The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-07-23
For tho Spirit Of Democracy.
RELIGIOUS FESTIVITY.
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BAREsviLLE,.July s, 1851.

! desire to occupy small space in your
very useful paper, by brief account ofthe
Celebration of our National Anniversary,
by several OF the Sabbath Schools of our
township. 3s8tFS6 ,h 'R&S Su ~ q.
On the 4th inst. according to previous
arrangement, the delegations from Sardis
and No. 8, met the School at Baresvlle. in
Mary's Chapel, at 10 oclock A M. The
Meeting was organized by appointing DR..
N. E. HENTHoRN President, Rev. Mr. RAUP
Chaplin, w. d. HAvELy Marshal, assisted
by Messrs. ]. B, WILSON, A. BARE, and
others. 'l5 i,as "i fai.
After the Declaration Of Indedendence
was read. the Prerident introduced MIR. A.
J. YEArER, Of Waynesburg Pa, who de.
livered a beautiful, thrilling and patriotic
address upon the eventful relations Of the
4th of July to the history of our common
country.
After Mr.. Y. had resumed his seat,
motion was made and passed by acclama-
ton, rendering the thanks OF the several
Schools to the speaker of the day. The
several delegations were then organized
into regular procession by the Marshals-
the teachers al the head Of their respective
classes-with the stars and stripes OF our
National Flag floating out on the breeze.
The procession moved in admirable order
to the orchard Of Jacob Bare Esq, in which
was spread two long tables loaded with the
choicest delicacies and luxuries of life
everything necessary TO satisfy the appetite,
and charm the bright fancy Of the little
boys and girls, whose sparkling eyes and
florid cheeks not only gave the happest in
dications Of the pleasure they felt. but that
they then did. and ,ciU continue to hail the
Anniversary of their Country's freedom,
as the day on which their patient Sabbath
School tolls are, and will be rewarded.
Near two hundred children were seated
at the tables, who were waited on by their
teachers and the efficient committee of ar
rangements. After they were served, they
were marched 10 seats in the rear of the
tables. which were soon replenished with
the most profuse abundance, when all who
had not yet dined, were invited forward,
without regard to faith or standing. Many
ladies and gentlemen from distance.
who were favorable to the cause of Sabbath
Schools, honored the citizens of Baresvile
with their presence on that occasion. who
were cordially received and Hospitality
treated.
When all were served and the cloth re-
moved, the President invited the attention
Of the Convention 10 the Chaplain of the
day, who arose and delivered TO the pa
rents. teachers and children some very ap.
propriate remarks upon their relative NOR
al and social duties. in which he gave the
happiest assurance Of the success Of his
future labors in this community.
The Convention then received the bene.
fit oi benediction by the Chaplain. when
each individual. slight hearted and free,"
left the grove with the conscious conviction
OF having discharged great moral, social
and national duty.
The conduct Of the children throughout
the day was such as should characterize
them when they come to be men and wo.
men. and such as most grown persons
might feel proud to initiate. But cannot
close this article without expressing my
high qualification at the respectable and
orderly manner in which the German
School at No. acquitted itself. With an
unaffected reserve. so characteristic ofthat
people, that School, under the conduct of
Mr. Charles G. Flogerzie, took the rear of
the procession, where it attracted the uni
versal attention Of every lover of good or
der. by the quiet and modest conduct of its
scholars, who reserved their proper dis.
tance between the several files. moving
regularly forward with eyes constantly in
front, always ready TO hear and willing to
obey the order of the Marshals.
The efficient and conspicuous part taxi
en- by number of ladies in getting up and
preparing for this celebration, deserves to
be mentioned in the most hattering terms.
Among whom observed Mrs. Jacob Bare
sen, a lady Of great piety, of magnani.
nous mind, and unbounded liberality OF
heart; together with several others with
whom my limited acquaintance does not
allow me the liberty OF mentioning.
| have in other States seen larger Con-.
ventions. but have yet to witness better
order in children. have in other towns
seen brighter pageantries. but it was reserv-
ed for Baresvlle to present to my view the
most law-loving and patriotic exhibition of
the true and unaffected devotion of peo.
pie TO common cause and common
country, | had ever before Witnessed.
s, -Hl "LUcILIUs."
S. B. NOLL, Esq.,)
A. BARE, Committee OF
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