The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-08

from flagstaff on top of the Court House
steeple. The National flag futtered ia the
breeze, from another staff, and the town, at
sunrise, gave uumistakable evidence of hearty
gr@titude for the blessings secured by our pa
triot fathers.
At 81 A. NJ, the Sabbath School children of
this village and vicinity assembled at the
Methodist Church. and formed into procession
in their regular classes, each teacher at the
bead of his or her class. The procession was
happiIy formed by Rev j. HENDRICK, so that
when it moved off, proceeded by him and the
Rev. ANDREW MCINrIRE, uudsr the influence Of
the swelling uotes of the bugle, our heaIt
swelled with gratitude for the beautiful sight
the most beautiful we have ever witnessed
in Coudersport; for, what scene, kind reader,
could surpass that of l25 bright, joyous and
youthful faces arrayed in a beautifully formed
procession, bearing aloft, in evergreen letters
upon a white banner, the ennobing Christian
Injunction to Love one ANoTHERl"
The procession moved West to Main street,
up East side of Main to Fifth, then crossed to
West side of Main aud down to Second, then
East, along Seeoud, to the Court House, in
which the children were seated ia classes.
The exercises which followed, we have not
space nor ability to describe. There was ex-
celent singing by members of the Sabbath
Schools, a. appropriate prayer BY the Rev. A.
McIntire, and fine off hand speech from Rob-
ERT PALMER, Esq, of Pottsville, who, though
an invalid, among our glorious hills for his
health, kindly participated in the proceedings,
May good Providence soon restore him to
health and happiness.
Then there was short talk from VIZ MICH
OLSON, Esq, of Philadelphia, who is a most
successful talker to children. May it be our
privilege to hear him interest the children on
Elany more such occasions.
Then there was a bouutifui aGd delightful
Picnic, Ehereat 80 bright and happy chill
drea were joyousy served by the Ladies of
Coudersport, assisted by the male members of
served, all persons in the courtroom were in
vited to partake of the bouutifu, supply of
refreshments remaining on the tables, and a
large number pleasantly accepted the invita-
ton. These exercises closed at l23 o'clock N,
At o'clQGk, 2. H., the Sons of TEMPERANCE
and Visitors met at their Hall, and formed in
rocession-Members of the Order in regalia-
on the West side of the Public Square at ii
@ clock, under the charge of A. F. JONES, Esq,
as Marshal. This procession, owing in good
part to the zeal an determination with which
the Ladies of the village have always sustained
our cause, was perfect success.
Preceded by the Scio Brass Band, and a
National Flag borne by our untiring friend
JULIUS BAKER. Esq, of Hebron, the procession
moved up the West side Of Main to Sixth ST.
then crossed over and down Main St. to Third
then around he Court House Square to the
front entrance, when the rear of the process
sion passed inte the courtroom through the
open lines of the Division, the Band playing
soul-stirring National Air, and all were seated,
We have not room to give detailed flescrip-
ton of the exercises that followed However
the Declaration of Independence vas read by
Rev. J. HEYDRICK. Then there was inspiring
music by the Band, and appropriate singing
by the ever-faithful CoudcrspOrt Philharmonic
Society. Then most telling speech by VIII
LIAM NICHOLSON, Esq. of Philadelphia, whose
description of the g Wistar Party" was most
scathing rebuke of gepteel moderate imBi5ers,
and was just what was needed. We noticed
several members of the "Wistar Party" in the
audience when this portrait was drawn.
At the eoncl lsion of the Address there was
more music by the Band, ard then the follow-
ing original Song, composed for the occasion
By the Speaker of the day, was sung by the
Philharmonic Society with such happy effect
that we could but exclaim nThanks be to
God for Singing!"
THE PATRIOTS TEMPERANCE SONG.
AIR" Star Spangled Banner"