American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-12

isfacon can be but melancholy one, to hear of
them in this manner; yet we have thought it right
to make this account public.
WIN. Sc SAMUEL S. POOLE.
| Brandywine Mills, 9TH mo. 9th, 1925.
FOR THE WATERMAN.
| Messrs. EditOrs-I observe it is announced 10
the Washington papers that the Nations Guest'
has accepted the invitation of the President, to re
turn 10 France in the Brandywine frigate and
that he has postponed his departure to his native
land until after the tn September, the anniversary
OF the battle OF Brandywine l: is also announced,
that this anniversary is TO be celebrated by festival
commemorative Of the first battle in which Lalay-
cite was engaged shores, and in which he
first shed his blood for our As place has
been mentioned, believe, as the Of this fes
tival permit me 10 suggest, for the consideration Of
the promoters OF this last pledge that we shall prob.
ably have it in our power to offer, of our attachment
and veneration for Lafayette. that more appro-
pirate place could be selected, none better fitted to
| create sublime associations or to excite patriotic
feelings, than playground upon aohich the battle was
fought, and where he struck his FIRST blow for free
dom. independently of the interest this spot ex
cites as the scene OF one OF the severest struggles
TOR independence, it possesses claims to this dstinc
ton, from the extreme beauty of the surrounding
country, and the fact that the great portion of the
surviving actors in that battle, live in its vicinity
To these veterans of the revolution this grati6ca
ton, which would revive the honorable recollection
of their services and steadast patriotism, is Justly
and peculiarly due To Lafayette, il would be
pleasure to meet on the classic banks OF the Bran
dywne, the witnesses of his early devotion to our
cause. On every score, then, | conceive that this
anniversary should be observed on the place which
gave it birth. AS the officers of the general gov
eminent entitled to the honor of suggesting this
lIac &c bpc Oh haya fla
the ways and means OF delrayng the expenses of it
But as nothing has been said upon this subject,
have no objection to add, that know of no other
mode, in which $4,000 Of the contingent fund
could, in " these piping times OF peace,'' be
laudabiy or judiciously expended.
BRANDYWINE.
Down, (Del July A, 1885,
The National Anniversary celebrated this place,
by respectable number of the citizens Of Kent county,
with their accustomed demonstrations Of respect for the
principles contained in the Declaration of Independence.
The Declaration of Independence was read by Mr. M
ham PrneH and handsome Grafton delivered in the
State House, by Iptiam H.tHngton, Esquire.
An excellent dinner was provided by Mr. Abel Harris.
Capt George Cubbage appointed President, and DIR
John G. Maxwell, ViceIres'ient of the Day-After the
removal Of the cloth, the following toass drunk each
accompanied by adischarge Of cannon:
l. The 18th of July, 1776Let the only birth day free
men celebrate be the birth day of the liberty of their
country.
2. The Declaration of IndependenceThe most glori-
Gus national document ever issued since the creation OF the
world
s. The Constitution of the United States The sheet
anchor on which the freeman relies for the preservation
Of his rights and privileges
4. Washington.-The father of his country, and tie
saviour Of half the western world Drank standing.
s. The Congress of ga band of patriots. whose fame
will be immortal that of sLeonidas and his three hum
dred deahless Spartans" Drank standing
6. The Continental Army.-Whose irmness and bravery,
established the point Of the bayone the doctrines OF
the genius of liberty.
z. rhe President of the United States.
s. The ex-Presidens-ln their retirement let them not
be forgotten but let the recollection of their virtues and
worth be fondly cherished.
9. The Unon.s Pased be the hand, and renzied the
head that dares do dictate aught against the union OF
the States. Drank standing.
10. La Fayee-The nations guest, and noble advocate
of the rights of man
H. Bolivar The Liberator of the South, the immortal
patriot who has noby spurned proifered crown and
sceptre.
TO- Greece, the cradle of berty-May her infde foes
fall before her patriot bands blasted by the bosom of
destruction
49, Europe May the flame of liberty, which exists
there, be famed by the four winds OF heaven, until be-
comes like the Greek fire, unquenchable.
VOLUNTEERS.
BY the Pyesident-Gen. Andrew Jackson, the Hero of
BY The President. liberty in the most liberal
acccpaon of the word, pervade every part Of the nhab
ed globe.
birth day of liberty and may those who regret the event
we celebrate exiled from shores, and hug their
chains at the foostool of yrant
BY C. H. Tuner.-Ihe surviving Soldiers OF the Revou-
tionary Army-We delight honor the men who devoted
themselves to the of freedom
BY Il. Frame, Esq.-Tbe Common Law-Ihe perfection
reason rich inheritance left by fathers, may it,
unencumbered, descend to our poserity ad infa,tnm
BY W. johnson, Esq.-The United States-Ihe grand
luminary of the world,
"Whose beams resbendent the patriot breast,
And bd defence 10 a 1o0rd Of sidves."
BY DIR. j. +. Vaughaa-De Witt Clinton.
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