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 AND TH03E OB THE 
 
 YOUNG REPUBLICANS. 
 
 FROM 1805, TO 1822. 
 
 COMPILED BT ORDER OF THE WASHINGTON SOCIETT. 
 
 For the use of the Members. 
 
 BOSTON : 
 
 PRINTED BY TRUE AND GREENEi 
 1823. 
 

 IN BXCH A NG« 
 7 J^r'Ob 
 
PREFACE. 
 
 The 3^ounger class of Republicans residing in the town 
 of Boston had beheld, with much regret, that the Fourth 
 of July anniversary orations in this town were pronounc- 
 ed exclusively by orators of an opposite party, who mere- 
 ly used the name of liberty to deride its qualities and to 
 excite jealousies and animosities between different sec- 
 tions of our happy land ; and finding, as they did, that this 
 influence was spreading its baneful effects over the minds 
 of the rising generation, they stepped forward, animated 
 by a zeal and ardor highly honorable to the cause of ra^- 
 tional libertj'-, with a determination to check the progress, 
 and rescue the victims of their pestiferous spells. They 
 were desirous of commemorating that important epoch 
 which gave our country a national character, and of per- 
 |)etuating those principles which, adopted and urged by 
 our fathers, produced and established the Independence 
 OF America. 
 
 And, in order more fully to impress upon the minds of 
 their young friends and associates the importance of 
 keeping in remembrance that day upon which they were 
 declared to be free, and with a view of paying due 
 honors to the illustrious authors of our Independence, 
 and, above all, in order that the feelings and principles 
 which led to that great event should be faithfully illus- 
 trated and explained, they, for the first time, on the 
 
 FOURTH OF JULY, ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND FIVE, 
 
 established an association and appointed a Republican 
 
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 orator. This mark ofattention to that interesting subject 
 was continued, from year to year, by the spontaneous 
 patriotism of those, wlio chose to join in forming a com- 
 pany, until the month of February 
 
 0\E THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND ELEVEN, 
 
 when it was thought expedient, by many of those who 
 had heretofore usually associated, to establish a society 
 for the purpose of social and political union of sentiment. 
 The society thus instituted, under the name of 
 
 THE WASHINGTON SOCIETY, 
 has ever since that time, without exception of a single 
 Tear, continued, by a public dinner, to celebrate the 
 anniversary of American Independence ; notwithstanding 
 for one or two years, during the late war, the total ab- 
 sence of business and the general pressure in commercial 
 
 places. 
 
 It being now twelve years since the Society was estab- 
 lished, and the members being desirous that their views 
 and feelings, during the interesting years which have 
 passed s'nce their first association, should be placed upon 
 permanent record, have directed that their proceedings 
 and sentiments, on the several occasions on which they 
 have assembled to celebrate the important event which 
 gave birth to our nation, should be printed for the use 
 of the members. 
 
CELEBRATIONS. 
 
 3\I1.T, 4, 1805. 
 
 This Anniversary of American Independence was cele- \ 
 brated by the Young Republicans of Boston, by a Public 
 
 Dinner at Mrs. Marean's, in Elm Street. \ 
 
 SENTIMENTS. ' I 
 
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 1. The "D AX we celebrate — May the young Republicans 
 
 always be the first to evince their gratitude to those ; 
 
 heroes who fought and died in defence of our Independ» I 
 
 ence. \ 
 
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 After this sentiment, the following Ode, written for the \ 
 
 occasion, by C. P. Sumner, was sung : \ 
 
 ODE. 
 
 'Mid tears which Freedom loves to shed, 
 T' embalm the memory of the dead, 
 She lifts the exalted smile to see 
 Her sons salute her jubilee, 
 
 And join to bless her peaceful sway, 
 On this their country's natal day. 
 
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 The Patriot Sires, who earliest rose 
 
 Against their injured country's foes, 
 
 Inspired at Freedom's piercing call, 
 
 With her to triumph or to fall, 
 
 Decreed their nation on this day 
 Should rise to independent sway. 
 
 Vef rans who first essayed the fight, 
 At Concord Bridge or Charlestown height, 
 Or swell'd the ranks of Freedom's train 
 On Saratoga's death-strewM plain, 
 
 Though poor, will proudly greet the dajf 
 They rose to check a tyFant's sway^ 
 
 Cool Warren, prodigal of life, 
 
 Devoted, sought th' unequal strife ; 
 
 And brave Montgomery, bent on fate, 
 
 Urg'd, hapless urg'd, the storm too late, 
 
 And ne'er survived to bless the day 
 That freed us from tyrannic sway. 
 
 The sainted chief of V'emon's hill, 
 
 Whose actions every region fill. 
 
 Needs no mausoleum to a name 
 
 That consecrates his country's fame — 
 The sons of valor greet the day 
 He led them from a foreign sway. 
 
 How Mercer and Pulaski fell. 
 
