The Arkansas advocate., 1831-07-20
aTH JlILY CELEBRATION.


 8TH JULY CEIEBR ATI0N. l The fifty-ifth Anniversary of American Independence, was celebrated at tlle Post of Arkansas, on Monday, the lth day oi Jnly The company partools of sumptii- ons dinner, given by several of the citizens of Arkansas county, and prepared by Col. JAMES SMITH. 1T. stitseeH, Esq. presided as President, and Col. James Smith, as Vice President. After the cloth IT as removed the following TeAsrs v ere drank: |. Tire day we cetebrate-slay we hail each returning anniversary with acclama- tons of joy, and cur example be follow ed l by millions unborn.
 ,. George Waslington--TTis spirit tow CTS far above comparison, his memory first Tn every American bosom. J. Thomas Jeferson--'i'le plain old sci cntiilc statesman.
 1. The Revolutionary Officers and Sol- dlers-May we never disgrace the cause tor wfIteh they fought, bled and defended
 ,. Andrew JacksoR-iiis present term of Administration se much admired by the peoplc-May his recollection and second term be crowned with additional success.
 6. The Territory of Arlsansas-May it stiii continue to progress in population, improvement and responsibility. - 0oiiiSc iAOHToG--tIay ms IfdrTiDiiC ScF~ vices never be forgotten in this republican government.
 $. Genera! Lafayette-TFis great virtues will never he forgotten as a just politician for republican principles.
 a To all Nations seeking for civil and religious libcrty-May they be successful.
 u. The President of the day-May he continue to enjoy the confidence of his fei- low-citizens.
 II. The Vice President oftlfe day--Nay a continuation of his upright straight for ward conduct always render lim rcspecta- bie.
 i2. The Arkansas fair--Excelled by none elsewhere.
 VOLUNTEERS.
 Ey the President of tie etlay--G cn. James Miller, first Governor of tie Territory of Arkansas--A man offew words but of many worthy deeds.
 By the Vice President--A rkansas Ter ritory--iier soil productive, her minerals rich, her, climate mild. her navigable wa ters inferior to none, all she wants is dcnsc population.
 Judge Bates-Col. Ben Besha---The people called him out, the people decree his election
 William Summers--May the Eagle oi America wave over the Craven of Great Britain and keep down the colonies oI spain.
 James Maxw eil--Frce Principles--The bone and sinew of our liberty.
 Mr. stricklin--The spirit of TIC, we hail with heart felt duration. B. D. .Eohnston--Ihe Grand .Tagicidn--- May Ire be as successful in racing as train ing.
 D. r. Stricklin-E'he Hon. Judge Bates --iiis talents equalled by few and surpassed by none William Pugh---A convigiai meeting and friendly separation. R. Pennington--Gen Jaekson's recon. naendations for amendments of the Cens.i. l tation.
 James well-Cel sevier--His pasi ! services merits tha appreciation of many 0 the citizens of Arkansas I John Emmt--Col. Ben Desh-- The hand on this plantafion know their duty, and vii support their brother laborer even wner the Orerseer is against him. l William Lenox---T erritory of Arlxan sas, little known abroad-lIay she ere long emerge into a State Government and be, come one the brightest laninaries of the West.
 Judge Bates-Marlin Van Huren--The present times appreciate his worth, histo ry will tell to posterity Of his patriotic de yotion.
 Wm. Case--The birth day of cur Inde frentfence--E Ever hailed with enthusiasm by tlre Americans since '76 and aiwayl Twill 10 tire end of time.
 William Lenox-Col. Ben Desfa--T'h, Patriot and Statesman, the firm and sour,t poitician--AIay we not be deprived of lii efficient services in Congress.