Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-07-31
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cellent dinner was prepared for them.
The Hon. Thomas c. Browne presided,
assisted by Samuel Hayes, Esq. and DR..
Russell F. Wilson as vice-presidents.-
After the cloth was removed the Decla-
ration Of independence was read by Maj.
James Hall, and the following toasts
were announced from the chair, and were
received with that enthusiasm which the
genial influence of good wine, and the
inspirations Of the occasion, were calcu-
lated to arouse. We are happy to say
that the greatest cordially and harmony
prevailed; and that although the weather
was exceedingly bad without doors not q
cloud was seen within-some of the gen.
tlemen even assert, as we are credibly
inform ed, that the sun shone with pecu-
liar brilliancy during the whole day.
ToAsTs.
1. The day we celebrate-When Heaven
approving the gallant deeds of virtuous free
men, said "Let there be light and there was
light"
9. The memory of Washington.
3. The memory of the Heroes and Sages OK
'76-Who nobly divorced their country from
itsunnatural alliance with tyranny, corruption,
decrepitude and vice.
4. The President of the United States-En-
throned in the affections of a free people, he
shall live in their hearts when he no longer
presdes over their councils.
5. The United States-A close column, al
ways ready to face outward in case of attack.
6. The Army
-" Its country's stay
In the day and hour of danrern
z. The Navy-May it long be cherished and
protected at home--abroad it will protect it.
self
8. The Fair Sex
"of all the trophieswhich vain mortals boast,
BY wit, by valor, and by virtue won,
The first, the fairest in young mans eye,
Is woman's captive heart"
9. The Military School at New Orleans
Where honest John Bull completed his mill.
tary education, and took the second honor.
TO- Our Country-May it always be blessed
with gallant sons and pretty daughters.
IL. The unholy Tyrants Of Europe
"Unwise in their glory, and base in their fall,
How wretched their portion shall be.'
II. The asserters of Liberty in every coun-
try-May Heaven smile on their exertions.
IL. The first Settlers of the Western Coun-
try-'Who came armed with the rifle and the
axe, to PROSTATE the forest and expel the
savage.
Ia. Rackwoodsmen-While we have good
rifles, fast horses, and pretty sweethearts, We
set the world at defiance.
IS. The Yankee Tar--Who chews his own
tobacco, paddles his own canoe, fights his own
battles, and asks no tavors.
16. The State of Illinois-May all distirc-
tons ofcountry and politics be forgotten among
rs, and honest men of every nation meet here
as friends and fellow citizene
II. The memory Of Commodore Perry.
Who first exhibited the trident of Neptune
among the lakes and forests of the west.
IL. The Militia of the West--Who proved
themselves in the last war to be "half horse
and half alligator, little bit Of the snapping-
turtle, and small touch of the panther"
~. The Necessaries of Life-Gunpowder,
whiskey, and pretty girls-may we always have
them in plenty and of good quality.
90. The State of Missouri.
yoLUNTEERs.
BY the President. May good spirits always
flow this way
BY Vice President Hayes. The Committee
whoreportedthe Declaration ofIndependencc
By Vice President Wilson. The Anniver-
sary of American Independence-The man
to be pointed at by the finger of scorn ana
contempt of every true American.
BY Mr.. Robert Martin. The Western States
The time will come when the timber of their
lofty forests. will carry the American Eagle,
aloft, whose indignant eye will strike with ter
ror and dismay the Wanting tyrants of the MAIN
By Col. John Mclean. The Day we celebrate.
Ever mindful OF the virtues that produced it.
let us never forget to emulate them.
By Dr. MLean. The anniversary we cele-
brate. Evermindful ofthe exertions which pro-
duced it, may We never cease to emulate them.
BY Maj. Hall. Cur swecthearts and wiz es
Present arms
By Edward j. Wilson, Esq shawneetown
Bachelors, may they be converted to matri,
mony or turned into their graves.
BY Capt Hobson. The land we live in.
BY Gen. Hargraye. Aiay the American Ea-
gle always triumph over the British Lion.
BY MIR. Hunt. The United Statcs-Connect.
ed like the links Of u chain, may rust never cor.
rode them.
By Gen White. Domestic Manufactures-If
properly encouraged, one Of the strongest links
Of the confederation.
BY Mr. Jas. Caldwell. Emigrants to Anne.
rica-Nlay such of them as refuse to defend her
be pointed out by the finger of scorn.
By Maj. Ii. Eddy. American Gunpowder--
1t lights the funeral pyres of our enemies
among ourselves and friends, may it serve NO
oth8I purpose tIisail u DtaLoH ICFtu our fams
and klndle bonfres Of mirth in the celebration
of noble deeds.
BY Mr.. William F. Shepherd. Henry Clay.
his conduct in the last Congress merits the
praise OF every friend to state rights.
BY Mr.. Darrah. The Neapotans who have
riyetted their own chains-May they learn, as,
they continue to wear them, that
GA day, an hour ofvrtuous liberty
Is worth awhole eternity Of bondage"