Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-07-12
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Enurth Of July celebration at Wood
hRrrY

Eratn
~nr n,tenal birth dag en- grand scale was
contemplated, printed handbills were circulated
and the people called upon TO turn cnt
md show their patriotic devotion to their
couptry by general participation in tho ex-
.ro;ses of the occasion. The cell was nobly
.asnopded to-from the hills and valleys they
.,ma-ciilzens aud sodiers-all departments
I'D professions of life were fully represented
in word the town was alive with s'faIr
vomen and brave men"
About half past ten o'clock Saul j. Castuer,
Fso., finely mounted un large Iron Gray
Horse, dressed with badges appropriate TO
.nch an occasion, formed the procession IN the
towc in the following srder near DR.. y. r.
'Oelleigs First Capt. Dun'l NJ BaFes, Pastons-
vile Rifles, q Potters Greek Guards, COM
maBded By Capt. Sohn B. Fluck, Sd Millers-
Town Guards, commanded by Capt. J. Nieode~
mus, Jr., Alb the Woodbury. Zouavos, Capt. II.
D. Brisban, all in full uniform. 5th Orators Of
the day, 9th the Sunday Schools, 7ih Ladies,
9Th Gentlemen, four abreast. The military
companies by the way deserve particular men.
ton. for their very geutienanly conduct and
soldier like appearance, aud the great profl-
cheney thev have attained 10 their drilling, IN
the short time they have been praclicing-
The procession being formed about half mile
IN length, eountermarched through the town,
and then proceeded to the splendid grove Of
DIR. Saml. II. Smith adjacent to the town where
stand had been erected for the speakers.
The meeting being called to order by Rev.
.Jobn a. Wilkinson who, according to previous
arrs,gements announced the officers of the day.
Col. John c. Everhart was called to the chair,
Js,sc Burger and George Soulsby, were made
vice presidents aud Jacob Brenneman, Esq,
secretary. The meeting being organized the
6fo aud drums played beautiful national air.
John L. Sstterield, Esq, was then called
uuop and read the Declaration of Independence,
in a very clear aud creditable manner. The
Star SpaDgled Banner, was then sung by the
Ladies 10 most excellent style. q. II. Spang,
ESQ, being then called to the stand delivered
one of the most heart stirring aud patriotic
orstions that it has ever beeu your correspon-
dents pleasure to listen to. Commencing at
the settlement Of the colonies, be gave Cratic
dissertation of the history of our forefathers
down to the framing Of the Declaration of In
dependence, his picture of the trials and hard
chips, Gen. Washington and h,s little band OF
patriots had to endure in achieving the llber-
lies we enjoy, caused the tears to start 10 the
eyes of many Of his hearers, following tue
course Of events down to the present crisis,
which he dwelt upon at some length he plainly
showed that tie whole difficulty arose from a
few traitorous aspirants who are lusiing for
auholy power his speech was interrupted With
rounds of applause at different intervals.
The ladies being again called on sung the
Red. White and Blue, very beautifully, the
dinner was now announced. Tue speakers
then bv order Of the Marshal headed the pro-
cession aud marched to the table, the military
uud citizens following, and partook OF sump-
tous dinner such as we have never seen before.
Two tables, one between two aud three hundred
feet long were put up in the grove--and liter
ally craInmed with loads of finest substantials
and choisest delicasies everything that could
satisfy the hungriest appetite or tempt the
most fastidious 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 aud scholars occupied the other which
was almost seventy-fve feet 10 length. Cold
turkeys, hams, chickens, beef, bread, butter,
cheese, pies, cakes, pickles, preserves, fruit,
&C., we're there IN profusion and plenty of good
hot coffee for all. After all bad eaten and
we're satisfied there were still many, many tatt
baskets of provisions left. This was distrIbu>
ted among persons In the ueighborhood who
received it in the same kind spirit in which
it was given. This elegant, free DINNER, re-
fleets great credit upon the hearts and hands
of the good people of Woodbury. aud the sur"
rounding country by whom it was furnished
and prepared.
After dinner the marshal again formed the
military in line aud marched 10 the stand
Maj A. J. SansOm was called upon aud sung
the s'Star SpaDgled Banner" and "Gay and
Happy" in good style, which was highly ap-
plsuded By the audience. Hon. John Cessna
being then loudly called. took the stand and
delivered one of the most patriotic speeches
we havO heard sDce the oonntry's present crises,
indeed be did credit to himself and TO all who
heard him dwelling entirely en- the present war,
and difficulties now at issue between the Gov
eminent aud the Rebels. Tears we're seen
eoursing the cheeks of stout hearts during he
delivery of his speech, be showed clearly that
there was but two sides to this question, that
all good and loyal citisons must support the
Constitution and the Government, proving TO
demonstration that the secassiouIsts are in
the wrong, aud that the Government is 10 the
right, that there is no middle course, that ev-
cry mar must be either Patriot or Rebel
Az the conclusion, three hearty cheers we're
given for the speakers. A number of toasts
we're then read by j. B. Durborrow, ESQ.,,
which we're heartily Responded to by John b.
FluCk, Esq, j. Il. Sst;es6s'1, Prof. j. w.
Dioks-son, and Jchu Wilkinson, at the con-
olusioa Of which the band played another us-
.tional air. The military Wss then again form
90 into line-headsd by ihe marshal, the ora
tors; ladies and citizens, falling into ranks
and again marched into town, oouDter-merched
through the streets, aud were dismissed in re-
gular order by the Dsrshal, s j. Casfuer, Esq
10 conclusion. we must say that the whole
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