Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1810-07-16


~ have refused TO celebrate with the
Idemocraticl- mass, and have given
a preference to the company and iare Of
gentlemen.
Celebration Of INDEPENDENCE az WiscaS-
| SET.
The anniversary of our national freedom
and independence was observed by the fea
Il rak Republicans of Wiscasset with the Gus
tomary civic honors and festivity. The ear
hest approach Of morn was welcomed by
the discharge of cannon. AT ~ O'Clock,
! the citizens Of both parties attended divine
service in meeting house, which was per
formed by the Rev. Mr. Packard, by their
united request. At one, the Federal Repu6-
iicans moved in procession, attended BY
martial music, from Mr.. Tinkham's hotel
| to Washington Hall, where they partook OF
sumpsuous collation., provided with much
taste and elegance at which Gen. Davld
! Payson presided, assisted by Messrs. Brad
ford and BAILEY, as vice-presldents. The
correct sentiments of seventy,fve appeared
to animate every breast and II was sub
ject Of the warmest CALCULATIONS, that our
country was yet Free, Sovereign and Inceper-
dent. After dinner, the following toasts
were drank -
i. This glorious and ever memorable day /:
Let neither "shades nor darkness rest upon
Iit"-but may its honors and its Joys be per-
petual.
2. The genuine spirit of Seventy. ,fve !:
When our fathers declared themselves in
dependent of q. Britain, they never dreamt
that their sons would tamely submit to the
Ityrannies Of France
5. The government and people of the u.
SHAY they ever be inseparable and
may the former, supported by the latter,
never ingloriousIy retire either from the
ocean or the field.
4. The Federal Constitution While is
principles are revered, and its obligations
enforced, our liberties will be inviolable.
S. The Eiemory of Washington !. May his
wise & magnanimous policy be as " cloud
by day, and pillar of FIRE by night 20
guide our rulers in the paths of prosperity
and glory.
6. The President Of the u. States: Like
the great Washington, may be ever prefer
the public good to the popular favor
z. American Commerce May it spread
It's wings over every part of the globe, and
suffer no restrictions at home nor abroad.
8. Allreul Republicans While they con-
tend for freedom IN their own country, they
will never apologize for oppression and ty-
ranny IN foreign governments.
9. Bonaparte Gov. Gerry's Goliah oil
Europe Should he ever visit our Ameri.
can Israel with hostile intentions, may he
meet fatal foe in some Yankee STRIPPING OF
DaVia.
10. Our Envoy at the Court of ST. James
To whatever party he may belong, while he
advocates our commercial rights and meets
the pacific oyertures of England with SINGER.
ity, we will say, that he deserves well Of
his country
IL. Our Envoy at the Court of St. Cloud
To whatever party he may belong, while he
try, we will freely bestow upon him the
need Of praise.
10. The Secretary of State lille he
pretends TO defend the honor s. ~ tests Of
the nation, let him descend to no ar which
| truth and candor must condemn.
IS. The State OF Massachusetts God
save the Commonwealth
IA. The Memory of our Fathers May
we never forget their services nor abandon
| their principles.
Is. The true Patriots of America Tho
their principles are misrepresented, and
ttheir characters detained, they will never
cease to seek their country's welfare.
Is The literary and religious institutions
Of New-England as long as these are sup.
ported and revered, our citizens will enjoy
the means both of freedom and virtue.
IL. The Farmers and Mechanics of our
country May neither mildews blast the
prospects OF the one, nor enIbargoes parslize
the efforts and la5ors of the other.
| The following toast was reciprocated with
the citizens at Liberty Hall
When dangers thicken abroad may nnan.
unity increase at home:
VOLUNTEEPS.
By the President. Militia of Massa
chasetts May they ever prove as patriot,
as in rs.
By Mr.. Bradford CHRIsTePHER Corr
the same in prfvdte as in public life a pat
riot without tear; a magistrate without re
rroach.
BY Mr Bailey The Emperor of France
May his late matrimonial connexion prove
! abortNe-M Monsters ought never to propa
gate their species.
After the President had retired-by Mr.
B.-The President of the day. Gen. Davii
| PaySon-That citizens patriotism cannot be
doubted, who bravely fought for his countr,
in lis struggle for liberty and independence
Federal celebration Of the 4th Of Juls
IN Marlborough.
The day was announced by federal sal
ute-at 10 o'clock. newly raised compan,
OF light infartry, in an elesan uniform dress
under the command of Capt. Isaac G.. Reed
paraded, and after exhibiting great varie
~ OF manoeuvres and eyinclnp degree a