Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-09-13

potato OF the early rose persuasion, AOH
which he harvested 81 lbs and 10 ounces
Of new ones.
Mr.. Basha has completed his residence
on Lowell street.
BARTON.
THE BALLOON AsCENsIoN.-One of the
most interesting and popular features of
holding celebrations Is the balloon ascen-
sion which always attract a vast concourse
of spectators who patiently await the fl
ling up and freighting of the huge air ship,
and exuIt with upturned faces as it gradu-
ally and majestcally mounts upwards tow
ards the heavens. This will be the attrac-
ton on Thursday to those who come here
TO see Prof. King make his ascension from
our fair ground. He arrived in our vii
lage Saturday evening with his mammoth
balloon. So the public are guaranteed
against humbug, which many have hereto
fore protested to be fearful Of Lei those
who are coming be on hand early and see
and learn all they can Of balloons and bal
looming. 1t will be worth a million of
horse trOts.
Col. Eaton has sold his horse to man
down country, for $500.
JUsTIcEs.-J. l.. Woodman, J. L. Web
ster, NJ. f. Blake, A. D. Mathews, Benz.
Mosman, o. II. Austin, Geo. w. Jenness,
Mark Nutter.
The Jubilee celebration by the COngre-
gational Churches of Orleans County was
held according to appointment at Barton,
on Wednesday Of last week. The Agricul-
tural Hall upon the Fair Ground had been
fitted up with rough seats, aplatform erect
ed for speakers and music, and decorations
made upon the posts and front of the stage.
Over the stage was displayed notices form
ed from two texts of Scripture so arranged
as to read singly or by twos. The first
clause of one text formed the motto, "Our
Fathers trusted in Thee" There was in
serted the verse, "God be with US, as He
was with our Fathers" Then the last
clause Of the first text, connected as it
might be with either Of the other two mot
toes, read, "They trusted and Thou didst
deliver them" The Hall occupied though
rough is admirably adapted to convene a
large assembly. It is built in cruciform
shape so that with the platform occupying
the front end the audience is grouped close
to it in the two wings and the body of the
building. Fifteen hundred persons can
thus be placed so as to see and hear with
the greatest ease, while even a low voice
will reach every person without effort on
the speakers part A beautiful day was
granted to us, and was appreciated by the
large numbers that came together from all
parts of this county and from towns ada
cent upon the north and south.
In the forenoon about eight hundred
were in attendance, while in the afternoon
twelve hundred were attracted by the an
nouncement of Pres. Angels address. The
Derby Cornet Band was in attendance, and
excellent singing was furnished by the Bar
ton choir under the direction of Mr.. E. f.
Rawson. A. X. Drury of Greensboro, was
chosen president Of the day, and d. B. Rus
sell of Barton, secretary. A committee OF
one from each town was also elected fol
business purposes.
After a very appropriate prayer by Rev
:. r. Hall, l.. l.. D., the addresses of the
forenoon which were limited to SIX minutes
each, were made according to the program.
me which was as follows: History of Pill.
grims, L. H. Thompson, Craftsbury; His
tory of Puritans, Dea. Benz Comings
Greensboro John Robinson, Rev. VIM. A.
Robinson, Barton The Social Compact o
the Mayfower, Hon. E. A. Stewart, Der
by; Music, band; Congregational Legiti
mate from the MayAower, Rev. S K. B
Perkins, Glover; The First Church in New
England, Rev. A. c. Chids, Charleston
The Manners and Customs of our Father,
and Mothers, Capt. O. H. Austin, Barton
Landing; Music, choir; Simplicity of on
Politv, its Chief Commentator, Rev T. +
Ranney, Holland The Missionary Spiri
Of CoHgregationalism, Rev. John Rogers
Derby The Tolerant Spirit Of our Faith
ers. Dea. Charles Carpenter, West Charles
ton; Music, band Our Fathers Men o
the Largest Christian Foresight, Rev. +
P. Wild, Craftsbury; Where we Stand To
day, Rev. Geo. II. Bailey, Newport; Thu
Present Demands of our Polity, Rev. \
w. Wild, Greensboro.
Of these addresses we can only say il
general that they were worthy of the tim,
v,
vet following a logical order in their ar
rangement, they were listened to from frs
to last with close attention, and evident ap
probation.
The forenoon exercises closed at o'clocl
p. m, with brief and earnest prayer b,
Rev. J. =. Dcmeritt of Albany. An inter
mission of an hour and half then afford
ed opportunity for the enjoyment of on
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Picnic Dinner.
The people Of Glover spread a large an
loaded table for their entertainment, no
were they unmindfulof the scriptural com
mand to "Usc Hospitality" Those pres
cnt from Lowell also spread bountfu
repast together and the people of BartOl
tho many Of them constrained TO go HON
to attend to guests there, spread a small ia
bic for the band and for clergyman from
abroad. among whom we noticed Rev. Nj
Chandler Of Brattleboro, and Rev Mr.. Fis
of Lyndonvlle. The delegations iron
other towns provided for themselves b,
families in the good way OLA Basket Pic
mic. The only regret we felt at this tim
was that we were not sufficiently ubiquit
Gus, or hungry to accept all our invitation
to dinner. We Judge one could have fare
sumptuously among any Of the famil
groups, or ut either Of the town tables.
At half-past p. m, the exercises in tn
Hall were resumed with prayer by Rev
J. p. Otis of Bloomington. Pres. Jane
b. Angel then delivered his memorial ad
dress, which held the unweared attentio
of the audience for more than an hour, an
drew from them at its close an enthusiast
vote of thanks to the speaker, " for his in
structive able and interesting address. y
Then after prayer by Rev. Daniel Goodhu
of Westfeld, the singing of "Old Hun
dred" by the congregation, and BenediC
ton by Rev. Mr.. Connell of North Tro
the assembly dispersed.
Feeling the impulse, and enjoying tn
benefits of this day, do we not express tt
sentiment of many when we wish that
somewhat similar gathering might be hel
every year in some one Ofthe towns of OF
county? Would not the mass cOnventio
of our people and the discussion for on
day of themes of vital interest to us
Congregationalsts, be of advantage, an
well worth the cost and trouble? We cal
not estimate the use of such a celebratio
as this merely by present enjoyment or in
preston. Its benefits are more subtitle an
far reaching than such an estimate woul
regard them, and we suggest the prophet
Of seeking to secure them every year
possible. The experience of this year h;
taught Us some things about the arrang
ment for such meetings in the future, an
while rejoicing in the success of this cell
hration, it is easy for us to see how in SON
particulars a savingof labor and of expens
might be made next time.
Altogether we think that this Jubilt
celebration which is the only one of tn
sort thus far held in any of the counties {
Vermont, will not reflect discredit upo
Orleans County, nor upon the memory
our Fathers.
The farmers should remember the NEE