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Carleton,* and a company of Infantry, commanded by Capt. 

 [Luther] Lawrence. The Rev. Mr. Chaplain [sic'] made a devout 

 and fervent prayer ; several excellent pieces of music were performed ; 

 and an elegant, spirited and patriotic Oration was delivered by Abra- 

 ham Moore, A. B. At table the following toasts were given, and 

 echoed by discharges of artillery : — 



1. The day we celebrate — The monarch may forget he sways a 

 sceptre ; the prisoner that he wears a chain ; but an American will 

 never forget the 4th of July. [Hail Cohwibia. 



2. George Washington — whose memory is embalmed in 

 the hearts of his countrymen. May his principles and example be 

 venerated by his successors. [ Washington'' s March. 



3. The Statesmen and Warriors of our Revolution. Gratitude to 

 the surviving ; to the departed, peace. [Dirge. 



4. The Militia of our Country — The palladium of our liberties; 

 alike ambitious to adorn the character of the citizen and soldier. 



[Soldier's jfoy. 



5. Massachusetts — Convalescent from a short fit of democratic 

 mania ; of a sound heart and strong constitution ; but a little giddy in 

 the head. [Crazy Jane. 



6. Governor SULLIVAN. — In discharging the functions of his 

 office, may he listen to the advice of his Council. 



[ Oh ! listen then. 



7. Commerce — May the oaks of our forests soon be converted into 

 74's, to protect it from its worst enemies, the invincible gun-boats. 



[Here a sheer hulk, &*c. 



8. Agriculture, the twin sister of Commerce — The " unseen hand " 



that rudely violates the one, despoils the other. 



[Speed the Plough. 



9. The Times — May they open the eyes of the blind. 



[DeviVs Dream. 



10. Office seekers — Abundance of bread and fish to all, who sacri- 

 fice their principles, for the loaves and fishes. 



[Nothing but a place. 



* Ca/>t. [James] Lewis, of the Groton Artillery, (a demo.) t/io' courteously 

 invited to appear with his company to celebrate the day, which gave our country 

 birth, not only meanly denied Lieut. [Solomon] Cari.eton and his company the 

 use of the cannon on the occasion, but unsuccessfully endeavored to dissuade many 

 from the celebration. 



