Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-07-14
Communicated from the P. NJ. Magazine.
The Fourth at Laxey.

ACCORDING to promise, on the Fourth o.
July, 1864, we started to the above named
place to enjoy the privileges of Sabbath
school celebration; and, though we have been
In the habit of attending fourth of July &C.
casions, and participating in its privileges
for seventeen years, We cannot remember
one more interesting that seems to give
more general satisfaction TO all parties than
the one in question.
But it may be, many Of our readers are
at loss to know where this Laxey is. For
the Information of such, we would state
it is section of country laying about half
way between Dudgeeille and Linden, in
Mineral Point Circuit. The origin of its
designation is as follows about eleven or
twelve years ago, (if we remember correct
ly,) some of the settlers came from the Isle
of Man; and having lived in a place on the
Island called Laxey, and leaving behind
them many things that were dear to their
memories, they were determined to hold on
to something that would be pleasing rem
iniscence to themselves and children, hence
they called it Laxey. And, truly, if there
is anything excellent, beautiful, rich or good
in the root or origin of the phrase, the place
and surrounding countryare in keeping with
it, and worthy of it. The selection of such
spot, so rich in it's soil-beautified by the
hand of nature, and so fruitfulin its produc-
tons reflect great credit on the heads of the
inhabitants; and the extensive and elegant
Improvements argue the practical industry
of those who claim to be its owners. It has
been well designated 'the garden of Wis
consin."
Well, about twelve O'clock, great num-
Der of people, in connection with the officers
and children of the NJ E. and P. M. Sab
bath schools of Laxey and Diamond Grove,
concentrated for the exercises of the day.
There was an abundance of provisions--a
rich variety provided. The dinner was free
-"all things common" A collection was
taken up at the table, as we supposed, to aid
the funds of the schools How many times
the long table, which was beautifully sha-
ded, and at which from eighty to hundred
persons sat at a time was set, we are not
able to say, but for four hours, company
after company satisfied themselves with the
good things provided for the OCCASION
Eating and drinking being over praise
pue prayer offered to God, the Honorable
Francis Little, of Diamond Grove, was unan-
imously called to the chair The audience
being called to order, short, appropriate and
interesting remarks were made by Mr. E.
Temby, Mr.. N. Coad, the Rev. G. Dawson
and the writer. Perfect order and regular
ity characterized the proceedings of the day
Great interest seemed to be manifested to-
wards the welfare of the schools. A reli-
gious feeling pervaded the minds of many
connected with the enterprise. Much at
tention and earnestness were given to &C
commodate all who came from other places.
Upon the whole, we believe satisfaction was
given to all parties, and we trust God hon
ored. 1t did our heart good to see the har-
monious sentiment and feeling exhibited in
the union of the three schools at this cele-
bration 1t looked like Christianity. We
thought if this feeling manifested itself in
all religious societies and church gatherings
the world would soon be evangelical. May
God bless and sanctify the efforts of all Sab
bath schools C.H.