The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-07-26
COMMUNICATIONS.
CELEBRATION AT GARDNER. jury

CELEBRATION AT GARDNER, July a. 1925.
The interesting ceremonies of the occasion
commenced, by procession of Females. with
uniform ornaments, escorted by the Indepen-
dent Company Of Light Infantry, under Can't.
ISAAC JACKSON; and the martial parade OF the
Gardner Infantry, neatly uniformed, command
ed by Capt WILLIAM LEARNED: for whom
The Ladies OF the town had procured most ell
egsnt STANDARD, painted by Mr.. THEopHILus
b. WESTERN, of Worcester. In the presence
OF large and respectable assembly. Mrs. SA
RAH Haywood advanced from the procession.
and, in behalf of the Ladies, presented the
Standard. accompanied by an approximate Ad-
dress, gracefully spoken;-To which Ensign
MOSES WooD made spirited and eloquent re-
ply.
The military corps and citizens moved TO
commodious bower, under whose umbraee.
three hundred received liberal entertainment
provided by Mr.. LEVI Haywood.
After the repast, the following toasts were
announced
REGULAR ToAsTs.
The ever memorable 18th of July-The birth
day Of our National Existence MAY IFS an
nual returns ever be hailed with the acclama-
tions Of free and enlightened people.
The Heroes and Patriots, who shed their vi
tai blood to seal the Declaration of Indepen-
dence May their names be encrcled with
the Halo of Glory.
The United States May their graces be
unfolded TO every part of Creation :-ther du-
ration permanent as time their period in.
gulphed only in the bosom of Eternity.
JOHN @. ADAMs--The bull q ark Of Free.
dom May he never be robbed of his honor
by the tongue of SANDER.
The lnvincible Eagle Fifty years since.
her pin-feathers started-behold her plumage--
are there any that would pluck feather?-
Behold her tallons!
Agriculture, aided by Com nerce MAY it
ever prosper and flourish, under the fostering
hand of Freedom.
WEBSTER and EVERETT The glory of the
North, and admiration of the South.
South America May her voyage of conten-
ton soon be over, and she safely moored along
side her elder sister.
Volunteers.
The President Of the United States MAY
his brilliant talents, and his profound erudition,
devoted to the service Of his Country, procure
him the applause of every American.
The Orator Of the Day:-H has broken
patriotism from the icild olive tree, and en-
grated it into the Gospel, its o,Cm olive tree.
The struggling States of Greece-America,
their example MAY Heaven send them a
WASHINGTON to direct their Councils, and a
LAFAYETTE TO aid their triumphs, and to live
in the hearts Of millions of Freemen.
The present Day :-Distnguished for Inter-
nal improvements, and Female Accomplish
ments.
| Education MAY she extend her influence,
until the crowned MonaFchs shall be obliged
to consider themselves on All equality with 9TH
er men.
Our Infantry MAY they ever evince them
selves the true friends and protectors OF the
Fair--from whom they have, this day, received
their rallying point Of valor.
BY an invited Guest.
The Citizens OF Gardner MAY union, peace
and prosperity, in Church and Society, be theiT
lasting inheritance.
II the excellence Of pun consists in its be-
ing either very good or very bad the following
very bad toasts must pass for very good puns
They were given at Worthngton, in this
| State:-
The opposers ofthe Panama Mission. Let
their ways be Adam-ized with Southland Clay
and confusion Rush ia Barbour-ous fury or
their councils.
Tufkey.--May she be fried in hot Greece
! Salem Gag.
Ordained ON the 10Th inst. Rev. Hemar
Rood, late Of the Theological Seminary, An
dover, Mass. over the Centre Congregations
Church and Society in Gilmanton. Sermon
by Rev. Mr.. Edwards of Andover, Mass
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