Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-12

ldent OF the Thistle Club OF Montreal Ie-
sponded briefly, in behalf of the Excelsior
Club. The address was frequently interrupt
ed by hearty applause. and at the close OF
the response three cheers were given by the
Montrealers for the citizens Of Burlington,
three for the orator who had welcomed them,
and three for the American Union, followed
by Hail Columbia by the Montreal Band.
The assemblage then dispersed to their sever
al dinners.
At o'clock the Grafton of j. 5. ADAMS,
ESQ. took place in the Town Hall. The
Hall was filed with gentlemen and ladies OF
this and surrounding towns. T. E. WALES,
ESQ, presided REV. j. X. CONVERSE, Of
fered prayer, and the Declaration of indie
pendence was read by the Hon. DANIEL
ROBERTS. This was very fine thing. The
dignity Of the style, the clearness and force
of the language, the vigor of the thought,
the holiness of the positions assumed, and
in general, the excellence and approPri-
ateness of the sentiments of the document,
were all that could have been expected. 1t
was well read and received with abundant APP
plause.
MIR. Adams followed in an cztemporancous
discourse, something over an hour in length.
lie described the trials and traits of the carly
patriots OF the Revolution traced the growth
OF the country, and the progress Of free in
stitutions, alluded to the influence of our
nation on the other nations Of the globe
discussed the causes of the present re-
| bclliou, which he attributed to lack
of appreciation Of Republican institutions,
| the selfshness OF political leaders and the
negligence Of the masses, Of all which the
growth OF. slavery 10 point where it could
undertake TO dictate terms and break up the
government, was the Indication and result,
and laid down the duty Of patriotic ireemen
in the present crisis. The address, though
from unavoidable want Of preparation some
what desultory, was marked by Mr.. Adams
well known 1uency and vigor of delivery, and
was well received.
The audience then dispersed and the bal
ance OF the day was devoted by the public to
amusements. Some attended the 81 moral
circus, " which in the meantime had encamp-
ed at its appointed spot; some disappeared
within a tent decorated with images Of
snakes and gergons dire, and labeled by
some Teutonic artist, TIE 1urg hymg
Esscemou1'', some went to the Fair-grouni
to see the play Of the Lacros-e Club. TIE
game was described in our columns a day or
two since 1t was apparently web played
5y the young gentlemen Of the Club and
one passage at arms, IL which a little fellow
caught the ball in his scoop, or whatever it
may be called, and dashed across the course,
outstripping one competitor, running sue
cessfuly gauntlet between two others who
strove IN vain to strike down his scoop, dodg-
ing and circumventing a third, and finally
when surrounded by hostile legions, four or
/ five in number. gave his ball a victorious
throw to the utmost bounds. was almost as
exciting as a good game of football. As
matter Of record, we mention that the blue
proved victorious in the match, and threw
arms, and caps, and scoops, and shouts, sky
| ward in exultant triumph.
Others sailed gaily and gloriously over
the bay in the Wanderer AMI other small
craft
Others went to the top of the College,
where they saw a view absolutely unsurpassed
and indispensable in beauty and .'some"
in extent. Land and water in siliy different
towns. blue mountain tops, expanses Of mea-
dow and forest, glimpses of rivers, and the
broad island dotted sheet of Champlain
stretched before and around them. This
superb panorama Vas visible throughout
the entire day.
The day closed with splendid exhibition
Of the Comet. How startling and magnif-
cent the train which this sudden visitor drew
across the heavens, pen cannot describe. 1t
was wonderful, glorious, aud only needed /
twelve other bars Of alternate white and red /
light to form with UrsaMajor a very close re- /
semblance to the Star Srangled Banner and /
a spectacle which all would own TO BE re-
markable.
To conclude, great credit Is due to the
committee Of arrangements for their exertions /
in raising money to defray the enormous ex-
penses, and their judicious outlay of tie /
same, on sunshine, scenery, and paeifeation !
Of the dust 10 Messrs. ADAMS and ROBERTS /
for their speeches; to the Excelsior Ia
Crosse Club Of Montreal, AMI to the little
fellow in particular, FOR their appearance
and play also to the extensive club of the
same name, without the La, OF Burlington.
for not g7umbling longer and louder to the
young Lancsrs and Fire Companies for their
obliging tam out and effective escort to
the Educated mules for their chaste and
amusing performance, and to the Comet ior
his tail