Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1858-07-09
Celebration at Coventry.

There was a great turn out at Coyent-
~ on tie 9TH, to celebrate the anniver-
sary of oar national independence. The
number in attendance was variously es.i-
mated a. from two to five thousand
Probably three thousand would be near
the correct figure.
At about ten o'clock the vast assem-
blage was organised into a procession by
Marshals Blanchard and Richardson. and
all marched to the speakers stand in the
forest on q hill to the north Of the village,
where they listened to an address from
. The orator Of the day, the Hon. VIM. a.
Howard Of Michigan, which was an effort
worthy that Hon. eentleman's fame.
The Grafton over, tho procession -~os
( re-organIseu ana marcned to the soul
stirring sound of martial music by the
Craftsbury Cornet Baud-whose invaIu-
able services were engaged for the occa-
sion-to the dinner table on the island.
where they devoured what there was,
and licked their chops and Ionged for
more In justice to Mr.. Bean, how
ever, who furnished the dinner, we will
say that the number Of people in attend
4 ance was far beyond his largest expecta-
tions. Such being the case, It could no.
reasonably be expected 50 great a throng
could be properly provided for.
tbs TOAsTs.
The following were the regular toasts
prepared for the occasion -
1 Tie soldiers and The soldiers ,cires OF
( TIE american RsU0l,u ge.-The hero Of
the field and the heroine Of the Preside.
. Tuiue The ehaPlet of laurel a15iv green,
On the brow the n0Jlest the World has seen.
Let fond recollection forever abide.
By the memory sear Of tie settlers bride.
England and the United States-Ar
old man tells what be has been-a young
man tells what he is, and what he 1yiZ
be.
Vermont" The Switzerland Of Am.
erica Letthe last retreat Of liberty bs
? among her mountains.
TIE Ladies Of Orleans County.-Pat
rio.ic and true: they will stand by the
. IniOn-TD 4 NAN.
Tie Bar.-May our lawyers ever b.
To- the advocates Of freedom. and in every
? emergency may their able pens and IN.
taltering voices, do their country service
and their profession honor.
The N.hiary-The bones Of Ethan
Allen we may lose, but we look to you tc
preserve his spirit.
TIE Farmers Of Teymont.-The SOW
= ereigns Of the soil: Before their sturdy
r step. alike the forests and the foe hav,
fed.
Our Country's Dsstiny.-The prophets
eye sees in OUT counry's future, the re
alization Of the patriots brightest dream
Our Coisntry.-Like an old maid. ma
she ever preserve her freedom and in
5 dependence, happy in her present state
a yet ever looking forward with bright an
. ticipation TO a change for the better
strictly guarding her virtues with a pa
triotic eye and when Union IS called TO
ever ready to present heart and hand.
l. Tie Union.
"Ihe land ofthe mountain, the land Of the lax
= And rivers that roll in magnificent tide:
Nay the souls Of the mighty from slunber arak,
. And haIow the soil for whose freedom they dee
= The Judiciary Of TermonE-Ererg
avhers honored for It's ability and integri
e ty and cherished by rs as the great safe
= guard Of our municipal rights.
4 The day 1rs cele5rate.-Hallowed b.
= the most sacred associations. In fulfil
ment Of the prophecy of the immorta
Adams, with bon-fres, Examinations am
rejoicings, its memory viii endure for
: ever.