The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-12-26
22Sth ANNIVERSARY OF THE LAND.
ING ON PLYMOUTH ROCK.

Line historical society Of Mlddlebury, and
other citizens, celebrated the anniversary as
usual The day, with its storm and snow, was
IN keeping with the subject celebrated. Ex-
ercises were held in the Congregational Meet
ing House in the evening. The Grafton was
delivered by the Rev. Mr.. Hubbard. of Chel-
sea. 1t was Of historical character, COM
mencing with the. remonstrance of the Puri-
tans IN the time of James LIST, and following
the fortunes of the separatists, to the landing
on Plymouth rock, and the events immediate
ly succeeding the planting of the colonies.
The results likely to happen to the country,
with large discourse of reason, looking be-
fore and AFTER" were ably discussed The ora
ton was characterized by fine discrimina-
ton and powerful description of persons and
events. The Choir, under the accomplished
superintendence of Mr. Nichols, of Burlington,
added mich to the exercises of the evening.
THE SUPPER.
An excellent supper was provided at the
Vermont Hotel, to which the amplest possible
justice was done by very good-naturel COM
pany of ladies and gentlemen, which had con-
yened,for the purpose among the dishes we
observed the Rhode Island greening chest
nuts, parched corn, and massive Indian pud-
ding AT half past o'clock, Mr.. L. d. Bar
Der took the chair, and after few remarks
proposed the following sentiment:
The Annirersdry Of the landing of the PHI
grims: We celebrate its return to cherish the
remembrance of their good deeds and noble
principles.
Mr.. Nichols being called on, sung a song,
written for the occasion by Mr.. Barber,
After which, a sentiment being proposed
complimentary to Middlebury College, Mr.
James Meacham made felicitous speech; pro-
vocative of much merriment, ard closed with
a response applauding the community which
had sustained the institution with which he is
connected. The whole community not being
present, the pastor was called on to answer
for his people, and Mr.. Coe briefly responded,
and expressed as a sentiment, that as we were
all of common ancestry, UNCONVENTIONAL DIFF
ferences ought not to disturb our brotherhood. |
The following s,interspersed with songs,
were then read
= The old Bay State and the Old Dominion
The former the mother of free men and free |
principles, the latter the mother of Presidents
We love the one, and honor the other.
The Mdyfower: 1t brought the poorest pas
scngcrs and the richest freight, that ever cross
ed the Atlantic.
Plymouth Rock: One of the Meccas of Free
dom.
The early Bar Of Addison County: The
Star that never sets.
This toast called up Mr.. Starr, who respond
ed with his usual elegance upon such occasions,
and concluded with a sentiment which our re-
porter has unfortunately mislaid.
Mr. Philip Battell, at the close of a'few re-
marks, proposed the memory of John Wesley
To this sentiment Mr.. James of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church appropriately respond
ed. I he orator of the evening having been
alluded to, declining speech, offered as sem
iment-Ihe Pilgrim Mothers: worthily repre-
'ented by their fair descendants present on this
festive occasion. The applause consequent
furnished satisfactory evidence Of our unani-
nous concurrence in the sentiment.
This toast was followed by a running fire
Upon the same subject, eliciting high degree
II merriment
A sentiment expressing deep concern in
ne interests Of the younger members of the
BAR in Addison County brought up Mr.. ]. A.
Beckwith. who congratulated the society in the
reform in their celebrations, which admitted
aides to the festivities, and expressed the opin-
on that the reformation would be highly con-
iucive to domestic tranquility, and 10 the hon
IT OF the society abroad: as he was not pre-
'aicu Win u TOAST, ne WOulQ SUBMIT senu-
nent which the cashier, being modest man.
lad sent up,
Our Pilgrim ancestors We accept their
traits on our gratitude, on account of the
unds in our hands, as well as for the honor of
he drawers.
Mr.: Joseph Warner responded, declining
peech, on the ground that it was near mid
hight and the draft had not been presented in
eason to charge him, and concluded with a. I,
pain toasting the ladies, wondering that his
riend Mr.. Battell had not done it before
Mr.. P. BatielI abiding 10 our military
louors, proposed the FIVE kernels OF corn, the ,
parents oil numberless offspring who do
,ot acknowledge the corn"
Col. Walter S. Johnson being loudly call
ID for, protested that it was decidedly irree- /,
liar 10 demand a sentiment from an officer
while Battle was in the midst Of them.
Mr.. Ira Allen proposed the. name of Rog-
r Hiiliams Whose only fault appears to
lave been that he was two centuries in ad- I |
'ance Of his age. II
Mr.. E, D. Barber, remarkipg be was dc.