Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-07-07

D. hesing ot the Uecbrahnn Of Independence, by
Hon II W. Hea on OF VI ntpeer.
Music by the Band.
Grafton, by Rev. Dr. MerHin, u. s. A., ofN Y.
9 Music by the Band.
Benedicton.
Following very appropriate and impress
sive prayer by Chaplain Webster, came
THE GRAFTON
This YVES very eloquent performance, on
the power of the American people, as iudi-
cat in their past history, and specially in
the late rebellion-their triumphs, agricultu-
raj, commercial, civil and military,-and their
caPablity in the future, planting themselves
upon universal liberty and equality of perso-
nal rights, to rise speedily to the sublimest
height of political and moral power and ma
terial prosperity. Vermont's services against
the rebellion were specially mentioned, and a
glowing tribute was paid to the Vermont
brigade. Never in the history Of all the
world, he said, had there been such persis-
tent and uufnching fighting as that of the
Vermont brigade when il held the KEY in the
Wilderness Of Grants Richmond campaign.
'''~fh Wv Shoi VI lll lNt uunuEtu hllOlR
and. after capturing aud holding the rebel en-
trenchments, coming out with only seven
hundred fighting men. 1t was the turning
point OF the campaign, and the Green Noun
tain Boys turned it ia the long line Of victo.
ries, terminating at Petersburgh, Richmond,
and Lees surrender. For an hour and hall
the speaker held the vast audience in close
attention, and although be repeatedly offered
to release them, he was as often hidden to
go ON and encouraged with hearty cheers.
THE ToAsTs
were honored with unusual dignity. After
the Grafton, rybody dined when aud where
1t pleased them, and at four clock vast au-
dence again assembled round the stand to
listen to tue sentiments of tue toas t-mas tiers
and the responsive addresses, and nearly
three hours were agreeably spent in this way
REGULAR ToAsTs.
l. The day celebrate: It proclaimed the nation
freedom which was achieved to-day assures the ma
tons unity aud feedom preserved and perpetusted
toreuer.
Response by Hon. Addison Peck, who Of,
hciated as President.
2. The Union oonseorated by the blood OF our F.tb
eis and sneihed by the blood Of Brothers, in the
providence OF God One country, people destiny
8. The FresideHt Of The Ui,fed states born in pow
cry, sef-edueated, by his energy and moral tuie-
his devotion 10 freedom and the unionhe has won th
love OF the American people, and the respect Of the
world.
I, George Washington The Father, and abraham
Lincoln The Saviour OF has country Let grateful IA.
ton cherish their memory til time shall be no more
o., The Declaration Of Independence and the Procia.
nation Of Emancipation the browning acts Of INN
men, and political Gospel Of glad udngs which shall
be literally unto al people
Response by Rev. Eli Ballou.
g. The hero martyrs ofthe ear for Iadepen fence ana
Of the ioar for the Union point with proud iisfa
ton 70 the noble record " the yer, aid leave q a.
partial history - weave the unfadinR AuIes Of the lat
teiwhile We In silence bedew their new made graves
with our tears.
Response by Rev. A. Webster.
T. The Atng aud Macy thew have proven that they
the land and control the sea When any 9th.
er nation Of ihe earth excels them, jonathan will Try
sg,in
:. oar MANNED and rounded Sold ss--throueh SUI.
feing they have won their Let us ado Il with
our gratitude In heat and deed
Response by L. l.. Durant, Esq.
o The soldiers Of demonstrating in victory, and
In disaster covering the teeAt-tLey have Jned
hdng wreath OF glory.
10. The Flag Of our eounfry--
In the gl iom when Traitors assAil
10 each pauiot heart no dear
BONE on hat the ghf mas rrevAil,
The Hosts never blenoh-never fear.
Right on through the conflict and strife
fof Freedom 10 the mauacled Slave.
Aud 10 the untry eaoe aud new lie
Proud loved Banner. torepey w4vs,
II. Popular L'6er y e.a p9paiar ed',ean - both
dead by bTants, 10th cherished b. ffsemeu LEI
slavery and Ignorance perish together.
kesponse b! ID b. Eaton, E,q of New
York City, formerly Of Calais.