Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-07-13
AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE,
FOR THE SPECTATOR.

On Monday, the 5th inst. the citizen
Of Pike County, assembled at Atlas, an
celebrated, according to previous al
rangement, the anniv ersary, of our Inde
peodenss A. -".~ilent and appronri
ate Grafton was delivered by Capt. Ross
Detailing with much min uteness and abii
NY, the events of the revolutionary war
the policy OF the western country, anc
particularly the interests Of our state apo
county.-The Declaration of Independ
ence was read by Gen. HANSEN, who Of.
fcIated as President of the day, assisted
by Doctor CRAw as Vice President
Alter parlakiDs OF a sumptuous dinner.
provided for the occasion, the cloth wa
removed, when the following toasts wert
drank amidst the flow of the Creates
convivality and jovial feeling Being
expressive Of the interests and sent.
menis of the people of Pike, with but
few solitary exceptions, they are sub
mitted for publication.
l. The 4th ofJuly, 1776.-'rhe anniversary
OF American independence it recur again
and again, and always be greeted with the ac-
clanation of freemen
2George Washington-The father Of his
country-As he was the first in war, the first
in peace, and the first in the hearts of his coun-
trymen-May his name De the last forgotten
on the LIST OF American patriots
g. rhe Congress of 1776-A bright constel
lvtion of patriots-siay their example stinu
late all future Congresses
4. benjamin Franklin-1rhe statesman, phi
iosopher and phiIanthropist name will
descend to posterty as the benefactor of his
country and mankind.
}. The United States of America-A rare
example of Notwithstanding the virtues of
her citizens conspire with the principles of
her government, 10 render her terror to ty.
rants
o. The revolutionary soldiers.-History is
their least memorial, whilst truth transmits
through each successive age their worth and
services.
Z. The Constitution of the United States
1t has withstood the factions of peace, and the
turInoi's OF war-May it always pass through
the same trials with as little injury.
.. The surviving heroes of the revolution
AS tney were victorious and honorable in their
youth, nay they enjoy peace and happiness in
their old age.
y. The Marquis La Fayette-The only sur.
my This is his country, here is his home,
~. Inc President Of the United States.-
he has supported the constitution he once
opposed, and exhibited to the world the pare
example OF man conquering his preiudices.
:, ~: Ex-presldents OF the United States-In
the decline Of their lives. and solitude of their
retirement may they reflect upon the past
win pleasure, and look to the future as more
exalted existence.
10. me state of 1llinois-Agricultnr and
comnerclal--she wants honest legislators and
iree constitution to ensure her rich harvest
IRON the ample products of her prolific soil.
49, The Constitution of Illinois May il
never be changed by the advocates Of slavery
. ~ a, eonventon--som more is necessary
20 after our opinion Of its excellence than the
gislature. y M
CO; internal improvement.-The Illinois
lanai Though coupled with sin and iniuuity.
ton. P'''y anu Per'ce-
IS. Dc Witt cIntos.-Too good and too