The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-11-02

Mr.. Editor,-Thinking that your reahers
might wish to know what q good time we had
in old Kenbunkport on Friday evening, Oct.
26th, am induced to write you a short account
oft. As was indicated last week, it was resol-
we'd to present the flag OH Friday evening. AT
about seven o'clock the Wide Awakes met and
escorted the speakers to the stand in front OF
Davis Hall, where the presentation was made
by Miss L. Little, and Miss NJ. L. Gilman
Miss @. addressed the company as follows:-
Gentlemen Wide Awakes,-For your man.
illness in bearing tn SO brilliant lights and
the sweet liberty you so strcnously endeayor to
sustain, throughout our glorious republic for
the noble principles you ~ fondly cherish for
your united and untiring efforts to preserve
that peace and liberty you are now privileged
to enjoy and for your HEARTFELT sympathy
with the down-troddcn and oppressed your
hearty cooperation in bringing about those
results which shall be for the greatest good OF
our land and nation; the protection you are
always ready to afford the weaker sex for
these many good qualities and manly virtues,
in behalf Of the ladies present you this flag,
as slight token OF the regard in which you
are held by them.
"Take L, and let the stars and stripes as they
wave above your heads, remind you OF the
many noble deeds done under the waving folds
of the Star Spangled Banner;' and whenever
you look upon IL remember you have the
strongest sympathy OF the ladies'"
DIR. Kimball, the President of the Club, re-
ceyed il from Miss L., and said
Ladies, as representative Of the Arundel
Wide Awakes. | receive your beautiful gin.
81 am commissioned TO present. to you the
cordial thanks of the company for this evidence
OF your approval Of their principles-which are
the principles of the great Republican party.
"To thank you, tor this expression publicly
made, of your love of that liberty for which
our fathers and mothers suffered 50 much In the
infancy of the Republic.
$40 tell you that they hope, by their con-
duct, as a company OF citiEens-as men, To mer-
It such distinguished honors as you have seen
ft to bestow upon them.
That they pledge their sacred honors that
this noble American flag, dear to the the heart OF
every freeman and doubly dear rs the GIT OF
American women, shall never be disgraced,
nor lowered 10 interest, but shall always be sus.
tainei By true Republican principles and as
we behold il waving high above the bright
light of our torches, IL will need no stretch OF
the Imagination TO see written upon its ample
folds, in lines of living light, those eloquent
words of one OF our illustrious dead,
e Liberty end Union, now and forever, one and
inseparable.
And now ladies', permit me to say that our
duties and relations do not end in festivities.
Heaven has laid upon US the honor 10 laoour
in the great cause Of humanity and upon you,
TO cheer us ON. Once more receive our heart
felt thanks, and may Heaven bless YOU"
Amer three hearty cheers for the lady donors,
James NJ. Stone, Esq, was introduced by the
President, and spoke in q strain OF feryid elo-
quence for about three fourths ofan hour. to
large audience composed Of all parties. He
was listened to with marked attention and res
pect. Amer the conclusion Of his speech, the
Company and invited guests repaired to the
hall, and partook Of an elegant collation., pre-
pared by the Lady friends of the company.
Ample justice having been done to the good
things of this life, then commenced the " Feast
of reason, and the flow Of soul"
j. A. Wheeler, Esq, Toast-mastcr for the
evening, then read the following toasts:-
Tx REPUBLICAN Press.
Its efiiciency.will be in proportion to Its can
dour and truthfulness.
To this sentiment Hon. l.. D. Cowan
responded in manner which viii long be re-
membered by those present.
The REPUBLICAN Gun or KrSSEBuSK.
Among the first to take its place among the
luminaries Of SO, its light shines still more res
plendant in 60.
James NJ. Stone responded to this, mingling
the witty with the serious.
OuR COMMERCIAL MEX.
REGARDLESS alike Of sectional hate, and sect
tiona favour. may their ships sail on every
sea, and obtain good freights in every port.
To this toast Hon. Mr.. Kingsbury responded
in his usual happy and instructive manner.
The MEDICAL PRsrEssros,
May Its aid never be invoked to repair frao-
ture in the body polite.
This called DIR. q. p. Jefferson out, who elo-
quently responded in few pertinent remarks.
The wIpE-AwAkEs.
With single eye TO the cause OF liberty,
their whole body shall be full Of light.
Sc. Bryant. Esq. responded in IN appro-
pr;.te manner and then read the following
volunteer toast.
TAE LADIES or KENSEnusK AND KESSEBuSK-
In iberaliiy. patriotism, and beauty they are
excellci by none.
Mrs. Kimball stepped forward and said, as
the Ladies were not expected to speak in meet
ing, she would read this sentiment in response.
written by Miss d. Gould,
The WIDE AwAKr OF KrSSEnuSxroRr.
May their torchlights Of Freedom. like the
beacon fires Of old, so illumine the pathway OF
Liberty and true Patriotism. that no one can