Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-07-12

ed by the president L. H. Alien Esq
with appropriate remarks, followed by
prayer from Rev. Mr.. Pattee. The De-
claration of Independence was read by
ID. Nj. Camp, after which the audience
were entertained with an eloquent ora
ton by Hon A. j. Rowell in his usual
pleasing manner.
Mr.. o. S. Dorman being next intro
duced by the president, dwelt at large
upon the original principles Of our gov
eminent, the innumerable privileges Of
constitutional liberty, and spoke thrilling
ly of the impending dangers and vicissi'
tudes which the reasonable acts of infa-
nous southern demagogues have heaped
upon our nation, gaining for themselves
distinction as the pioneer Of systematic
terrorism and reckless anarchy.
The following toast by w. d. Crane,
Esq, was next presented:
England and her Colonies in america
May the friendship now existing be-
tween them and the United States con-
tnue to the end of time.
Eloquently responded to by S. W. Eos
ter, Esq, Advocate from Canada, who
happened to be present, Taking some
exceptions to the remarks Of former
speaker who had INDUCED in some enco-
miums on our own government and insti-
tutions as being the best the sun ever
shone upon, and claiming for England
aud her Colonies equality, if not superb
ority, still paying high compliment to
our Union. He went on to say that the
estimable and royal lady in whose hands
is placed the helm Of state in England
has shown by her late proclamation that
those were mistaken who thought her
sympathies to be with the self-styled Con
federate States. In closing the ports OIL
her empire to their priyateers, she has
taken from them their most promising
chances Of success, and their hopes Of aid
from the selfish interests Of England
seem to have been doomed to a sudden
fall, and the people OF England do moi
limit their sympathies within the bounds
Of that proclamation. He said:
a Jeliere the sentiments of England
to be, and | kaoac those Of the people Of
Canada to be most warmly in favor Of the
established government Of the country
Whatever differences of opinion may ex.
/ ist between the two countries, the Eng
fish people and the people Of Canada de-
sire the continuance Of an established
lawful government rather than a loose
anarchy. In our own colonial govern
ments we have a head who like the
Queen represents the powers Of govern
ment, and Premier who is more direct.
ly the Leader in the government, and
under the guidance Of those who now
hold those offices and especially the Hon
Mr.. Cartier who occupies the position O.
Premier, our colony has attained to at
unczampled state of prosperity. BLESSED
by Providence with fertile soil, tavora
Bile seasons, a well established and vel
managed government, we look with plea
sed but unenvious eyes upon the prosper
ity of our neighbors, and with regret up
on their adversely wishing that they
might share our prosperity we should be
happy to receive them within our OWL
/ borders and welcome them once more as
members Of that great family Of nation:
which constitute the British Empire
In closing he offered the following sen
timent;
England, her Colonies and Amerjca.--
May they ever be united by the ties o
mutual sympathy and esteem, and may
their only strife be noble rivalry in thu
promotion of liberty, and in those art
which advance and benefit the human
race.
The following with other unwritter
toasts were presented by W. d. Crane
Esq, which were ably responded to by
Messrs. L. c. Moore, Yarney, Camp, aat
others;
orr Union.-Every one who is un
willing to break loose from all party tie
and rally to its support, is unworthy o
the name of man, and much more TIT
name of patriot.
Tie Vermont II0hmtecrS.--May they
| fight our battles with success and return
again TO their Green Mountain homes t
enjoy the peace and quietude of an "n
broken union, and to receive a hearty
welcome from the hearts of those il
whose defence their lives have been per
lied.
abraham Liacolo.-The guardian o
our constitution, the executor Of our laws
May he safely keep the constitution, anC
surely execute every traitor who rebel
against our laws.
AT the close Of the speaking the audi
enco were again formed in line and march
ed to the tables, and partook of a spler
did collation. prepared with that generos
ity and taste so characteristic Of the la
dies of the Missisco Valley, after which
again in order, they marched TO Elkins
Hotel, and there received parting address
ses by the several speakers.
The days festivities were eminent!