Looking for a glimpse into the past? In this classic speech, delivered at a centennial celebration in rural Massachusetts, historian Lucius Robinson Paige reflects on the history and spirit of the early American republic. With insights into local politics, social customs, and more, this address provides a fascinating window into an era of American history that continues to captivate us to this day. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.