The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-07-19

Brig. Inspector, l-l6 Div,
For the Bedford Gazette
Fourth Of JnEy Celebration at W0odbeFry.
Mn. EDITOR You will confer a favor on
your friends IN this neigbborhooI by giving a
place to lbe following brief account Of how we
spent the fourth in Woodberry. IN the first
place let me stale that celebration Of our ma
tional birth day on Grand scale was confem-
plated, printed handblls were circuated-and
the people called 0oa to turn out and show
their patriotic devotion 10 their country by a
general participation IN the exercises Of the oc-
casIon. The call was nobly responded to-
/ srom the hills and valleys they came-citizsn5
and soidiers-ali departments and professions
OF life were fully represented In word the
town was alive with t.tair women and brave
men,"
About haii past ten O'Clock SamI. j. Cashier,
Esq, finely mounted on large iron gray horse,
dressed with badges appropriate to such an &C.
I casion, formed The procession in the town in
/ the following order near Dr. c.. i. OeIeg's
First Capt. DanI n. Bare's P4uonsviIle Rifles,
2d Poter's Greek Guards, commanded by Capt.
John 3. Fuck Sd MilerstowE Gaards, com
manded by Capt. J. Nicodemus, ,Jr.,r +th the
Woodbury. Zouayeg, Capt. Z. D. Bgis6an, all
IN full uniform, 9th Orators OF the day, 9th the
Sunday Schools; 9TH Ladies, 8lh Gentlemen,
four abreast. The military companies, by the
way, deserve particular mention, for Their very
genllemanly conduct aud Soldier-iike appear
tanned IN their drilling, in the short time they
have been pTaCticeng. The procession being
formed about halt a mile in length, counter
marched through the town, and then proceeded
10 The splendid grove Of DR., Sam'l. II. Smith
adjacent to The town. where a stand had been
erected for the speakers.
The meeting being called to order bv Rev.
John II. Wilkinson, who, according to preyI-
Gus arrangements announced the officers of the
day, Col. John C. Egerbarl was called to the
chair, Isaac Burger and George Sousbv. were
made vice presidents and Jacob BreEneman.
Esq, secretary. The meeting being organi izad
the fife and drums played beautiful national air.
John Z. SatteIGeid, Esq, was then called
upon 10 read the Declaration Of Independence,
which be did in a very clear and creditable
manner. The Star Spang.ed Banner was then
sung by The Ladies ID most excellent STYLE G.
i, SPang, Esq, being then called TO the stand,
delivered one of the most heart stirring aud pa
trotic oratons that il has ever been your
correspondents pleasure to listen 10. Com
GJlDUlgS. h
gave graphic description of the history Of our
iorei2thers down toLhe framing Of the Declara-
ton OF independence; his picture Of the trials
and EaTdshIPs, Gen. Washington and bis little
band OF patriots had 10 endure in achieving the
liberties we enjoy, caused the tears to start in
the eyes Of snaay OF his hearers. Following
the course OF events down 10 the present crisis,
WhicA hp dWeIt upon at some length, be plainly |
showed 91at The whole difficulty arose from /
few ttaiiorous asPaanis who are lustiny far nm
holy power; his speech was INTERRUPTED with
rounds oi applause at different intervals.
ne !-aIes beng again called on sung the /
Red Waite and Biae, very beautifully. The 7
dinner was now announced. The speakers
then by order Of the Marshal headed the pro- |
cess]on and marched 70 the table, the military /
and citizens following, and partook Of a sun6- I
tous dinner such as we have never seen before. /
Two tables, one between two and three hundred
leet long, we're pot up in the grove-and liter
ally cfanmsd with loads Of finest substanllaIs
and choicest delCacIes; everything that couIG
satisfy lhe hungrlesl appetite or tempt the most
fastdlous epicure was there in abundance. -
Not less than eighteen hundred persons partook
OF dinner at the one table, whilst about two
hundred connected with the Sunday Schools
teachers and scholars occupied the other which
was almost seventy-fv feet in length Cold
turkeys, hams, chickens, beef, bread, butter,
cheese, pies, cakes, pickles, preserves, fruit Sc,
were there III Proiusion and plenty Of good hot
coffee Tor all. Alter all had eaten and were
satisfied there were still many, many full bas-
kels Of provisions left. THIS was distributed n
nong persons in the nejgbborhood who receIy-
ID il IN the same kind spirit in which ii was
given. This elegant, tree dinner, reflects great
;redli upon the hearts and hands OF the good
2eople Of Woodbury. and The surrounding couu-
ry by whom it was furnished and prepared.
After dinner the marshal again formed the
Military ~ line and marched to the sland. -
'iaj. a. J. Sansom being called upon, sung the
star >pangIrd Banner" and ''Gay and Happy,
P good style, which was highly appauded by c
be audience, Hon john Cess5a being then
3g4ly called, took the stand and delivered one
'te most patriotic speeches we have heard q
Ia1e the cooniTy's PFesen; crisis, indeed he did
fecH 70 himself aud to al who heard him. /