[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 111 (Monday, August 2, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S10006]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO THE TOWN OF NEWTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to pay 
tribute to the town of Newton, New Hampshire on its two hundred and 
fiftieth anniversary. The town's residents will celebrate this historic 
occasion on August 15, 1999 with a number of festivities including a 
parade and an ``Olde Fashioned Fireman's Muster''.
  Newton's rich and fruitful history dates back to 1639 when families 
first settled in the area granted by England known as New Salisbury 
(Amesbury). Newton's actual township was incorporated in 1749, allowing 
the people to elect their own officials and to hold town meetings.
  Much of the frontier region was wild country inhabited by the 
Naumkeag Indians. The settlers and the Naumkeaks had generally peaceful 
relations, relying on one another for trading purposes. The greatest 
danger facing the settlers came from the war parties of the Mic Macs, 
who originated from the area now known as Maine and New Brunswick, 
Canada. These hostile groups conducted violent raids as far south as 
Connecticut, killing large numbers of local populations. With a 
combination of the settlers' admirable fortitude and the recurring 
epidemics of disease, these native populations were nearly wiped out.
  Newton residents have persevered in other ways throughout the years, 
courageously serving and defending America. They have participated in 
the French and Indian Wars, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, 
World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict. 
Newton's citizens are always willing to serve our Nation when called 
upon.
  I congratulate the town of Newton, and it's dedicated and patriotic 
citizens. I am proud to serve the residents of Newton in the United 
States Senate.

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