The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1852-07-08


OF bells at the break of day. The pro-
cession formed between 10 andl o'clock,
as indicated by the Programme, under
the direction Of j. B. Steadman, Jr.,
Marshal, and Peleg Clarke, Jr., g. H.
Denison, and Welcome Stillman, Assist
ants. The procession was about three
fourths of mile in length composed
in part, Of about six hundred and fifty
children, with banners. After moving
through the principal streets, the pro-
cession took its way to the grove, where
the Throne of Grace was addressed by
Rev. +. Dcnison; music by the Band ;
the Declaration of Independence was
read by E. B. Pendleton, Esq. the
Grafton was then pronounced by A. T.
Putnam, Esq, of Providence-Mr.
Thurston having been unavoidably pre-
vented from attending-and it was a
noble production, splendid emination
of genius. We should be happy to give
extracts from it, but aswe have encour-
agemcnt from Mr.. Putnam that he will
furnish it entire for the Echo, we for
bear. After the grafton a large class
of children, under the direction of Mr..
J. F. Rindge, sang beautiful and ap-
propriate piece, and the Bcnediction was
pronounced by Rev. John Taylor.
Amidst concord of sweet sounds, +"
by the band, the children and ladies
adjourned to the tables which were
most bountifully supplied through the
libcrality of the ladies' of the village.
After administering to the wants of the
inner man," the regular toasts of the
day were read by DR.. VIM. T. Thurs
ton, Chairman of the Committee of Ar.
rangements, as follows -
l. The Day we Celebrate-Thc An
niversary Of our National Independence.
2. The Patriots of '7e-To them
the honors Of this day belong. Let
their memory be perpetuated, and the
day never forgotten by their descend
ants.
8. Our COuntry-We live in the
bright anticipation Of seeing her moving
down the pathway of ages, just, bene6-
cent and Intelligent power.
4. The Clcrgy-May their influence
and example uphold and defend every
effort made for the public good.
Very ably responded to by Rev. Mr..
Vail.
5. The Sous Of Tsmpcrance-Like
the star in the East, they have risen for
the healing of the nations.
6. The Daughters of New England
Enthroned in every heart, no revolution
can alicnatc their sovereignty or our
allegiance.
7. The Independent Order of Odd
Fsllops-In fulfilling their mission,
A" To visit the sick, relieve the distressed +,
bury the dead, and educate the orphan u
they prove themselves to be odd indeed.
Responded to by Horace Babcock,
Esq, in his peculiarly felicitous style.
The following volunteer toasts were
then given -
The Orator oftAe D0y-1Iis eloquence
in behalf of the liberties of our country,
as pure as the patriotism of his name
sake aud ancestor, Gen. Putnam, at
Bunker Hill.
Given by H. Babcock, Esq, and re-
sponded to in an eloquent manner by A..
7. Putnam, Esq, who gave
The Ladies-Their influence and pre-
sence are always the inspiration of the
orator.
DR.. VIM. T. Thurston gave
The Press-The Archimedian lever
that moves the world.
At tho request Of Mr.. Champlin, Of
the Echo, Rev. F. Denison responded to
this toast in his usually happy manner,
and gave
The COMMITTEE Of Arrangcmcnts-We
may safely commit all our arrangements
for public festivities to them, assured
that the order will be independent, tenn
perate, charitable, and bountiful.