of Stability, the pon
Y, GERS of improvement the hope of the Nation
ID b. a. May the founders of this Institution be
"A highly honored and as manlestly blessed in their en-
deavors for the intellectual improvement of its mem
bes and the general diffusion of refined literature
It. are the patriots who slumber in their graves and
s. whose honorable deeds we this day commemorate.
The Teachers of b. a. L. Noble men and worthy
- minds he happy and unparalleled influence which
- they have eXerted in the world, who can know P
le What mind can estimate it, except that infinite mind
of Jehovah, which perceivcs ali the actions of men
IN With the advance of tlme may their ability and
. sphere of influence increase and when they shall de-
Al e DsNLP
II may thousands rise up and call them blessed"
d, Moral and Intellectual Education, by A. K. Brush
The guard of the present. the hope of the uure like
many chemical ingredients, united they heal divided
u they destroy.
he N"rons Of Bakersfield, by l.. K. Sidnnard We
proud to acknowledge ourselves your children and
- to whatever station we may be called in the rough
journey of life, may the example you have this day set
X before us, have abiding influence upon our minds
of and teach not to withhold of our abundance.
Is; Members of3. "A. l., by j. d. Mngs5wy "Wesay
5 the North, give up and to the South keep back
10 bring my sons from far and my daughters from the
no ends of the earth"
O. B. "A. l., by e. r. fright "If forget thee, o Je-
,ct rusaem may my right hand forget its cunning"
=, Teachers of Is. a. l., by Rr. A. j. Sampson. The
best military tactitions, for they teach the young idea
ne bow to shoot.
1t The day was fine, tho Phoebus, seemed frightened
fol the OCCASION and dispensed his hottest rays yet
us all external inconvenience lost in the happy state
IT, of social feeling enjoyed The Hon. OLIVER SHAT
TUCK, Pres. of the corporation, presided with much
Id dignity The exercises enlvened with good mu-
sic by the Band and the sweet songs of of the
ey best Green Mountain VocaIStS, accompanied with the
a organ played by Mrs Bassott Much pains taken
by the present students to prepare the grounds and
al make them inviting and cannot here refrain from
he commenting that spirit of self sacrifice which the
mt home friends of this Institution ready to make
IT. for the pleasure of those who have made soouns with
MS them, while walking the path of Science. The day
lie was happy to all and in our remembrance
y it, will first bless the time when we were .4ca-
is demiciqnS" HD.H.