 The ambitious muse shall proudly tell, 
 
And (thoug^h no trophies decked their hearse) 
 
 Enshrine them in eternal verse. 
 
 Ye sons of Union bless the day 
 
 Of Freedom's dearly purchased sway. 
 
 Where'er throughout this rescued land 
 
 The blood of heroes dy'd the strand — 
 
 Let youtb each sacred spot revere, 
 
 And o'er it shed the pearly tear, 
 
 And join to welcome Freedom's sway, 
 On this their country's natal day. 
 
 2 The Citizens of the United States — May they bring 
 up their children in the paths of Republicanism in their 
 youth, that when they are of age they may not depart 
 from them. 
 
 3 Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States — 
 The brightest star in the heaven of Republicanism ; by 
 his mildness he has averted the sharpest darts of aris- 
 tocracy. 
 
 4 George Clinton, Vice President of the United States — 
 Grown grey in the service of his country, his virtues rise 
 above the arrogance of his opponents. 
 
 5 Heads of Departments of the United States — The ar- 
 rows aimed at their reputation and talents, are like " tales 
 told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing." 
 
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 6 Congress— The strong hold of Liberty, Eloquence, 
 Virtue, and Republicanism; may its walls nerer contain 
 ■opposers to the people's rights. 
 
 7 James Sullivan — The friend of Religion and his 
 -Country's Independence. 
 
 8 William Heath— May the man who has braved ev- 
 ery danger for his country's freedom ever be revered by 
 ■the sons of liberty. 
 
 9 " The sleeping Sampsons of Kcvo-EnglancV and the 
 " Boston Senate'^'' — May their extravagance and wicked- 
 ness be a warning to the rising generation. 
 
 10 Samuel Ad.^ms and John Hancock — Those distin- 
 guished patriots of our Revolution. 
 
 Where worthless grandeur fills the embellished urn, 
 No poignant grief attends the sable bier ; 
 But when distinguished excellence we mourn, 
 Deep is the sorrow — genuine the tear. 
 
 11 George Washington, </ie departed hero of America — 
 While the bier is covered with his country's tears, may 
 6ur hearts be the only mausoleum to his worth. 
 
 12 Warren, Montgomery, and all the Patriots who fell 
 in defence of American Liberty-^When we reflect on their 
 departed excellence, may the tear of gratitude never 
 cease to flow. 
 
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 13 May the memory of those naval heroes who fell 
 in the Mediterranean ever be remembered by their coun- 
 trymen, and the splendor of their achievements be re- 
 corded on the fairest pages of history. 
 
 14 Aristocracy — Mark her haggard form — how de- 
 praved her countenance — how wicked, yet how weak. 
 
 15 Our captive brethren in Tripoli — May the thunder 
 of our cannon preserve them from a long continuance in 
 that land of slavery, and restore them to the arms of 
 their countrymen in safety. 
 
 16 The Navy of the United States — Sufficient for secu- 
 rity, may it never be enlarged but in necessity. 
 
 17 Commerce and JVavigation — While they flourish in 
 peace, may those who desire profit cease to cry war. 
 
 18 The fair Sex — May their arms be always open to 
 the friends of Republican libertj^, but closed with scorn 
 against its opposers. 
 
 Fronvthe events of this splendid and memorable Anni- 
 Tersary we shall date the overthrew of that haughty and 
 unnatural Junto, who had so long and so virulently per- 
 verted public sentiments, and neutralized the patriotism 
 of many worthy hearts in this town, by their hypocrisy, 
 coruption and terror. The formation of a band of Ju- 
 venile Patriots was more formidable to our mock feder- 
 
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 alists, than Leonidas and his gallant band of Spartans 
 were to the Persian invaders of the liberties of Greece. 
 In the aspiring souls and high minded liberality of the 
 Republican young men of Boston, the enemies of our 
 government can distinctly foresee the eventual regen- 
 eration of the political dignity of Boston, which has been 
 so much abused by the agents and parasites of an un- 
 principled British faction. 
 
3\Jli^, 4, iSOGe 
 
 Thi^ Anriiversary of American Independence was cele. 
 brated by the Young Republicans of Boston, by a public 
 Dinner at GnEkN Dragon Hall. Wii. Simons presided* 
 
 SENTIMENTS. 
 
 1 The Day we celebrate— May it ever be dear to every 
 true American, while one glow of patriotism animates 
 their bosoms. 
 
 After this sentiment, the following Ode, written for the 
 occasion, by Benjamin Gleason, was sung : 
 
 ODE. 
 
 When Boston reared its triple hills 
 Forth from the Massachusetts floods. 
 And, circumscribed by rocks and rills, 
 The Indian tented in its woods. 
 
 Virtue triumphant then bore sway< 
 
 And nature saw a lucid day. 
 
