Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-07-09
Celebration,

There were no large gatherings in this
county on the 5th, except such was the case
at Bucksport. The largest one in this i'm
mediate vicinity, was at Surry village, under
the direction of the patriotic and energetic
ladies of that town. The Steamer Narasua-
gus left her wharf in Ellsworth at o'clock
with large number of passengers, and the
Livery Stables were well patronized for the
occasion.
The celebrationNas in a grove, which the
Poet says, "were Gods first Temples:"-
why should they not be dedicated to services
appropriate to this day. At 10 clock Rev.
NJ. Dunbar invoked the Divine blessing upon
our country and its institutions, and upon
the assemblage. Frederick Jarvis Esq. read
the Declaration Of Independence, in a clear
voice, and to a remarkably attentive audi
ence. We venture the opinion that no one
thought of charging it with containing
"glittering generalities," while listening to
it. The President of the day, E. Wood Esq.
then introduced Hon. Arno Wiswell, who,
after making an apology for the want of
time for suitable preparation for the occa-
sion, commenced his address by abiding to
the earnest and patriotic spirit of the signers
of the Declaration of Independence; quoting
the language attributed to John Adams by
Mr. Webster, as to the manner after gener-
ations would celebrate the day. He spoke
of the disposition to commemorate the dav
as not attributable to national vanity. He
traced the struggle for independence through
its varied changes, and devoted some space
to the condition of the country, politically
and morally, at the time of peace. The old
Confederation was examined and its defects
pointed out. Washington's fears of fail
ure OF the experiment of self government, as
expressed in letters TO friends, YVES mentioned
! A comparison between the women of the
Revolution, and the ''strong minded" women
that recently met in Convention at Rutland.
| in neiGhboring state, was drawn; and some
pretty severe illusions to the crazy theories
there advanced, were made. The Orator then
entered into minute comparison of the
changes that have been wrought in 50 years.
The Post Office statistics, and the tables of
commerce were freely quoted from to show
the rapidity of the nations growth, and its
immense power and boundlcss extent lie
closed by appalling to all, to trown upon any
and all attempts TO sever the Union, and
compimenting the ladies of Surry for their
public spirit, &c. The address was well
written, and its delivery occupied about
three quarters Of an hour.
The Ellsworth Brass Band added much to
make the time pass agreeably. W. A..
Knowles Esq, was Toast Master, and read
some very patriotic and appropriate toasts,
| We received them so late that we have no
room to insert them.
An appeal for the Uuion.is well on such
occasions, and very appropriate But the
public'haye become so much accustomed to
hearing old bunker politicians who have no
love for any body or any thing, except the
''loayes and fishes plead for the Union, that
it is with difficulty that an audience can be
kept in humor to hear the matter alluded
to, even when it is appropriate. The best
way to keep alive love for the Unicn is, to
SO interpret the Constitution, and so shape
the laws and so administration, that human
liberty, equal and exact Justice shall be
dealt out to ALL and impartially. These re-
marks are general, aad not made with refer
enee to the politics Of the Orator.
We are under obligations to Moses Hale,
for late Bos:on papers