Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-07-11
CELEBRATION AT ST. GEORGES.

CELEBRATION AT ST. GEORGES.
The celebration of the late Anniversary OF our
National independence was conducted at oaua
Georges in peculiarly g atifying and pleasant man
ner.
The dawn of the day, which gave birth to free
dom was announced by repeated yolles OF Artillery.
The Light Inlanty Corps, commanded by Captain
John Sutton assembled at an early hour with their
usual fine military appearance and after perform
Ing various evOlutions, they we're informed that
Capt. Thomas StDcktOns company, from New
Castle, were approaching in the Canal packet Boat,
Laoy Clinton. They repaired immediately, to the
landing place, and received them with all the mill
tary honours, that corps famed Tor their mill
larry department and discipline dcserved--and alter
various salutations, the line was formed by both
companies, and marched through town, displaying
as fine military appearance as could be shown by
the same number OF men IN any place.
! Great praise is due to Capt. Stockton and his
Company for their superior military discipline and
gentlcmanly department. In discipline they are
surpassed by none in our State, and equalled by
very few.
The corps, in consequence of an engagement to
ftne else where, not having been appraised Of the
contemplated celebration at ST. Georges, remained
about two hours. aud departed amidst the shouts Of
the citizens and roar of cannon.
After parting reluctantly with Capt. Stockton
and his company, the assembled citizens retired to
a beautiful grove near by, place where 1t would
seem as if nature had designed it for the euson of
joy, upon such worthy occasion, and where was
spread Table loaded with all the Injuries that our
country could afford. furnished by our worthy Eel
, hwy citizen, Mr.. Thomas milford. whose studied
anxiety appears to be the comfort and qualification
of his felow-ctizens, and the presence of about 90
of the fair daughters Of Columbia whose grateful
smiles and happy countenances bespoke the spirit
within, and tended but to excite the already joyful
company. The 10y upon such scene and upon
such an occasion is truly beyond description.
After the company had freely paraken of the
dinner provided, the cloth was removed, and Capt.
, John Sutton nominated as president. and Major
John Caulk & DR.. J. y. Sutton, az Vice Presidents.
The Declaration Of independence being read by
: Dr. Sutton. the following toasts aere drank.
!. 2He dug me ccie6mie--The 52d Anniversary
Of The Birthday Of Freedom.
9. CiW Couatfp Lowed, because it is coun-
try and thrice beloved, because il is the soil where
Liberty dourshes
5. Jnc Constitution Of ne T6icd Mafes.-'The
: unSiolated charter Of nations liberties--let not
folly under the pretcnce o amending, mar tive beau
ty Of the e,ifiee reared by wisdom.
. 4 IKE State Of Deia9care.-ih Though small il
x territory in the union of States--sreat IN wisdom II
F., the Councils Of tie Nation.
g s. Then memory Of Uashington.
e TIE Soldiers of the observation-disclosures Il
the memory Of the departed, an helping hand tt
D the surviving few.
81 7. The Congress T The United Hates.-'The con
u ccntrated genius \ our Country; nations graft
2 ude is due them for the wisdom and berality evin
Il ced by them, at their last session.
e 8. The Sovereign People, Their will is the vita
Al principles of repubiic-Let those tremble WI
n have di,obeyed it.
le Q. lgricult,fe, Commerce, and Manufactures :,
ie Equal and fair protection to eacl--Ths is the tru
y American System.
er 10. Tile .4rn,y and Nary of the United Hates.-
s. Rivals for glory-we are pround of their fame AM
81 lgreatlul for their services.
Sc II. 7he Chesapeake and Dclarare Canal.-On
or of the great links in the chain of Internal Improve
81 mens--nay its benefits compensate for the della
y and expence of fnishingit
y H. The Pohldeers and lliLiia-SoIdiefs to de
IT. fend their counry's rights, their services in tn
III hour of danger, will prevent them from being fol
an gotten in the hour of rejoicing
uf ID. Orr far country aoomea.-The life of on
hopes-and the hope of our lives--we bow to M
IS IS thing earthly, but their might and majesty.
u VOLCNTEERS
i. BIZ John Sutton, jr.-Union and friendship witt
en- out respect to politics. upon this memorable occ;
10 sion.
rm BIZ E. b. Sanders The day of Independence
to may we always appreciate its Importance.
Us. By Thomas J. Higgins.-The purity Of Ele
IN. tors-Upon that depends the pure administration
CY justice, and pcrnennacy of republican govern
nent, the great cement to bind virtue, honour ar
honesty. 50 rarely to be found amongst politician
By Or. James ". Sutton.--May the polite
fever that now prevails as epidemic among Il
American people, but to cleanse them from the
corruption, and make them as pure as those, who
deeds we are this day celebrating
BY Jacob CauM.-Capt. Thomas Stockton al
- his volunteer company, the first military corps tn
a.; assembled the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, mi
~ they never sink.
mol. By John Clement.--Capt. John Sutton and
that volunteer Company, who have paid respect to
Idly here, may they be respected hereafter.