Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-08

Tho celebration at this place on the Fourth
was a complete success Attic appointed hour
(sunriso) tho roar Of cannon and the clang Of
bells aroused the inhabitants, and gave due
notice that the anniversary was to be appro-
| priatoly observed At an carly hour the in
habitants Of the surrounding country began to
pour in on every road, aud the scholars in the
district schools having been notified by their
Superintendent, Mr. j. NJ. Fisher, that they
were to bear an important part in the cclebra-
ton, took an carly opportunity to be present.
They came in large teams, neatly trimmed with
banners and flags Soon the streets were Oiled
with joyous crowd, and at eleven O'Clock the
procession was formed, under the supern.
tendcnce Of the Marshal, j. NJ Severance,
Ed with several assistants on foot. The fol-
lowing was the order Of the procession
Bociles Cornct Band.
Clergy.
~ Is. Abbott, Esq, pres't 6i tho Day, and Speakers
Fire Department, with Machine, Capt Wilbur.
District schools ana Teachers under tue direction Of
their superintendent
Citizens.
The procession passed through the streets Of
the village, and, returning to the hall, prayer
was offered by the Rev Mr.. Wight. The ex.
orcises at the ball were conducted by the
schools, and consisted Of singing, recitations,
exercise. in reading, spelling, history, etc, in
tersporsed with music by the band. OF these
exercises it is sufficient to say that they were
excellent The scholars were evidently thor.
ouEhly drilled, olch school eagerly trying to
do lis best, and showing great thoroughness
and perseverance on the part Of both teachers
and scholars. These exercises were concluded
with an address By Rev. b. 5. Adams. The
procession then reformed and marched to the
Common, where tables were set and provided
by the willing hands and liberal hearts Of the
inhabitants ofdilerent parts Of the town. They
were fairly loaded with edibles Of the excellent
manufacture Of the ladies' Of the town, and it
is needless to enlarge upon the rapidity with
which the patriotic appettes Of those seated at
the tables caused the yands to disappear
Inc crowd in attendance had now become
so large that the Committee OF Arrangements
decided that the further exercises Of the day
must be held in the open air. Accordingly, at
80 p. ~, all assembled in tho shade, and
listened to The reading Of the Declaration Of
Independence by J. T. Gleason, ED, after
which The grafton was delivered by Hon j. p.
Amson. The Grafton was pronounced by those
who heard il 10 be mastery production lie
spoke Of the prosperity Of the nation, and dealt
heavy blows at iniquity in places high and
low. lie spoke in high terms Of the Republi-
can candidate for Governor and our present
member Of Congress, and paid fitting tribute
Of respect TO those who gave their lives to
bring this government into existence, as well
as to those who had given their lives to show
the world that slavery should not continue in
this nation, and that a Republican form of
government, properly conducted, could not be
destroyed at the behest Of shareholders. At
the conclusion Of his remarks, the speaker was
heartily cheered. The cannon announced when
the grafton was concluded, and Immediately
the Ilorribles Of Creation" commanded by
5. E Mclean, made their appearance. They,
Of course, furnished fun for the crowd, and
should be seen to be appreciated, the elephant,
in particular, creating great merriment. This
show could hardly have been made more laugh
able, and we regret that we cannot further
partlculariae upon the unique collection. The
play Of the fre-engine followed, in which they
displayed their good training. At sunset a
salute Of thirty-seyen guns were given, ac-
companicd by the ringing Of bells. The eHer
cses of the day closed with a concert by Bee
dies Swiss Bell Ringers, which attracted
large crowd and gave excellent satisfaction.
The day was fine, and no accident occurred to
mar the pleasure Of the occasion. The number
present was estimated at from two thousand
five hundred to three thousand. Good order
was preserved throughout the entire day, and
it was acknowledged by all to be good ceIc.
bration, with a programme fully and salts
iactorly carried out.