The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1830-07-21
FOR THE MASSACHUSETTS SPY.

A6IeedDly 10 previous arrangements, the Ami
versary of independence was celebrated, at Hub
bardston, on the 9Th inst. The day was ushered in
by national salute and ringing of the bell At II
O'Clock, A. M, procession was formed and es.
corted by Hubbardston Rifle Company (who vol.
unteered their services on the occason,l to the
meeting house of the Rev. Mr.. Jones. Prayers
were offered by the Rev. Mr.. Jones, the appointed
Chaplain not being present. The Declaration Of
independence was read, in an impressive manner,
by Mr.. Levi Conant. An Grafton was pronounced
by Rev. A. d. Jones, much to the satisfaction of a
large audience. The services were interspersed
with appropriate music, and closed with an original
Song to the tune of Aud Lang Syne." The pro-
cession was reformed and proceeded to partake Of
an excellent dinner prepared by Mr.. Levi Pierce.
After the cloth was removed, the following toasts
were announced by Mr. Pierce, Toast-master =
l. The day zoe Celebrate-Eyery true American
will respond to the sentiment of the dying patriot
OF the revolution, Independence for ever"
2. The PeOpte-In peace or war, in prosperity
or adversely, in Office out of office, feasting OF
fasting, Union should be their motto, 1.-THE Union
for ever"
3. The President of the United States.
a. The Governor 0fHe Commonwealth of Mas
sachusetts.
5. The CIergy-Respect to the worthy-con-
tempt to the abettors of pious fraud.
6. Union Of Church and State-May the advo-
Gates of, this unholy scheme be rewarded with a
mission to Botany Bay
Z. The Press-The watch-tower of libertv-our
political polar star.
g. Agriculture, Commerce, and Manufactures
Equal protection to all.
9. The support Of he Constitution-The unbend-
ing virtue and unsubdued valor of Washington, and
his compatriots, not wholly degenerated in their
sons.
10. La Fayette-The friend of America and of
mankind.
IL. Thomas Jefersor-In his declaration of
American fndpnondnnro ha 70 he ia
that this country was not deficient in talent.
IL. Charles Carroll Of CGrolIt0n-Like an old
oak IN cultivated field, he stands to point the ris
ing generation to the tombs of his contemporaries.
Is. The american NGuy-Their glory is indeli-
bly, engraved on the bulwarks of Old England.
IA. Greece-After years of toll and suffering for
liberty exchanged the Turkish yoke for that of the
Holy Alliance. poor reward to patriotism and
valor. :
Is. Our COuntry-Peaceful, prosperous, and
powerful.
l6. Femeemsn-Fit company for bats. "Mene,
Tekel, Upharsin."
IT, Aspirants after office and Slaaderers of 9th
ers' fair Fame May they in mercy receive no drer
judgment than the measure they meet to Others
49, Modern Patriotisns-The art of quilting the
people for private benefit
10. The Rising GenerGtiOn-May they never,
like Esau of old, sell their brth-right for mess
of pottage."
90. Freedom Of MInd-Unrestraine by bigotry.
tyranny, it will follow the light of
knowledge to regions of eternal happiness and glo-
Y.
81. "Reminiscences of information and knowl-
edge, the best preservatives of TRUTH and preven-
tves against corrupting fountains of ignorance and
streams of error.
90 The men tchO poured out their liues IN sup
port Of FreedOm-We trust, though they lived not
to witness, on earth, the accomplishment of their
wishes, they have ere this reaped a more glorious
harvest in that land, where no chain is imposed,
nor free thought restricted.
%. Common Sch0OLs-Our first and last hope.
Let them find sustenance at the hand of the peo-
pe and they will send forth supporters to the peo-
pie, "Giants" not easily subdued.
"a. The American FGir-Modesty and virtue
their best coat of arms freemen their best defend
ers, and greatest admirers.
VOLUNTEERS.
BY Col. Nj. Waite, President of the dav. The
Orator" Instant in season and out of season. all
our wants are we'll supplied.
HtLbbardstOn Rife Companu-May they continue
to merit the highest applause in their regiment
BY Mr.. E. Phelps. AassachuSetts-Th strong
hold of religious intolerance, bigotry and SUPER
stitioR. May she soon come to her natural senses
and join her sister States in full communion.
BY Mr.. L. Pierce. The veterans tpho poured
mains among us living memento of days of "Auld
Lang Syne."
Best Of Creation-A rib of old Adam, bone Of
our bone, and flesh of our flesh. Woman shall
ever be esteemed our best companion.
SONG.
Well met, kind friends we'll tune lay,
In grateful notes combined;
And vocal make this joyful day
With deeds Of " Aud Lang Syne"
Chorus-For Aud Lang Syne," my friends,
For Auld Lang Syne"-
Well vocal make this joyful day,
With deeds of Aud Lang Syna'"
So once were met, long years ago,
A venerable line
OF Heroes, Patriots, Statesmen true,
Of "Auld Lang Syne."
Chorus.
They swelled the peans of their praise
With grateful, happy minds
They sang Of wonders done in days
Of Aud Lang Syne."
Chorus.
They're passed away-that toll worn band
Few still remain behind,
To sing of our delivered land,
And "Auld Lang Syne."
Chorus.
But we, their sons, will meier forget
The tribute due that time
Dear shall our memory cherish yet
The days Of "Auld Lang Syne."
Chorus.
Then bid the music richly float
Ring out the merry chime
All join the chorus thrilling note
"For ever Aud Lang Syne."
Chorus-For ever! "Auld Lang Syne, !" my friends
For ever! "Auld Lang Syne,"
Ring out, ring out, the chorus note,
For ever: "Auld Lang Syne."
Mr.. Henry Gates, who was wounded in the
battle,