Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1868-07-10
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klmballs grove in the followil q:
Marshals-John Robertson, ~.
Wheat, Esq.
nummerston Brass Se
| olllcers and Orators of the day.
Sabbath Schools.
| Citizens and Strangers.
Arriving at the grove, the exercises were
conducted under the direction of the fol-
lowing named gentlemen;
>, President of the day, Rev II. Harlow,
| Putneyi Vice President, Deacon Simon
iioughtoni Chaplain, Roy. Mr.. Foster.
EXERCISES AT THE GROVE.
lst, Invocation by the Rev. Mr.. Foster.
"a, Music by the $. $. Children.
I'd, Reading of the Declaration of indie
| pendence by Rev. II. Harlow of the Moth
| odtst church, Putney.
4th, Singing "America" by the audience.
, 9th, Speech by the youngest orator, a lit
tle boy about years old, "Let the country
| spread, who cares 2"
9th, Grafton by Kittridpe IIasLins, Esq,
of Brattleboro.
EXTRACT FROM MIR. HAsKINs' SPEECH.
Mr. President, Ladies' and Gentlemen -.
Perhaps l owe you an apology for arriving
| upon the ground at this late hour. When
| arose this morning, / was seriously in
| disposed, and thought il doubtful If |
| should be here to-day. / am here, howeV-
| err and and am ready even at this 18th hour
to carry out my share in this programme.
Mr.. President and Fellow CitiEeils, No
business will deter the. p2tri.sv OBJ
serving this day as itoasAfF2V3---S
We are met to celebrate The 62d annivcr-
| sary of our national independence as our
| fathers did. We have come from fields of
| vegetation ripening for harvest, from work
| shops, from stores and Offices. from our ac-
customed avocations, with happy hearts
and smiling faces, with thankful hearts and
with reverential awe TO that Supreme Be-
ing who has preserved us a nation. Our
iofeiathers sought an asylum in these West
ern wllds, where they could worship God
according to the dictates of their own con-
sciences. A despotic king underworld TO
force taxation upon them without repre-
sentation. They resisted and solemnly de-
clared for freedom and independence what
ever the cost. For eight long, weary years
that hoping, praying band Of patriots car
ried on the struggle for nationality. What
doubts, what fears arose during this con-
test, and what joy when victorious Dur
ing this contest property fell to one-half its
former value; death and dishonor stared
the leaders in the face if they were not sue
cessful but they had hearts of oak, and
wills like adamant, and went forward
cheerfully and took up the heat and bur-
den of the day They took no steps back
ward. Can we, their descendants do less
than to honor them and their memories?
\ few years since our treasury was over
flowing. The loom and the anvil were in
null tide of prosperity. The whitening
salls OF our commerce were upon every sea.
Our whole country was literally bound to-
gether with bands of iron. But in an evil
hour traitors to their country and their flag,
overlooking the graves of our departed
heroes, of Washington, Adams, Jefferson,
Henry, Hancock, Otis and Allen were de-
termlned to rule or ruin this country, and
in accordance with this insane desire, COM
menced tho bombardment of Fort Sump-
ter, which was defended by gallant SOL
dier. With what alacrity did you spring
to TIE rescue. Applause Six hundred
battle fields where our citizens have nobly
stood, tell Of the loyalty and patriotism of
our people. [Applause.l With this re-
turning day the praises of our fallen braves
shall be sung. You wear in your hearts
weeds of mourning. Your name and their
deeds will live forever We are under
solemn compact with the dead that what
has been won in the field shall not ne lost
in the forum. [Applause.l Twill close by
saying in the language of Il celebrated
Irish orator, Happy, proud America
The lightnings of heaven yielded to your
philosophy. Nothing on earth could re-
duce your patriotism"
9TH. Song by Miss Abby Star-"Come
with the flag, show the colors what they
are"
sth. Music by the Bond-"ITail Column
Dia,'
9th. Remarks by Hon. David - Nich-
olson OF Rutland.
MIR. NICHoLsoN's REMARKS.
F'CilOD Citizens, LddieS and Gentlemen -
When l look around upon this audience
and see assembled here men, women and
children, for the purpose OF observing our
anniversary day, and after hearing such
connected, elaborate and intelligent Grafton
from the gentleman who has preceded me,
| am led to say that whatever speech | may
make will be one of your own inspiring.
Mr.. President the youngest child here
in arms to-day, shall never outlive the he
roes of the great rebellion, of our country's
greatness and honor Our Revolutionary
heroes are all gone. There will soon be
none left of the heroes of 1872. Let us ev-
or remember and cherish their memory.
That flag floating yonder in the breeze is
respected to-day at home and abroad. Ruff
fans and traitors attempted to burn and
scuttle the ship ofState and send her down,
but she has weathefed the storm and rode
through the gale. How stands that piece
of dry goods to-day?
Not long since n foreign government at
tempted TO quarter their troops upCn
American citizens. The American minis
ter protested and notified the naughty los-
pots that "the American fleet was in the
Baltic. The flag was honored. Has itcost
us too much? 1t has cost us all the Indus
try of this generation. To whom do we
owe the achievement of this grand success?
to party? No. There was II time when the
country was in great peril. Abraham Lin
coin was President of the United States.
Who came to the rescue? partZans? No,
patriots. All honor to the loyal Democra-
cy of this great nation who came to there's
cue Of their political opponents. All hon
or to that distinguished and lamented hero,
Stephen a. Douglas, who counciled like the
brave Lawrence, "Don't give up the ship"
All honor TO him who left these parting
words to his sons: "Tell my children to
stand by the laws and vindicate the consti-
tuition OF the United States" l will now
invite you to an entertainment moro sub
slantial. The hour of dinner has arrived,
and / will now retire.
llth. The procession then reformed and
marched down to the village. The Sab
bath School children were served with
Strawberries and cream, and other goodies
at the church, and the officers and speakers
were furnished with very substantial
dinner under the bower in front Of the
Farmers Hotel. a police force was on the
ground, but their duties were not very
heavy. Good order prevailed during the
entire day owing to the disposition of NE
audience and the excellent arrangement of
one seemed to be happy and contented.
The Sunday School children performed
finely their part in singing and waving
abo ut 40 tiny U. S. flags in time with the
music All the actors performed well. AT
the grove, Mrs. George lIoughton presided
at the cottage organ with her accustomed
skin and grace.
Mr.. Norcross, the drum major of the
band, doomed up some six feet or more,
and looked as though il might be cooler up
where he lived, than down low whore we
poor suffering mortals We're.
The day was ushered in by the booming
of cannon and ringing of bells. AT
o'clock the Putney Invincibles, composed
Of cavalry, infantry and artillery, com
manded by Col. Catuskillcat, paradod tho
streets to the great amusement and salts
faction Of the crowd, especially the young
or portion thereof, and finally brought up
ON the common, and after order had been
restored, the Col. introduced Gen. jacob