The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-07-27
For the Star of the North.
"ThOughts Suggested by Celebration at Ben.

ED. STAR:-On gIaucing over the columns
Of the Republican of the 7lh inst, was some
what surprised on seeing an article bearing
the above title. Surely, thought /, there
must be some mistake here, as | am resi-
dent of tho immediate vicinity Of Benton,
and had not heard of it before. But being
naturally fond of reading, concluded to ex.
anime it and see what Celebration thought,
and must confess that was still greater
surprised on reading it. In the first place
wish to state that there never wos celebra-
tion at Benton, unless judging from Phlo's
communication, that he, himself composed
Celebration. Indeed that is all the meaning
can get from him when he says, Thoughts
suggested by "a Celebration" Now, if such
,0as the fact, do not wonder ,ha; poor Philo
ielt somewhat patriotic as he paraded the
streets Of our quiet little village, all alone,
by himself, and no doubt he imagined that
he could see men in military array, and per-
haps thought that he could hear the soul
stirring sound Of the fife and drum.
There was a Celebration al Sill Water on
the second day of July, some four miles from
Benton, which was composed of the Still
Water, Benton and Cambria Sunday Schools.
This Celebration was got up with great care
and considerable expense, and reflects much
credit on the inhabitants of lhe place, FOR
the taste and convenience, displayed in all
their arrangements, and was acknowledged
by many who were present to be the very
bes. one of the kind they ever attended,
Notwithstanding the procession was headed
by small military company, of which
can see Eo Improperly, and as for reeling,
totering and blaspheming, if Philo saw any
thing of the kind, it must have been pretty
close about the tavern, (where no doubt
Philo spent most OF his time) as it was not
on the ground selected for the Celebration,
and believe if Philo had been where he
could have heard the able Orations that
were delivered on the ground, he would
not have seen so much TO deprecate. He
tells US he observed something to admire,
but does not tell us what it was, showing
at once tLat he paid more attention TO such
things as he deprecated, than those which
he admired.
He further says, "manv may well doubt
the propriety Of having military company
with the pomp and show of war, marching
at the head of a procession of Sabbath School
children, even 10 celebrate the Fourth of
July" Were there not many at the time of
our struggle for independence opposed to
military show, and said an appeal 10 arms
was unnecessary | doubt if Philo had
lived in those days, he would have been
one of that number. He says, feeling some-
what patriotic he attended Celebration at
Benton. Now, reader, what would you think
of soldiers patriotism if in time of bat
tie he would manage to be about as close
to the enemy, as Philo was to the Celebra-,
tion,-a little more than four miles off, q
mean if he had reference TO the celebration
at Still Water) most heartily concur with
Philo where he says, "great care should be
taken that the young and impetuous mind
does not receive an Impulse in the wrong
drection," and fully believe that it was
thO "hoiO opJCSt uiu VI thOsO WIN uuu
the control of the proceedings of the day,
10 inslil into the minds of those who were
present, the duty they owed TO their Crea-
tor, and also 10 give them at least a faint
idea OF the trials and struggles which our
forefathers had TO pass through, in the pur.
chasing of the glorious Liberty which we
now enjoy, and also TO nstil into their
young and tender minds desire 10 perpet.
uate that Liberty 30 dearly bought. | will
conclude by saying, that if Philo will come
out from behind the bushes. and let himself
be known he will be entitled to blue ticket,
and perhaps at the close of our Sunday
School this fall he will receive red one.
Benton, July i6, 1859. VERITAs.
Mons. Blondin, who performed that dar-