Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-07-18

standing the fact that the proceeding day
had been extensively observed as the
birth day OF our national independence.
both by Lowell and adjoining towns.there
were present on this occasion one hum
dred and fifty relatives and friends. MIR.
and Mrs. McDaniels arc healthy
and robust couple, and we trust they
may live to celebrate their diamond wed
ding. They are much respected citizens
of this place. and have long been known
AS faithful attendants Mt the bed Of The
sick and dying All necessary arrange
ments had been made for the convenience
and comfort OF tho guests. and good
swing erected for tho amusement oil The
young folks. The utmost good ioeiing
prevailed among all parties. and it is
rarely that one sees so much soc'abl'ity
and genuine enjoyment rs were mani
tested OH this occasion. We believe that
il promotes the prosperity OF q people
morally. intellectually, socially and spir-
itualy.to get together and have gener'
al interchange of sentiment and sympa'
thy, and certainly it afforded them vast
deal Of pleasure and enjoyment The
afternoon passed quickly and pleasantly
away, and Mt about half past five o'clock,
tho little groups engaged in happy con-
verse, were called together TO listen to
remarks from tho good Deacon Stearns,
our host, and various others. The re-
marks of the venerable men. one OF
whom had passed four score. wero very
interesting Dir. Samuel McDanlels'
among other things, told us of the con-
dtion of Lowell ut the time of his mar
riage. Al that limo there were only
three dwelling houses in the now flourish
ING town OF Lowell. Only three horses
were owned in town. and but one wagon.
which was the property of one. Capt
Stephen Barker. Lowell was then
very inferior place. and for years after
the marriage OF Mr.. Mechanics. people
in adjoining towns were accustomed to
say when they say poor. brokon down
horse There is horse from Lowell.
Now all this is changed, Lowell stands
peer with her ncighbors. and is cclebIa'
ted for her carriages anil fine horses,
many OF which are even said TO Uo
Threatened with speed" Mr.. McDan'
iels entered upon his married l:lc poor,
having nothing but two strong hands,
from which to gain II livelihood. but hon.
est toll and irugality have brought plenty
TO his door, and now he is surrounded by
the comforts and many OF the luxulies oil
life. He has reared large family OF
children, and his prosperity aad success
in life, show that these granite hills, un-
der the patient hand OF industry, will
bring forth rich harvests in their season.
10 reward the aborcr. Mr.. John Me.
Daniels, elder brother OF Samuel, told Us
something of the hardships. which The
inhabitants underwent in the early days
of Lowell He is an aged man. and has
passed his oightieth year. In his early
manhood he lived away back in the track
less forest; and he had carried over four
hundred bushels OF grain four and halt
miles 10 mill, on his back. Many things
of interest were said. which space will
not permit us 10 repeat Amer the speech
cs. Sweet Home" and other arppropri.
ate pieces were sung. After the singing,
n Miss Whiting, deaf and dumb child,
q sweet girl of perhaps ten summers,
came out and offered up u prayer in her
mute why. to the great God who hear
eth in secret" 1t was Il prayer that went
to tho hearts OF the spectators. and ma
ny eyes were moistcncd. All telt that
the Author Of the soul could understand
the language Of tho soul, and needed not
that il should be expressed through or
gans of speech. A blessing was then
invoked, and all sat down to y rich anil
sumpluous repast. which was served by
blooming maidens and sprightly youths
| Tho lemodade which was dealt out
throughout the afternoon, was of supc-
rior quality, smacking strongly of sugar
and lemon. After supper, the younger
portion of the company gathered about
the swing on the hillside, and sung ma
tional airs, and other songs, while the
stars and stripes. which had been planted
upon the house huttcred gaiIy in the
breeze. keeping time to the music. The
scene from the hillside above the house,
is delightful, and we observed some OF
the company drinking in inspiration from
the scene of surprising beauty, that
stretched away before them. The scene
has little Of the grandeur and sublimity
of scones among the Rocky Mounts, dir
Tying and overawing the mind by appall.
ing heights. and impending cliffs, but
the Mts. are just high enough, and the
scene just varied enough. being relieved
by green fields, farm houses and the
sparkling waters OF Kezar Pond. to de-
light the eye. and one sits and admires
without growing weary. The beauty OF
the scenery from Lakes Champlain and
George, is sung by poets. and admired
by travellers, but thee is no variety. The
hills rise abruptly on either side OF the
Lakes, and after one has admired their
green slopes for couple Of hours. from
the deck OF the steamer, he tires of the
scene. and longs for some place where,