Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-22

wade and intercourse oil the TWO CUES.
1--WE all remember, and SO do our
children, the first PRONUNCIATION of the
mighty project, the influential exertions,
the mathematics and scientific calcula-
tions, and the lucid and eloquent argu'
ments and appeals of its distinguished
Protector, convincing some OF its prac-
ticablHiy, aud persuading others by the
influence OF his well known character
into a corporation of the great under
taking He had the astonishing sue
cess of soon uniting a body of pa
trio,s and statesmen, in and out oil our
legis ature, whose Influence and exer-
tons Afforded efficient and abundant
means for beginning and completing the
work, thereby adding true glory 10 the
nation, and justly acquiring the esteem
and gratitude Of the present and future
generations for themselves.
We this day commence an epoch
which posterity will consecrate 10 the
honor of the distinguished instruments
Of Providence who have conceived and
promoted a work equally splendid and
beneficial, and which will be a lasting
monument of glory and source OF
wealth to the stale.
Gratitude is a pleasing passion, and
also an attribute of humanity. Public
rejoicing for national benefits, when pro-
perly conducted, is an appropriate and
acceptable demonstration Of homage to
the Creator, and is also proper and
suitable mode of expressing national
gratilud, to national beneiactors. We
behold the persons of many now among
US, who are highly deserving this tribute
of respect; and assure you, sir, thai
the citizens of Albany derive the high
est pleasure in seeing among the dis
tinguished committee of New-York
gentlemen who have always added the
weight and influence Of most respecta-
BILE characters to the cause of internal
improvement; but especially, from the
satisfaction of beholding among them,
the venerable President and the ,irtuous
and enlightened Secretary of the meet
ing, whose committee presented the Iu-
minous memorial 10 our legislature
which prepared and convinced the public
mind for commencing the great work
we celebrate. We again renew our
most cordial invitation to the honorable
members Of the New-York Committee,
to now unite with us in the festivities OF
the day, appointed for showing our re-
spect and esteem to the Commissioners.
who have SO successfully conducted the
magnficen, work toits present issue"
During some parts of the exercises OF
the day, we observed that G ". Clinton
and his excellent and valuable associate
Gen. Stephen Van Rensselaer,, were
deeply affected. Aud how could it be
otherwise, surrounded, as they were, OF
all sides, by thousands of their fellow
freemen, anxious to testify, in every pos
sible way, Notwithstanding The cold
hearted compliments OF some political
managers) the sincere and ardent afrcc-
ton they bore to such distinguished be-
ne!actors.
At o'clock, company of abou, $50
gentlemen sat down to sumptuous diD-
nrr, prepared for the occasion by Mr..
Rockwell, at which the Mayor presided.
assisted BY Messrs James, Israel Smith,
and John S'lllweIl, Gas Vice Presidents
The cloth having been removed the fol-
lowing toasts among Others were drunk,
interspersed by music from the band
from West Point, under the direction oil
that accomplished musician, Captain
Willis.
The transit Of the first b9at Gom the matters ortle
Grand Canal into the Hldson-The interesting
event we this day celebrate-it has been eff
fected by the intelligence and enterprise of
free people. Tune CLINTON and the Grand
Canal.
The Canal Commissioners--Not only the Cit
zens of this state and the United States, but
other nations and future ages will freely award
TO them honors due to their talents and ficle-
lily. Hail Columbia.
The Canal Eagineers-An native born citi-
zens, their-talents and genius have supplied
the defects of practical experience. WiUam
Tell
Our sister states beyond the mountaias--Though
distant, the Canal will make US one family
Yankee Daodle.
EBy the Presdent.-The Canal Commission.
ers.
BY Gov. Clinton, President of the Canal
Comm ssoners.- patriotic owcitizens,
who have united in this celebration; NAV
they enjoy all the blessings anticipated, and
experience none of the evils apprehended
from our artificial navigation.
BY Lieut.. Gov. Root "A rigorous accoun-
liability and an economical expenditure of the
appropriations to the Grand Canal.
BY Col. Samuel Young, COMMISSIONER
The waters of Lake Erie and the Hudson ri
yer. Ifany man has aught to say why these