Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-03-03
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. ~.
SONS OF FLASHING TOM

for officers Of this Society was held at thc Wall
.;on House Hotel, at 10 o'clock on Saturday
the a2d inst. when the following gentlemen
we're elected to the respective Offices tor the
ensuing twelve months, VIZ.
observation-disclosures Minor, Esq.
LIST Observation-Disclosures Smith, Esq
81 Vice-President, Samurl r. Bradford.
Secretary, Robert S Stehhen..
Treasurer, SGmua Ret. H'I
Committee of Arrangement IN conjunction
with the foregoing officers,
Peter Wager, Charles Peasants, WaIer
Kerr, lillian J. Baker, Thomas Bradtord,jr.
Adjunct, j. L. Robbins.
BIRTHDAY.
On Saturday last, being the anniversary OF
the birth OF their Illustrious Father, +" the So
ciety of Sons of Washington celebrated the
occasion at the Mansion House Hotel. At
O'Clock, they sat down to an entertainmeht'
prepared by Mr. Renshaw, with his accustom-
ed profusion and elegance. The Society was
honored with the company OF the Right Kew.
bishop White, Chief Justice Tilghman, Col.
j. Williams sf the United States army, Capt.
Stewart of the Navy, several other distinguish
ed characters and strangers. Col. wharton,
who had been engaged in the military excr-
cises of the day, also hsnored the Society with
short visit of congratulation. After the
cloth was removed the following toasts were
drank, accompanied with choice music from
the Pandean Minstrels, and interspersed with
a variety of excellent songs.
|. The day-May each recurrence find us
mors devoted to the principles OF him whose
birth we celebrate.
2. The memory of General George Wash
;ngto9-s His name will ever prove ram
part and bulwark against all open and secret
enemies OF his country's peace" Soag-pic-
tory Of 1renton.s
g.. The memory of General Alexander Ha-
.niton--Thc confidence of Washington was
his prondsst boast, is his highest eulogium.
4. Our Countrv--The maxims of Washing
ton secured her Peace, and maintained her
Honor.
5. The President ard constituted authori-
ties of the United States" America can only
be undone by herself she looks to her coun-
ellis for protection
6. The memory of those who fell in the de-
fence Of their county" Light be the soil,
and unfading It's verdure, that rests on the
manly bosom Of the brave"
Z. The surviving officers OF the Revolution
Hay they not survive the gratitude OF their
country.
6. The Judiciary of the United States-lts
undergraduates terrible only tn tho FartInne
g. The Navy Of the United States--The IN
terest OF eur country demands Its increase.
. 10. The Army of the United Slates-Its
motive, Patriotism; It's reward, Honor.
IL. The honest and independent Legislator
Conscience, and NOT Party, directs his action
II. The State of Pennsylyania--May her
policy be as liberal as her means are abundant.
IS. Our true interests" Harmony and Ii
beral intercourse with all nations
ii. The Clergy of the United States" How
beautiful are the feet of them That preach the
the Gospel of Peace and make the Garment
of Holiness honorable.
Is. Our Fair Country Women-The beau
ty of Creation, the ornament OF Society, and
the solace of Domestic Life.
Is. Agriculture, Commerce and Manufac-
tures-The strongest links In the chain of our
Union.
*The following song, written by Major
William Jackson, "a member) and adapted to
Music by Mr.. Gillingham, was sung by
member, accompanied by the trumpet, amid
the repeated acclamations of the company.
THE YIC7ORY OF TRENTON:
Twas dark December, teuPests how'd,
And fierce invasion awful scowPd
The river ragged, the wintry blast
A gloom Ger Freedoms prospect cast,
When the Saviour of our land,
With his faithful gallant band,
Brav'd the storm to meet the foe,
And strike invasion's standard low.
The torrent stemm'd, they urge their way
To Irenton's field, whose glorious day
Assurance gave to Freedoms cause,
And crown'd our arms with loud applause.
Than the Ga &C anr lnnd