Celebration of Independence by the Sabbath School Union of Sharon and picinitv
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School Union of Sharon and picinity The anniversary of this Union was holden at Sails. bury on the 4tE of July. The following Schools com prise the Union: South Canaan GO scholars; North Cornwall 200; South Cornwall l24 Ellsworth 5 Methodist and Congregational, Sharon, 252; do do Salisbury, 2S3-Total 994.

 The various schools assembled at the Meeting House between the hours of II and l2 o'clock They were formed into procession by Col. N Benedict, Marshal of the day, and his assistants

 ORDER OF THE PROCESSION.

 Salisbury Schools-South Canaan-North Corn wa-Ellsworth- -Sharon-South Cornwall-Cergy, and Parents-Officers.

 The schools moved, with appropriate banners, led by music, to beautiful Grove north of the Meeting House. where platform for the speakers was erected and seats prepared for the youth and children This beautiful encampment was surrounded by carriages filled with spectators. The President, William M Smith, Esq took the Chair shortly after one o'clock

 