Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-07-13
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The 51st anniversary of American Indepen-
dcnce, we are happy to find, has been
pretty generally cele brated. In Boston,
the day was observed with that splcnd0r
and conyniality which 50 eminently dis
tinguishes the metropolis Of tins ate
Between and 500 Federal Republicans
dined together in the "Hau Of Llber,y,"
On the choicest rarities which tie season
afforded of which tie Boston Guzctte
makes the following mention -
AT IL O'Clock, very numerous and
highly respectable company assembled
at the Representatives room of the
stats-house, asrecably to request Of
the selectmen, and under escort Of the
Boston Light Infantry and UinSlozv
Bhlcs, formed a procession to the south
church, where religious service was
performed, and an Grafton delivered by
Peter Thatcher, esq. conformably to the
institution of the town. After the ora-
ton, a very large number of gentle
men again assembled at the state house,
and under the same cscort, proceed to
Fanuiel-Iall, 10 dine. The hall was
decorated in Chastc, braHtiiul and APP
ProPriate style, and the entertainment
was elegant. The Hen. Mr.. Gore
presided, assisted by the Hon. Mr..
Mason, the Hon. Mr.. OTIS, col. Revere,
col. Perkins, col. BradErd, col. UcNes
and 5 Goldman, ESQ. as yice-Prezidents.
On Mr.. Cores right was the late Pres
ident ofthe y. S. the Hon. MIR. y4danls,
and on his left the Hon Ro5crt Treat
Paine, esq. TWO Of the few surviving
venerable patriots who had the honor to
sign the declaration of American Inde-
pendence. The company was also
honored with the presence of the Judg-
es of the Supreme Court, and the judy
es of the District and Municipal Courts,
the orator and chaplain Of the day,
members Of congress, members Of the
senate and house of representatives,
solicitor-geheral, many military gen.
tlemen, number of the Rev. clergy,
the selectmen, and other officers Of the
town, &c. Great conylyiality, harmo-
ny and happiness preyailed.--The fol-
lowing is a selection from the Toasts
which were given OH this occasion:
The day-May we remember it Will be
disgraceful to have declared independence,
II we neglect TO maintain it.
The President and congress Of the II. 6.
As good citizens, we wait for the course
of our government, and hope it will con-
duct US to safety and honor
The people of the U States-Ifthcir gov
eminent be in the rig 1t, may they BY noin-
temperate acts PLace the nation in The SorOng.
The Judiciary-May there be no disscn-
tients from the sentiment Of our Chief Ma
gistrate, " that its Independence is the bull
wark of civil liberty"
The Washingt N and Adams principles -
by which Truth was no libel, and freedom
of speech no treason"
May we have no zoGy which is not Just
and necessary, nor any peace but what j.
safe and honorable.
On Mr.. ADAMS retiring. the byeailsat Mr.
CCre) rose AMI addressed TIE c.I7p,iny ~ NE
foLio-giog cords -
GENrLEMEN-Our venerable fellow cit
izen, the late president OF the U States 4 a.
Just retired from the Hall While we
continue to celebrate this ANNIVERSARY, as
propitious to our country, We cannot be un-
mindful Of the services Of one, who - con
spicuously promoted the event We common
crate, and who has done so much to rendc.
it illustrious, in the annals Of America, and
productive Of. happiness and prosperity tc
the citizens, propose to YOU the following
toast
JOHN ADAMS--Onc Of the ablest, and
best supporters ofhis country's rights, whose
great mind could conceive ! natl, n, and the
frst means of securing its freedom, its glo
~, and real Independence.
The tolIozpirg T5ast 10as gtvea 81 a corni te
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