Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-07-09
4ru OF JULY.

Birth Day, was celebrated IN tins town
on Saturday last, agreeably to the judi
cious arrangements previously made by
the committee. The day was ushered in
by merry peal from all the bells in town,
and salute from the brass-icld pieces
of the Artillery Company. The Nation
al Flag was displayed from various Pla-
ces in the town, at the Forts, and from
the Shipping in the Harbor. AT the
appointed hour, procession was formed
in front Of the Custom House by Capt.
WM. JAMES TiLLEY, Chief Marshal
from whence they proceeded under os-
cort of the Artillery Company, comman-
ded by 1t. Col. SWAN, to the Cd Baptist
Meeting House. The exercises at the
Meeting House commenced by the per-
formance of WEBB's beautiful solo and
chorus "Hark! Ills The Dar-like Clarion"
by the Philharmonic Society, under the
direction of Mn. NurrING, assisted by
Mr.. FRIEzE on the Organ, and several
ladies'. The Rev. Mr.. DUMoST having
addressed the Throne Of Grace in a pc
culiarly happy and appropriate manner,
HAYDEN's chorus "HulLeljah 10 The God
Of Israel" was then sung in fine style
After the Reading Of the Declaration Of
Independence by Mr.. Thomas p. RoD-
MAN, an original ode composed for the
occasion by MIR. Rodman, was sung by
Mr.. Nutting. An Grafton was then de-
livered by Doct. DAVID KING, Jr. which
did great credit to the talents and re-
search of our intelligent townsman, and
was listened to by his fellow citizens for
nearly an hour and a quarter, with una
bated pleasure and respect. 1t present
ed rapid but comprehensive sketch Of
the progress of liberal opinions from the
earliest ages to the present ime,-trac-
ing them successfully from the states Of
antiquity TO the interesting communities
Of the middle ages, and thence through
their triumphant progress in English his
tory down TO their present mature growth
Oh the American soil. II discovered
throug hout, extensive reading and sound
reflection, united to pure patriotic senti.
men!s in regard to this country, that
could only emanate from an American
heart. We were glad to see that the
orator did justice to the character Of
Roger Williams, and to the distinguish
ed rank Rhode Island has ever main
tanned as the chosen seat Of free action
and free thought.
After the Grafton was concluded, STE
,vENsoN's beautiful solo and chorus " Go
forth to Me Mount" was sung with grand
effect. The Bencdiction was then pro-
nounced and the services closed. The
procession having been again formed,
proceeded to the Parade and dismissed.
1t was gratifying to notice among the
procession, two OF the officers who took a
conspicuous part in the memorable bat
tie on Lake Erie-Capt. WM. V. TAY-
LoR Of the U. S. Navy, and Purser
Thomas NJ. BREEsE, both of this place
II was also truly gratifying to notice in
the procession several aged and worthy
veterans of the Revolution-that noble
band of patriots, the record Of whose
deeds in the 'times that tried mems
SOULS" shall live long after they shall
| cease to exist.
| The day closed, as il commenced, f.,
with the ringing Of bells-no accident or
unpleasant incident whatever, occurring
during the day, to mar the festivities OF
the occasion.