Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-07-07
PAWTUCKET CELEBRATION.

PAW1UCkEI CELEBRAIION.
The celebration Of The National Anniversary
by the citizens of Pawtucket, was signalized by
an unusual degree Of splcndour, and was more
than highly credrtab!e to the liberalty and
taste of the citizens of that fourshing and en-
terprising village. = he fact is, the citizens of
Pawtuckct are remarkable for dong all that
they perform, in a manner when fully bcspeaks
their taste and lberal.ty. We were not pros
ent, but report speaks in terms Of high COM
mendation of the chas,e and classical Grafton
by the Reverend George Taft; and we hope it
will be published.
The most interesting part Of the gala, was
found in spinning frame, in tie " fall tide of
successful experiment. put into operation by
Major SAMUEL GREENE, very ingenious
mechanic of the village; the spindles recev-
ing their operative motion from Tie wheel Of
the vehicle. which cons eyed the frame. On
bunting, on the first Of which was the name of
that great Patron Of Domestic Industry, the
Hon. Henry Clay; and on the othc, two, the
names of Hezeklah Niles and Mathew Cary
The day was spent aL,id all the good feel
ngs that the occasion required.
The following are the sentiments that were
drank:
| The Fourth of July--It has for more than
half century, been celebrated as The Nation
al Festival: May it for centuries TO come, be
solemnizcd with" Pomp, Shows, Games, sports,
guns, bells, bonfrcs and illuminations.
The SURVIVING Soldiers ofthe Rerolution-
| They are the last platoon of glorious band,
gone to the realms of light; may we forget our
ODn hpes, sooner than their services.
| The Nationa .4dminisfr dfi0n--The house
built by Clay, and defended by Webster, will
be upheld and supported, BY all Farmers and
Manufa cturers.
The State of Rhode Island True to the
| Constitution, a friend TO Commerce, and
agriculture, and Manufactures, IN undevia-
ting supporter Of the Administration, she has
torn up the last sprig of faction.
John Randoiph-On e, the Sscan of Roam
oke, whose silver tones sofened the air Siin
melody, no,D the hoarse raven, croaking out
his own debasement.
The oiHage of Pawtucket Like the Giant
of Antiquity: il grows stronger by its faH
John Q. adams ii IS greatest political sin,
is being the son Of an illustrous Sire; his
greatest crime, is thinking for himself, CONTRA
ry to the views of high party; ms chief fail
ing is, to be a man of talents, and learning
His greatest enemies, are those who have
s,corn 10 put down the Administration, epen,
though "they are as pure as the Angels in
heaven"
Lafayette The youthful General who de-
voted his life and fortune, to the aid of an in
fant nation, struggling for ber,y and existence.
As long as the Earth bears a plant, or the
sea rolls wave. that name shall be dear to
libertys sons.
The Blackstone Canal 1t forms the great
artery between the hear, of Massa chusetts,
and the Soul of Rhode-Island; may the crcu-
lation be rapid and free.
| Massachusetts She was the first who re-
sisted the Tyrdnt The first who reared her
hand in battle: The first who was sprinkled
with Blood: The same spirit, and the same
principles, have marked her course through
fifty years Of freedom:
Bunker Hill and Yorktown The first, and
last scuf7es of The Revolution; the first knock
ed off the crown, and the las, tripped upthc
heels of Royalty, in this country.
John adams and Thomas Jefferson. The
! twins of the Revolution, whose councils cor
trolled the storms of War, and reared the tenn
PIE OI IuouSh tnCH sOuls WcTP
devoted to their country and in death, 81
multaneous summons called them to brghte,
regions
Samuel Slater--The first Cot; on-Spinner in
America May peace attend the last days o.
him, who first brought another means o
wealth and industry, from the Old, to the
.Ne,o World.
VOLUNTEERS.
By WILLIAM WILKINSON Esquire, The
American Repolution.-Whileth the high desti.
MES or our beloved country are welded by sCch
a hand, guided by such heart, and dire CT ed
bv such an head, as at this time, the scattered
survivors of that evenlful pei 'od can never fcai
either for the Liberties or the happiness of then
descendants.
By the Hon. LABAN WHEAToN.-.Nation-
oil Industry. Commerce, and
Manufactures--the Plough, the Anchor and
the Loom May they. like good negbbors
assist all; making all rich.
By the Rev. OrIs THOMPSON. - The Nan.
chester of .4merica With the Industry, Pros.
perity and Wealth Of her transai ailantic prcde.
d ccssor; without her ignorance, turbulence and
vice.
d, nv the Hon. Mr. SMITH, Of Virginia. he
prospcrity of Pavtuchc.; the best practica
commentary Oh tic American System'-May
o it's citizens continue 10 prosper until they con.
oucr the preiudces Of the South.
By Captain JAcoBs Street Yarn Spur
] this day as II should be, although contrary te
2 the opinion Of the fair sex generally.