The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-07-31
[Communication.1

gave II as we receive IT,
Commuaication.l
The anniversary of Independence was cell
ebrated at Wes'borough, by the citizens of
Westborough, Nonhhorough, and Grafton.
$ united.o--A procession was formed under
the direction of marshal Pierpont Brigham, and
by the Westborough Marlborough, and Graf
ton Light-lnfantry Companies, where the fol-
losing services were performed
Musick by the Organ and Band
Declaration Of Independence by Rev. Mr..
Allen.
Ode by Mr.. Stone.
Anthem by the choir.
Prayer b. Rev. Elisha lockwood.
Anthem by The choir
Grafton by Eliphaz Fay, A. B.
Anthem by the choir.
Prayer and Bene;hction by Rev. Mr.. Bond.
After the services, more than five hundred
dnod under an extensive bower, erected for
thooccasion. Harmony, temperance, and hi
ilrity universally prevailed. The Ode by
Mr. stone, and Anthem by the choir, (which
consisted of more than one hundred singers"
were performed with admirable taste and
anllnating style. The Grafton was eloquent
y delivered, and was replete, with patriotick,
Independent and appropriate sentiments
Ih' neat and marital appearance OF the Light
Infantry companies, their discipline, and pre-
cision in fling, exceeded their well-known
excellence.
The following toasts were drank, accompa-
MED by successive vollies from the Light-In-
faniry companies =
/. The day Ce celebrate May he who
honours it, be honoured
Q. Nestborough, Marlborough, and Graf
ton, united in celchra;ing.-Hay they be as
united in maintaining Independence.
3. Tie memory Of Washington, u.e father
Of his coUntry.-
g. Time, which every thing else does impair,
: Makes his virtues shine more bright and
more fair.''
4. TIE President Of The United Stafes.-4n
Hero Of the revolution, an accomplished
Statesfnan.--Hl he initiate the virtues of
Washington.
5. The .ArIny and Nary of the United
Siites.-in their infancy they have evinced
TO the world, that American freemen viii not
be enslaved.
s. TIE Heroes Of The revolution. the
same patriotism which glowed in their bosoms,
be transmitted from generation to generation.
Z. agriculture, .Narrufact,ues, and COM
2nerce.-.Limbs of the same body-one cannot
suhsist without the other.
6. Our Onton.-The main pillar of our
hberiy.-Mty it never be shaken.
9. The Constitution ofthe United Stafes.-
May the unhallowed hand of party never per-
vert its principles.
10. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the rights of
our country are assailed, may she ever be
foremost to repel the attack.
/. Gorernour BroOks.--NIay he water
Massachusetts with that patriotism and mar
tial spirit which were manifested at Saratoga.
II. Our .Ntii'ia.-The contents OF their
knapsacks and canteens 10 our frieadS--of their
vartridse-boxes % oar enemies.
-. The LadieS--Those poIishers of our
manners,-May their virtues shine with in
creasing lustre.
V0!gatear Toasts
ByICol: \. Fisher, President of the day
yTaj2nd Lt5ertg.-May its sound principles
ever be our delight.
b the Orator Of the day.--Our co,s,ltry-
Rising from lis lowly bel;
Theioy oifreemen, and the tyrant's dread.
BY Col IYm. Nhitney-Or territory on
The Pdcifck. II the Russian Eagle fouls our
nes., we viii pluck feather from her wing,
to record her defeat and disgrace.
By John Isis, Esq.-Tae Military escort
of this day.--EIeartS OF ok, ever durable
they have done I7eil--let those s0ho Gun do
better.
BY Col. VIM. Eager-The Orator ofAtc day.
Independent, pertinent, and satisfactory.
Many other toasts were announced, but not
recollected.
committee was unanimously chosen to
make arrangements for celebrating, next year,
at Marlborough.