The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-07-08
AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE
TAMAfdNL.fL CELEBRATION.

TAMDf.fNLfL CELEBRATION.
ON SATURDAY last the Great Anniversary of A.
merican independence was celebrated in this town,
with unusual ecat. The morning was ushered in by
the ringing of bells, and music by the COLUMBIAN
BAND, salutes from Fort Adams, and the Artillery
Company, under Capt Fry. The American flag
was hoisted on the different fag-staffs aud on the
shipping IN the harbor. At noon salutes were fred
from Fort Adams and Fort Wolcott. The day was
fine, and not an accident occurred to mar the har,no
ny and enjoyment OF the. day.
THE TAMMANY SOCIETY,",
Met at the Great Wigwam, in the State House,
where after transacting business and making suita.
BILE arrangements, a procession, unusually numerous
and splendid, was formed in the usua! order
The Procession (Which was the most nuircrous we
haev ever witnessed in this town moved down the Pa
rade, up the south side of Washington. Square down
Spring-street, through Franklin-sreet, up Thames
street, TO the Second Baptist Meeting House, where
had previously assembled large and respectable
concourse Of Ladies' very pertinent and cIeouent
Prayer was offered by the Rev Mr. GIpsoS-thc
Declaration of independence, penned Nv the illus
trious JEFFERSON, was read BY Ilr. WILLIAM ST.
MoNs-the Last Legacy of the immortal WASH
lNdToN, was read III an animated and impress ssiye
Inanhes, appropriate 10 The subject, BY Br HENRY
Y CRANsToN--ahd an Grafton was pronounced in
"a superior etyle, by Br. DUTEE y pEAncE The
Orator recapitu'ated the wrongs and injuries hehped
upon us by Great Britain, in 1776, and shew by in.
controveruble reasoning, that if the times then re-
CURED manly ard vigorous stand against tyranny
and oPpress'on--..hat the present times call still
more loudly for the same energetic measures Il
would be impossible 10 do justice this subject 9th
erwise than BY giving the Grafton entire which we
hope to be enabled to do. After the Grafton short
but Impressive Prayer was offered by the Rev. Mr..
WEBS. The Performances We're intersf,erscd with
excellent vocal aud rstrumental music, by choir
OF excellent singers, under the direction Of Brother
MICHAEL MouLToN, and the Columbian Band, un-
der the direction of Br. NATHANIEL ApAMs-
both OF which acquitted themselves in a manner
which reflected the highest credit on their and
abilities.
After the exercise Of the day, the Society again
formed in the same order, and retired to their Wig
wan
In the afternoon a numerous company assembled
at the state House, consisting principally Of Men,
pers Oh the Tafnnany Society, where an excellent
dinner was provided by capt RICHARD BARKER.
JOHN ELDRED, Esq. presided at the table, assisted
by CONSTANT TABER and WALTER NICHOLS,
Esqures. as vice-Pres'dents After the cloth was
removed the following Toasts were drank followed
by The acclamations of the guests, and accompanied
by discharges Of cannon.
TO.4STS
1. The 4M Of July, '76--may this day be ever hold
dear to Americans, it is terrible 10 tyrants:
The Independence Of the United States must and
shall be supported, peaceably ifcan, forciby if we
must
9. Tie Gcbarfed Heroes Of our Revolution--
Happy the brave, who sink 10 rest,
With all their country's favors blest
When Spring, with dewy frgers cold
Returns TO deck their haowed mould,
She there adorns q sweeter sod
Than fancys feet have ever trod"
3. The United States Of .anerca-soyercign in
themselves, may they never become tributary to 9TH
ers-may they never become "hewers Of wood, or
drawers bf water" Linked together by one common
interest, may they live, either in one common free.
dom, or glorousy sink in common grave
The National MISUNDERSTANDING only to the
voice of duty, they have acted up the high char
acter which becomes their country now let their
country approve her title to this confidence in her
virtue.
S. TIE President Of the United StnAss--virtuous
and intelligent, nIhexblc and uncorrupted--rnay he
stand fearless amid the storms of party, supporting
his country, md supported by her.
3. The State 3 Rhode -lsiand--when she remem.
bers her CREznE, nay she initiate his example
may she never suy her glories in the revolution, by
an inglorious abandonment Of its principles
2. The Pecpe-msy they never be ridden nor spur
red. They are the only legitimate origin Of govern.
ment, and exclusively the object Of itEmay they
forget their generous protectors nor trembe at
their plundering assailants.
8. The .sneriean .sruies--msy they remember
WAsHfscToS and his cofnpatrots in arms emulate
their virtues, and transcend their fame.
g. The .4mersean Napy--may il be our pride and
oor security-may the American hag Be fhc protec-
tors Of commerce, never the thief Of the ocean.
TO- Those american Mariners, 1pho are the snferine
pcftsns Of British imprsssmenss-what parent could
tamely see child oppressed, and not draw his
sword 20 ayenge the wrong. These mariners are
the children OF our country-n our country LET them
find parent
IL. The Ensiaped firergboaf the asrid-may Man
remember that be is Msn-may he soon rise in his
strength. and break bis chains on the heads Of his
oppressors.