Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-07-10


millions of happy treemen, are this day the
monuments of their sagacity, patriotism, and
bravery.
a. The memory Of WdshingtOn-We will
cherish it by needing his counsels. and honor 1t
by honoring all patriots, statesmen, and heroes,
who noby do their duty.
5. Our System Of Government Worthy the
admiration and imitation of the world.
6. THE President Of the United States-We
honor the Chief Magistrate of our Country.
Z. The Heads Of Departments all their
heads be wise heads; and may they always put
their heads together to promoted the public good
8. TheJudicimy-Expounders ofthe Consti-
tuition and interpreters of the Law. Let thelt
decisions always harmonlze with Liberty, the
Constitution, and the Union.
g. The .army and .Nayy--Both arms Of the
Republic, for its protection and defence; lei
them never be dishonoled by defeat
10. THE Mili6a-Ctizens in peace, Soldiers
in war, and Mmute-men Tor Liberty and Law al
all times.
II. The .Anerican Peeple-The fountains o.
power, the soul and body of the Union; they
will never submit to its dissolution.
| 12. The Cause of FeedOm-Dear to the
hearts of all true Americans, may it triumph
everywhere.
13. The Old ThIteen-Few in number, bu
great in wisdom, and mighty in their influence
upon the destlnies of the Republic. We homo
them all
IA. The Younger .Stdtes-Let them cherish
the peace, and regard the honor, of the who'll
family.
Is. The Th6yOne stars IN the Federal Con
Stelldti0n-Each Star Of the first magnitude
the whole galaxy of unparalleled splendor-
May they shine in the same imament forever.
16. DisuniOn, Modification, and Secession
"'Ts nothing, says the fool but says the friend
This nothing, sir, will bring you to your end.
II. 7He Farmer8-Nature's noblemen, peers
of the realm. The first honors to the lords O.
the soil.
IS. Industry and GeniuS-Success to usefu
and honest toll, of head and heart, hand anC
mind but shame to idlers.
10. The Leuelting System-Up! up!-evel
level ND remembering that the honest workies
are as essential to the regular movements of So
ciety, as the main spring is to the watch.
20. Popular Ed,catOn--M dreaded by
tyrants be it most cherished by freemen.
81. Learning and ReHgion-Sister spirits,
guides of the intellect and guardians of the NOR
ais. Reverence to their teachers who point
the hand, and lead the way"
49, Meeting houses, School houses, academies,
and Colleges Manufactures where men and
women are trimmed, turned and polished for use
ful service.
90. The Rising Generatioa- and Daugh.
tiers of Liberty, May they continue to rise to a
perfect generation, in all that is excellent in
character and praisworthy in conduct.
"a. The Ladies-Thc only objects to which
all parties cheerlully concede " AMPLE PRoTEC-
TON BY SPECIFIC DUTIES"
25. old Bachelors and old MaidS-Separated
embers communicate neither light nor heat but
united make the best of matches.
o. The folks acho a,e going to be married.
The only lawful Vermont slaves, who are going
to be $50 happy" in their chains.
81. The independence DayQf Vermont, Jan
uarv 18Th, I777--The day, the deed, and the
noble actors-worthy TO be honored by every
Vermonter on " the glorious fourth"
%. The hero Of Bennangton--General John
Wen beat them boys, ere set of sun,
Or Molly Starks widow-'CwAs DONE!
90 Ethan Allen and Thomas Chittenden-
The first of heroes and the first of Governors o
the Green Mountain State noble specimens o
the hero and statesmen OF any age or cline
80. The Governor Of Vermont-As citizen
we here attest our respect for the Chief Magis
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for the ides of September.
81. Our otvn Termont-Our Mountains he
fortresses our glitterng church.s spires her sen
tines our school-houses her internal improve
ments our daughters her jewels; and our son
her dauntless protectors: We IRE proud of her
Set those deride us who can boast more patriot
ic ancestors, more brilliant history, or bette
State.
VOLUNTEER TOASTs.
Among the numerous volunteer toasts, we sc
ect the following as specimens, as we'll as t
give fuller view of The proceedings at the ia
BILE:
By the President:
The Orator Of the Day--he Hon. Charles T.
Pe0sLce-The gentlemen, the scholar and tn
statesman.
Mr. Peaslee replied in brief speech, happil
abiding TO the joint and brilliant services {
New Hampshire and Vermont III achieving on
National Independence, and concluding with
sentiment for the perpetuiy and harmony Of tn
Federal Union.
By Charles G. Eastman, Esq:
The Union--All there is of it now, and a
there may be of ii hereafter.
E. P. Walton, Jr., recited the Declaration
the Convention of Delegates of the People {
Vermont, done at Bennington Jan. 10th l79
and gave the following sentiment In behalf
the Antiquarian:
The Constitution Of The United Stdtes-Ratif
ed by our forefathers, and binding upon US an
our heirs forever
BY G. e. Eastman ESQ.,:
Ne,0 Hampshire lille her granite hills cou
pose the ribs of the Union, we have no gret
fears that it will ever cave inn!
BY H, r. Tarbel:
The CGtizen Soid,ey Of Vermont-May the
initiate the noble example of Ethan Allen an
otlu w drbef ever ready 10 sneu the last drO
Of their blood for the defence and honor of tn
Stale.
By Hon. Azel Spalding:
The Battle Of Remington The Green Noun
tain and New Hampshire Boys defeated the en-
envy, and Molly Stark slept with her husband.
By Stllman Churchill, ESQ.,:
Caiyornia-A noble sister, without parable
in the worlds history-she will come to muturit
notwithstanding her struggles for BIRTH
ToAsTs AT THE PICNIC, ON THE FIFTH.
From The list of Toasts delivered at the Pic
Mic tables, we take the following:
The Old 10 States-The figures are reversed
the ID have become 3D.
I" OF North of South, of East or West
Twin sisters all they be,
Our mother nurs'd them at her breast
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