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 Down immemorial tracts of time, 
 
 Till great Columbus spread the sail, ' 
 
 Till science, jjanoplied sublime^ ' 
 
 With all its offspring ads prevail, ; 
 
 Virtue triumphant led the way, ; 
 
 And nature saw a clearer day. 
 
 When luxury and pride appear'd 1 
 
 And wild oppression bared its arm, ^ 
 
 Then rose the few — their shouts were heard, \ 
 
 For liberty their bosoms warm, ] 
 
 Virtue triumphant led the way, ] 
 
 And nature saw a clearer day. ] 
 
 From Europe's broad expansive shores .\ 
 
 They flew to this asylum land ; ' 
 
 The stock here roots with life's full powers, J 
 
 its branches o'er the earth expand ; ] 
 
 Virtue triumphant led the way. 
 
 And nature saw a glorious da^'. ] 
 
 Once war, with iron trident, rose, 
 
 And spread huge desolation round ; ! 
 
 But Washington repelled the foes. 
 
 And tyrants, humbled, kissed the ground ; ^ 
 
 Virtue triumphant led the way, 
 
 And nature saw her brightest day. ; 
 
 Age — Youth perpetuates the theme, ; 
 
 While INDEPENDENCE leads the song i \ 
 
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 CJoys, hopes and honors — all supreme, 
 
 Like rivers rise and flow along; 
 
 Virtue triumphant holds her sway., 
 Andsoyereign nature fills the day. 
 
 On the broad ocean of the times, 
 Swims the Republic — ship of fame ; 
 Her flag's respected in all climes, 
 And glory circles round her name ; 
 
 Virtue triumphant marks the way, 
 
 And nature hokls a holyday. 
 
 While Peace and Freedom are our boast, 
 
 Mindful of every blessing given, 
 
 Be unanimity our toast. 
 
 And gratitude our guide to heaven. 
 
 Virtue triumphant keep thy swaj^, 
 And nature consecrate the day. 
 
 2 The People of the United States— Mny they one and 
 all become the true lovers of Republicanisni. 
 
 3 Thomas Jefferson, President of the United Statt 
 The Philosopher, the Statesman, and Patriot, whose \ 
 silent and persuasive eloquence has confounded a host ] 
 of slanderers. 
 
 4 George Washington — May his worth be always du- 
 ly estimated, and may his name hever be used to cover i 
 the crimes of aristocrats and Juntos. 1 
 
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 5 John Hancock and Samuel Adams — The men wbo 
 scorned the threats ofthe British mercenaries, and were 
 the firm supporters of American liberty ; though they 
 have descended to mingle with their native dust, may 
 their principles never be eradicated from the breasts of 
 republicans. 
 
 6 Massachusetts — The triumph of correct principles 
 over delusion and aristocracy is like the triumph of 
 Liberty over Slavery — may it be perpetual as the bands 
 that support our independence. 
 
 7 A Well disciplined Militia — The bulwark of the 
 country against foreign and domestic tyrants. 
 
 8 The Navy — Though smail, it is sufficient to protect 
 our neutral rights, if our citizens will cea3e to invite 
 foreign aggression. 
 
 9. Commodore Preble, Stephen Dyxkivt.. and the heroes 
 'who fought in the Mediterranean — Theirs is the boast of 
 humbling the Tripolilan tyrant, and their country's grat- 
 itude the laurel which they earned. 
 
 10 The libcraticn of our countrymen from Tripolitan 
 captivity — While in confinement, we wept with them ; 
 now they are liberated, we rejoice with thcni. 
 
 11 Sov.ERS, Israel, ar^d AVAnswoRTH— Their bravery 
 and becoming death shall be remembered by their coun- 
 trymen '• until nature sinks in years.'' 
 
2 The Heads of Departments of the United States — 
 May Ihey still continue to merit the contidence of their 
 fellow citizens. 
 
 13 James Sullivan — His fellow citizens have given 
 STRONG marks of their attachment to his distinguished 
 worth. 
 
 14 General Warren and all those who died martyrs in 
 the cause of freedom — Their memory shall ever be re- 
 tained in our bosoms. 
 
 15 The celebrated author of " Old South-^'^—M:\y his 
 labours in the cause of Republicanism be duly estimated, 
 
 16 The fair daughters of CoLVMBiA — The ornament of 
 yirtue, as virtue is the ornament of them. 
 
 A number of spirited volunteers were given, and the 
 following sentiment was received from the Republican 
 Citizens assembled at Copp's Hill : — 
 
 The Young Democratic Republicans of Boston — May 
 thej early imbibe, and long cherish the principles which 
 led to American Independence. 
 
 Hon. Benjamin Austin. 
 
3\\\y, 4, iSOTl. 
 
