Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-07-06
CELEBR.ATTON ar C.4HOKL4.
Communicated for the SPECTATOR

ne Citizens oil Cahokia met, agreea-
bly, to arrangement, on the 4,li of July,
TO celebrate the anniversary OF our indie
pendence, when john Hay, Esq. was
called to the chair, as President, and
Maj. Gen. JAMES B. Moore nominated
as Vice President The Declaration of
independence was read, by the Presi-
dent, in English and French, to large
concourse Of gentlemen and ladies'. AT
ter which, DR.. STEEL delivered an ora
ton to the company, which, having been
previously translated into the French
language, by Mr.. Hay, was, by the trans
lator, spoken 10 the audience.
After which, they sat down to an ele-
giant repast, prepared by Mr.. HowARD.
The cloth being removed, the following
toasts were given, in French and English: :
L. The day 7pe cele5rate-May it be hailed
with raptures till the end of time.
g. The Heroes rho acReped or Indeben-
dence-Chdren, emulate the virtues of your
fathers.
s. General George HaShangton-" First in
war, first in peace, and first in the hearts ofhs
countrymen."
4. TIE "a Stars which form our Constela-
tion-Alay they give light to the political
world
s. The Grand Canai-The chain which is to
bind the western to the eastern states.-The
tribute of a nations gratitude to its projectors
s. The President Of the United States.--The
s. last of the Virginia dynasty.
Z Oiu nert Prestdsnf-Alay the south give
way to the north and the north, in turn, give
way to the west.
8. Onr Sister Republics Of The Somh-May
every American bosom glow, with holy glad
ness, at their emancipation.
9. The new birth Of .aneiem Repubhc.-
May Greece be born agan-and the youth of
Athens be taught by second Socrates.
10. The feelings Of america tozvards France
Gratitude, sympathy, and Hope.
II. The .Nericaa Congress.-A speedy
change of men and measures.
IL. De Witt CHnton---The neglected patriot
will be remembered by posterity.
IS. John Quincy .ldams-The honest politi-
clan, looked to by the north and the west.
H. The american Colosn.aiton .Society-May
the unnecessary populations of America civilize
the savages OF Africa.
IS. Our neTt Governo,-May his views be
confined within the limits of our present cons
ttution.
10. Our nert Member Of Congress-
"Remember well, and bear in mind,
A trusty friend IS hard to find;
Bli Wnen you've found one jast and true,
Change not the old one FOR the new"
II. Orr nert Legisiatue-The Lord deliver
them from PAPER feuer, and an African choFc.
10. The state Of Hiuois--The healthy man
needs no physician--may she be contented
with her present constitution.
10. The perpetual uuion oftle states-U mted
We standardized we fall.
%. The United &ates' .Navy-The wooden
walls OF our safety-respected by the world.
81. Perry, Laurence, and Decatur-The late
guardians of our ocean" now to the dust
gone down. -venerate their ashes, Ameri-
cans for they bravely contended with the
Lon of the fast anchored ISLE"
%. The eGcers and soldiers yho fell dn,1ng
the late rYar--lread light on their ashes, ye
sons OF the Union, for they split their blood
for the good of their country.
%. The social meeting and friendly parting
As we met to rejoice, so let us part in peace,
and. may this glass wash away all antipathies
which may have heretofore existed in the
company.
"a. The american Fair
Dear lovely woman, long will guide
The boson's warmest glow -
The nations brightest, fairest PRIDE
Respect them all below.
Those who have wives, have felt the bliss
OF Natures warmest flame,
Envolv'd within the raptrous kiss,