The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-07-11
For The GALAXY.
CELEBRATION AT STARKSBORO'.


The Glorious Fourth was ushcred in by Ma
tional Salute of thirty guns. and the display Of
the stars and stripes from the flag stats nj sun
rise At an early hour every street leading TO the
Village WIS crowded with people pouring forth
from their peaceful homes like mighty avalanch
u ion in celebrating the sevcntysecOmd anniver-
AIRY of American independence The procession
was formed at Taft'S Hotel, AT II o clock, y. NJ,
ly the Chief Marshal and his assistants, which,
escorted bv the Green Mountain Band. proceeded
10 the dwelling of Warren Wentworth, Esq,
where the thirty ladies chosen 10 represent the
States OF this Union were received and took the
place assigned them i'll the line From this point
The procession moved the beautiful grove at the
northern extremity of this village, where the eN-
crcises Of the day were to take place
Hail Columbia " was admirably performed
ly the hand after which the Rev. Mr.. Gregg nd
dressed the Throne of Grace with great eloqucncc
and ability
At this stage of the proceedings, Miss Harriet
Wentworth the fair representative OF the Green
Mountain State, presented to the officers beau
tiful boluct. which was received by tic orator OF
the dav who turning TO the assembly, aid
Ladies' and Gentlemen: | have the honor to
receive from one of the ladies' chosen TO represent
the States of our Union, in this celebration, this
beautiful hoquct. presented for the purpose of be-
in- p,accd on the officers table. And take this
occasion to present to that body tho unanimous
and cor.li Il thanks Of the officers of the day, and
doubt not Of the assembled thousands before
nc for this magnificent and truly appropriate gift
much taste i displayed in the selection and ar
ran-cmcnt of the flowers, which are indeed beau
tiful--bur fair us they the lady is faircr than
the flowers Slc has presented
The boluct WAS placed upon the table amid the
livclicSt demonstration of feeling.
Mr. l.. l.. IIolcomh read the Magma Charta of
oir liberties the Declaration of Independence.
The Grafton was delivered bv Julius L. Atwood,
Isl member of the legal profession. Ii was
i rare production of genius and ability, and WAS
spoken Of i'll terms of high commcndatOn by sew
cral distinguished gentlemen present At o
clock the exercises i'll the grove being ended, the
procession again formed and marched TO the
splendid bower fitted for the OCCASION and beau
tifulv decorated with the undying emblem OF our
highland State Within this spacious hoTer the
tables were arranged and the officers of the day
the State ladies' invited guests, and all others that
could Obtain seats down to the repastfurnlshed
hv MesSrs Jewell and HOlcomb.
1t is due 10 those gentlemen to say that the SUI
pcrb collation. provided 10y them was commended
in the highest terms by those who fcastcd.
The physical man satisfied. The following toasts
were drank amid the shouts of the people and hr-
M of artillery.
TOASTS.
The 4h of Hdy. l776, The birthday of our
naiion-tIc dawn of liberty. May itcver be held
in bright remembrance by every son and daugh-
fer of privileged and thrice happy America
Ou- Government: Though in It's infancy, the
crowned heads of Europe are fleeing before the
tide of lis influence.
The Nec Epgand States: Eminent in the
morality, industry, intelligence and enterprise Of
their citizens.
fi,orgc Hasliny'oR: The friend to mankind
thc father of his country. Nav the spark of lib
crtv which burned in his bosom remain uncXtin-
gui>hcd till oppression shall come TO nOugllt, and
freedom and equality shall reign triu mpnant
throughout the abodcs Of man.
The Green Mountain Boys: In war like the
Spartans of old-in peace ike Cincinnatus at the
floo.
Tie Nary of the L $: If not the largest the
most invncible that rides the ocean.
Oar Public Schools: Upon the character of
which depends the permanency OF our political
institutions.
The Stat, Ladics: May they emulate the vir
tues of Romcs noblest daughters, that the God
dcss of Liberty as she looks upon thcm may ex-
claim with triumphant pride, these are my Jew
els"
Tile Young Non IF America Like the Greek
youths on the fatcd plains of Moldovia may their
watchword ever he, our country or our graves
American EemdicS: Like Lucrctia of old, no
ted for their virtue, industry and intelligence.
The Heroes of the Rerol'rion Strong minded
men. who in battle would "bcar their shield
or be borne upon it
Brief but spirited speeches were made by sew
cral gentlemen Mr.! Ncedham, of Bristol happi-
" compmentcd the citizens of Starksboro' for
their public spirit and taste MI Atwood spoke
Mt some length in relation to the French people,
&c whom Mr.. Duccettc an intelligent trcnchman
and fair representative of the real nobility OF
flat nation, responded in feeling ana happy
manner.
The exercises of the day now closed. Much
praise is due TO all who participated in them.
a MHawkins ,Esqpresided with much dignity.
Much commentator is due to Mcssrs. William
Taft & I..P Hocomb, assistant marshals, for the
efficient manner in which they discharged their ar
duous duties, Capt Ross, of the Huntington Ar
tlllcry demands our thanks for his carefulncss SC.
The Band did all that was anticipated Its per-
iormances merited all the eulogium that was
passed upon them. The State laoies attracted
Liuch attention from the taste and uniformity of
thelr dress, as well as from their acknowledged
beauty: Everything passed off in the most a.
greeable manner, and as the sun sank beneath the
"eS'ern horizon, the secluded village of Starks-
D"fo rested as quiet as tho the shouts of excited
thousands and the roar of cannon had M, 70