Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1811-07-29

c4ANptY July *, Toll.
The anniversary Of American Indep-n-
| dence was celebrated here BY respecta-
bic number Of the inhabitants of Minot and
Hebron, ID . masner suited to the occasion
Bcth political parties Joined in the cesebra
tier and nothing occurred during the per.
formances of The day to wound the feelings
Of any. The procession was formed neAT
Capt John Eridgham's, and moved 10 The
vest Meeting house, where an excellent
discourse was delivered by the KEY. WIN.
P.dBeon, accompanied by appropriate vocal
aud instrumental music. The subscribers
10 the public dinner returned and partOuk
OF an entertainment provided ~ Can.
Brdgham. Des. James Donf,arn o4fris.
ted IS President, and MIR. Wm Revuold..
ss Ftce president. Alter dinner tie I'll
lowing tests were drank -
l. Inc ds.y &c ccssbvdts -n93y il never &c
polluted with party discOrd or political ami
mostly.
z. M1ssachusats--Th first 20 support
our Independence may she be the last 10
abandon IT,
3 DISTRICT Of Maine-In due time may
she assume to herself the right Of DONNA
tion' and become Respectable among her
sister states.
= 1o0eynoy and LieH. Gqsernor Of Mass
dchAsetfs-May their official conduct ba
such as shall justly demand and secure the
united applause Of all parties
D Inc Ionstitafion--As permanent as The
everlasting hills, the buIwark of America.
the main pillar in the edifce Of our indie.
pendence, the palladium of our political
'sis'y ana prosperity-Msy We support il
WIN tranquility ST home, and peace abroad.
0. 1hf Nflsha-Our pride and our boast
IN peace, our defence in war.
q me PSesfdent e heads of deparfnlents--
May wisdom direct and patriotism guide
'hem 10 conduct the ship of state safe
through Inc tempestuous storms Of domes.
nc dIscord and foreign intrigues.
O. 1he memory of WashinStou--Althosgh
ms remains sleep in the silent tomb, NAV
ms sacred name remind US of our duty and
ms example inspire US with true patriotism.
y departed Heroes Of TIE revo2utioR. zDho
spI" ther 6Iood 10 obtain our treeaonr-May
we never withhold the tear of gratitude
ana while we profit by their patriotism,
may we Initiate their virtues.
Az. Commodore RoSeYs--A true bIooded
yankee by his prompt and decided con
duct, may the American flag be respected
and feared by the hsughty tyrants Of the
ocean:
III. The 1'ankces--Should they unluckily
receive bite from the tarsntula Of Europe,
may they never depend upon the music OF
Britain or France to cure them.
IL. British Orders and Freseh Decyees--
ribegotten ufFsprings Of iIlegitimste par
entss conceived in sin and brought fofSss IN
iaqulty.- Destruction seize them.
IL. CoHgress--May they be endued with
all that wisdom and prudence that shall be
necessary TO direct.
IA. The State Legisiatve-May q sense
Of honor and justice, instead Of party zeal,
direct them in their proceedings.
IS. Commerce e nHtactories-'rhough
prosecuted by the jealousy and revenge of
tyrants, may the powers Of hell never be
suffered 10 prevail against them.
10. TIE Independent yeonaanry Of Massa.
chussfts faithful TO their God, their coun.
try, and their arms; long may they reap
the fruits of their industry and enjoy the
full fruition Of their labors
IL. The Fair Daughters Of CoEpmbfa--
AS beautiful as Venus may they be as
chaste as Diana, and, like the fraternity,
exclude from their secrets, the top, the
fool, and the vile decciyer