Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-08-27

The empty were filed, and those that we're
faint were made strong"
After dinner the crowd were allowed to 20
hither and thither for an hour or so, when at
nearly four o'clock Mons La Mountain after
making one topical ascension accompanied by
Franklin Smith Of this village, made his final
ascension accompanied by Mr.. o. A. eager,
of the U. S. Pottery. Everything having
been got ready and the passengers safely
seated in the car, La Mountain cut the rope
after they were some eight or ten feet from
the ground, and away they went, not with
sudden shoot, but slowly and smoothly
For an instant all was still as death, then the
air rang with loud and prolonged cheers,
when all began to look for good spot"
from which to view the mronaut and his com
panon. Words are inadequate to express
the sublimity Of their ascent They slowly
drined to the southeast keeping in sight Of
this village for upwards Of an hour, when they
were lost sight of, still going to the east
By the account of Mr.. La Mountain in anoth-
er column it will be seen that they landed
safely in Ilnsdale, n. H., distance of near
ly 4s miles.
Too much praise cannot be awarded to Mr..
La Mountain for his successful efforts to full
fill every part Of his contract in making the
ascension. He arrived in town on Thursday
Of last week, and every moment from that
time until the ascension was occupied IN pre-
paratons. and his great triumph here. as we'll
as at every point where he has made ascen-
sions warrants us in recommending him to
citizens in every section Of the country, as
they may feel no apprehension but what he
fully carry out every part of his contract
At half past four the train left for Troy,
carrying a large number Of citizens TO their
respective homes, although many remained
over night among this number were the
Citizens Corps and Doring's Band OF Troy.
All the companies from abroad ELECTED much
praise and attention.
In consequence Of the illness Of two or
three members of the Bennington Cornet
Band, the Committee employed Pellet 8
Band Of North Adams. This is an excellent
Band of Musicians, and were undoubtedly
the best Band in town on that day, if we ex-
cept Dorings Band Of Troy; and we con-
graduate the Committee on their wise solec-
ton of Band Of Music. Hodges Band Of
North Adams who accompanied the Grey
lock Light Infantry are too widely known
to need any praise from as 70 make their
music popular. They always furnish excel
lent music.
In the evening Spartan Engine and Hose
Companies gave torch light procession,
headed, as they were during the exercises OF
the day, by Chief Engineer d. McEowen--
The Engines and Hose Carts of the Compa-
MES were beautifully decorated, having been
done, we believe by some Of the fair sex
of our village. The companies were highly
praised by strangers who were present and
we know that every citizen Of Bennington felt
proud of them
Much disappointment was felt on account
of the non-arriyal Of Messrs. Foot, Collamer,
Walton. Stoughton and others, who 1t was
confidently believed would be in attendance.
In our last we ANNOUNCED that Messrs Cola
mer and Walton would be present The
following letters from them, which we re-
ceivcd Tuesday evening will explain their alb
sence
WOODSTOCK, Vt. Aug l6, 1858.
Dear Sir sickness has prevented my
performing my engagement to be with you at
Bennington This is much more OF disap-
pointment to me than to others; but ! am
unwilling to leave you to regard it as neg
lcct. ! am. Sir respectfully.
Your humble servant,
j. COLLAMER