Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-07
Fourth Of July in Montpelier. .

tlvltles Bells were rung and cannon were fired
from ,ty early in the morning until alter sun
rise S soon as it was light the multitudes
began pour into the town, and before nine
o'clocka.m immense crowd thronged the streets.
The fnmlitary company of rihemen from Marsh
field, Cpt. Pike, led by the gallant Col. Gilman,
and PRECEDED by the Montpelier Brass Band,
marchd into town about ten o'clock. AT
eleven O'clock, a procession was formed at the
Pavilion under the conduct of the thoroughly
efhcicntblarshal of the day, Hon. Jacob Scott,
ably seconded by his fne-looking assistants,
Messrs. Woolson, Kinsman and Paige, and led
by the land and the rifles, proceeded to the
Brick Clutch. The Church was crowded to its
utmost cahcity by an exceedingly orderly and
attentive audience, except very few youthful
in common parlarce denominated
babies, who cried out, until they were moved
out. Alta voluntary by the Band, prayer
was ofereI by Rev. Mr.. Malcolm, the Declare
tion of Independence was read by Adams Kel-
logg, Esq. and an Grafton was pronounced by
the Hon. g. W. Willard. Hon. e. P. Walton
very Handsomely presided at the Church. We
noticed onlyone of the Vice Presidents-Hon.
q. w. Colhmer-with him on the platform. -
The procession then reformed and went to din
ner. As twas entirely out of the question to
think Of, Galing the multitude at sny one hotel
tho Aesse !crrnet- dad at-linner, but woe an.
noabccd ddring the afternoon 1roaathe piazza
of the Pavilion, by Messrs. G. J. Gleason
and A. G. Brown, and were enthusiastically
chcered, the band playing, and the cannon on
the hill speaking distinctly IN response to every
sentiment
Below we give the toasts:
The Patriotism Of The RepuJHc-Best pre-
served by a frequent recurrence to first princi
pies the essence Of which is universal freedom
at first politically enunciated in the Declaration
Of independence.
The Plains of Bennington and Hudbardton-
Stark sreception Of Col. Baum, and The greeting
of Vermont TO Burgoyne-When they wish t(
renew their acquaintance with the Greer
Mountain Boys, let them call for the guns takcr
from the Hessians.
Vermont-There is sweetness in her noun
tain air, and health in her bubbling springs.
Beauty and virtue are the jewels of hel
daughters -valor, intelligence and strength the
birthright Of her sons.
The Mothers of the Reuointion-Who prepared
great men for a great occasion may their ster
ling virtues and worthy example not be forgot
ten by their daughters.
Ciuil and Religious Liberty-The true basis o
man's equality.
CoiuulJias Future-Each anniversary of its
independence is span added to the bridge con
Meeting the past and future. Eighty-thret
arches have been successfully raised. Glorious
has been her past, prosperous is her present
and the future still lies before her, with the en-
ergies of new world to be developed.
The National Administration-May it never
be worse.
George Washington-Time adds honor to hi'
memory.
Our.Nodern Politicians and Fashionable Wo
men Frequently changing their colors, ant
making the greatest swells and hustle about the
smallest wastes (waists.)
Capt. Pike and his " Rifle Guards Fine
specimen of the citizen soldier: ornaments tC
Society as nien, and equal to any emergency al
soldiers.
Enterprise and Free SchocLs-The pillars o
Liberty, sure remedies to the evils of Despotisn
and Slavery. They have power without blood
slow yet certain, with no clamor, but the moist
of engines and machinery no ostentation bu
tie play Of fhe grand batteries of reason.
YThe Presslpr Nontpeiier-May its % Watch
man " nevefslumber at his post, its " Patriot
never wavef in devotion to his country, it,
" Freeman " ever cherish the priceless jewel o.
liberty, and their teachings never be unworthy
of @ Christian Repository"
The Union and Washington-Our Country
and her glory.
The Union-Cemented by the blood of oul
fathers, it must be preserved by the virtue and
intelligence of her children.
independence Doy-Heralded by big guns and
untimely bells, scorched by squibs, squeezed by
troops Of friends, stuffed with extraordinary
dinners, damaged by bad liquor, and burned in
the fre-works-yet BY reason of its strength ha'
it out run four score of years may its strength
remain unimpared, and its glory grow brighter
and brighter till the promised "peytect day" Of
the earth's redemption.
The Oration-Like a Revolutionary gun
highly polished and well-aimed, it hit the mark
at every fire.
Married Men.-The conservative element ii
the connublal union, opposed to expansion, ex
perienced in the I" horrors of servitude, anC
the inconvenience of bankrupt exchequer-al
ways ready to vote forcircumscribing one party
and for an economical administration by tn,
other.
Cold Water-Nature pure beverage, may i
extinguish the fires of lntemperance as it put
out the elements that destroy us.
Young Ame1ea-The latest and best speci
men of the {" Old Boy
Montpelier Brass Band-We welcome its ris
ing, and await its meridian splendor.
The Ladies of Montpeher-May their virtue
exceed even the magnitude of their skirts
while their faults are still smaller than thei
bonnets.
The Declaration of independence and h
Reader-The merit of the one accredited by tn
other.
The President Of the Day-Vigilant at tn
Capital of the State, vigilant at the Capital c
the Nation.
The Day zoe Ceiebrate-Prophetic in il
Birth propitious in its Development-grav
and prosaic in its earlier years; jubilant an
poetic in its later Anniversaries.
Here's health to the merry Fourth!
For nation suspends To-Day,
The wheel and the ak and the hammer,
Aud tbs yalug ana tbs cid are gny.
'ris Holiday 'mong the People,
The Birthday Of Freedom TO man;
tits merry merry, MERRY
Let's make 1t as merry's we can.
Here's health to the noisy Fourth
With its Bells and its " Hundred Guns! ~
With the glee of the Nations Daughters,
And the Joy Of the Nations Sons
With the clatter of wheels on the pavement,
And the tread Of myriad feet;
1t is noisy, noisy, NOISY
Yet Day we are glad % greet.
Here's health to the h0nored Fourth!
To Its Chairman, tried and true;
ELIAKM PERSONS WALTON
Here's health, Sir, health to you
Vermont's unwearied Statesman
As President sits to-day
1t is honored, honored, RoSoRBD--
In truly Capital way.
Here's health to the martial Fourth.
With its columns of living men,