The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-07-24

a mill stream On the read Leading rom Osspee TO
Kennebunk.
They then formed A procession aud marched in
order to the house ofGaaAIIEL +. SMITH, Esq.
when, after being seated, ELIJAH DREw, Esq. \
was called TO preside, and the following ioasIs
were drank, viz.
l. tn: day roc OslebrGfe.-Disting uished BY the \
birth Of a patriotic nation, which was declared 4
and supported by those who prepared the way I
for our passage 20 liberty and independence. 49,
May we ever continue 70 prepare the way fr
each other
2. Il fabriet Of Storc.-The most permanent
work Of man, may our works this dsv follow
Us. and give Us pleasure, aud others profit.
:. Those UhO spend fhiS dag an TeUslrg and
dtsorder.-May they be made sensible Of the fol-
ly ofitcentious independence, and return to works
OF public benefit.
4. THIS Days service. May we never be wea-
~ in well doing and never be backward in a
good cause.
S. The spirit Of N, dGy.--May the harmony
whichhas prevailed this day among US, be like
eaven, and continue till the whole community is
leavened.
s. The projectors and executors Of this day,
HtorE.-May they not put their hand to the plow
and look back.
a. May peace and amity pervade the whole
world
8. The fourth OF JuIy.-The day on which the
I independence Of America was declared, may it
continue to even the sons ofpatriotism, that they
may be willing to live aud let live, and alw ays
| have in view neighbours necessity.
| 8. Ins'ifufions Of piety and religion The bull
! wark Of civil aud religious liberty when guided
| by social hearts, and the and scourge ofna-
1 lions when enve oped in superstition may ours
I ever honor the name they bear.
| 10. Our hferury ilISsi u'iOnS Capable Of Civ
ing fresh life to the people, or lading them with
burdenst 90 grievousto be borne-may the objects
Of their founders never be polluted.
II. The heroes Of the revolution. May their
. services be ever remembered. and when an at
tempt IS made to wrest from them their laurels,
TO bestow sycophants, may we ever be ready
to give dissenting voice.
u. The Congress Of The United StGtes.-Great
cry and little wool.
-. The SfGts Of -Ndine.-The offspring of an
intelligent aud healthy mother, may her nerves
never be injured by Incorporate heat.
ii. The merit Governor Of Name. May he not
pass to the chair Of State over bridge of gold,
nor like Slahom tan TO his Prophet and Saviour,
but on the unbiased feelings of the people.
Is. The feelings Of fhs peOpIe.-May the ex-
crescent parts be Topped off.
10. The oCasfed independence of .TQine.-Like
the horn. Of Zedekiah.
II. O4ce Seekers MAY they turn their ewes
to Abimilech
IS. Those acho lade Others lc;sh burdens grierous
10 be borne.-May they learn lesson of the
journeying Samaritan.
10. TIE pOI,t cs Of Maine. -Republican, exclu-
sive republican, house divided against itself
cannot stand.
f, 20. The yeonaanry Of .NG;ne.-Hardy and in
tellisent, neither maniacs libertines.
81. The Professional cha Gcisrs Of Maine
Like Joseph's coat, Of many colors.
4 -. ms The father Of distress the
mother oflawsuits, the companion Of disorder, and
\ a nurse to tyranny-may each Of US labor to ex-
tinguish it,
%. Our future celebrations. May this days
employ be like few drops before a more plenti-
/ full shower.
The company then cheered each other on the
coed feelings of the day, made some arrangements
for the next celebration, and returned TO their re-
spectiVe homes.
Novel Celebration The 4th July was cele-
braied at -Ne1"nrk, " J. by an Agricultural,
Commercial and Mechanical Procession The
following articles furnish a sample OF the exit
bition -
The agricultural Procession was led by
Plough aud Harrow, drawn BY two vohes OF
oxen and closed by a wagon, with horses.
in which there were 80 persons representing
The Agricultural Society.
The Mechanic Procession was led " BY
nine Tailors al work in shop neatly erected.
and drawn by four horses" Thirty one 9th
CT trades followed. The shoemakers flushed
shoe while The procession was moving 10
Church. The worsted Manufacturers kept
their machinery in constant operation by lie !
movement Of The hind wheels of the wagon
upon which il was erected every part being
complete, and m 'ull work |
The Commercial Interest was represented by
a beautliul beat 2 feet long, drawn on WAYS
by horses, aud completely rugged IS he g H.
dependence ~" She was manned Nv bows.
who hIed a salute at starting.-ICealraeI.
The last number Of the North American Re-.
pis~ IL principally devoted to subjects relating 10
tins country, and possesses on that account much
interest with the American reader. Il has been
a source of complaint with those who are pleased
TO find objections, that this valuable MISCELLANY
has been too much devoted 10 foreign literature.
this number will certainly obviate objections from
mat quarter. We make the following extract
from the notice of Botta's American Revolution
Botta il is we'll known, is an Italian. and i s.;d
IN the work which he has lately given to the nnb
lie to have presented Us with the best history
which has yet appeared Of our own revolution.
! here IS 90 more striking proof of Mr..
Bottas hne taste, than the incident. which he
selects tor the conclusion Of bis history. and
the admirable simplicity with which be re
lates IT. without weakening its effect bv anv
attempt 10 point out liz particular beauties. or
by encumberiug itwith moral reflections. No !
ornament indeed could add TO the Impressive |
dignity OF the scene. We knnru nnlhin - ~ 1