Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-07-18

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TVILL1AM jerks. The company in pro-
cessioa then repaired to the table, where
a plenteous and excellent repast was
seryed up for the occasion, by DR.. AUGUs-
rs LANGwoRTHY. Mr.. JAMES SMITH,
an aged revolutionary patriot, and one
of the first American settlers in this part
Of the state, presided, assisted by K. 2.
DAY, Esq. as vice president After the
10th was removed the following toasts
we're drank, interspersed with suitable
pieces of vocal and instrumental music,
and each one accompanied with the dis
charge of piece of artillery, together
with the reiterated cheers and plaudits
Of the company.
/. The 18th of July-A day consccrated in
the hearts Of ffeemcn. IS cheers Hail Co.
lumbia.
2. The Constitution Of the United States
The safeguard otliberty, and the best eulogium
Of the sages that formed IT, Three cheers.
Washington's march,
3. The Declaration of Independence-An
admirable epitome Of the wrongs of their in
jured country, when struggling to be free.
4. Our Countrywide worlds last hope Of
freedom.
5. The President of the United States
who would not prefer the plain, but dignitied
republican, to the g!ittering reptile upon a
throne. Six cheers. Presidents march.
6. The Vice President of the Unitcd.states-
lie has deserved we'll Of his country.
Holsters march.
7. Heads of Departnents--A constellation
ofgenius and private worth Major Miner.
s. Congress--May the advocates of slavery
in the next Congress be reduced in number,
and may they continue to be reduced until
single one shall never more hereafter be
found therein. Six cheers. Paddy Carey.
9. The heroes of the revoluton-Their
memories are embalned in the grateful recol-
lection Of posterity The dirge.
10. George Nashington--A rare combina-
ton of goodness and of greatness; may II be
the pride of every American to do honor 10
hismemory. TWashipgton's march.
IL. Adams, Jefferson, and Msdison-though
their candles have ceased to shine upon the
watchtowers of the government, yet they
beam a gentle radience from the shades OF re-
tirement. [St. Johns march,
u. Benjamin Franklin-Ife snatched the
lightning from heaven, and the sceptre from
tyrants; and taught mankind the way to wis
dom. March in Blue Beard.
10. / lie AfH1 cl tNc united StaleS--l | DeY
defended their country, and added to its glorv
lSoldiers's joy.
II. The Navy ofthe United Statcs-In peace
not dangerous TO liberty; in warthe dread avcn-
ger its country's wrongs. Sailors Joy.
Is. Perry and Decatur-peace to their
names they tenant the skies, where the sp-
rits Of Pike and Lawrence have gone before
them. Drank standing. Dead March in Saul
Is. Our Senators in Congress-
Three dismal groans. Rogue's march.
II. Our Representative in Congress-Like
the stripping of Israel, he boldly encountered
the Goliahs of slavery.
[Six cheers. Yankee Doodle.
10. The republicans Of South America
May they be successful in their struggles for
liberty and free government.
Three cheers. Liberty march.
H. Agriculture, Commerce, and Manufac-
tures-The two former feel too scnsibly the
miserable situation of the latter.
On the road to Boston.
90. The state Of Illinois---rirgt in soil, eli
mate and natural advantages; may it receive
fresh accession of 7phite emigrants from all
the states in the union, but none of the Black
ones. TSiX cheers.
81 Internal Improvement-Nray Congress
become God father to the state of New-York,
and assist it in the mighty undertaking.
Three cheers.
%. The Arts and Scences-They embellish
prosperity; are the support and consolation
of adversely: may they be extensively cult.
ya.cd in the state of Illinois.
rode on Science.
6. The American Parkway they use their
potent influence to correct the vices of the
age, and train their offspring to perpetuate the
spirit of liberty. Three Cheers.
VOLUNTEERS.
BY the President.
May each succeeding generation celebrate
the 18th Of July until the end OF time.
BY the Vice President.
The President of the day, and the principles
be has professed.
BY. ]. w. Whitney, Esq.
JOHN QUINCY ADAMs-Tslents of the
first rank, and services the most conspicuous
they cannot but be duly appreciates the step
stone is not far from the threshold.
BY B. Spencer, Esq.
The Orator of the day.
BY Mr.. Hezekiah H. Gear.
America-She has proved this truth, that
there is no wall or rampant so completely i'm
pregnablc as the breasts Of freemen.
BY DR.. Hewetson, of Milton.
Stephen Decatur-NIay his companions in
By Major Robert Sinclair,
General Jacksonville conqueror at New
Orleans, and deliverer of the western country.
The company, after partaking liberal
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