Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-08-09
CELEBR ATIONS.
Communicated for the spectator.)
IN PIKE COUNTY.

presided, assisted by Mr.. Henry H.
Snow, of A lton, as Vice President. Tho
Declaration of Independence was read
by the President, and an Grafton deliver
ed by Gen. Nicholas Hansen. Mr..
Wood acted as Marshal. A sumptu.
Gus dinner was provided for the occasion,
of which the citizens generally partook;
and alter the cloth was removed the fol.
lowing toasts were drank. The Rev.
Mr.. Mum, of Clarksvile, honored us
with his company, and ofTiciated as Chap
lain throughout the day, in most i'm.
pressive and exemplary manner.
!. The day we acknowledgements
ed by the wisdom and tolls of our fathers
may it be defended even with the sa-
criice of the blood of our sons.
8 cheers, tune, Hail Columbia.
2. The old Congress.
3 cheers, tune, Bunker Hill.
d. The brave soldiers who achieved
our independence.
8 cheers, tune, Yankee Doodle.
4. Gen Washington.
6 cheers, tune, Washington's March.
S. The Constitution of the United
States-Arms to defend and spirit 10
support its cheers, tune, When free.
dom from her mountains height.
s. The President of the United States.
cheers, tune, Anacreon in Heaven.
7. The ex-presidents of the United
States.-3 cheers, tune, The down hill
of life.
8. The State oflllinois-A land Aow-
ing with milk and honey.-3 cheers,
tune, Will you come 10 the bower.
9. The constitution of the state OF H.
linois-Noll me tangere.--3 cheers, tune,
0 dear what can the matter be.
10. The majority of our late legisla.
ture-Tell it not in Gath, publish i, NOS
in the streets of Askelon.-No CHEERS,
tune, Hark from the tomb doleluI
sound.
H. Shadrach Bond, late governor OIL.
linois-True to his friends we remem.
Der him with gratitute.-6 cheers, tune,
Farmers barves, home.
IL. The memory of Gen. Pike-The
hero OF Little York; cheers, tune,
PIeyel's hymn.
Is. Religion-May it be migrated on
the tree of liberty, and its branches spread
over the nations of the earth.-Tune,
There's nothing true but heaven.
ID. The majesty OF the people-May tho
cannon speaktheir voice If our lcgis stature
will not.-3 cheers, tune, Cease boreas.
Is. The north western ordnance--In
its violation we foresee an appeal 10 arms
and dissolution Of the Union.
Tune, Roslin Castle.
Is. The Navy-May the swords of our
gallant seamen never be returned to their
scabbards until they have avenged the
blood Of Allen.
6 cheers, tune, Perry's Victory.
II. John Quincy Adams-Magnum
Bonum.-tune, Jefferson and Liberty.
l8. Dewitt Clinton-The gem of the ma
tion--a private citizen of New York !!
shame on the country Of his birth.
l9. A Convention.-The mother Of
slavery, advoc aled by designing party
-may the voice of freedom at the APP
preaching election, convince them thar
virtue still lives.
6 cheers, tune, The galley slave.
90. Gen. Nicholas Hansen, member
Of our last legislature, who was sacri-
feed on the altar of slavery-May his
services to his country be duly appreci.
ated by the republicans of Illinois.
9 cheers.
81. Commercially the sails Of
American ships whiten every sea and
bear our produce to every cline, tina,
Europe may behold our greatness and
acknowledge our powers cheers.
%. The contemplated canal-May il
go into operation, and prove key to
unlock the rich treasures Of Illinois.
cheers.
%. The celebration ofthis anniversary
1t teaches those tyrants who would
traffic in human flesh, we prize our pri-
vileges--we love freedom. Is cheers.
"a. The American fair-May their
virtues ever be associated with their
country's love.
= 3 cheers, How sweet is the flower.
VOLUNTEERS.
BY the President Of the day-The
state Of IIlinois-May she be governed
by principles, not men.