The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-07-19
Maj. A. J. SAMSON,
Brig. Inspector, 1-l6 Div,
For the Bedford Gazette.
Fourth of July Celebration al WoOdberry


For the Bedford Gazette.
Fourth Of July celebration al W0Odberry.
Mn. EDITOR You will confer favor on
your friends IN this neighborhooG by giving a
place to the following brief account OF how We
spent the fourth in Woodberry In the first
place let me state that celebration OF our ma
tlonai birth day on grand scale was contem-
plated, printed handblls were clrcuated-and
the people called u9on to turn out and show
their patriotic devotion to their country by
general participation IN the exercises of The oc-
cason The call was nobly responded to-
from The hills and valleys they came-ctizens
and soIdiers-all departments and professions
Of life were fully represented lin a word the
town was alive with .'talr women and brave
men,
About half past ten O'Clock Sam'I. J. Cashier,
Esq finely mounted on large iron gray horse,
dressed with badges appropriate to such an oc-
caslon, formed the procession in the town in
the following order near DR.. c. +. OelIeig's
First Capt. Dan'l. NJ. Bare's Pauonsville Rifles,
ID Potter's Greek Guards, commanded by Capt
John B. Fluck, Sd MlllerstowE Guards, com
manded by Capt. J. Nicodemus, ,Jr.,r. 4th the
Woodbury. Zouaves, Capt. E. d. Brisbau, all
IN full uniform, 5th Orators Of the day, 9th the
Sunday Schools; Hh Ladies, 8h Gentlemen
four abreast. The military companies, by the
way, deserve particular mention, for their very
gentlemanly conduct and soidier-lke appear
ance, and the great proficiency they have at
tanned IN their drilling, in the short time they
have been practceng. The procession beng
formed about half 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 stand had been
erected for the speakers.
The meeting being called 10 order by Rev,
John H. Wilkinson, who, according to prevl-
Gus arrangements announced the officers OF the
day Col. John e. Everhart was called to the
char, Isaac Burger and George SoulsbY, were
made vice presidents aud Jacob BreEneman,
Es1 secretary. The meeting being organized
the fife and drums played beautiful national air
John E. Satterfeld, Esq, was then called
upon to read the Declaration Of Independence
wtaca he did in very clear and creditable
manner. The Star Spangled Banner was then
sung by the Ladies in most excellent style. G.
Ii. SPang, Esq, being then called TO the stand,
delivered one of the most heart stirring and pa
tuolc orations that il has ever been your
cqri respondents pleasure to listen TO. Com
mencng at the settlement of the colonies. he
gave a graphic description of the history of our
lorefathers down to the framing of the Declara-
ton of Independence bis picture Of the TRIALS
and hardshlps, Gen. Washington and bis little
bant OF patriots had to endure in achieving the
liberties We enjoy, caused the tears to start in
the eyes Of many-ot his hearers. Following
the course Of events down TO the present crisis,
which he dwelL upon at some length, he Dlainly
showed that the whole difficulty arose from a
few tTaitorous aspuantS who are LISTING for IN
holy power bis 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. The speakers
then by order of the Marshal headed the pro-
tesSlon and marched to the table. the military
and citizens following, and partook Of sump-
ious dinner such as we have never seen before |
4Wo tables, one between two and three hundred
tet long, were put up IN the groye-and liter |
ally crammed with loads OF finest subslantIas !
and choicest dellcacIes; everything that could |
satisfy the hungrlesl appetite Or tempt the most
taStlGlous 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-five feet IN length. Cold |
turkeys, hams, chickens, beef, bread, butter, |
cheese, pies, cakes, pickles, preserves fruit &c,
were there IN pFoiuson and plenty of 200, bo,
coffee ior all. Alter all had eaten and ,roro
satisfied there were still maIy. many fnll ba,-
kets OF provisions left. Tais was distributed a
mong persons in the aejgbborhood who rece,v-
ed ii IN the same kind spirit in which it was
gwen This elegant, free dinner, reflects great
credit upon the hearts and hands OF the good
people Of Woodbury. and the surrounding coun-
Try by whom it was furnished and prepared
Alter dinner the marshal again formed the
mlnlaFy IN llne and marched 10 The stand -
Ma. A. J. Sansom being called upon. sung the
.'star Spangied Banner" and eGay and Happyo
u good style, which was highly applauded bv
.he audience. Hon John Cessna being then
loudly caiiec, tool lie stand and delivered one
q Inc most patriotic speeches we have heard
aace The countfy's present crisis, indeed he did
s''@h to himself aud 10 all who heard him,