The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-07-11
UNION CELEBRATION.

In addition to the foregoing, there was an
other celebration of the Anniversary of our Ma
tional Independence in this town, without dis
tinction of party. For the following particu.
lars relative TO this celebration, we are indebt
cd TO the Yeoman:
According 10 previous notice, the procession
OF the Union Celebration was formed at eleven
O'Clock, at Banisters Hotel, and marched with
music by the Rdltham Band to tho Brick Meet
ing House, where the throne of grace was fer
vently and appropriately addressed by the Rev.
Mr.. Abbott, vino lmplored the blessing Of heav.
en- on our common country sacred music by
The choir under the direction Of Mr.. Leland.
The Declaration Of Independence was read by
Isaac Davis, Esq, and an elegant, eloquent, and
appropriate address was delivered by Mr.. Ben
Jamin r. Thonias, which was received with
great applause. The company then proceeded
to banlsiers, where good and substantial din
was served up. Piiny Merrick, ESQ., presided,
assisted BY Oils Corbelt and Charles Allen
Esq'rs The Rev. Mr. Abbott implored the
blessing OF Heaven on The feas. prepared and
the Rev. Mr.. Willard thanked the glyer Of all
good for the bounty of which The company had
par,aken.
The following were the Regular Toasts Civ
en- on this occasion:
|. Fourth Of July, l776-The commencement
of the first act in the grand drama of National
Independence. May the curtain continue TO
rise and the scenes to follow each other, until
The last act shall present 10 the world the grand
spectacle Of universal emancipation. So -
2. 'Fhe President Of the United States. ....l-.-@
8. The Governor of Massachusetts,
4. Pofltteat oPPonents-" Enemies in war, in
peace, friends"
5. The .4nRiUersari of Frsedom-Let us not
" give up to party what was meant for nun.
kind"
6. Our Country-I: was the first to vindicate
and let it be the last to abandon tho principles
Of rational liberty.
Z. WaShingtOn-The statesman, whose poll
cy was justice; whose ambition sought only the
public good-let his country honor his memory
by adherng to his principles
s. Northern and Southern States-Dis,racted
by mutual jealousies-let them remember thew
are members of one family, united by common
interests, and must share common destiny.
y Liberty and Indepcndence-The march of
mind and the march of reform is marking time
among the nations Of the earth. In the march
ct freedom, the order of the day is the will of
the people.
~. agriculture, Manufactures, and Com
mercc-JoInt partners in trade-may the busi.
ness prove prosperous one to all concerned.
and each member Of the copartnership receive
n fair share of the profits
H.. The Young Men of our Country-Ed,.
Gated in the principles, and trained TO the yir.
tues of the pilgrims Of New England The in.
st,tutons of such fathers will be ever safe in
the care of such sons
IL. The Judiciary. The pendulum which
regulates the clock work of our National Gov.
eminent. May it keep exact time, and its vi
brations be neither too rapid nor too slow.
10 The Repubiic-lts salvation, patriotism ::
its bane, party spirit-let US not disgrace It's
birthday by shouting allsluiahs TO its foes.
VOLUNTEERS
BY Otis Corbett, ESQ.,, first Vice President
The three En- PreSidents-ADAMs. JEFFERSON.
and Monroe, who have made this day mare
memorable, by making their exit on this gtori-
Gus anniversary.
By Lieutenant Geer, of the Worcester Lsb,
Infantry. The Republican Creed-That huel.
ing system which graduates all mankind by the
scale of merit.
BY Warren Lazell, Esq. The Union Cele.
6ration-Disparity in political opinions should
be no disparity in National festivals
BY Lewis Thayer. Farmers, Mechanics, and
Manufacturers the main pillars of our Political
edifce, either being taken away, the whole
building tumbles into the cellar.
By William Jennson, Esq Tie Occasion
ace commemorative birth of nation-not
that of party, Opposed 10 its Administra-
ton
By Aaron Leland. The Independence of
.America-May it last as long as the age Of
Melhuselal, and then be in state Of infancy.