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11. The Sicn of Federalism — The northern limb just emerged 

 from an eclipse by the moon of Democracy — may we soon behold 

 its whole disk in original splendor. \_Lucky Escape, 



12. The American Eagle — May he wing his way undisturbed by 

 crowing of the Gallic Cock, or the roaring of the British Lion. 



\_Federal March, 



13. The speculations of modern Philosophy — Harmless when plan- 

 ning dry docks,, and describing salt mountains ; but destructive when 

 contriving embargo laws. \_The heavy hours are almost past. 



14. Col. Pickering, the Daniel of Massachusetts. — He has 

 weighed Belshazzar in a " balance," and verily the King is " found 

 wanting." [^Kick the bea?n. 



15. yoHN QuiNCY Adams — "Elections are the test of con- 

 fidence, and their periodical return a check on its abuse." 



[/ 7/ set me doivn and cry. 



16. The memory of Col. Wm- Prescott, and the brave officers 

 and soldiers of this vicinity ; who on the heights of Charlestown, 

 first taught British veterans to respect American valor. 



\_Ge?i. Greefi's March. 



17. The reverend Clergy — May the diffusion of piety and virtue, 

 the object of their care, be the reward of their exertions. 



\Adams and Liberty. 



VOLUNTEERS. 



1. The Orator of the Day — Our hearty thanks for his oration 

 — elegant in style, glowing in sentiment, dignified in principle, 



2. The Officers a?id Soldiers of the Concord Artillery — Were all 

 our citizens as generous, magnanimous and brave, we should never 

 wa7it cannon to proclaim our festivity, or to repel an invader. 



3. The American Seamen — Turned adrift, and tossing on the ocean 

 of distress, without ballast or provisions — may they find safety and 

 succour in the haven of Federalism. 



4. The Next fourth of July — May it find us free, prosperous, 

 and happy. 



Harmony in sentiment prevailed, the strictest decorum was observed, 

 and festive joy gladdened every heart. 