 This Anniversary of American Independence wascele- 
 ))rated by the Young Republicans of Boston, at Liberty 
 Hall, in Elm street. Josiah Bacon, jr. presided, assisted 
 
 by William Blaxey and John Rayner, as Vice-Presidents. j 
 
 SENTIMENTS, | 
 
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 1 The Day u:c celebrate — ' .• 
 
 '• Oh, Freedom ! first of social joys, i 
 
 And dearest gift that heaven did first bestow, j 
 
 How bright thine era, when unstained with blood, I 
 
 The cause of virtue, and the cause of God." : 
 
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 After tliis sentiment, the following Ode, written for the ' 
 
 occasion, by Samvel Parker, was sung: I 
 
 ODE. 
 
 As youthful Time his pinions spread. I 
 
 When first his long career began, ; 
 
 This mandate from the Almighty head i 
 
 Through all the glad creation ran — \ 
 
 Heaven intended mrm should be j 
 
 Social, Independent, Free 
 
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 Successive ages roU'd away, 
 
 While innovation's wily train 
 
 Usurp'd, and rul'd with iron sway 
 
 Expansive nature's vast domain ; 
 
 Though iieaven intended man should be 
 Forever Independent, Free. 
 
 At length, from young Columbia's shores, 
 Shone, fair as light on chaos old, 
 The torch of Liberty ; and pours 
 A brighter gleam than radiant gold ; 
 
 For Heaven intended man should be 
 
 Forever Independent, Free. 
 
 The sacred flame her sons inspired ; 
 
 ,Her Hancock, Adams, Warren, Green, 
 
 And all whom patriot-glory fired. 
 
 With Washington, the brave, were seen ; 
 For Heaven intended man should be 
 Forever Independent, Free. 
 
 Thus, bought with blood, our native right, 
 Like Freedom's dome, cemented stands, 
 While friction banished, in affright, 
 Directs her course to unknown lands j 
 
 For heaven intended man should be 
 
 Social, Independent, Free. 
 
 Now rul'd by Jefferson, the wise, 
 The constant friend of lovely peace, 
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 This heaven-protected land shall rise, 
 And rival Athens, Rome, and Greece; 
 
 For Heaven intended man should be 
 
 Forever independent. Free. 
 
 Lo ! Masachusetts' youthful bands, 
 Her recent triumph joyous sing, 
 And, as this festive day demands, 
 Due honors to her chief.shall bring ; 
 
 For Heaven intended man should be- 
 
 Forever Independent, Free. 
 
 Long as revolving years display 
 Returning spring, or summer's bloom, 
 Assembled thousands on this day 
 Shall crown each martyr'd hero's tomb. 
 
 For Heaven intended man should be 
 
 Forever Independent, Free. 
 
 2 The People of the United States — May they continue 
 firm and inflexible in the support of the principles of 
 Republicanism, and stand ready to oifer their lives a sa- 
 crifice in defence of those blessings which were pur- 
 chased by the richest blood of oar country. 
 
 3 TnoMAS Jefferson, Tne President of the United 
 Slates — 
 
 '• Constant as the Northern Star, 
 
 Of whose true^ tix'd, and lasting character 
 
 'rhcrc is no feilotv in the tirmRmcnt.*' 
 
4 The memory of Hathcock and Ad Ai/is — The proscribed; 
 patriots of the revolution ; may their virtue be recorded 
 on the hearts of republicans, and their principles trans- 
 mitted unimpaired to posterity. 
 
 5 The Cincinnati of Massachusetts — May we remember 
 with reverence those heroes, who struggled for our 
 rights and liberties, and who still live to witness the 
 gratitude of posterity. 
 
 6 His Excdlency Governor Sullivan — The voice of 
 41000 freemen has declared him to be a man of virtue ; 
 may w-e estimate his principles by adhering to his coun°. 
 sels. 
 
 7 George Washington — His memory is so deeply en- 
 graven on the hearts of Americans, that time cannot ob- 
 literate or deface it. 
 
 8 Commerce, Agriculture and Alechanic Arts — Equally 
 important and useful, the joint support of our country. 
 
 9 Our Ministers at Foreign Courts — May they have 
 the good of their country in view, and may all differences 
 be settled in peace rather than war, when justice and 
 national honor will allow it. 
 
 10 Congress — May none but men of firm patriotism 
 hold seats in our national councils, and may the happi- 
 ness of their constituents direct their proceedings,. 
 
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 11 The Militia — The grand bulwark of our constitu- 
 tion ; may their bosoms glow with the genuine feelings 
 of soldiers, and may they be actuated by a just desire lo 
 resent their country's wrongs. 
 
 12 The Young Republicans of Boston — May their sen- 
 timents and pinciples be in unison with those patriots, 
 who were active in establishing the Independence we 
 this day celebrate. 
 
 13 The memory of Charles Austin'^ — The " victim of 
 filiail feelings ;" may his sad fate never be erased from 
 our remembrance, nor may we ev^r cease to detest the 
 miserable culprit whose hands are dyed with his blood. 
 
