Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-07

brated in this place, on Monday last, with the
usual manifestations of joy and gratitude
The day was fine, and no occurrence took
place to mar the pleasures resulting from the
festivities A national salute was fired at sun
rise from Capt Williams artillery, and repeat
ed at one O'Clock.
About twelve the procession was formed a.
greeably to the notice previously publishedi
and, with a fine band of music, proceeded to
st. Paups Church, where an Grafton was de-
livered, proceeded by the reading of the Dec
laration ofInlependence. When the exercis-
cswere over, the procession was again formed
and returned in the same order. Soon after
wards the various societies, military and 9TH
ers, repaired to their respective retreats
where sumptuous dinners were prepared Tor
them. The Mayor and several ofthe Commit
tee of Arrangements dined, by invitation, with
Captain Jamieson's corps Of Light Infantry.
The following are the proceedings OF that
Company. The party at Abigail Sprng shall
be noticed in our next.
The 4sh of july, 1776: May the noble Prin-
ciples that distinguished our fathers in Con-
gress on that day, be engraved on every Anne
rican heart. Tune-.4ir of Liberty.
Tothe Memory of a Perfect MaH:-General
Ceorpe Washington. Diyge.
Our Country: Safe from the unhoty oon'o'-
nations of European despots, she is beacon
to the benighted nations of the earth, to light
the way to universal freedom.
Hail Columbia.
The Presidentcfthe u States: True to the
trust committed to him, may he never want
the confidence and support of his fellow-citi-
gems. JYashmgton's March.
The Heads of Department: Their talents and
integrity, the best security for the faithful dis
charge of their high and important duties.
Farourite .4ir.
The Err Presidents Of the y, States Their
public services and private virtues enttle them
to our respect and esteem. Rural Felicity
The Army and Nary; Theirorganization, an
evidence ofthe efficiency Of the government
their brilliant achievements the best proof OF
their own efficiency. Yd''6ee Do0d@'
THE Friend TO .4merica and Liberty-Gen.
La Fayette: May favorable gales watt HIM IN
safety to his native land. and amidst the rural
scenes of Ia Grange, long may he live to en-
;ov the consciousness of a well-spent Life, and
To receive the continued testimonies ofvenera-
ton and gratitude from every friendtotreedom'
La Fdyette's Grand March By " Hood
The Republics Of South .4mer'ea' In our re-
,.t;ons with our Sister States, let us be intiu-
enced by no narrow-minded policy.
Grand March.
Greece:
sStrike, till the last armed foe expires,
strike, for your affairs and your hires,
strike. for the green graves ofyour slres'
God and your native land"
Grand March in Bl1ebeard.
RoI;rar. the Li5erotor: Long may he hive to
en;oy the highest reward of gallant achieve
ments-thc love, honor and confidence OF ms
,o,n,rvma, Grand March.
Roads and Canals: Avenues to wealth, or
naments to the country, and cords to BIND
more closely our Union. Va'E.
The Fair o. orr Land: The sottest, the
rentlest solaces of our troubles-constant to
the last, they live but to be loved
Come rest in this Bosom.
By Can't. Jameson. Capt 'Thos. J. Minor:
he carries with him into retirement the best
wishes of his former companions in arms.
Upon this toast being drank, capt. Minor
rose and addressed the company as follows
Fsilo,c Soldiers-The feelings that at pre-
sent press upon my heart, win scarcely allow
me words to express to you my gratitude and
thanks for the distinguished notice you have
been pleased to confer on me.
Having stood at the head of your corps
since its organization, have witnessed the
ardent and untiring devotion of its members
to its prosperity. There have been times
when we struggled hard against adverse cir
.cum,tances, but we overcame them; and
am happy to have left the Company in unrl-
vailed prosperity.
On this glorious and happy occasion, am
delighted to mingle with my old associates IN
arEAs, and to witness the splendor of this ceie-
bation. ! shall, nv fellow soldiers never for
get you; and should the storm OF war burst
over the nation, l am confident your corps
will be prepared to encounter its shock, and
support the high character and glory OF the
name il bears.
Permit me, in conclusion to offer senti-
ment-
TIE La Fayetts Light h1fiHifry-May the
name it has assumed be the cement Of pts
prospects in peace-its watchword in war.
BY Lieut.. Dunlap. Gen. Andrew Jackson: