The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-07-13
Celebration at .Mendon.

The recent Anniversary OF American lnde-
pendence was commemorated at Mendon
with the usual ceremonies and festivities.
At noon, procession, niarshalled by Maj.
otoddard'and Capt. Ellis, moved to the Meet
ing House, where the Declaration of Indepen-
dence was read by Caleb Hayward, Esq.
prefaced with some pertinent, interesting and
eloquent remarks upon the circumstances
which attended the original PRONUNCIATION OF
this memorable instrument, and upon the
character of, those patriots who signed it, and
= wrote their names where all nations shall
read them, and all time shall not eface
them.o
The throne of grace was fervently address
ed by the' Rev. Mr.. Doggen. An Grafton,
appropriate in its topics, and written with
taste, was pronounced with effect by Charles
q. +. Hastings, Esq. before respectable and
attentive audience. The services closed with
an anthem, and were in every respect worthy
of the occasion.
The citizens then repaired to table, spread
under the canopy of a natural shade, and COW
cred with the bounties of nature. The enter
tainment was prepared by Capt. I'm. Green,
and reflected great credit upon his taste.
Alter dinner, the standing number of toasts
and several volunteers were announced, sue
ceeded by the discharge OF cannon, and inter-
spersed with songs and the music of an excel
lent band.
TO.aST.S.
|. The M0r'ling Of our Emancipation
Like the morning of this day, darkened with
clouds and storms, but soon succeeded by a
glorious sunshine.
The roa e. Ja.c1so., or MIL a.......
Il was the prosecuted founding of Plymouth
Rocket is the admiration of the present
age ;-it shall be the glory of the world.
8. The HILLS Of .NsaO- England nurse
res OF hardy and fearless Patriots, and the
resting places of Memory.
a. La Fayeite-By birth foreigner; but
naturalized by generous and gallant deeds
and grateful recollections as citizen of the
country, which he SO nobly assisted to re-
deem.
5. The uoiee Of JMassach@etts-Spea
from her rocks or her hill tops, it is always
eloquent-always Patriotic.
6. The Officers Of The Nagy-May their
zeal to perform their duty gall1'ty be temper
ed with discretion to do it misely.
Z. The .MiliiG-Ever ready at a moments
warning to receive friend or meet a foe.
.. The President of the UniOn-The APP
proved Statesman, and the upright mamie
has too much of fearless honesty to hatter a
friend or deceive foe.
g. Il genuine union Of Parties-Like the
union OF man and wife, where the only wish
and the only aim of each is, the good of the
whole family.
10. Exclusive Patriots--" Constantly for
saie--cheap for CASH"
IL. Yankee Notions--Warm hearts and
open arms for our friends-stout hearts and
strong arms for our enemies.
IL. The Union The source of strength
and power to our own country and the last
nope Of man-may we never be Trouped out
of it.
10. The tnfant opposition 10 the me,O I'D
miniStratiOn---bm four months old tlis day. -
Poor child it complains. most bitterly, but
can't tell what ails him.
VOLUNTEERS.
BY the Orator
Daniel Webstcr-The able defender of the
rights of mamie deserves nations graft
tude.
BY Hon. Benjamin Adams
By'our General Government may it be said,
and truly said, that the time has arrived,
when justice shall be done to the Indians,
Governor Troup and his coadjutors to the
contrary notwithstanding.
By Hon. Seth Hastings
The President of The United Sfates-A
plain, firm, and honest Republican-the
greatest scholar and most distinguished states
man of the age.
By Rev. Mr.. Doggett-
Cicil Liberty, and Christian Charty-May
they walk hand in hand through the world.
till they have united the whole human family
IN one vast brotherhood.
By Maj. Hayward
The Congress of 1776-The Pioneers and
Heralds who preceded and proclaimed the
march of rational freedom in the world.
By Maj. Stoddard-
The Militia Of the United States-The
ticeship, and which, at Bunker Hill, gave
lessons to the British.
By Mr.. George E. Carter
Gen. .4ndrew Jackson-His undertaking
principles, and the voice of the people assure
me thathe is not laid aside, like some, as use
less lumber.
By Benjamin Davenport, ESQ.,
Henry Clag-Popular not only among &c the
hunters of Kentucky but throughout the
Union.
By Mr.. F.. w. Hayward
The .MataOm's Guest-Although not present
in person, yet in our hearts he is indeed a
Guest.
SOUTHBRIDGE CELEBRATION.
The anniversary of our National Indepen-
dence was celebrated by the citizens Of South
bridge and its vicinity. At twelve o'clock a
large procession was formed at the house OF
Mr.. William Healy, and proceeded to the
South Westinghouse, accompanied by A
band of music. The throne of grace was adj
dressed by the Rev. Mr.. Park. The Grafton.
by Mr.. James Wolcot, jr. was a production
highly creditable TO this gentleman, and was
received with entire appreciation by the audi
ence. The Dinner, provided by Mr.. Healy,
was served up in his usual elegant and hest
style. After which the following toasts wore