The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-06-15

with such accuracy and martial spirit as proved
that this corps had lost nothing Of that mlli-
tarJ skill, for which 1t has been long, and de-
ser,edly famed.
Al hall past two, the company sal down TO
dinner served up in CoBuRN's best style
Many gentlemen Of distinction honoured the
company with their presence. Among Others
were the GOVERNOR OF the State, the PREsi-
DENT of the Senate, the Hon. Mr.. MELLEN, the
Rev. |. NICHOLS, with number OF military
officers Of high rank. Unanimiiy prevailed
and festiyity enIivencd the board. Alter the
cloth was removed the following toasts among
others were drank -
TIE day zoe ceiebraie-May it ever find US
cherishing those principles, which gave birth to
this association.
The Untisa Sfatfs-A government founded
upon the basis of equal rights-may intelligence
and virtue pervads every member of the body
polite.
The Prssidenf efMs U. Sss,e,-Pachc, impair
tisl and patriotic.
n. Slate of .Maine-A new luminary in the
North American coustellation-like the polar
star. may it never set
The Legislature + the Safe Of Haine-May
justice govern, frmness preside over, wisdom
direct, integrity and public spirit mark all its
proceedings.
Our .Nary-A star of glory, shedding its lustre
on every sea.
Our .Naral aud .1sliisry Heross-Their names
shall shine on the roll Of fame when the stars Of
our flag have faded.
The Far ofour Stale Their beauty is equalled
only by their virtues.
The Stale Of JNaine-The youngest branch OF
the national family-May her department be
such that all will be proud Of the connexion.
The Tue Of Liberty Planted by the wisdom
and valour Of our forefathers, may their sons,
who repose under its branches and partake ofits
fruits, vigiantly guard and defend II.
Political acknowledgements with person
al OF interested views.
Republiean Economg-But such as will COM
mand the first talents and integrity Of the State.
BY Gov. KING. The C,issen Soldiers Of our
State --May their line Of promotion be the line
Of merit, that the Northern rampant Of country
may never want aole defenders.
By Hon. PRESTIss MKLLsn. May our rights
DO defended with spirit anc our blsssings enjoyed
with gratitude.
By Gen. CHAxDLER.-7he Portland Rife
Company-May the Militia Of Maine, like them,
be prepared to give Bale to all those who may
dare to invade our territory, and cause them to
dance to the tune Of Yankee Doodle.
After the Governor and other distinguished
guests had retired, the following sentiments
| were given:-
Cos. ksng, our Commander in Chief
The Hen. Preniiss Melen-The able advo-
cate Of commerce and freedom Posterity will
take charge Of his fame, and conscience Of his
recompenss.
The Hon. E. Whiiman-In his political career
he has never inundated justice on the altar Of ex-
psdience. = -.
The following song competed for the occa.
sion by NATHANIEL DEERiNc, Esq. and sung
by him, was received with great applause -
ONE day when the gods were invited to dine,
BY Jovs at Olympus, In came petition
II was something Of weight, SO they call'd for
more wine,
For it glanced at the world and its ruined con-
dition;
Jovs swors by the skies,
A new State should arise,
An example to all who would Liberty prize.
And wisdom and virtue its power should sustain,
And ever should flourish the new State of Maine.
This decree Plea:'d the gods for they knew that
the earth,
In vice and corruption had long been declining;
And they promised great Jovs to assist at the
birth,
The sheaf with the laurel and myrtle entwin-
ing;
Kind Ceres first kneel'd,
And declared every field,
Its treasures luxuriant each autumn should
yield.
The gods all aPpfov'd--she was friendly IN grain,
And If blest with her smiles they must flourish
in Maine.
Winged Mercury promis'd their orators FIRE,
Aud he fancied he saw their Debates in vol
ume;
Apollo, that some should awaken his Tyre,
And Diana that oft to the chase she would
call 'em;
She vow'd that all ranks,
Should press on the TANKS,
Ofthe beasts and the brokers' that run on their
banks.
Then Huzza cried old Plutus for specie again,
"shal resume it, right place in the rich vaults Of
Maine.'
Minerva decreed that their laws should be wise,
From the fountains OF Justice should flow pur.
est waters,
And Venus while be aiming on Mars her blue eyes
said her zone should encircle the waists Of
their daughters,
This reus'd the war god,
Who declar'd with nod,
That the footsteps OF foemen should ne'er
mark their sod.
Then huzza when our faS is unfurl'd on the plain,
Let tyrants beware of the people of Maine.
Next Vulcan arose-he was weak in all parts,