Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-07-11

England aud a merica for tho world.
BY fhos. }. Michie-The lair sex-God
bless them
BY Jas. Points-Smith Thompson Of &c
memory.
Celebration Of the 4th, by the Mechanic IFS
ISOLATION Of Staunton.
COMMUNICATED.
The Mechanic Association, having
made arrangements to celebrate the 4th,
III manner worthy of the occasion, me,
at the MALE ACADEMY in pursuance OF
appointment, at 8 o'clock, and formed a
procession, each member wearing an ap.
propriate badge. From thence they
marched, preceded by a band of music,
TO the Methodist E. Church, where thew
were met by some of the Marshals and
Sunday School Committee, and invited
10 take seats in the Church during the
delivery OF the addresses-after the de.
livery OF the addresses, they formed a
again and marched through some of the
principal streets, and then repaired to
Mrs PATTERsoN's, to partake of "a dinner
prepared for the OCCASION reaching
Mrs. Patterson's, they found a long ia
BILE, spread under fine arbour, groan-
ing under the heavy load OF good things
1t bore, served up in the very best sly lie.
Alter Partaking of the rich repast, and
the cloth being removed, and a Presi.
dent and Vice President appointed, the
Declaration Of Independence was read,
aud the following regular and volunteer
toasts were drunk
REGULAR TOASTS.
]. The day we celebrare-Its annua, 70
currence brings with il the remembrance
OF the many privations and sufferings OF the
heroic band, whese motto was, "giye US
liberty or give US DEATH
2. The President of the U. States
IN, Washngton's Grand March.
8. The memory of the Patriotic Dead
whose deeds OF noble daring in the cause OF
independence, have erected a monument o!
gratitude in The hearts Of d grateful country
ss enduring as time.
a. The Constitution oftbe United States
stuPendous fabrick of the wisdom and ener-
gy OF its architects.
Yankee Doodle.
5. Tho Mechanics-The bone and sinew
Of all otpintries-It ia grand and cheering
spectacle 10 behold them rising and shaking
Df The trammels of fear and diffidence, aud
assuming position in society, which places
hem de'ervedly 10 the front rank.
Political strife-May il cease, and q
new era OF high, honorable and dignilied
feeling pervade the entire body polite.
- Jocky going to the FAIR.
Z. Free principles-May their diffusion
kno" no limit land crowned heads fall before
their influence.
Bonneb OF Blue.
8. Internal Improvement-The real con.
Meeting link. may it's march be onward.
y ~, Old Zip Coon.
9. The memory Of Washington Requi-
escat in pace.
m Washington March.
lO. Our Countrywide cradle of liberty
IN asylum OF the oppressed.
-, . Home Sweet Home.
IL. May the events oflbis day, be a source
d. pleasure and not OF pain
Miss M'Cioud,, Reel.
~ Mechanics stand upon their unaIren-
'ble rights, bu, hold out the hand OF friend
hip to all
- ~, Virginia Qnck Step
Is. The Fair Sew hen adversiiy's bias,
$ keenesi, then their love is strongest.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS'
BY Capt. Barr-The Su5-Trcssury. NAV
he ensuing Congress Adopt IT.
BY r. Calverl-The Mechanic Arts.-
he day that gave this nation existence, gave
hem new birth. Committed TO honest and
Industrious hands, they must go on prosper,
ng and to prosper.
BY George &. Buncb-This the Anniyer-
airy of our National Independence, is a day
" Jubilee throughout our happy country /
nay all scbisms have an end, and may Mer-
bants, Farmers, and Mechanics, and all
lemon nations at men, meet on their proper
evel, being mutually dependent one on The
we stand-diyided we fall ~
BY ii. Ssupe-George Washington, the
ather OF bis country, the schiever OF the
.lorious Independence We this day celebrate
BY Richard w. Hardy-T6e Torch OF
Liberty; may il ever shine among the sons
{ freedom, aud never be exiinguisbed by
ny foreign power.
BY Osborn Welling-Msy our evening
iversions bear our morning reflections: may
We never by overlapping The bounds Of pru
ence, trespass upon the bounty OF friend
hip.
BY jacob Besiy--Msy the hinges Of
friendship never rust, nor the wings Of free.
om never lose feather.
BY Jacob Aliick Virgins; may she e.
'er want for gallant sons, while che can
'oast OF her lair daughters.