Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-11-25

This they raised from the top of the Ho-
teli as soon as it was elevated and fas-
tened, large flock of birds came and
perched upon it, and commenced singing
in the gayest and most delightful manner
1t appeared as though they were inspired
by the scene, and were giving utterancc
to their feelings fjoy and welcome to the
great Norwegian and his followers. Re
garding it as 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 should hereafter be
known, should be pronounced as soon as
the flag had reached its proper elevation.
The cords for raising the flag were now
adjusted, and all waited to hear the cho-
sen name. 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
tie Norwegians. Thirty-one cheers Zone
for each state) were given, and three more
for Ole Bull
Mr.. Bull then started with his engineer.
to select sites for mills. They found an
excellent water power; and saw mill,
grist mill, cabinet makers shop, &C.,
will be erected in season to meet the wants
of the settlers; suitable place was also
reserved for tannery; proper places for
a church and school house were also Sc
lected.
Everything passed under the eye of
Ole Bull his intuitive quickness of per-
ception, untiring energy, soundness of
judgment, promptness of decision, and ca
pacity of physical endurance, are beyond
that of any human being l have ever
seem"
! In the evening, there was a grand eel
ebration in honor of the founding of the
town. Bonfres were lighted in every di-
rection. Ole Bull made speech to his
countrymen, in which, after alluding in
eloquent terms to the original discovery
of this country by Norwegians, he eoun-
seled his countrymen not to disappoint the
confidence of the Americans +" but by
lives of industry and honesty, to show to
their new brothers that they have not mis-
placed their friendship
The writer adds:
The emotions with which this speech
was received (of which the above is but a
faint outline, )cannot be described; the
Norwegians, with bare heads and hands
raised to heaven, swore they would obey
the laws of the country, and do their ut
most to be worthy of their protection.
After silence was restored, Ole Bull took
his violin and commenced an anthem sui
table to the occasion. No language can
describe this musc-the audience, the at
tendant circumstances, and the occasion,
appeared to have given new and unearth-
ly inspiration to the great artist; he touch
ed every chord of every heart in his au-
dience. At times the Norwegians wept
like children, as the strains reminded them
of kindred and friends far beyond the o.
cean, and then the strains of liberty would
pour forth from the enchanted instrument.
In moment, understanding the language
ofthe music, they would shout loud huzzas
and chant in unison the war songs and
hymns of liberty of old Norway,
'And the sounding asles ofthe dim wood rung,
To the ANTHEM OF THE FREE
At last the music ceased, and when
the emotion had subsidized, a gentleman of
Pennsylvania went forward and welcomed
Ole Bull and the Norwegians to the an
cient Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
to the L. s. Of America, and in few elo-
quent and well-timed remarks, promised
to them the protection Of our Republican
Government and the peaceful enjoyment
of our free institutions.