Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-17

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The fifty seventh Anniyersary Of American
Independence was celebrated BY the New Bait.
more Grenadiers, according to arrangement
The day was ushered in BY firing at dawn and at
sunrise. At 10 o'clock the company paraded;
| and at about IL, so soon as the morning sa-
lutes were concluded, procession OF citizens
was formed, which moved under escort OF the
military to Broad Run Church-where, after
prayerby the Rev. John Ogilvie and an appro.
pirate hymn, the Declaration OF Independence
was read BY Capt. Thomas r. Hampton, and an
Grafton delivered by JOS Blackwell Smith. Esq
LA short address was then delivered BY MI.
Ogilvie in behalf Of the Auxiliary Colonization
Society proposed to be established at New Bal1i-
more, who was followed by Dr. Phi. A. Klips-
tine, who read an impressive address from the
Parent Society Of Virginia, aud liberal subscrlp.
tons we're obtained upon the spot The cili-
| zens were then escorted by the Grenadiers to
beautiful grove on the hill; from the top OF tall
hickory tree on which, moved large flag pre-.
company sat down to an excellent dinuer prepar.
ed by the Committee of Arrangements.
After the cloth was removed. Major Oh. Hun.
ton vas called upon by the Committee to pre-.
side, and James w. Foster, Esq. to act as Vice
President-when the following Regular and Vol.
unteer Toasts were drank with wine and lemon
ade, (ardent spirit having been excluded BY the
Committee Of Arrangements,) accompanied BY
music aud firing. when the citizens retired
from the table, the Grenaders we're again para
ded and marched into the village, when, after
firing parting salute, they were discharged.
Considerable satisfaction was expressed at the
harmony and good feeling which prevailed during
the ceremonies Of the day.
Regular Toasts.
lst. The anniversary Of American Indepen.
dence-A political jubilee. May the sound Of
its trumpet BE- heard for ages yet to come,
throughout the wide extent Of our country.
Cd. The Patriots and Heroes OF '76-Ther
immortal achievements claim our unlimited gra-
titude.
Sd. The signers of the Declaration Of Indepen
dence-Their names the brightest ornaments IN
the annals Of our country.
nough.
who aided in the establishment Of American In.
dependence. We love him because he first low
ed u.s.
OH. Andrew Jackson. President of the Uni.
ted Regardless of political storms, he
! prompt,tude ohara, teristic of the man.
7th. Thomas Jefferson. James Madison and
James Monroe sons of the Old Domin.
lou: their deeds speak enough.
9Th. The Congress of the United States
The asse nbled wisdom Of our GO vernment, the
guardian protectors Of our rights.
9Th. The Union of these States-Suspicion
should rest ON tbe patriotism Of him who should
attempt TO weaken its bonds. s. 1t must be pre-.
served
10Th Public men-Impartial investigation Of
their official conduct, our right, their due.
1l'h. The Army and Navy of the United
S,at-s-The pride .! our country and defence Of
our rights.
18th. The Yeomanry of our country-Our
main support. May their labor be always reward
ed.
18th. rhe Fair sex-Thuugh absent they are
not forgotten.
Volunteer Toasfs.
Bv the President Of the day. The go, r,odined
Tariff act-PreferabIe to civil war, nulllhcatlon
or even secession.
by the vice President Of the day. The
Union, it must be preserved, but not by force.
By John Osilvie. Religion and education
Nav they spread their soft but safe mantle over
these United States.
Sentiment sent by Isaac Foster, ESQ., The
protective polioy-Its- foundation was laid BY
ttuu- nrsv ovuyrrss. tits az -n...e..-y tu uu- no
tional welfare as fences are to the protection Of
the individual farmer or planter Its benign
influence will ere long be counted by the cotton
planter as well as the sugar planter.
Sent by a gentleman once resident The
citizens of New Baltimore and its vicinity
Distinguished alike fortheir hospitality and pa.
triotism.
By DR.. Phi. 4 KIipstine. The Colonization
Society-Patriotic aud enlightened: the friends
Of freedom and of man: Posterity will reap
the full reward Of their labors, regenerated AZ
RIGA honor their names.
BY Dr.. Leach. The orator Of the day.
BY Oh. H. Hunton. July 4,h, l776-May
the "reminiscences which this day naturally 10.
spires, dispel from thu festive board every thing
like party feeling and party rancour; and may
we, as a band Of patriots, forgetfuI Of every
sentiment save the halowed love of country,
celebrate this suspicious era which gave US po-
litical existence.
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