The Republican journal., 1873-07-10

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! steamer Clara Clarita, from Vina)haven
was unfortunately caught in the foe
which delayed her arrival until halt pas
| -, but the Walkers were in time to loil
the procession, accompanied by the flint
Vinalhaven band. The steamer Hurri-
cane also came ". from Rockland, with
party on board..
At about the prescribed hour, the pro-
! cession was formed and moved in the fol
lowing order:
Aid. Marshal. Aid
Belfast Cornet Band.
Belfast City Guards.
Committee of Arrangements.
Aid, Orator. Aid
City Government.
Vinalhaven Band.
+. +. Walker Engine Co., of inalhaven.
Pyramidal Car containing the Goddess of Libert,
ana ~ young LADIES' representing tn States of thu
Crosby Guards of Hampden,
Representation OF the business of the City OF Belfast
Watervlle Engine Co. No. g.
Band
Skowhegan Light Infantry.
Band.
Gen Berry Engine. Co. Rockland
Belfast Cadets in Boat.
Hydrant Engine Co. No. 2.
Bangor Cornet Band.
Washington Engine Co. No. 5.
Public Schools.
Citizens.
&c.
The procession drew cheers and ap-
plause along the whole route. The pyra-
mid OF the States, which was drawn bv
four white horses, was especially admired.
The streets were decorated with flags,
busting and streamers in profusion
Many private houses were finely adorned
among them the residences OF Mayor Mar
shall, Col. Hersey, W. H. Conner, B. F.
Field, c. b. Hazeltine, and Mr. Mathe VS.
On the piazza of Col. Hersey's house a
beautiful young lady attIred as the God
dess of Liberty, upheld the American
colors. The democratic and republican
flags, shorn of all partizan embens,
waved as the symbols OF a common
brotherhood and nationality The crowd
along the route of the procession was i'm
mense. Sidewalks, yards and windows
were full.
Among the tradesmen who were repre-
sented by their goods in the procession
were Field Il Mathews, furniture; W. G.
Marshall, corn and flour; Mathews q Co
sash, doors and blinds; Herscy 4 Wood
ward. clothing; Swan Il Sibley, flour,
corn and coal Eastern Express; Horace
Thurlow, pumps, Woods, Mathews 4
Baker, Buckeye Mowers; Dnsmore 4
Son, boots and shoes; Perkins Brothers,
wagons A. j. Hartman, Meadow King
Mowers: A. &. ,Jewett milk.
EXERCISES AT THE COMMON
Arrived at the common, the companies
were formed in q hollow square about the
platform. After the playing Of Hail Co
lumbia by the Band, Mayor Marshall
called the assemblage to order, and intro
duced Rev. Mr.. Utter, who invoked the
Divine blessing. The Declaration was
then read in a clear and impressive man.
ner by Rev. Mr.. Bacon. Hon. A. G..
Jewett was then introduced by the Mayor,
and spoke as follows
MR.. JEWETT's REMARKS.
Mr.. Jewett said he should speak briefly of the
past, present and probable future of the coun-
try The day we celebrate is the ninety
birthday of American independence. 70 US ii
is the birthday of political liberty; to other
nations that of a new idea in the science of gov
eminent The declaration which has jast been
read is that of men who took their lives in their
hands. 1t electrified the world when published.
The people of France were frantic for the strug.
gle that was to come. And to France we should
be forever grateful for the aid she rendered
towards our liberties.
At the date of the declaration of Independence
the whole white population of this country only
equalled what is now contained in the cities of
Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York. Brooklyn,
and Boston. And there was not one thou
sandth part of the wealth of those cities. But
they babe defiance to the first power of the
world. The people were scattered in small
towns and villages from Georgia to New Hamp-
shire, upon the coast. West of them was a
dense forest inhabited only by wild beasts and
savage Indians. England owned only west to
the Mississippi and South to the south line of
Georgia. France and Spain owned the rest Of
the continent. But England with all her power
was met by the colonists who were strong only
in their principles, and by the aid of France the
BRUSH were driven from the country. The
men did the fighting, and the splendid wome n
OF the time supported the families. In twenty
fve years after peace the population increased
two millions, but there was no increase of ter
ritory. To-day we have territory enough to
make 400 states as large as Massachusetts, We
are indebted to the policy of Jefferson for
the magnificent territory included in the
Louisiana purchase, reaching from the MissiSs-
ippi to the Pacific, and we owe Il debt to the
liberallty of France, which permitted us to
acquire 1t. The craftsmanship of Thomas JEFF
ferson entities him to be regarded as the founder
OF the republic as it exists TODAY.
ANA yet Jefferson died poor man. 1t is a
PITY tnat we have not such integrity now in
public life. and such honorable motives in pub
lie men. ,Thoughtess people do not properly
estimate the difference between statesmen and
mere office seekers. He desired to pay homage
to the memory of William II. Seward. never
bis political friend, but whose breadth of view
he could appreciate and acknowledge. He
made the splendid acquisition of Alaska for
seven Millions sum that our Congress will
steal IN two days-yes, and Grant will sanction
it! That is the difference between those now
at the head OF the government and statesmen
That purchase Of Alaska has hemmed England
in on the Pacific and doomed her power there.
The increase of wealth in this country-no
man can estimate it. Our danger is that we
are becoming too wealthy and too much given
to luxury. We are in danger of losing sight of
national honor in the pursuit of wealth Pos
terty will say that Jefferson in his great public
services-and he died not worth dollar-was
hoarders of dollars that have since lived in it.
Mere wealth is nothing The names of the
wealthy perish, and the people do not mourn
But the name of the patriot never dies. George
Washington was born to wealth, but he gave it
to his country, along with seven years of his
life-and for all that he never received one
penny. Would to God our present President
were not widely different. Would to God
he had died before accepting bride for signing
that salary bill. Better the assassn's bullet
had passed through his heart than he should
have done that thing. He was man of mill
tary achievement in an hour Of need. and made
a proud record. And why God allowed HIM to
live to Join those thieves, is one of the mysteries
of Providence.
The. speaker said he had lived in South
America and in France. He had seen revolu-
ions IN both countries in which men were
shot down by thousands. In South America
revolutions occurred because the governments
because the public men were thieves, as ours
are. Our danger is that unless we drive out all
who steal we shall become corrupt and an easy