The native American., 1838-07-07
THE NATIVE AMERICAN.
CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH OF 3uaI rJan5
BY THE NATIVE AMERICAN AsooolAi ioN
on WASHINGTON CITY.

BY THE NATIVE AMEhlShN aoooSi4AAN -
OF WASHINGTON CITY
The members of this Association assembled un-
der the old oaks at the Mansion OF Daniel Car
roll. Of Duddington, who had previously rendered
the use of that beautiful spot, for the occasion.
The grounds had been previously arranged for
the accommodation of the company, and at A
o'clock an Grafton was delivered by Mr.. HENRY
J. BRENT, the Corresponding Secretary, which,
for beauty of imagery and appositeness Of reason
ing, was equal perhaps to any discourse de-
liyered in this City; it was, indeed, bright cor
uscation Of intellectual beauty from commence
ment to the close.
The scene was enlivened by full band OF Mu-
sic, and after four hours at the festive table, where
harmony and song prevailed, the company dis
persed under the appropriate tune Of "Hall Co
lumbia."
The Dinner was handsomely arranged by Mr..
ISAAC BEERS of the Native American Hotel.
Mr.. HENRY M. MoRFIr, the President, presi-
ded, supported on either side by the Secretaries OF
the Association and a member Of the Council.
He was assisted at the other exIemities Of the
two long tables by Mr.. JACOB BENDER, member
of the Native American Council, supported on the
right by two of the Committee upon Memorials.
Mr.. Bender was accompanied by several Of his
little sons, handsomely dressed, who seemed to
come up like Hamilcar to the altar to swear per-
petual opposition to the Romans (the Foreigners.)
After the first course the following regular
toasts were drank, accompanied by appropriate
tunes:
I. The dqy celebrate Associated with fathers
glory and country's fame; may be to beacon
for good deeds amid the stormy changes of time
2. George WaShagtonv-He has written epitaph
upon his tomb for The heavens and the eatth and the
seas, eloquent with his memory.
8. The principles Of american Repnbiicanism- Estab
lshed by total separation from foreign influence, they
can only be preserved by PerPetuating the separation
4. Natipe 3mertcan .assoeaatons- Originating in the
impulses of patriotism to show the vain attempt of
king men true by law to land whom Nature has
bound to another.
5. Foreign Emigrants-Like the troops of Cornwalis
and of Rawdon they come but to conquer though they
fail.
g. american Hospitauy-The boon of generous and
confding nature, seized upon privileges and abused
by all the world
T. Foreign Democracy-The liberty of licencionness;
let loose from the penalties Of the law abroad to prey
upon rights and principles here.
g. OW Coaatiy attsdys l7yhtbt, right or crong, our
Couniry.''
9. The Heroes of tie Reroution The bright planets
OF our political frnament no clouds dim the native
Is Z.
TO- The Ntaeteenih Ceany-It is too late in the day
for the whole Of Europe TO be in bondage There are
armies in their poor houses give them but leaders
H. The object Of Nnfre .9ssocsdtoRSA rational rev.
olutonfor independence; fathers set ns the example,
and left to freedom and country let emulate thel
patriotism and take Of the Legacy
II. The Lar and Liberty--Like the sun and the
they light in the days OF peace, aud in the
darkness of war.
49, The Constituted Authorities of The United slates.
Upon the removal of the cloth, the following
private toasts were drank with great cheer:
BY John D. Clarke-The Native American N1echan-
cs-1n skill, intelligence and moral worth, they have
no equals Why should they be thrust aside TO make
room for cringing, time serving foreigners?
By Tbs J. Belt-The emigrants to our country
Swarms Of foreign mercenares sent amongst to
harrass people, and eat out their substance.
By T. Crown-May the wings of Liberty lose
a feather nor the Mechanics want employment
ByH.J. Brent-The Philosophy Of Freedcm-Not to
be illustrated by the bowling Of the ungoverned wolves
Of Europe but by the sunward and heaven directed
flight Of the American Eagle.
By James Williams Olfce--The birth right Of Ma
tives, made the political reward Of foreign sycophants
BY Native-Foreign Pariots-Loud in the defence
OF liberty when there is danger. They hear the
groans Of their countrymen wrhing under the lash Of
the task master their native shore. Why do they not
fly to the rescue!
By William A. Clements-The memory OF George
Washing ton-The ground and altar Of American Free
DOM whose pillars like the rocks of ages will stand
while Time endures.
By D. H. Hackman, of Pa.-The Native American
of Anglo Saxon extractionRehn-d in Intelligence in
genuity expedens ard the noble qualifications OF vir
tue liberty and Independence may he be for recog
nised as the true patron of institutions under whose
care alone, they will flourish and come TO perfection,
By L. s. Beck-The Native Americans They love
their Country for their Countrys sake and Liberty for
the blessings she bestoWs.
By NJ Edmonson-Gen. George Washington
Who Native by birth,
A Soldier in worth,
And neer did submit =
To Tyrant EARTH
By W. F. Seymour--Let the day not be distant when
every Native American will openly advance and ardent
ly in prosecuting and carrying out principles
By John H. Power-The Native American Associa |
tionA reflector Of the spirits Of grand ses OF 76
who knew their rights, and, knowing, dared To
maintain them.
By John Gregory-To Washington, the Father Of this
bles Nation and 10 the day that gave him bith-Let us
swear sustain it, until the last loud peal of Times
last thunders shakes our reeling earth.
BY Leonard Observation-Disclosures who profess TO
love our country while they labor TO their
sThe voice indeed is the voice of Jacob, but the hands
are the hands Of Esau"
By Fl. J. Brent-The President of this Native Ameri .