Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-07-11

AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE

The anniversary of this national G.
vent, was celebrated by the Federahsts
of Portland in manner cvincive of
their zeal for peace, freedom and pros
perity Of the country. Having assem-
bled at Union Hall, they proceeded
from thence to the Rev. Mr.. KEEL
LoGG's Meeting House, where, after
the performance of excellent Music, a
truly elegant and classic Grafton was
pronounced by WILLIAM FREEMAN,
ESQ. fraught with the soundest politi-
cal and moral principles f; after which,
the subscribers to the Public Dinner
returned to Union hall and partook Of
sumptuous Entertainment provided
for the occasion.
Hon. WOODBURY. SToRER presided
M. COBB and F.. MAYO, Esqrs. ofhcia-
ted as Vice Presidents.
TOASTS.
Ist The Day.-While we celebrate otr
= i-r---.lence-- may we never lose that spi-
rlt which only can MAINTAIN it.
2. Our National Constitution MAY the
proud spirit Of American Freemen restore
and preserve it, and rise indignant against
the naughty tones of every foreign Despot.
3. Our National When
Representatives act scithont deliberotion, NAV
the people learn to deliberate before they act
4. The three branches Of our STATE Coz,
eraDlent.-May harmony strengthen their
councils while intelligence, integrity and
public spirit direct all their measures.
The Spirit Of The times When uncon.
stitutional Laws Cypress the people, NAV
they find redress in change of rulers.
6. May the voice of American freedom
expire but with her breath and her lasII
entrenchment be her grave.
z. The geEius and shield Of WASHING.
TON.
8. The Sun Of federalism, rising q bu,s.
ing through the clouds Of Democracy.
y. The American Eagle-His wing.
clipt-hiS talons bound, and indignant,
perching on the mast of Gun Boat.-MaJ
he soon soar to higher regions.
Commerce and our Scamen. The far
ner destroyed to protect the latter ii :
dignifed retirement within themselves"
III. Rhode Island, our Sister State Re
turned from the devious path Of political er
ror-long may she know and feel that Ms
Gom'S Hvays are jbieasantueSS and peace.
II. Cohnecticm.-Neah's ARK, in the Del
uge of Democracy.
Is. Caleb Sronr -Reverenced. for III
wisdom--beloved for his virtues.
"a. Timothy PictermF:-A +vateEfaI Cen
tfHel, an infesible patriot, and ar honor 10 oul
country.
IS. The Navy.-May its Officers be Pre-
6ies, ITS SeGneH, americans its ships wor
thy of their valou, and sufficient to pro.
tect our national honour.
10. The Judiciary-Our sure protection
against arbitrary power and licentious mis-
rule-May it ever continue " a zpaH of 81,
round about rs and a GLORY in The 7,idst IF III.
! IT, The 4th If March, I8O9-May We or
that day celebrate the triumph Of those
principles which gave birth to this.
VOLUNTEER.
BY the Presidsnt.-The American PeonIe
May they yet attain that unanimity, which
to their enemies shaIlbe terror, to thensalva,
strength, prosperity and happiness
by NJ. Cobb, Esq.--Rufus King--whor
Nature has made great. and whose great
ness may our country acknowledge.
BY E. Mayo, Esq The pigs Of Yer
mont When brought to trial for a breacl
Of the laws for protecting our seamen, ma,
their owners save their bacon.
BY Rev. MIR. Gregg--The pulpit-the
Press-our Colleges and Schools Nav ouI
covenant with them never be broken
BY Hon s. Freeman, Esq--That on
Independence may be preserved, NAV mod
| Grafton, knowledge and wisdom TRIUMPH
over passion, ignorance and folly
BY the Orator-State of New-York
Though her wings are not yer fedged. she
has struggled from the nest of democrac,
ana will soon put forth the full plun,are j
Federalism and acquire strength 10 noun
A. an Eagle
By Mr.. Brewster (of Counec;;cutl--