Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-07-17
PUTNEY.

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VIM A Smith Hugh G Campbell
John + Moore Seymour N Crouch
Peleg Winslow Lewis Holbrook
Joseph II Buffum Edwin G Carpenter
Horace Kidder Chas w Roberts--30
WESTMINSTER WEsT.-The address of
the Texan refugee, Mr.. f. b. Turner, de-
livered in the church at Westminster West,
on Friday last, was decided success. The
goodly audience assembled from among the
citizens of that place was considerably in
creased by the attendance of numbers from
adjoining towns, attracted thither no doubt
by the reputation which the speaker had
gained at Putney, upon the memorable
Fourth. We think Vermont has just rea-
son TO return Mr.. Turner compliments, and
say that she too is proud of this talented
son. No one could sit and listen to his
flow Of eloquence, the manifest candor and
force of his reasoning, colored by vein Of
pleasantly, without being very much i'm
pressed with the truth of his remarks
willie the sad picture drawn from his own
experince in rebeldom served to heighten
the effect of logic. Very few notherners
have any idea of the loyal men which are
to be found in Secessia, or of the sufferings
which tyranny obliges them endure, as de-
picted by this orator, who knows whereof
he afiirms.
All parties listen gladly to the stirring
appeals of this thoroughly earnest speaker.
While he givesto all loyal hearts ins truction
as well as en.ertainnent,the disloyal, howev-
err much they may dread his influence, must
admit the superiority of his talents, and can
find very little fault with his statements.
We wish the citizens of the State generally
might have the privilege of listening TO
Mr.. Turner, feeling sure, as we do, that his
influence must be salutary.
THE 4TH AT PUTNEY.-The celebra-
ton on the 4th at Putney passed off very
satisfactory to all who participated in its ex-
ercises. At o'clock, A. NJ. the Invincibles
came out in their peculiar garbs and went
through with their performances in a man
ner that done credit to those who had its
manag ament. At the conclusion of the
drill, the company formed hollow square
and listened to an address from Zybolum,
which combined the sublime with the RI
diculous interspersed with wit and senti-
ment with such strange confusion that set
the multitude into an uproar of laughter.
At 10 A. NJ. a general procession was
formed headed by the Band, and repaired
10 the Grove. Introductory prayer by Rev.
T. NJ. Dwight, reading Of the Declaration
of Independence by Rev. A. Stevens. f.
b. Turner delivered the main address which
was one not only appropriate to the day
and occasion, but filled with strong appeals
TO all to lay all chickering's and party feel
ings aside and stand up boldly for the pre-
servation of our country, and judging from
the feeling exhibited towards him at its
close we infer that his appeal found lodg-
ment in the hearts of all who listened
Rev. S. NJ. Dwight made short address
which was filed with patriotic sentiment.
The speaking was interspeTsed with instru-
mental and vocal music.
AT 2 O'clock the procession was reformed
and marched TO the common where, tenn
porary grove hall had been made for the
tables which were spread with refreshments
for the inner man, by G. III. Pratt, and
| VIM. johnson. The tables, although ca
pacious, could not accommodate near all
who were present, and tables were set in
their halls. After partaking of the good
things furnished in profusion, the toast
master, Rev. Mr.. Dwight, offered variety
of sentiment which called out The wit and
pond. Taking the celebration all in all il
was decided success, and, all who attended
went home we'll satisfied with the exercises
of the day. Mr.. Turner has since address
sed the public at West Westminster (or
Friday LAST and fully sustained the repu
tation attended on the .4th. QUARTUs.
The above was intended for last week
but did not reach US till this week, and We
publish it now as matter of record.
United States Excise Tax.
SECOND ASSESSMENT DISTRICT OF VERMONT.