The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-11-04
The CoIonv OF Norwegians-

The Colony of Norwegians-
The following extracts describing oid Dun
reception at his colony of Norweglans' IN o.'e'
Co., Pa, taken from letter TO Ihe NC"
York Courier, written by gentleman VINO a'
cothpanied Ole Bull from New York.
s'The immigrants had arrived before US, aud
supposing that was the end of their journey,
had prepared to pitch their tents, and had rais-
ed their flag, which they made before leaving
New York. 1t was beautiful device. 1he
Cross Of Nor,cdy in the centre, surrounded dy me
Stars and Stripes cfthe United States. As soon
as Ole Bull appeared in sight, the immigrants
commenced the most enthusiastic cheering
which we answered by standing up in our wag-
ons, waving our handkerchiefs and swinging
our hats. Ole Bull ceuld not wait for the slow
motion of the horses, but leaped from the wag-
on and ran to embrace them. Such enthusiasm
and manifestations of delight are seldom wit
messed After the first greetings were over,
Mr. Bull addressed them, saying that after hav-
ing spent many months in examining different
sections of the United States, he had at length
found place where his loved Norwegians could
have home, where the climate as health
full as their own Norway, the soil capable of
supplying all their wants. and where they could
enjoy perfect liberty, protected by wise and
wholesome laws, which would guarantee to them
every right and privilege, so long as they re-
mained good citizens With tears in their eyes
they answered him with shouts and embracings.
As flag staff was needed, a beautiful straight
evergreen was cut down, which the Norweigians
oa6 tba hrap
nament to the flag staff. This they raised from
the top of the Hotel as soon as it was elevated
and fastened, a large flock of birds came and
perched upon it, and commenced singing in the
gayest and most delightful manner. 1t appear
ed as though they were inspired by the scene,
and welcome to the great Norwegian and his
followers. Regarding it as a good omen, we all
united in giving the birds hearty round of ap-
plause.
1t had been arranged that the new name by
which the town was hereafter to be known,
reached its proper elevation The cords for
raising the flag were now adjusted, and all wal
ted to hear the chosen home. The flag ascended
slowly and gracefully to its place, a gentle
breeze foated it proudly in mid air; and the
name of OLEONA was given to the new home of
the Norwegians. Thirty-one cheers Zone for
each state) were given, and three more for Ole
Bull.
In the evening, there was grand celebration
IN honor of the founding of the town. Bonires
we're lighted in every direction. Ole Bull made |
L speech to his countrymen, in which, after al
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cry of this countrymen not to disappoint the |
confidence of the Americans E'but by lives of
industry and honesty, to show to their new
brothers that they have not misplaced their
friendship. The writer adds:
1.-The emotion with which this speech re
,eived (of which the above is but faint outline)
cannot be described the Norwegains, with bare
leads and hands raised to heaven, swore they
would obey the laws of the country, and do their
utmost to be worthy of their protection. After
silence was restored, Old Bull then took his vio-
in and commenced anthem suitable TO the oc-
,asion. No language can describe this music
he audience the attendant circumstances and
he occasion, appeared to have given a new and
lnearthly inspiration to the great artist; he
ouched every chord of every heart in his audi
,nce. At times the Norwegains wept like chill
lren, as the strains reminded them of kindred
md friends far beyond the ocean, and then the
strains of liberty would pour forth from the en-
,hanted instrument. In a moment, understan-
ling the language of the music, they would
shout loud huzzas and chant in unison the war
songs and hymns of liberty of old Norway.
And the sounding aisles of the dim wood rang
+ba
''At last the music ceased and when the en-
tion had subsided, gentleman of Pennsylvan-
a went forward and welcomed Oh Bull and the
Sorwegians to the ancient Commonwealth of
and to the United States of Amer
ca, and in few eloquent and well-timed re-
marks, promised to them the protection of our
Republican Government and the peaceful enjoy
nent of our free Institutions
EIOpement and DesertiOn.
About a month ago, young man of prepos-
essing appearance and fortified with strong let
ers of recommendation to respectable parties in {