Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-06-17
NUMBER "A.


babvhood. and which have not vet shed
their uamentionabtes, = societies like
these, such Is Lyceums, Mercantile Ii
brarv, and Mechanics Associations, in
the lisping and stsmmering OF their in
fancy have ventured, with childish
and fool-hardy presumption, to question
the high and hoary antiQuity-nay, even
the existence--the realitv of Q society.
which. as some of our antiquarians have
demonstrated, had its origin in our
forefsther, Adam, and which, though
occasionally suffering from suspended
animation. { pardon, Grand Sachem,
this professional and technical il,ustra-
ton from a practitioner of the healing
art, has vet never been dafunct; but
which, like Antaus, in the fable. has
only become invigorated by each sleep
which it may have taken upon the lap
of mother Earth.
Something. also, OF this opposition
NAV, doubtless. have arisen from n
feeling of envy towards the renowned
and spirited orator on this occasion;
this, alas. is the tax which greatness
which high and intrinsic merit must ev-
er pay to the rancorous spirit of de-
traction, of malice. and of basencsS.
which Is ever jealous of whatever il
above its own foul and narrow aims
But l will forbear further speech. Most
Grand Sachem. as ! have already too
long detained this intellectual company
by nv prolonged remarks, with propos-
ing
The Orator of the Evening-Who. in
his own character. so aptly illustrates
the doctrines maintained by him in his
address though malignant detraction
may labor to prevent = discerning pub
lie from doing justice TO his merits. NAV
Ii be his consolation ever to remember
that enry "lores a shining marx.
A guest here offered the following
sentiment which was heartily received:
The ancient and modern Leonidas-
The latter no less distinguished by the
force and eloquencc of his pen. than
was the former for his valor and efficien-
cy with the sword. Nav they both go
down to posterity together-"pdr no
bile trdtrum. I" which. being interpret
ed. signifies, each the great man of his
age.
The Baskahegsn Lunk soose here call
ed on the most worthy Grand Sachem
for sentiment, and that high dignitsry
responded by offering the following =
The Antiquarian Society of Bangor
Reorganized upon the wreck of the
frigate Warren, the largest vessel in SER
vice during the Revolutionary war: its
envious and short sighted foes are dcs-
tined vet 10 see il receive the homage of
the scientific societies of the Old World
a they already behold 1t beginning 10
attract the admiration and honor of
those of the New.
John A. Peters. ESQ. was then called
sAv t.x- No 4 =.
ed with happy effect. He said he was
fully impressed with the importance Of
the occasion. He ielt peculiarly honor
ed in his invitation 10 the table, sur
rounded BY distinguished and honorable
gentlemen from different portions Of
our State. lie thought this ancient and
honorable institution, and this evenings
celebration. TO be an interesting port ion
of the history of Maine. He had been
associated with MANY societies, but
thought the Antiquarian brotherhood 10
be the most exalted of them all. He
had no doubt the spirit of such times
would live forever, and do mankind in
calculable good. .ie felt a deep inter
est in one association of this meeting.
which was peculiar 10 himself His
emotions We're too great adequately to
express the pleasure he felt in think NJ
that his native town was the present
residence Of such man as the Orator
OF tins evening. Ii added "A peculiar
snd a browning honor TO the impulses
which brought him 10 the circle around
this table tonight. He had long known
and admired the gentleman whom this
occasion was got up To honor lie had
heard many teachings and much wis
dom from his lips. He had seen him Al
the bar before the public meeting. in
the private circle, and in every situa-
tlon he had looked upon him as an honor
10 the age in which we live He had
heard, as il were, hi laundering ener-
sles boiling through society, and had
seen has Hastings light up what was all
dl>InaI and dark TO other iniellects
tor his energy and discrimination of
character; for his superior position TO
the most OF men: for his powers of COM
municating eloquently and fiuently and
clearly what was impossible 10 most
other men, ne has acquired q place from
which nothing can ever move him. He
could not better illustrate his own views
and feelings, and the Orators position
IN the world, than by giving a toast.
which is not of course literally true. but
grandly illustrative OF what he would
express:-
Charles Lowell, Esq. of Maine-The
lightning rod of Creation = through
which the fires of heaven descend TO
Earth.
The Orator here arose for the second
time and returned thanks. in a few neat
remarks, TO those gentlemen whose
hattering sentiments did him SO much
honor
k1-Gov. Kent was called for bv the
brand sachem. and said. that. although
be was not fully acquainted with all the
purposes and objects Of the Antiquari-
al oociety, or OF its organization and
constitution, yet he was happy TO meet
SO many respectable and intelligent
friends around the festive board. and
particularly at this moment. when we
were all III such excellent humor with
the world and with one another. after
the very interesting and unique services
OF the evening. Whatever NAV be said
or thought by men of differing taste
about the utility ofantiquarian research
es. or the qualification TO be found in
them, all must agree that the social ele-
ment which apparently was prominent
In this association, should be carefully
cherished and encouraged. And even
il this Society has not vet fully investi-
gated all the relics Of antiquity. or
brought TO light all forgotten customs.
il has clearly very vivid. distant and
feeling appreciation of one of the eldest
OF the whole. The gastronomic depart
ment of life has here both its professors
and its students and its illustrators and
so long ss the worthy Sachem Of this |
tribe can cut and come again, this
department of antiquarian lore will not
be forgotten or neglected.
The sword of Madockawando. NAV |
rust out and perish from the memory Of |
man, but the good old fashion of eating
and drinking will survive, SO long Is we
have the Sachem 10 preside And the