Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-23

CELEBRATION 1T WAITsFlEID.

CELEBRATION At WAITSFlEl,D.
Tho people Of waitsGold and vicinity ccle-
braied the eighty-second anniversary OF our
National Independence, in a very appropriate
and becoming manner, on the 9th inst. The
weather was pleasant and comfortable. The
first glimmor Of the suns rays carried upon
its wings the "National Salute which echoed
from hill to hill. and died away in the sweet
hum of Liberty in the distance. At A. NJ,
our streets were well filled with intelligent
men, women and children, anxious to witness
demonstration of Patriotism upon the plains
of Mad River.
The Green Mountain Brass Band, from
Rochester, were in attendance, under the es-
cort of Capt Joseph b. Richardson, and free
" discoursed some of the richest strains of
music that ever came from an earthly band,
1t was pronounced one Of the best of bands
by a highly pleased audience Not only did
they show that they were musicians Of high
order, but they were also gentlemen in the
fullest sense of the word and cheer after
cheer went up, Long live the Green Noun
tain Brass Band"
At 10 o'clock, A. NJ, a procession was
formed, and marched as far as the Brick
Church. escorted by the Green Mountain
Brass Band and marshalcd by our gentle
manly marshals. j. NJ Richardson, ]. II.
Hastings and Ira Richardson, where they at
tended to the presentations Of boquets of
flowers to the Band and officers of the day by
the worthy and patriotic ladies of Waitsfcd.
They then marched to the ground prepared in
most beautiful style for the occasion.
AT / o'clock, A. NJ, were called TO order
by the President of the day. Calvin Fuller
ft,r, 10. G.. tsff md
becoming remarks, announced the order Of
exercises to a large concourse of people.
Prayer was then offered by the Chaplain,
Rev. Mr.. Barton of Warren. which was cal
culated to arouse those who slumbor upon
the ashes of our departed Heroes, manly in
utteranco and excellent in taste
Reading the Declaration of Independence
was then listened to, from the Reader. Rev
Mr. Thornton which reflected credit upon
the Reader.
Next in order came the Grafton, by Nelson
A. Taylor, Esq. 1t being his first effort in
that line, it was regarded truly as a good pro-
duction, full Of noble and patriotic sentiments,
and the whole breathing a spirit of high
mindedness and chivalry, added TO q love for
the country and the whole country, worthy
of a full-blooded Yankee.
Next, regular toasts by L. w. Bisbee, Esq.
The day pc recirate-May wealth, talent and music
T6e spirit If '76-rhe Morning Star Of Freedom the
Evening star Of Tyranny It was patriotic in its priuci-
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The Consultation of the United St1fcs- Broad and
strong enough TO sustain the fabric If an empire and
rightly interpreted will secure to every citizen the boon
ofihcry.
Ihe rag ofom tnion-,Admrcd at home respected
abroad Let its stars and stripes float freely wherever
Or Gor1cs ts ope g w. n, ra,,c-rc,
millions served to keep its varied machinery motion in
5 o WINS od , ion, y haIdy 5s s pom
H,s Ercelieacy James Bachanaa - President Of the
I United state e., .,,
and harmony as her past has Been for dscord and ,
less violence.
Sal, oeg GicnJEonAerss . IN stature and strength
The United Stafes-NIay they all remember that unioi
strength That they are members Of one country sis
Tlgm@atETbc Switzerland Of America. Aiap5 move
rod by a tyraut---neycr titled by slave.
ne, "a" I've nave ever, Thing to hone nom t1ei