 14 Our Courts of Justice — I\Iay they be fairly and im- 
 partially conducted, as well in Suffolk as " in any other 
 county." 
 
 15 Capt. Joseph Loring^ jun. — The persecuted Repub- 
 lican Soldier ; he rises in the estimation of those who 
 love justice, while bis enemies sink into contempt- 
 
 16 The British outrage committed on the U. S. Frigate 
 Chesapeake — When nations forget right, may ourgovera- 
 ment not forget resentment. 
 
 * Son of the Hon. Benjamin Austin. lie was killed ia Slate 
 Street, Boston, August 4, 1806, by Thomas O. Selfridge, attor- 
 ney at Law. 
 
17 The Fair S'ex — May our exertions merit their ap- 
 probation, and may they approve only the friepds q€ 
 liberty and virtue. 
 
 . VOLUNTEERS. 
 
 By William Jar V 13, Esqr. Public Justice — The " Gen-, 
 tleman and the Chimney Sweeper*" there is no differ- 
 ence between them in the eye of God. 
 
 Our Enemies — If, like Pharaoh, they drive us into the 
 Red Sea, like him may they be overwhelmed. 
 
 The Hon. Benjamin Austin — " Hast thou not seen 
 Mount Atlas — Though storms and tempests thunder on 
 its brow — and oceans break their billows at its feet — it 
 s-tands unmoved, and glories in its height" 
 
 The President of the United States — The man of the 
 people's choice, whom the myrmidons of Britain cannot 
 corrupt or intimidate. 
 
 The British partisans in America— r-May they remem- 
 ber the fate of the tories ip 1776, and tremble. 
 
 The following toast was received bj' a committee from, 
 the Republican citizens celebrating the day at the Boston 
 Coffee House : — 
 
 * See Dester's plea. at T. O. Selfridge^s trial,. 
 
The Republican Yaung Men of our Country — May they 
 aever relinquish that independence, which the blood of 
 their fathers was required to establish. 
 
 Iq answer to which, the following. was communicated, 
 by a deputation: 
 
 Our Republican Fathers — May they never have occa- 
 sion to say to us — "In vain we fought — in vain we toiled — 
 we bled in vain," and that we, their offspring, want 
 valor to repel the assa-ults of the invader. 
 
 The following sentiment was communicated to the 
 Young Federalists, assembled at the Hall in Bromtield's 
 Lane : 
 
 The Young Men of Boston — Though differing in politi- 
 cal opinions, let us not stain the glory of our ancestors, 
 but, like them, resolve never to part with our birthright. 
 
 To the foregoing sentiment no answer was received. \ 
 
^SMS\, 4, 1808. 
 
 This Anniversarj^ of American Independence was cele- 
 brated by the Young Republicans of Boston, at Liberty 
 Hall, in Elm street. Joseph Gleason presided, assisted 
 hy Samuel Armstrong, jr. and James Scott, as Vice-Pre- 
 Taidents. 
 
 SENTIMENTS. 
 
 1 The Day we celebrate — 
 
 *' Be ever sacred that eventful hour, 
 
 When, fired with England's vile abuse of power, 
 
 The peaceful colonies indignant rose 
 
 To meet oppression, and her joke oppose." 
 
 After this sentiment, the following Ode, written for the 
 occasion, by N. H. Wright, was sung ; 
 
 ODE. 
 
 Hail ! bright, auspicious morning hail ! 
 
 Spreading around eelestial light; 
 
 Thy beams, from every hill and vale, 
 
 Chasing the clouds of envious night: 
 
 Then sons of Freedom early join, 
 And bow before her hallowed shrine; 
 
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 "Wh'le on this daj each patriot breast 
 By heavenly Liberty's inspired, 
 Still, of the precious boon possessed, 
 With love of country each be fired ; 
 And as a band of brothers join. 
 And bow at Freedom's hallow'd shrine. 
 
 Let Europe's fierce contending powers, 
 
 Their hands imbrue in human blood ; j 
 
 The arts of smiling peace be ours ; '■ 
 
 Far from the desolating flood : 
 
 Then let Columbia's children join, 
 
 And bow at Freedom's hallowed shrine. j 
 
 While plenty smiles throughout our land, ; 
 
 And peace extends her gentle reign ; i 
 
 Let fierce Bellona keep her stand, | 
 
 Nor dare to cross the western main : 
 
 Then let Columbia's children join, ■ 
 
 And bow at Freedom's hallowed shrine. i 
 
 But should the foe invade our shore, i 
 
 And dreadful war's teVrific form 
 
 Should bid our thundering cannon roar. 
 
 Undaunted would we brave the Storm : i 
 
 Then should Columbia's children join, i 
 
 And swear to stand !>y Freedom's shrinci I 
 
 Then let us raise aloud the song, j 
 
 And shout Columbia's glorious name ; 
 
Swear to maintaia our Freedom long, 
 
 And lodependence loud proclaim : 
 
 I'hen let each youthful patriot join, 
 And how at Freedom's sacred shrine. 
 
