Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-04

fame is already high, and is rising, but it must
of course require residence here of some
time for him to BE- estimated and renumcrated
according to his merits.
This letter has been written few lines at a
time, as | could catch spare moment, and
sometimes at intervals of several days. You
likewise know that the business Of writing is
one in which do not profess to be at home; you
will, therefore, I am sure, excuse any inaccu-
racy, or want of connection, which it may ex'
hibit, and believe me to be,
Yours, truly, JACOB PERKINS.
Friends Of the Naturalization al the Pd'lcy Forge
Agreeably to previous arrangements, the
friends of the Administration Of the General
Government assembled on the 2Sth ult. near
the Valley Forge, and on the ground occupied
by the American Army during the Revolution
airy War. Upwards of one thousand citizens app
peaIed on this hallowed and classic ground, as
well 10 commemor crate the anniversary Of our In.
dependence. as 10 express their appreciation oil
the measures and men of he National Govern
ment. 1t was the largest public assemblage OF
citizens ever witnessed in this county, and COM
prised indeed the most substantial, respectable
and intelligent portion of the community.
AT one o'clock Dr. VIM. Harris read the De-
claralion Of Independence, after which Jona-
than Roberts, Esq. pronounced a most Judi
cious, Instructive and impressive Grafton, whie h
was received With profound attention, and ap-
probated with enthusiastic and repeated cheers.
About o'clock the company sat down TO an
excellent and well arranged collation., prepared
by Mr.. Woodman.
The venerable patriot, Jonathan Phillips, a
Wing of the Revolution, and long leading ell
der of the Baptist Church, was appointed Pre-
sident.
Gen. VIM. NJ. White, First Vice President.
Col. ]. c. Watmough, Second Vice President.
Daniel Abrahams, Third Vice President
After dinner the following toasts were drunk,
interspersed with guns, cheers and music from
full and excellent band:
The Fourth Of July. l776: The day on which
The sovereignty Of these United States was ex.
torled from the Throne and vested in the Peo-
pie.
2. The memory Of the immortal Washington:
While in command Of the American army on
this ground, combination made fruiiless at
tempt TO deprive the republic of his invaluable
services, may all similar combinations meet
with similar defeat and disgrace.
The Memory of Adams and Je fferson:
They commenced their distinguished career in
the same sacred cause, obtained the highest ho.
nors Of their country, and terminated their
course on the same glorious day.
A. The memory Of Gen. Wayne: A military
chleftain' whose esculcheon is unarnished by
single act of inhumanity.
S. John Quincy Adams: Endowed with plain
and transformations manners, with elevated mo.
raj and political principles, and with highly
cultivated and towering intellect The nation
is blessed by having President so richly gifted.
s. The pending Presidential Election: Nav
it be conducted with temperance, libcrai,y and
candor, and eVentuale in happy choice for The
country.
7. Our constituted authorities: "The militia.
ry shall in all cases, and at all times, De in strict
subordinatlon to the civil powers"
s.'Virtue, Liberty and Independence When
military fame alone becomes the passport 10 ci.
vii power, we shall be obliged 10 change our
motto.
9. John Andrew Shulze: His administration
is identified with the administration of The ge-
neral government; both forward the best inter
ests OF the nation, by the encouragement, or
home industry.
10. Henry Clay: His political rec,itude. his
liberal and enlarged views Of National policy.
his distinguished ability and eminent services.
are properly appreciated by his fellow citizens.
II. Agriculture, Commerce and Manufac.
lures: The American system claims for each
an equal protection.
y; The Memory of Joseph Reed: The frs,
republican Governor of Pennsylya vered
be his sentiment, am poor, very poor. but
your King is not rich enough to buy me-
IS. The Fair Sex: They too manifest, a strong
attachment to the American system, by their
devotion to internal improvement and 10 do
nestle manufactures.
VOLUNTEERS.
ny the President, The Memory of the Ban.
list Preacher who was shot by order of General
Jackson for going home 10 see his wifi. and
nine children, after his term of service had ex.
pired.
by the LIST Vice President. John Sergeant: