The gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1798-1799, 1798-07-09

Portland.
American independence.

anniversary or our National bril-
Much may be faid on this location but
the voluntary feelings Of the heart, can
not be exprefed. The universal fel-
tivity Of the day, while it augurs favor
ably to our country, will ferve to diimay
and confound our enemies. Long may
the God of wildom prelerve in US that
fpirit Of union, which blalts the hopes
ofintriguers, and is fure bulwark a
gainf invaion-Long may the undaun-
ted fpirit Of Americans fecure that in
dependence which they dared to aaert
in the face Of every danger, and to iuP-
port during long and dubious contcf.
This Anniversary rencwS the pledge OF
fidelity to the nation and government.
It fhould be confdered as no ordinary
tranfaGion-no trifin3 location Of un-
meaning mirth but as the laudable
patriotilm Of a greatand inlult"d people,
reminding each other Of their former
VOWS, and adding another cIaufe, il
.fupport Of the sovereignty and indepen-
dencc Of the Wefcrn Empire.
Prompted by fmilar lentiments, the
inhabitants Of this town oblerved the
day in a manner becoming freemen ;
and every action declared
" That ne'-r (hall the f,ns Of CotUMB1A bs Gives
whils tie rth bears plant tic lea rolls its
The welcome morn was uttered in
with the thunder 0f0ur cann0H-the diff
play of our AagS-and the ringing OF
bells. The pleafure infpired by the
day, reflected from each countenance.
The voice Of difcord was not heard
all was harmony, h arity, and Joy.
The Portland Artillery, commanded
by Capt. Weeks, ever ready to difplay
their Patriotilm, performed the military
hOnorS Of the day, much to their own
credit, and the qualification Of the lpec-
tators.
The Grafton was unfortunately omit
ted, by the ab(ence Of the Rev. Mr..
Warren, who was chofcn orator Of the
day.
The inhabitants anembled at the
Columbian Hall, where they were Join
ed BY the judges, &c. Of the Supreme
Court; and, forming procelIion, were
efcorted by the Artillery, to the AZ
fembly hall, at which place they Partook
of fumptuouS entertainment, prepared
BY Mr.. Grafam.-Nathaniel r. Foldick,
Elq. preGded at this fetival Of rcalon.
After dinner, the patriotic fong Of
" adams and Liberty" was fung by
Mr.. FoGdick, with fpirit and juf;ce 70
its noble fentiments, that entitled him
to flare Of the applaule.-The fuble-
quent toafs were then received with
that appreciation which is now attached
10 every thing federal. Several other
fongs we're fung.-Let it be iaid to the
honor Of theday, that nothing Frcnchi-
fed was admitted.
I. THE DAY, which gave birth TO Ans
rican Independence May its a-njvcriary De
COMMUNICATED, till the great globe illelf is bu
ried am DIT the RUNS of nature
I. JOHN AID ANS, Pr5fl,m ortt. Uaae4
States May his life be As precious in the fight
Of heaven, as has been ufeful and oman nta
70 the world.
5, CONGRESS May they .evince IL.
excellence Of Representative Government.
!. The PEoPLt and tb. G7vERNmsNr oftbs
Uaited Slater One in principle, and undivided
in energy, may they cruh the fe pent Of foreign
influence.
5. TIE HzRriom FARMER oflH2pm Ysra.n !:
May the name Of WASHINGTON, Rriks ter
ror into the hearts Of the enenie Of America.
8 The AMERICAN Navy MAY the pride
OF The nation infpire / with principle IL honor
that Will render it invineihle.
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