 2 Our Country — 
 
 " Oh ! blest Columbia ! in thy presence blest, 
 Thou guardian of mankind, whence spring alone 
 All human grandeur, happiness and fame." 
 
 3 Thomas JEFrER.soN, President of the United States — 
 On his retirement from office, may the evening of his life 
 be cheered by the pleasing recollection that his inestima- 
 ble services are held in grateful remembrance by his 
 countrymen. 
 
 4 Geop.ge Clinton, ^Ice-President of the United States — 
 ^' Nor name more noble graced the walls of fame, 
 When Spartan firmness brav'd the wreck of time, 
 And Rome's bold virtues fan'd the heroic flame." 
 
 5 The Heads of Departments of the United States — In- 
 dependent, upright, and honest; may they remain the 
 lirm supporters of the people's rights. 
 
 6 His Excellency^ Governor Sullivan — The friend and 
 compatriot of Hancock and Adams; May his virtue and 
 patriotism receive the rich reward of the public appro- 
 bation. 
 
 7 His Honor Lieut. Governor Lrscou^ — Guarded by the 
 
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 shield of Republicanism, which the sharpest darts ot 
 tories cannot pierce. 
 
 8 The Republicans assembled io commemorate this day on 
 Bunker Hill— Maj' thej^ while on the Thermopylae, of 
 freedom, pay to the relic? of those heroes, who fell co- 
 vered with glory in tlieir country"'s cause, the tribute 
 due to their patriotism and valor. 
 
 9 The Militia — The only bulwark of a free republic; 
 may they be ever ready to repel foreign invasion as well 
 as domestic treason. 
 
 10 Commerce^ Jgriculturc^ and Mechanic Arts — The 
 sources of our national wealth ; may they increase and 
 
 flourish. 
 
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 ] 1 John Qulxcy Adams — 
 '' Faithful to virtue and his country's laws, 
 InspirM with zeal in Freedom's sacred cause ; 
 May he, unawed, the people's rights maint.iin, 
 While desperate faction spreads its rngc in vain. 
 His deeds shall shine on history's fairest pnge, 
 And be admired through each succeeding age." 
 
 i2 The memory of Wasiu-sgto'S' — While gratitude re- 
 mains in the human breast, his praises shall dwell on 
 every American tongue. 
 
 13 The departed heroes of the Rcvoluiivii — 
 
 " l.rave men, and bold, whom every future age.^ 
 
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 Tongues, nations, languages, and rolls of lame, 
 Shall mark for wondrous deeds, achieveraGnts won/' 
 
 14 The memory o/* Charles Jarvis — In him we united 
 saw : — 
 
 " The piercing" eye^ the quick enlightened soul, 
 The graceful ease, the flowing tongue of Greece 
 Joined to the virtues and the force of Rome." 
 
 1 5 The temporary triumph of Federalism in Massachusells- 
 " Fret not thyself because of evil doera, neither be 
 thou envious against the workers of iniquity, for they 
 shall soon be cut down as grass." 
 
 16 The Embargo — While the nations of Europe are 
 deaf to the voice of reason and justice, it is the only al- 
 ternative to protect our seamen, preserve our property, 
 and establish our rights. 
 
 17 The American fair — The ornsments of Columbia ; 
 May their bosoms be the seats of virtue, the resource of 
 happiness, and their smiles reward the friends of freedom 
 and happiness. 
 
 VOLUNTEERS. 
 
 The following was received from his Exx^ellency the 
 Governor :~The Young Men of Boston-^M'dy the anniver- 
 sary they celebrate return for ages with increasing glory 
 and brightening lustre. 
 
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 By the Honorable Benjamin Austin : — ]\Iay the Young- 
 Republicans of the United States guard those rights, so 
 dearly acquired by the blood of their fathers. 
 
 By the Hon. John Ojdncy Adams : — The independence 
 of the nation is the life boat, which will bid defiance to 
 every storm. 
 
 By (he same : — The American eagle — Though she 
 may be forced to drop her olive, may she never suffer 
 her wings to be clipped. 
 
 By George Blake, Esqr. : — American Ministers at Fo- 
 reign Courts— The supporters of the rights, the dignity, 
 and independence of our country ; may they display a 
 manly spirit and inflexible firmness. 
 
 James Maddison — 
 
 ''• Happy the states whore wakes a ruling eye 
 
 (')f such inspection keen — and general care. 
 
 Beneath a guard so vigilant and pure 
 
 Toil may resign his careless head to rest, 
 
 And oven jealous freedom sleep in peace." 
 
 The memory of Charles Jarvis — I\Iay his services and 
 zeal in the Republican cause be remembered with grat- 
 ituvJe by every friend to liheriy. 
 
