Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-09-08
THE DECORATIONS.


All along the route was a brilliant display of
flags and steamers, and handsomely decorated
arches, festoons of gay colors and appropriate
inscriptions. The mansion of Gov Bucking-
ingham was splendidy draped with flags and
richly illuminated streamers. Among the
many notices we noticed these: eve Rejoice
in Wauregan," eve Remember the Men of
Old" Over the mammoth arch on Great
Plain, near the entrance to the tent, were these
words, Norwich Welcomes Home her Chill
dren."
THE PROCESSION.
The procession commenced moving at
about 81 o'clock under the direction of Gen.
David Young and aids 1t was formed in ten
divisions, and starting from Main street, pro-
ceeded through the principal street to the tent
on Williams Park. First came the military
under Coils Kingsley and Witter, as escort to
the procession. Gov. Buckingham, who is the
president of the day, followed, accompanied by
the orator and poet of the day, and invited
guests, among whom were Lieut. Gov Catlin,
Willard Fillmore, Roger S. Baldwin, Donald
G. Mitchell, Alexander Dewitt, Prof Benz.
Silliman, Capt. Hudson, U. S. n, Erastus
Corning, representatives Woodruff and Burn
ham, and others Of note. Then followed the
judges, sheriffs, presidents and professors of
colleges, and the clergy.
The old soldiers of 1912 were on hand, also
large delegation of Michigan Indians, who
formed an attractive feature. The fire DEPART
ment followed, with their carriages decked
with flowers. The schools, and various So
cleties were next. Then the various trades,
each with its appropriate display. vast con.
course of citizens and strangers, in carriages
and on horseback, closed the procession 1t
was three-quarters of an hour in passing Civ
en- point. One Of the most pleasing features
of the march was the singing by the school
children at the Broadway school house.
EXERCISES AT THE TENT.
AT the tent, the exercises were opened by
an address of welcome by the president of the
day. In behalf of the committee of arrange
ments, he greeted them with a cordial well
come He felt cheered by their presence, and
the heart of Norwich beat in unison with all
who work for the common welfare He re-
called the names of Fitch and Mason, and
Hyde and Backus, and the others of the thir.
ty-hve original proprietors and their glorious
history. They thought of their descendants.
engaged abroad in manufactures and com
merce-of those of the clergy and of the med
ical protession-of all who imbibe the spirit of
liberty, and Of those who by their vigorous
pens have given mighty impulse to the
principles of freedom,-of those who ON the
Judges seat, have adjudicated cases of mo-
ment to mankind,-of all these we thought
and SO we have invited you, that we might see
you face to face, and to hear you speak OF those
scenes. We welcome you to our schools,
whichAs our pride and glory, and honor. We
reiqT that you have turned aside from all
thoAQ Genes where you have battled for honor
and supremacy, and have returned to your
own native land, your nghtful heritage, your
well loved home. We welcome you, as you
come around the graves Of your sires, and
your fathers sires, and as you recall the sacri-
fees they made for liberty and religion, you