The Litchfield County post., 1826-07-18
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 CELEBRATION AZ. NORFOLK. The Fiftieth Anniversary of American In- \ dependence, was noticed in this town, in a manner appropriate to the occasion. In pur- l suance of previous arrangements, the day was l announced by national salute at sunrise, 1 which was repeated at the close of the exerci- ses. A very numerous and respectable as- semblage of the citizens of the town and its vicinity, formed procession, at about eleven o'clock, from the house of MAJ. SHEPARD, whence 1t moved to the meeting house, escor- ted by volunteer company of infantry, under l the command of Lieut.. c CoL. PEAsE. The dec- laration of Independence was read by JOSEPH BAYFIELD,, EsQ .and anoration delivered by Mir. WILLIS HALL. The exercises were commen- ced and closed with prayer by the REV. MR. EMERSON and REV. MR. CowLEs; and sacred music was performed by the choir.
 The oratiOn was well fitted to excite the love ofcountry, the ardour of patriotism, and the feelings of gratitude to tbe champions of our national liberties, and founders of our civil and rs9igious institutions, which the oc- casion was fitted to cherish, and reflected uni versal applause upon the genius and eloquence ofits author. @a~
 To the directors of the music and those engaged in its performance, the attentive re- gard of a gratiied audience, must afford the most satisfactory commendation.
 At the close of the exercises, the procession returned to MAJ. SHEPARD's, where about 700 set down under a handsome bower, to a sumptuous entertainment prepared by him. Not little was added to the elegance of the scene and the gratiGcation it afforded, by the participation of tue entertainment by more than gro ladies, who honoured us by their
 Nc %n%n hot ing occurred to interrupt harmony of feeling, or dampen the joys of the day. JUDGE PET TlBoNE, assisted by J. BAYFIELD,, B. WEIGH, and w. F. MILLS, Eso'Rs. presided at the table. The following were the toasts.
 |. INe Fjtieth Amipersary cf American E,dependence. another half century have seen the thrones ofoppression crumbled, and freedoms banner waved O'er every land.
 2. THe United States of America.-Having been first in establishing the principle, that free.people are capable of self government, their example shall be the fife of liberty and the death oftyrants.
 8. 7Re State Of Connecticut.-Her litera- " institutions make her the AtAens of Amer
 4. IHe President oftAe United Sfates.-Un- der his administration, may our national glo- ry continue to brighten with increasing spien- dsur.
 $. TRe Spirit of Seventy Sir.-That patri- otism which bade defiance to thunders ofd potism, and fought it's way to liberty and in- dependence. May we who enjoy its blessings, never want the ardOur which inspired, or the yigour which supported it. sS8
 6. The memory cf Wushington.-Time. which casts other heroes into oblivion, will but bring new glory to his achievments' ana new honours to his name.
 2. General La Fayette.-Hated by mon archs; beloved by the sons of liberty: the best comment upon his character.
 8. TRe Consultation cf the United Sfates.- Monarchs behold it and tremble! may it sur yive and shine resplendently when despotlc governments shall have crumbled into dust.
 q. Our Cir;l aud Religious Institutioms.- The surest safeguard of our nations freedom. Long may they continue, and wide may they extend.
 1O. ASyiculture, Commerce, and MGnMtdc- tures.-We wish no brighter prospects of fu- ture greatness, than their success. II. The Congress cf fPanGn0'-An assocla- ton of free citizens, to maintain the rights of man, and promote peace.
 12. TRe South American Repubiics.-Their dawn has been bright; may their day be as bright as ours. IS. Gensral Boliuer.-Iiis country's best friend: the friend of men, and the admiration of fthe'world.
 14. The Grseks.--May their love of liberty be equalled by regard of subordination, and their bravery by their patriotism.
 IS. The Holy Alliance. Formed by a un- ion of crowned heads, to strengthen the bands of oppression. May it prove the expiring struggle of powers combined for united de ! struction. @ I ls. Bunker HM.-Co Consecratedby the blood | of the first martyrs in the cause of our inde' pendence. The monument shall De a lasting memorial of republican gratitude, Il I7. Our Nary.-Courage and gallantry have been the unwavering pilot to victory and ,l glory. ~,c...,. lS. TRe members Q four NaiionoI GOueFssasf. ]. May they in future. be othes.ise employed than in fighting duels and patchins<he cons''' tution.