The Massachusetts spy., 1821-07-11
WORCESTER.
Celebration Of american hdepcn-
WEDNESDAY, JULY IL, 1921.

From various parts of the country we have
accounts of the publick rejoicings upon the
late anniversary. In many places the day was
celebrated with an unusual degree of ceremo-
NY and splendour. In this town the usual
morning and evening salutes were fred and
the citizens spent the day in such parties as
accident or choice collected together.
With many of us, however, the day would
have passed heavily, and we should have had
cause to regret having neglected to make ar
rangements for publick celebration, had it
not been for the TEA PARTY, for which we
were indebted to the politeness and taste Of
the Ladies, stimulated, perhaps, by our own
neglect.
The subjoined description IS from the pen OF
a correspondent.
INDEPENDENCE
Among other modes which were adopted IN
. this town to celebrate the late birthday oc
our country, there was one which, for refine
ment, taste and beauty of effect, we think
stood highly conspicuous. 1t was, as might
perhaps be inferred from this remark, project
ed and executed by the ladies, to whom it was.
e
well as interest. Agreeably to previous ar
rangements, company, consisting of about
one hundred ladies and gentlemen. of all ages
and without distinction. of party. repaired n,
the afternoon to beautiful enclosure belong
ing to the estate ofthe late Hon. LeviLincon.
where they partook ofa very handsome tea en-
tertainment.- The surrounding scenery. and the
artificial preparations made for the occasion.
were OF such character as to harmonic in the
most happy manner, and throw an air of the
most delicious enchantment over the place.
On the western side stood long and beauti-
iuI grove OF rock naples, which wound around
ntle'deciiEity, and threw grateful and
pleasing shade over the ground Through this
grove ran small stream which filed the air
with freshness, and prettiy diversified the
scenery. Close by this grove were stationed
the seats, arranged in the form of AN ellipse. at
the two extremes of which were placed tables.
whose ends made a part of the periphery. o.
yer each ofthese ends was thrown an arch COM
posed of ofevergreens and roses constructed with
great beauty and taste, and in the centre ofthe
circle was transplanted a handsome little pine.
From the centre of one of the arches was sus-
pended an elegant painting of Washington, and
from the other of Liberty. The former arch was
nanked by two banners-one representation
OF National independence, and the other of the
three great pillars of the State, Agriculture,
Commerce and Manufactures. The tables
We're loaded with profusion of every thing
suitable for the occasion, beautifed with fes--
toons of roses and other fanciful decorations.
In the grove opposite the circle was stationed
small company of musical performers who
filed the air with sweet sounds. and deliebt-
fully regaled the only sense which was left
omen tn Dlpa Surahlp iinprass;ops
Under the influence of all these captivatinp
circumstances, aided by the exalted and ioy
Gus associations which the occasion was suited
to inspirey it is not a matter of wonder that.a
universal flow of hilarity and delight should
have pervaded the company, and satisfaction
and complacency beamed from every couI,to-
nance. Just before the party quilted the
ground, which was about O'clock, dance
was formed under the inspiration of the mo-
ment, IN. which the young and the old alike
partook.
"They would have thought, who heard the
strain,
They saw in Temples vale her native maids.
Amid the festal sounding shades,
10 some unwearied minstrel dancing.''
The younger part of the guests then repair
ed to publick hall, and concluded the even
ing by dancing.
1t would be an injustice to our own FEELINGS.
as well as the claims of those young ladies'
to whom we are indebted for the origin and ex-
ecution Of this project, were we to pass by
them without a particular notice. They have
discovered spirit of perseverance and enter
prize highly commendable /; and, so far as,
complete success, and the unalloyed gratifca-
tion of their guests; will repay them for their'
exertlons, they have it to their hearts content.
In this species of reward, Col. Lincoln also is
entitled to a liberal share, for the friendly and
powerful support he gave the ladies IN execut-
ing their arrangements; as also those who con-
tributed furniture for the tables.
How much more rational and truly marriott
ick is such a celebration, than those gotten un
under the malignant influence of party; where
the worst passions of the heart are called into
action, and the best suffered to slumber: where
love of country is lost sight of in hatred of each
other; and voices, instead of utterng hosan-
mas to the Author of all good, are dealing out
imprecations upon his creatures 1t is time
for the wise, the temperate and sober among.
us, OF all parties, to set their faces against such
dlsturbers of social repose-men who ride on
the whirlwind' that they may 'sdirect the
storm" )" and who, like feathers, can only ex.
pect to mount when the wind blows.
MS.