Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-07-11

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try, and with one heart and one mind to re-
new the vows they then made, to be baptized
into the same spirit that animated them, and
/ to demonstrate to the world that the rich in
beritance which we received has not fallen
into unworthy hands and as they in under-
taking the great work before them sought
the guidance and direction OF heaven, now
ask YOU to Join the Chaplain of the day, (the
Rev Mr. Seaver) in prayer to Almighty God
for his protection and blessing in this hour of
our country's greatest trial"
The young ladies of the cortege sang the
Star Spangled Banner" very credtably,
amid the cheers of the listeners. Miss Hop
kins, (who 'ied' this choir OF young Misses)
certainly deserves credit for their perfor-
nance, as we understand they have been un
der her direction Rutland suffers nothing
by a comparison of this with any other juve-
nile choir.
The Rev. Mr.. Seaver offered very I'M
pressive supplication in prayer, calling forth
tears from the eyes of an attentive assem-
blage Thoughts, of the absent dear ones in
battle service, changed many smiles to many
slghs. VIM. G. Dunton, Esq, read the De
claration Of Independence becomingly and
to the qualification of his audience. Mean
time the Bands lent their aid to make the oc
casion a charming one. Then came an
Oration from Prot. j. w. FOWLER OF Pough-
keepsie, N. Y. Of the splendid effort of the
orator we can convey no idea. The Grafton
was one of the very best for the time and
place, to which we have ever listened and
as we looked upon the multitude of upturned
faces, we realized the potency Of genuine
oratory u1on the masses At times in tears,
and at times IN glee, they betrayed the emo
tons engendered by such discourse.
We have not the space to give even an
outline of this production, and we are not
equal to the task, even if we had all the
room necessary. In two or three days we
hope to be able to lay before our readers an
} abstract of the Address, which has been pro-
missed us. We are sure that our readers
will read it with the same interest which it
had TOR the large audience that heard it--al-
though, of course, the charm of such dis
course is taken away by committing it TO
paper.
After the speaker concluded an oration of
rather uncommon length, (but with which no
one found fault on that account,) a we'll
trained Gee Club, under the leadership of
Mr.. N. c. Dye, sang very inspiring piece,
entitled "A Shout for the Banner viii ch
was very well appreciated by the throng.-
The people then went to dinner. The Off
GERS of the day, Orator, Toast Maste r, &c.
with very large concourse of visitors diRed
at the Franklin House. The ceremonies at
the table were of highly interesting char
acter, and there was truly flow of reas on
and a feast of soul" VIM. Y. Ripley, Esq,
President of the day, sat at the head of the
tables, presiding officer of the occasion. A
blessing was asked by the Rev. L. Howard.
S. NJ. Dorr, Esq, performed the duties of
Toast Master, with much tact and grace. Be
low we publish list of the toasts, and the
speakers who responded to them.
REGULAR ToAsTs.
1st The day sce Celebrate. No Southern
DEGREES shall affect its abolition-no earthly
power dim its recollection.
Responded to by Rev. Norman Seaver.
I'd The old Thirteen: Strong enough to
hang together. The young "a strong enough
to do the hanging of those that don't pro-
pose to hang together.
Responded to by Hon. NJ. G Everts.
Sd The memory Of Washington " First
in war,.frst in peace, first in the hearts Of
his countrymen."
Responded to by Rev. DR.. Chlds.
4th The President of the United States.
AlUayS the post of the highest honor,-it is
not0 also the post of the highest responsible ty
his virtue, his frmness and patric tism,
are the nations safeguard.
Responded to by Horace Allen, Esq.
9th The Army and the Navy The only
peace Congress to which we propose to refer
the question Of compromise with traitors.
Responded to by Charles Linsley, ESQ.
9th Gen. Winfield Scott. Ripe in his
years, his virtues, and his generalship,-he is
the appropriate leader of Young America,
in this first contest for the integrity of our
independence.
Responded to bo Rev. Leland Howard.
7th The Flag of our Country
Unfarl the glorious banner let it swing upon the
breeze,
The emblem Of our country's pride, on land and
the
The emblem of Liberty borne proudly in the wars.
The hope of every freeman, the glorious Stripes
and Stars
Then unfurl the glorious banner out upon the
welcoming air.
dance there
In the battle shall lead us and the banner be
beacon light 10 glory and guide to victory"
Responded to by Edgar L. Ormsbee, Esq,
Song by young ladies.
8th Vermont. She fought her way into
the Union, and she will strike with a stro ng