 Benjamin Austin — The man who has stood firm and 
 inflexible in the worst of times; maj' he receive the 
 tribute due to his perseverance and patriotism. 
 
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 The Apologists for Foreign Aggression — Perdition seize 
 the dastard that would sacrifice the honors of his coun- 
 try at the shrine of British perfidy. 
 
 The memory of Charles Austin — A martyr in a filial 
 cause ; may we hold his virtues in perpetual remem- 
 brance, while the wretch whose hands are dyed with his 
 blood shall meet the detestation and abhorrence of every 
 Christian. 
 
 The following was received from the Bunker Hill 
 Association : — The Republican Young Men of Boston — 
 May their increase in numbers, strength, and energy^ 
 maintain and defend those principles which produced the 
 independence and happiness of our country. 
 
 By Captain Joseph Loring, jr. : — The American Eagle 
 — May her wings never flutter at the roaring of a Lion, 
 or at the crowing of a Cock. 
 
3\.1.X, 4, 4809. 
 
 This anniversary of^American Independence was cele- 
 brated by the Young Republicans of Boston in a highly 
 splendid and brilliant style. Having assembled at the 
 State House, and joined the Bunker Hill Association, the 
 procession was escorted to the Suffolk lines, on Charles- 
 town Bridge, by the Boston Fusiliers, Washington Infan- 
 try, Charlestown Blues, and a corps of Artillery. The 
 Young Republicans then returned, preceded by the band 
 belonging to Col. Boyd's regiment, to the Exchange Cof- 
 fee House, where an elegant dinner was prepared. The 
 company were honored by a visit from the truly Honor- 
 able John Adams, Elbridge Gerry, and Robert T. Paine, 
 the surviving delegates from Massachusetts, who signed 
 the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. 
 
 Isaac Munrce presided, assisted by Robert G. RIitciiell, 
 and John K. Simpson, as Vice-Presidents. Marshals of 
 the day ; Jonathan FcUoths^ John Mountford^ John S. 
 Mchille, and James Scott. 
 
 SENTIMENTS. 
 
 } The Day— 
 " No jocund health that freemen drink this day, 
 But the great cannon to the clouds shall tell it." 
 
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 The following Song, written for the occasion, by Samu- j 
 
 EL G. Swelling was sung after the 16th sentiment : i 
 
 SONG. 
 
 Modern Fasting ; or, Rev. S****l S****g's AddresdJo tU \ 
 
 Essex Junto ; Fast Day, April 6, 1809. | 
 
 Tune, Derry down. j 
 
 ;! 
 
 Attend to my song, ev'ry good brother Fed, \ 
 
 I've heard a great deal, and a vast deal have read ; j 
 My right is divine, as you all of you see, 
 
 My name is S*m. S*'^**g, and my title D. D. : 
 Derry down, down, down, derry down^ 
 
 Ye tories and junto men left in the lurch, 
 
 Put on your long faces, and throng to the church ; ■ 
 
 This day is appointed for fasting and prayer, j 
 
 And to blackguard the Demos as much as we dare. : 
 
 Derry down, 4"C. | 
 
 Our sage predecessors, afraid of a libel, I 
 On fasts, for a text, always rummaged the Bible : 
 
 Though no Bible we have to instruct us, why yet i 
 
 There's the Centinel, Herald, and RusseWs Gazette, \ 
 
 Derry down, &rc. \ 
 
 Though the Hebrews of old in their sackcloth would gOj I 
 
 And covered with ashes from top to the toe,, \ 
 
Yet Christians, more chilized^ fast as they please, 
 In their broadcloths, and gewgaws, silks, satins and frieze. 
 
 Derry down^ 4*c. 
 
 How our fathers, too, hunibled themselves, only think, 
 Not a soul was permitted to eat, smoke, or drink ; 
 But we, •well-horn^ may wallow in plenty, like swine, 
 "With plumb-pudding, roast beef, good tobacco, and wine. 
 
 Derry do'wn^ ^^c. 
 
 Should the vulgar once yield to the rich and the great^ 
 We'd soon make a union oi church and of state ; 
 These sticklers for conscience would soon run their rig, 
 And bow to a clerical, fuU-bottom'd wig. 
 
 Derry down^ 4'C. 
 
 Let Heretics tremble, and Jacobins quake, 
 The Bishop of Essex his fortune shall make, 
 And if they dare grumble at shackles and chains, 
 Vie, '^Friends of good order''- will knock out their brains. 
 
 Derry down, 4*c. 
 
 Beware of false teachers, who make such a pother, 
 And prate about Freedom, and this, that and t'other 5 
 That all men are equal in every region. 
 But then they are foes to " our holy religion,^'' 
 
 Derry down, Sfc. 
 
 The fiat of heaven we clearly may scan, 
 
 ■Tia to fight, mob and quarrel as much as we can, 
 
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 So, like iads of" choke spirits ^"^"^ we'll pledge the iulicup, 
 While freedom goes dowiiy good old priestcraft comes up. 
 
