Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-09
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THURSDAY, JULY 9 1863,
.r.,p the Daily Herald of July g.
THE -F0UIsVH.-

N *nrouramme ny tue HE'hS oI Salute, ana
,be ringing OF bells. AT an early hour
,be people began coming in from neighboT
inc towns, and the railroad trains of the
forenoon were well loaded. Considering
the very threatening aspect OF the weather
Y the morning, finally eliminating in rain,
he gathering was very large, and the pro-
l eedings of the day, under such unfavora-
EbeIcircumstances, greatly exceeded the
expectations OF the most sangulne IN
Hnterest and enthusiasm, besides showing
that the patriotism of the people is made
.pf stuff which issproof against all "wash-
5ng."
The procession formed on the depot
grounds. The two fire companies appear
td in their neatest trim and, with their
Engines handsomely decorated, formed
host attractive feature in the programme.
Escorted by these companies, and march
ing to the excellent music of Sulivan's
Band of Troy, the procession passed
sthrough the designated streets and arrived
4, the stand in the Park at about ii IL
eclock in the forenoon. Here, after music
lv the band the exercises were approprl-
xtely opened by an earnest and impressive
made by the Chaplain, Rev. Le-
and Howard. At the close of the prayer,
Senator Foot, President of the day, an
npauced that in consideration of the threat
aing appearance of the sky, the other
Pehminary ceremonies announced would
III dispensed with, or adjourned until the
|Deeting in the Town Hall, and he would
once introduce the distinguished speaker
nom the people had assembled to hear,
IN. John Coohrane of New York. After
q sW fitting words of introduction by
enator Foot, Gen. Cochrane came for
Sard upon the stand and was received
th much applause. A report of his
beech will be found elsewhere. General
Ochrane also delivered some sledge-ham-
Ter blows at the copperheads, and made
1me most thrilling and powerful appeals
the people, and not least to the exiles
0m foreign oppression to support the
|rvernment of their adopted country which
6ords their only asylum. The speaking
is frequently interrupted by the hearty
Aeers of the audience. 1t commenced
nning near the beginning of Gen. Coch-
ane's speech, and at times during the de-
ligery the rain was OF the pouringn
vAEety, hut the audience stood its ground
nnfnoyed and intent to the close. This
I6t afford the highest compliment that
Rld be paid the speaker.
At the close of the speech by General
ehrane, the President of the day read
&gram from Gen. j. H. Lane at New
Rsrk, announcing a change of his purpose
1be here, In consequence of his duty
Qdenly calling him at once to Washing
Ia, and his hope to address the people of
on some future occasion. The
|exerclses at the stand We're then closed by
06 band.
THE DINNER.
ahe Town Hall was opened for dinner
hbOut halfpast one. Owing to the
ktinuance of the rain, the hall was not
at first, but large number sat down
the tables, and the hall gradually filled.
Ae divine blessing was invoked ,by the
Maplain, and from the conclusion of the
nner, until nearly six o'clock continued
- proceedings, of which our space will
cnnit but condensed report, while it
Wd be difficult in any report to do
4 ICE to the earnestness, patriotism, and
9lty of"the speeches made, and the en-
asm which prevailed throughout.
FIRST occurred the reading of the De-
aton of Independence by the Rev. Mr..
'tbourne, which had been omitted at
stand, as above stated.
resolutions were then called for by the
f9l dent, and Mr.. Dorr, chairman of the
nlttee on resolutions, reported the
"lng, which were UNANIMOUSLY adopt
S0otoed, That in this hour of peril to
pohcan Institutions, and on this ami
ny OF the day that ushered in Amer
inoependence,i becometh free peo-
r. F'ho cherish the liberties their fathers
'ed, and who hate the tyranny that
HFs invoke, to assemble themselves
"a ief around the altar of their common
Hry, and to each other and to the
pledge anew "their lives, their for
ana their sacred honorsn to uphold
1uate and defend their dear bought