Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-06
T1a GAZETTE,
MARrINsBuRe, Jurr c, 1926.

Fourth ef Jutg.--The jubilee of our Indepen-
dence was celebrated in this place by the fine
company OF Rifle Rangers, commanded by can
tain Robert NJ. Erskine, and number Of high.
ly respectable citizens. The military paraded
about II o'clock, and escorted DIR. THoMAs
DtEIs, the reader of the Declaration of Inde
pendence, from town TO pleasant grove on the
farm OF capt Matthew Ransom, where an excel.
lent repast was prepared by our worthy fellow.
citizen, John McCleary, jun After the Decla.
ration was read in an impressive manner BY DR.
ID. the company consisting OF firm eighty TO an
hundred individuals, of all parties, partook in
harmony of the festivities usual upon such oc
oasions. The following toasts were drank, amid
discharges OF musquetry and sou-stirring music:
l. Tie FIRST Ja5ilee Of our Independence. -Let
us rejoice and be thankful
2. WaShinqtoa.--The canals of the nation
uAite our interests; but the virtues OF Washing.
ton united sll hearts.
3. South. 2naerica In adversitv she has given
industrious example OF patience and firmness:
in prosperity, may she show moderation and
wisdom.
T. Glory TO tie Greek-Sbame to the craven
ohivalry OF Europe
5. BoGpar-slay he continue to emulate the
example OF his prototype Walhingtoh
6. The Coasfifution.-"Fl We profaae; if not,
draw near with awe"
z. The Jhlaia.-May our country in time Of
war find soldier in every citizen; in time Of
peace. citizen in every soldier.
The merit Congress Shorter speeches and
fewer OF them. More business and less faction.
Q. The .4lsunlSt, atiO',--Let them do right
and fear nothing.
10. Internal Imbropement.--If we must have
tar for the benefit of the manufacturer, let us
have roads and canals for the benefit OF all.
IL. OIL Trginid. May she retain her an.
Gent ornaments Of hospitality, liberality and ia
lent, and lose her ancient foibles, vanity. AFRO
gance and prejudice.
-. TIE Macy The glory of our nation---the
sccurge of our foes---the best defence OF free
trade and sailors rights.
IS, The Pair--We cherish in our heart OF
hearts their smiles and APPRECIATION.
VOLUNTEERS.
By Capt. Robert NJ Erskine.---The 50h An
niverssry FOUR Independence-Mayt the shouts
Of 20 days millions OF freemen reach the shores
of struggling Greece, and revive in that nation
the spirit of their forefathers Lconldas and his
three hundred followers.
LeHt. W. " Riddle.-Our country.
''Breathes there man with soul SO dead,
"rhat never to himself has SAID,
MP VWtl, my hdiRN fahNh
DR.. Ihos. Dauis.-rhe author of the Decla.
ration of ndependence--May the evening of
his days be as serene and happy as his revolu.
tionary services were important and splendid.
hoses r. Hunter Esq-rhe vile soldiers of
fortune who have sold their swords to the Gre.
scent against the Cross--to tyranny against free.
dom--the Dugald Dalgetties OF modern times,
may they have neither proUant pay nor plumber.
.Fr. E. X. Friend-The three surviving
signers of the Declaration of independence,
Jefferson. Carol of Carrolton. and John Adams
May their memories be perpetuated in the
heart of every patriot.
Mr. Jas. Godiard--The occasion for which
We have met.
Mr.. S "A. Rai'ev-Nay the free citizens OF
the United States not forget the past services OF
Gen. Andrew jackson.
.fr Davenport 0Irick The hero OF New
Orleans-Nay we not forget in the time OF
safety, he who was our pillar OF strength in the
day of danger.
Moses r. Hunter, Esq The memory OF Noel
Lord Byron-rhe soul of poesy and song, the
martyr of liberty
''Breathe DER his sacred tomb our sorrow.
ing sigh,
Sand in his glory let his frailties die"
Henry y. Bgne, Esq-The officers of the
Berkeley Rangers our country calls
they will remember what can be done by will
ing freemen
.nr. Join IT. B'ondel The contemplated
Bard Of Music in acknowledgements to il.
Our place is a rough one--"Music has charms
60 soften rocks"
Lieut. .faas0Hy s. Chambers. teiow-cltl-
zens and feIlow.soldiers, James Gsllaber and
George Toup, who marched on foot twenty
miles to celebrate this day in their native VII
iage.