Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-07-10

not the first felon who has raised the cry
of" mad dog" to effect his own escape,
or that of his friend.
One Of the People.
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
The 45th anniversary of American In
dependence was celebrated by the citi-
zens of Alton and its vicinity, who as
sembled at eleven O'Clock on the nort,
public square, and formed procession
under the direction of Capt. CHARLEs
GEAR, marshal of the day; marched in
order to the school room, when after an
introductory prayer, &c. the following
ode was sung by Mr.. II. H. Snow, teach
er of the Alton Free School.
Tune" Scots 7clia hae'
Day of Glory welcome day!
Freedoms banners greet thy ray!
See how cheerfully they play
With the morning breeze,
On the rocks where pilgrims kneel'd,
On the heights where squadrops wheel'G
Where tyrant's thunder peal'd,
Der the trembling seas.
God of armies did thy "stars
LII tiClT COuTScS SIDlIe Ills CARS
Blast his arms and wrest his bars
From the heaving tide
On our standard, 10 they burn,
And when days like this return,
Sparkle DER the soldiers urn,
Who for freedom died.
God of peace Whose spirit fills
All the echoes our hills,
All the murmurs of our rills,
. Now the storm is DER;
0 let freemen be our sons!
And let future Washingtons
Rise to lead their valiant ones,
Till there's war no more.
BY the patriots hallow'd rest,
By the warriors CORY breast,
Never let our graves be press'd
by a despot's throne;
by the Pilgrims tolls and cares,
By their battles and their prayers,
By their ashes--Tet our heirs
Bow to Thee alone.
The Declaration of Independence was
then read by Maj. CHARLES w. HUNTER,
and an Grafton pronounced by Doctor
AUGUSTUS LANGwoRTHy. The assem-
bly, was dismissed after concluding
prayer by the chaplain of the day. At
o'clock the citizens sat down to an ex-
cellent dinner prepared by Mr.. MARSH,
under the direction of the committee of
arrangement, when the following toasts
were drank, accompanied with appro-
pirate cheers and songs; after which the
company separated in harmony and good
order.
/. The day we celebrate-1ts, anniversary
revives the patriots fame.
2. The Declaration of our independence
A bright remembrance of our conntry's
wrongs.
8. The Constitution of the United States
The grand palladium of our rights.
4. United States of America-A sure bea-
con to guide the world to independence,
5. The President of tire United States-A
soldier and statesman
6. The Observation-Disclosures like,
they retire to private life, with the blessings Of
their countrynen.
7. The Heroes of the Revolution-Time,
who is wearing off their fral mortality, il
Frightening up their great reward.
8. The Army Of the United States-Com-
posed OF freemen who participate in their
coun.ry's rights, and are ready to redress her
wrongs.
9. The Navy of the United States-A ma.
tional security from oppression or insult.
10. The State of Illinois-Destined to rank
among the first i'll the union may she know.
her own interest, and no longer pay tribute
to the town of St. Louis.
II. Our Elective Franchise-May the time
soon come, when we can elect a represents
tive to Congress who will command respect;
we have been enlpd long enough.
H. Mr.. BlackwelPs Kesolution-Why was
it negatived ? Dog won't eat Dag
49, Prohibition of Slavery--NIay Congress
have the power and virtue to enforce it, and
thus wipe off the foul stain Oh our republic.
IA. The South American Patriots-May
and sustain the bright gn Of Independence
and peace.
Is. The European Kingly Congress-HoLv
ALLIANCES! 1t needs some HoLr nanle, to
cover its dark desgn,