Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-07-10

with unusual cheeriulnesS q Spieuuoui. wv
wltbstandisg the general pecuniary embar-
rassment OF our country, and the low ebb OF
military ardour. neither men nor money was
wanted to welcome the return of this glori-
Gus day.
A company Of artillery under lieutenant
Rhodes-two companies of infantry COM
manded by captains Minor and Blasdsli--a
company of rilemen under capt. Harper,
and an elegant band Of music, led by Sig
sIassi--composed the most martial legion
that has graced our streets for several years.
The rising of the sun was announced by a
national salute from the artillery.--A ten
o'clock the battalion paraded at the market
square, and from thence {under tie com.
smand Of capt Minor) marched to the Ge-
neral's Quarters where the officers of his
brigade were assembled. After the usual
compliments and polite teader OF services
as an escort, the march was resumed, attend
ed by the general staff, ard enlivened by
appropriate and delightful music.
The procession moved thro' the prin-
.cipal streets Of the town, and at twelve o.
clock arrived at the town ball, where the
declaration of independence was read by
msj. Thornton, and a sensible and eloquent
Grafton was delivered by capt. Peyton,
s.opy OF which we have been favored with
aud shall lay before our readers. The otfl-
GERS now returned under escort to the 0e-
neral's Quarters. The battalion formed line
WAS reviewed, performed some handsome
smanoeuyres, and exercised in company and
platoon firing.
As soon as the general parade was dis.
missed, the different companies under theIr
respective officers marched to separate re-
treats, where refreshments had been prepa-
red for them, and a. an early hour closed
their amusements in that harmony which
should forever characterize the day.
Ais O'Clock the officers of the brigade
mot on company du,. the gentlemen COM
posing the band, and number of citizens,
retired to The locust grove on the south side
Of Hunting Creek pattook of snmpiuous
and wei! dressed dinner, and drank the fol-
lowing toasts, interspersed with songs and
appropriate music.
The 4tb Of July '76-May the patriotism
that inspired our iorefatbers, be perpeiuated
to pcsterity--'' Yankee Doodle"
The Constitution of the United States
L.. Uhoy, w a
respect it," Hail Columbia"
The character and memory Of George
Washington" Touch and we pierce
" Washington's March"
TIE President of,he United States-Cho-
sen by free people, experience has tested
She wisdom Of their selection Presidents
March"
Tie Militia.-While every soldier is a CT
sizeu, may every citizen become soldier
Gen Lynn's March,
The Army Experience has proved that
I, should be efficient. aud lis establishment
permanent--s' Paddy Carey"
The Navy MAY its poorest triumph be
submission from an equal foe--'' Tars OF
Columbia"
Military Genius--WLjle the admira-s
t;on OF the world rewards the soldiers valour
tame engraves his actions on her imperisha-
Bile monuments -" Col. Hipkins March.
The officers and soldiers of the late war.
The living are honored for their achieve.
ments, The dead live in our remembrance
g MaYeilles Hymn"
The Congress of the United Slates.-
= Congress March"
The Judiciary Of the United States
!" Quick Step"
James Monroe "prsnc,pia nhomsnes.--
Monroe's March"
Baron S,euben, The disciplinarian OF the
revolution. militia were enlightened
By bis instructions. and Inspired by his exam
ple.-" The Meeting of the Waters"
The Memory Of Stephen Decatur.--He
who compelled the imperious Turk on his
own quarter deck to yield that obedience,
which Europe could moi eniorce.--" Pley-
els German Hymn"
The memory of Oliver Fl. Perry.-The
Cypress 6ewed with the tears of mis- coun-
trymen, and the laurel won from our faElen
enemies compose the wreath OF bis glory
"RosliD Castle, I"