The Northern star, and farmers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1830-1834, 1833-07-13


Tuesday, and on the later day the meas
ure was carried by a majority ofs7.
FOR TIE STAR.
The 9th anniversary Of American Independencs
was celebrated in Bristol, in manner highly be-
coming the citizens Of that place. The celebration
was got up by the young men ofthe town with =
spirit and zeal worthy Of those ancestors, who by
their tolls and suierngs obtained that indepen-
dence, which was on the 4th day Of July, l776,
declared to be ours, by nature and by right. Tho
day was ushered In by the discharge OF cannon and
the ringing fbells. At 10 O'Clock, procession
was formed in front Of the Hotel, under the direct
ion Of George ii. Reynolds, chief marshal, aided
by Messrs. Wm Paul, Thomas c. Munro, and Ben
nett j. Munro, as assiglants. The procession was
escorted by the 1t. Infantry and Artillery Conpa-
MES; who on this occasoa exhibited their usual ex-
cellence Of discipline and neatness Of equipment
and with their accustomed alacrty devoted them
selves 10 the duties ofthe day. Next to the militia
ry escort came the Orator and Reader Of the Dec
aration of Independence, otRciang Clergymen. town
authorities, Judges ofthe Courts, Com of arrang-
n'ents. The surviving Soldiers of the Revolution
came next, in carriages provided for the occasion.
This formed the most imposing part ofthe process
ion. Although apparently hard beat upon BY the
rough storms Of life, yet their hard and wrinkled
features, lighted with smile Of recolected tri-
umph and the dim eye ofage, glistened in tears of
gratitude and honest pride for the blessings 80 pro.
iusey showered upon their country, and for their
instrumentaliIy under Providence, in procuring
those blessings. 1t would have been impossible to
have viewed without veneration and awe those
me-honored objects, Of the greatest interest to an
immense concourse of people together crowding the
altar Of freedom TO offer up the thanksgiyings of
great and prosperous people. Many Of the vete-
rams who were invited were unable to attend in con
sequence of the nfirmities attendant on old age
1 he following are the names of those who attend
cd, VIZ Simeon Bullock, Joseph Munro, Nelson
Miller, Nathaniel H.. West, VIM. Diman, John
Coomer, 4-sA Pedrce, Grindel Chace and John
Bowen. Next came the Preceptors Of the Pu lie
Schools with their pupils. Y he contrast between
these children who are just coming into life under
The free institutions Of our country and the worthy
veterans OF the Revolution to whose trials and pr-
,atlons the present and tho rising generation owe all
their enjoymens, was affecting, and presented a
partial history OF our country from her first strug-
yes in the cause offeedom to her present prosper.
y and greatness. The Meeting House in which
The exercises took place was filled to excess the
procession occupying all the seats on the lower
foor not otherwise appropriated; and the aises and
gallery were thronged by those who were admitted
ifter the procession had entered The pews OH
he north side Of the house presented an animated
,rowd OF fbeautul forms and fine faces, in graceful
irapery. The Church itself was decorated with
unusual taste with the beautiful flowers of the sea.
ION. The Introductory Prayer was offered by the
Rev. Mr. Starkweather, (the Rev. lDr. Wight be-
ng unable to attend in consequence Of advanced
ge,) which was fervent and oppressive. The
Declaration of Independence was read by DR.. j. T..
Needen. The Grafton, by Joseph M. Blake, Esq.
vas well worthy the man and the occasion it was
leat, concise and well written, and highly gratifed
he audience before whom it was delivered The
of arrangements have applied for a copy
or the press and it is hoped that the author in the
ame spirit which usually characterizes him, will
ubmt il to the consideration ofhis fellow-ctizens.
The music at the Church was selected with judg.
nent and sung by the Select Choir, under the d.
ection Of Capt. J. ii. Pitman, in a manner fully
omparing with the other performances. The Scr
ices were closed by an appropriate prayer from
he Rev. Mr.. johnson. The services Of the sane
nary having ended, the procession again formed
nd proceeded to the Hotel, where it was dismiss-
d; and where the veterans repaired and cheered
heir old blood after the fatigues ofthe day with re-
provided by the Committee. At 2 o..
lock- the subscribers to the public Dinner and in
tied guests, including the Soldiers of the Reyolu-
ion, sat down to dinner prepared by MIR. Horton.
n his usual superb STYLE George H. Reynolds
resided at the table, assisted by Jacob Babbiu, Jr.
number ofpatriotic toasts were drank accompan-
ed by the discharge Of cannon. Flags were dis
layed from the several flag staffs and the shipping
a the harbor; and the day was closed by a saiute
ccompaned by another peel from the bells. The
ay being unusually fine, large number of the
itizens ofthe adjoining towns were present, who
cemed fully to participate in the festivities Of the
ay. No accident occurred to mar the pleasures
{ the day, and in the various circles which assem-
led tocommemorate the nations birth, nothing
,as SEN but the union and good will which 50
apply characteristics the spirit Of the times. n /,
Bristol, July ii, 1888 PS.