Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-07-16
From, TIE National Journal.
CELEBR ALTON.


CELEBRATION.
The Columbia Typogc aphical Society, occompa- |
NED by a number OF the employing Printers of the
District, as well other members of the protcssion
after moving in the general procession to the Capt.
toll took up the line OF march for the Spring Tavern,
and sat down to dnmcr prepared Cor the occasion.
After the removal of the clOti the following toasts,
prepared tor the ucc aston, drank with the
al hlarity and social feeling. The original ode,
written for the occasion by Mr.. Kra,ner, a member
Of the profession, sung after the first toast.
1. Tie Day, md Its dcconpuntnsnts-Fh soges
who planned, aud the hcrues MIA achieved, our In
dependence.
=. KaStsng,on.--We cherish the recollection of
his exalted virtues: great in the Cabinet great in
the field, s'per-emfne"aty great in retirement.
5. Fraf.httn, the .NestoT IF h1s dge.-The coirus-
Cations of his genius ilumnes the path of Science,
aud reflects honor his profession aud his country.
4. The Heroes CT He fteroit;ioa.-We venera,e
the memory oil those who have gomc-to those who
still linycr here, say, happiness, and your reward
hereafter.
.. Oar C0,oary.-W ithout comment.
: q. La Fdyeiie.-rhe veteran canpon of freedom
Americas aud s,cadtast friend may his recep-
lion among do honor the hero and the citizen.
:. S0ah .4nericd.-Nay her efforts ultimately
prove sc has the power throw of the shackles of
despotisr aud the mind iettered bondage of priest
craft.
=. Greece.-She has displayed the banner of free
dom, may she firl it but the grave of the
crescent.
8. TIE .Nury-Thc aiant-arm of Republic,
its fgis its glory, aud its boast.
10. The .irmy-Now the hauinaid of liberty,
may it never become a band OF n,yrnidous, at the
beck of absolute government.
H. Edttcdfi0a.-When the whole earth shall re-
aze its blessings, the sceptre will fall from the pow
eTfcss hand of tyrants.
II. The Press.-Its impressions have sqtajbled
the columns Of despotiSn, and thrown the FERNS of
prest-cralt into pa.
13. The fair.-Ever best treated by the brave
may Columbans never lose that character by nc
glecting them.
Original Ode, by Mr.. Kramer, Member Of the
Profession.
AIR" Hail to the Chmc"
Blest be the DAY, when the brightness of freedom
Burst through the gloom on Columbia's shore;
When the sun rose OH slaves-but went down upon
fieemen,
or fathers resolved that submission was ocr
High, the rude hills above,
Hung the proud bird of Jove,
Exuting, with screams, at oppressions ocithrow;
Through the dell rings the sound
Echo the mountains round
Columbia, and Freedom, aid death to their foe.
Hail, gallant spirits! in council assembled,
Columbia S freedom who boldly dcclar'd
In historys page, none you have resembIcd
When Brunswick's fierce lion with c;,imness We
dar'd,
Justly We taught TO scan
The equal rights of man,
SainSt slavery ana tyrantS your Ecay q boSomS
Long shall the trump OF fame
Your mighty deed proclaim,
With Columbia, Freedom, and death TO their foe.
Glory to those, who the battle shock breasted,
When Liberty's children the proud Britain dar'd {;
When Death, by stern famine and battle, arrested
The souls of the mighty, for freedom prepared.
Fierce as the lightning fash,
On the bold foe they DASH
Denouncng destruction with every blow
Pour from the mountain side,
Shout DER the battles tide,
Columbia, and Freedom, and death to their foe.
Gay dawns the morning, when peace, gladly beam
ing,
Her smiles on the rescued has joyously thrown
streaming,
Reposc In the safety their bravery has won
Fearless abroad they roam
Ger the dark oceans foam,
Bearing the flag of Columbia affair
Loud TO the earth proclaim,
Borne the wings of fame,
The olive i'll peace-but the arrows in war.
A number of volunteer toasts were drank from
which we have only thought il necessary TO scec,
the following
The Republics Of North and South .1naerica-
May they be rivals III the magnitude of their DOW
ers, the excellence of hei. institutions and the ha D.
Piness of their people.
Gods three Greatest Gifts 10 .Nan.-Liber,y of
Conscience, Liberty of Speech, and the Liberty OF
the Press.
THE United Sutes.-The land of the Free--i,s
government protects our liberty; our blood if lie
cessary, shall protect its shores.