Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-07-19

BY Mr.. Benz. Dellaplain. Illinois
May her rich and beautiful prairies never
echo with the groans of the oppressed
cheers.
BY Mr.. Harvey Summers. Henry
Clay-The statesman of the West, wor-
thy of our trust-may he Lext fill our
Presid entail chair. No cheers.
BY Mr. Charles Gear. The sons OF
liberty-May they never tamely submit
to the introduction OF slavery into the
state of Illinois. cheers.
BY Mr.. King Herbert. The state OF
Illinois-Rich in internal resources
may her policy be such as to ensure her
present, future, and lasting happiness.
6 cheers.
By Mr.. G.. w. Britton. The descen-
dents of those who blew the clarion OF
independence, saw their Eagle proudly
triumph DER the turrets OF their toes,
while the field of Mars trembled beneath
the valor CT Their arms--May they re-
member the ground on which they tread
was conseCrated to liberty and science.
cheers.
BY Mr.. John Twichell. Greece
Her emancipation shall shine brighter
than her first exalation. s cheers.
BY Mr.. Henry r. Rumble. American
ships and American ladies--May they
always be we'll manned. 9 cheers.
From the Missouri Republican.
Manchester, 81. Louis Connty,2
Ju'y 4th, 1928.
The citizens Of this village and lis VI
entity met TO celebrate the birth day OF
our independence when ]. S. Dorrlss,
Esq. was nominated as president and
VIM. Mopping as vice president An
Grafton was then delivered by DR.. Hugh
Steel. Then large concourse OF ladies
and gentlemen sat down to an elegant
repasi, after which the following toasts
were drank.
The day we cele6rate.-Whsn we
cease to rejoice on this day, farewell to
liberty. 8 cheers.
TIE U. S. Of .America.-Alay they in
crease in virtue as they increase in num-
bers. cheers.
The Constitution of the U. S.-The
bulwark OF civil and religious liberty.
cheers.
The Constitution ofhe different states,
harticuiarty our sister across The gutter.
Better put up with a few inconvenience
than n danger the whole by allera-
tons. 8 cheers.
George Washingtor.--The polar Star
of the revolution. 7cheers.
Thomas Je6erson.--The philosophic
politician. cheers.
Patrick Henry-The Orator OF nature
and the firm patriot. 2 cheers.
John Hancock dnd Samuel .ddams.-
Honored by being prescribed by the
British king and respected for their firm
ness. } cheers.
Benjamin Franklin.--Tho drew light
ming from clouds, and freedom from
slavery. s cheers.
Thomas Paine While we venerate
his political, let Us pity his religious
opinions. 2 cheers.
Gen. Morgan The self taught war;
ror who never turned his back to foe.
cheers.
The President oFthc United SfGtes.-|
May his virtuous public career sweeten
The evening of his life. cheers.
John Quincy .Aaams.-The honest
politician, may the people reward his
merits with the presidential chair.
cheers.
Henry Ciay-The bright star Of the
west, who ought in due season to be at
the head ofthe republic. cheers.
The candidates for the presidency en-
masse.-May merit no, intrigue be the
stepping stone Of Office. 6 cheers.
Wiiian m Wirt, .4tty. Gen. Of The u. S,
The lawyer, the politician, the scholar
and gentleman void OF ambition. 2 CHI.
Gen. Jackson.-Let him command in
the field but not in the cabinet. cheers.
Our Sister republics Of the south.-I
May success crown their exertlons for
liberty, and wisdom govern their coun-
ellis. cheers.
The Cortes Of old Shain and its new
constituaon.-May the glory of their
success be equal to the business OF their
cause. 6 cheers.
The regeneration of Grecian liberty.
The long smothered fire must burn
with additional brightness. cheers.
The heads ofthe holy aNiance.-May
they learn the science of dancing in air
with the assistance of strong ropes.
cheers and a war whoop.
The mouth Of the Colum6ia.-Ourl