The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-12-19
WING FESTIVAL AT CORNWALL.


WING FESTIVAL AT CORNWALL.
Mr.. Editor Allow rue to furnish you with
an account Of the Wing festival at this place,
on the 5th inst. A party of the Wing broth
erhood gathered together TO celebrate the tri-
umph of their principles in the recent election.
A supper was furnished in admirable style, by
our Wing host, CHARLES MERRILL. After
spending an hour in satisfying the physical
wants of the guests,
Calvin G. Tilden, Esq, rose, and made a
few Introductory remarks congratulating the
company upon the occasion which had called
them together.
Henry Lane then read the following regu-
lar toasts
The Constitution: Founded upon rules of
Justice and equality, adequate to all the ext
gencies of the government security to our
private rights and property. may 1t be perma-
neni in all time to come.
The Union: May the inssparable ties be-
tween the North and South continue to insure
10 each, equal rights and equal dgnities
Gen Taylor: The man faithful to his trust
at Fort Harrison, in the swamps of Florida
and on the bank of the Rio Grande--such f.
deity it is his darling passion 10 approve.
Song,
Broadly and brightly in the clear sunlight
Is good Wing banner streaming.
lEUlrd Fillmore Tice President elect ::
Born in comparative poverty, trained among
an industrious kindred to hardy toll, called
early into honorable public service, he is at
ength honored by one of the highest gifts of
free people.
Henri Clay: The idol of his country-with
spolless reputation as Il statesman, and the
pnsclist love of patriot to commend him to
tue gratitude of the American people.
This toast was responded to by three hear
" cheers
Le,ris Cas-: The noise and confusion of
the 9TH of November will prevent his apply
ING at the White House on the 4th Of March
next, for Erra Pcy.
Song, 'Oh Extra Poy.'
Ter,xont. Once, to preserve her own ex-
istcnce, she proudly resisted the absorbing
spirit of sister States, and now again has she
successfully resisted the absorption of Cass-
ism.
The Wing Party: Undaunted by defeat,
interrupted by victory, guided by able lead
ers may its ascendency be perpetual.
The 4h of March 1919: An interregnum,
during which Locofocoism may reflect upon
Its dark WAYS, repent and sin no more
Song,
When the fourth of March shall come around
Jenny Polk will be no more
.iddison County: First among her sister
Counties to respond to the Philadelphia nom
nation, ner vote attests her sincerity.
The present Administration: Its winding
sheet has been cut out upon the banks of the
Rio Grande by an experienced Taylor.
Cas- and Van Buren, Polling the Balt
more and Buffalo platforms up Salt River,
Where Snakes and and Lions brood,
Foxes and Jacksls feed.
Song,
oh Taylor Wings grudge bye.
Cause you sent US up Salt River,
The elephant to see =
The following sentiment was offered by
guest:
The Wings of the popular branch Of our
1 legislature Triumphant, without major
itv.
Calvin G. Tilden, Esq, RESPONDED hand
somely, concluding with
The Wings Of lhiddlebuy: May they 60
on from strength to strength, till there is not
relic of Barber-ism left among them.
Ira Allen, Esq, of Middlebury, responded
IN suitable manner, and concluded with
sentiment complimentary to the town of Corn
wall
DIR. SeUeTlC 1Oru OutTcu tpc lOitO"lLiS
toast
Hon. s. s. Phelps: As lawyer and
Judge, without rival, as a statesman, COM
mandhng the admiration of his country.
j. A. Beckwith, Esq, Of Middebury, re-
sponded with complimentary allusion to the
Hon. Senator's course during the last session
of Congress, and concluded by offering a SEN
timcnt complimentary to Cornwall, which we
!. arc unable TO give.
The following volunteer toasts were read
bE the Toast Master:
southern Shareholders and NortherR VaH
buren, Free Soilers: The one lashes the Ne
gro from the Temple of Freedom, the other
scourges him from the Sallot-box.
The CIce Club Never more harmonious
than when chanting Wing melodies.
Hon. George p. lfdrsh The ripe scholar,
tie fearless champion Of civil rights, an honor
,c the State he represents.
Zachary Taylor and ]lilard Fillmore:
The one hero in military life, the other a
hero in civil life, together making the most su-
perb ticket that ever received the suffrages
81 the American people.
Mdldrd Fillmore The man of justice and
equity. a terror to Barnburners and other in
ceRdiaries
There were several other toasts read, which
were responded to by S. Everts and S. Cook,
In short speeches, eliciting much applause.
Al late hour the company retired with
t0rec hearty cbaor, g. nld