Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-08-07
TUESDAY .4Mgmst 2, 1927.
From the United States Gazette.

of the Administration Of the General Government,
assembled on the 18th ult. the Valley Forge. III
and on the ground occupied by the American Army "
during the Revolutionary war; upwards OF 1000 RI
citizens appeared ON this hallowed and classic d.
ground, we'll to commemorate the anniversary OF
independence express their appreciation oil la
the measures and men of the National Government. p
1t the largest public assemblase OF citizens ever
witnessed i'll this county and, comprised, indeed,
the most substantial and intelligent portion Of the
community.
At one o'clock Dr. William Harris read the De- e
claration of Independence after which, Jonathan
Roberts, Esq pronounced most juilcous, lnsruc-
tive and impressive Grafton, which was received with
profound attention, and appreciated with enhusas-
tic and repeated cheers. =
| About two o'clock the compan. sat down to an b
excellent and we'll arranged collation., prepared by
Mr. Woodman. The venerable patriot Jonathan
Phillips, a wbig of the revolutions was appointed
President; and General William M. White, LIST
Vice President, Colonel John G. Watmough, "a
Vice President, and Daniel Abrahams, Sd wee
President
SELECTED VOLUNTEER ToAsTs.-By the Presi-
dent-The memory of the Baptist Preacher who
was shot By order of General jackson. tor gong
home to see his wife and nine children, alter MS
term Of service had expired.
q BY the LIST Vice President-John Sergeant !: a
distinguished ornament OF his native State, and a
worthy representative of Philadelphia Ill the natiohai
councils. His return is welcome.
u BY the Sd Vice President-Gen. Andrew Jackson;
Nav he better employed than IN retailing ISLANDERS
g against an honorable rival.
= BY Mr. Maurice Richardson--John Quincy Adams;
6 rock iinnoveable amidst the storm Of contede-
: rated and factious opposition.
By Mr. John Robcrts--Henry Clay: Like Dan
ie he has been in the Lions den, and come out I'M
+. hurt. Now, cast in his accusers.
:, BY William Davis, Esq.--kremer, Buchanan
y and lngham;
!" When shall we three meet again
: In thunder, lightning and in rain;
! When the hurly bury's done.
g When the battles lost and won.''
rs By Mr.. Samuel Lee--The memory Of the Six
20 Militia men, who, tried without law, condemned
n without law, and without law were shot to DEATH
Hy Mr. John Bean-Henry Clay and General
Jackson They fairly at issue on the charge
IL of bargain and corruption let the General prone
i his accusations stand condemned as the calunn-
/ ator before the American people.
m BY MIR. A. w. Hayman-Henry Clay the Chief
ba mate Of the ship Administration he has escaped all
the shoals and hidden rocks and returned to clear
no and open channel. May no political sea snakes
poison the water through which he may hereafter
he cruze. .
- By Mr. Thomas Winter-The present admins
- tration of the General Government marked IN al
&c its movements BY that integrity, wisdom enIght
eued nolicy which render its continuance desirable
J. = to all patriotic politicians.
~ By MIR. John Porter--The Constitution of thu
- United States may he who has treated its PROV
si,ns with contempt never be rewarded with the con
- tidence ofhis fellow citizens.
80 Bv Mr.. Thomas Read-Ihe people ofPennsylva
MIA la 1928 they will show that they delight to nc
nour the friends Of Agriculture, Manufactures, an
80 Internal Improvement.
he' By DR.. Isaac H. Coffinan-John Quincy Adams
=, his moral worth and political fame. advances wit
.e, his years-hs wisdom audi long-tred integrity
EI rbara S mn Twin m
Pal lne aa,sa.t;ons far tl,e nresident
Ind s t: i''e''e.
BY Mr.. Christopher Lons-Civil and Religion
rae Liberty, may he who dares to infringe upon ethe
so'e meet with his countrys detesation.
$ OF By Mr.. James Hemphill--the iactious 'comb,n
until .,a.od 20 tho nasant Administrations heate
o. by Van Duren the pretended improver OF the pres
-. Randolph. who called the Declaration OF lnaepe
dence a .fanfaronade of nonsense and Govern
Mr. mIa 40 anthor If the reasonable resolutions of Il
ot- Virginia Legislature.
il or Bv ]. Munford. Esy-The Ploughshare
ty ct spendour is brighter than hat of the sword, and
ine. puints are not stained with blood.
'a', By Colonel B. Smth--'The officers of the COVER
lords monte nc he limited States and of Pennsylvania
y 20 they composed OF men OF talents anu hohes
The nation requires no change
his 3v Mr. Henry Loucks--Ihe Heroic GreeKs
"a they be as harmonious and united as they are Draw
success will reward their efforts.
bill, l3v Mr. VIM. Cleavcr-Pennsyivania; the sic
cton base upon which firmly rests the beautiful faorc
alton our union in her support OF the sAmecan system
we and of its penuine advocates, she will prove to
crow north .and west how deserving she is OF their con
IF his dence and to the south.how we'll she understands
his means best calculated to enhance and perpetua
d inn her prosperity. a.
3 and By MIR. Joseph Pastorius-John Quincy Adam
the he enlightened Statesman, the firm and unevlat
neral supporter of true Republican principles The pc
ri e, IN %ho,r IUIsUO