The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1830-07-14
FOR THE MASSACHUSETTS SPY.
CELEBRATION AT BARRE.

In pursuance of previous arrangement the citi-
zens of Barre, without reference to party disinc-
tion celebrated the 54th anniversary of the Decla-
ration of Independence Saturday, the Sd inst
The usual sautes were fired at sunrise and at / l
O'Clock, procession, composed of the citizens of
Barre and the adjoining towns, to the number of
near five hundred, was formed, and, accompanied
by excellent music and under a military escort,
moved to the Rev. Mr. Thompson's Meeting House.
where choice and admirable pieces of music were
performed by the choir. The Rev. Mr.. Thompson
addressed the Throne of Grace in an eloquent and
appropriate manner and read the Declaration of
Independence. An Grafton was pronounced by
Chris c. Baldwin, Esq. which was deeply inter-
estng for the historical and practical information it
contained, and elected the warmest appreciation of
the audience. The services in the Meeting House
concluded with an appropriate patriotic song from
MIR. Hathaway.
After the services in the Meeting House the
procession was again formed, and moved under an
extensive and convenient bower erected for the
occasion, and partook OF an excellent dinner pro-
vided by Mr. Hathaway. Above two hundred sat
down at the table. Gen. Samuel Lee soldier of
the Revolution, presided After dinner and the re-
moval of the cloth, the following toasts were an
nounced by Lyman Sibley, ESQ.,, and Mr.. Daniel
Bacon, accompanied by appropriate music and dis
charge of cannon
l. The Dayton each anniversary Of our indie
pendence, let us renew the pledges our Fathers
gave to support it.
.. The President of the United States.
g. The United States-Not moved by a worth
less King but by the ardent glow of a generous
patriotism.
a. Union of the States-While the States sup
port the Union, the Union will support the States
g. The Temple Of american Li6erty-Planned
by sages, erected by valor and cemented by the
blood of heroes.
6. The AmericGn Gouernment-May each head
in the several departments have two eyes.
T. agriculture, Commerce and Manufactures
The three great pillars by which the wealth and
happiness of the Nation are supported-destroy one
and the fabric falls.
g. The South american StGtes-May they not
only imbibe the spirit of freedom from their elder
Sister, but learn from her the lessons of order toll
Grafton, justice, and peace.
9. The name and memory Of George Washing
tOn-COnsecrated in the grateful hearts of twelve
millions of freemen.
10. Our Nauy-If its friends will not turn enc
mics, its enemies can never tarnish its glory
IL: Our ARMY-Science and Disciplne-not
numbers.
H. The SURVIVING soldiers of the ReuoEutio,-
May they yet survive their country's ingratitude.
Is. The GOpernor of the Commonwealth
ii: Our Delegation IN COngress-Well deserv-
ing the esteem and confidence Of their constituents
10 Wedther-cock Politicians, and O6ce-seekers
May they seek and not find and may the people
instead of fish, give them scorpion.
10. The Church Hlitdnt-May it be restored to
the Peace Establishment.
H. Our Revolutionary heroes-May their men,
DRY be embalmed in the heart of every friend of
Liberty.
Is. The Free Schools Of Observation-Disclosures
ries Of Science to prepare our youth for virtue
usefulness, and immortality.
49, Our COlIeges-May they teach every Science
but that of Sect .rianism.
90 Agriculture-rhe source of every comfort
may 1t ever be considered as honorable as we know
it to be useful
81 The Fdir-They need not be remembered
in our toasts they live forever in our hearts
Y. Arts and ScienceS-Alay they find in our land
OF Freedom soil congenal to their growth.
boon, ancestors braved the pers Of the deep,
and the terrors of savage widcrness--we will not
tamely surrender the rich inheritance
"a. Peace-War is the Faro-table of Kings and
nations the dupes of the game.
BY the President of the day. Modern Politics
cut up and divided-and many of them unexplaina-
6le-may they be smplifed to the standard of 70
Liberty and Equal Rights.
G, by Gardner Ruggles, Esq. John Randolph in
~ TeteTsourg-Nlay cool climate effect re-
renchment in his thirst for porter mitigate his Clav
Jecer, and convince the Russian Government of the
practical utility of American Reform.
Many appropriate and excellent sentiments were
ohereu ny ihui'iuudis whichar necessarily omitted
CELEBRATION BY THE LADIES OF BAnRr
The Ladies gave public tea. party on the after.
noon of Monday, the 9th, in the same bower which
had been the scene Of merrment on the 3d. If the
festivities Of Saturday were to the liking of those
partaklng OF them, the tea party on Monday was
much more so. The table was beautifully slrcad
tastefuly arranged, and abundantly laden with the
good things of the land. ONE HUNDRED AND
THIRTY LADIES were present, and an equal num-
Der Of gentlemen; The utmost good humor and
harmony prevailed, and every kind of paytu so;y;t
except tea-party spirit, was laid aside MANY an.
propriate sentiments were given in commentator
of lore of country, domestic industry. matrimony.
&c. &c. The mothers ofthe Revolution were not
forgotten, and their irugality and industry were
Of the occasion was heightened, too by pleasant
music from the Band, and agreeable songs from the
was delightful ,.