 Derry dozcn^ 4'C. 
 
 2 The United Slates — i^l^y their union be perpetuated 
 " ^Till the cloud-capt towers ; the gorgeous palaces j 
 The solemn temples ; yea, the great globe itself; 
 Shall all dissolve ; and like the baseless fabric of a vision. 
 Leave not a wreck behind.*' 
 
 3 Washington — We are all his friends ; we are all his 
 disciples; and they who deny us our claim have none of 
 his manners, feelings, or principles. 
 
 4 JoHx\ Adams — His exposition of the intrigues of the 
 British Faction in America entitles him to the gratitude 
 and approbation of the American people^ 
 
 5 Thomas Jeffersojt— 
 
 " Oh, ye immortal powers that guard the just, 
 Watch o'er his couch, and soften his repose ; 
 Banish his sorrows ; and becalm his soul 
 With easy dreams ; remember all his virtues ; 
 And show mankind that goodness is yuur care." 
 
 6 James Mabisox, President of the United States — He 
 had the chief hand in framing our constitution; may he 
 have the unrivalled felicity of administering it to the sa- 
 tisfaction of all parties. 
 
 7 George Clinton, Vice-President of the United States— 
 
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 The distinguished patriot '' who never sought an office, 
 nor refused one when his country called him." 
 
 8 Levi Lincoln — May such genuine Republican virtue 
 and firmness as his be duly appreciated. 
 
 Massachusetts — " The do^ has returned to his vc- 
 mit, and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in 
 the mire." 
 
 10 Governor Gore — '• First, mj fear — then, my cour- 
 tesy—and last, my speech.* My fear is your displeasure ; 
 my courtes}', my duty, and my speech, to beg your par- 
 don." 
 
 1 1 The Federal Faction — We hare learned from expe- 
 rience how much to value those shouters of Hosannas to- 
 day, and crucifiers, to-morrow. 
 
 12 Liberty— '^ What is life ? 'Tis not to stalk about, 
 and draw fresh air from time to time, and gaze upon the 
 sun : — 'Tis to be free — when liberty is gone, life grows 
 insipid and has no relish." 
 
 13 Hancock, Apa.ms, Frankli.v, Sci.livax, and other de- 
 ])arted worthies — May a grateful posterity never forget 
 on the anniversary of our independence, to drop a tear to 
 the memory of those patriots and heroes who achieved it. 
 
 * See" PalrioUc proceedings^'' of llie Legislature of Massachi:- 
 soUs, 1C08-P. 
 
14 The Young R(>publicans of Boslon---^^ The A'oice of 
 your fathers' blood cries to you from the ground, my 
 sons, scorn to be slaves.'" 
 
 15 Commerce — " Peace, commerce and honest friend* 
 ship with all nations — entangling alliances with none." 
 
 16 Parsons Spring and Osgood — " Oh ! it offends me to 
 the soul, to hear a robustious perivvigged-pated fellow 
 tear a passion to rags to the very tatters. I could have 
 such a fellow whipped for o'erdoing termagant ; it out- 
 Herods Herod." 
 
 17 The fair daughters o/ Columbia — May their talents 
 ornament their »ex, and excite emulation. 
 
 VOLUNTEERS. 
 
 By ike Hon. John Adams ; — May the liveliest hopes of 
 the virtuous and rational young Republicans of Boston, 
 and all the worid, be realized and enjoyed through their 
 lives, and transmitted to posterity. 
 
 By ike Hon. Elbridgc Gerry ;— -The young republicans 
 who have been rock'd in this cradle of Liberty, and their 
 associates throughout the world — May the pride excited 
 by their patriotism in the bosoms of their sires be ex- 
 ceeded, if possible, by similar emotions in their own 
 breasts, resulting from the vfrtues of ^Aeir posterity. 
 
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 By the Hon. Roberi Treat Paine ; — IVdy that ardor for 
 religious and political liberl}^, which inspired and sup- 
 ported our ancestors in tlie setilemcnt of this country,— 
 be inculcated and transmitted from father to son to the 
 latest generation. 
 
 The Hon. Major General Heathy who was invited to be 
 present, was prevented by private eng'agemenls, but 
 communicated the following sentiment : — May the inde- 
 pendence, sovereignty, indissoluble union, and prosperity 
 of the United States, be commensurate w^ith time. 
 
 By the Hon. Benj. Austin ; — The memory of Charles 
 Jarvis — A Demosthenes in eloquence, a Cato in integrity, 
 •a Howard in philanthropy, and a Sydnej'in patriotism. 
 
 By the Hon. John Quincy Adams ; — The young citizens 
 of Boston, — may they be inspired with those principles 
 which actuated their fathers, on the day of this anniver- 
 sary. 
 
 Tn the course of the afternoon, a deputation from the 
 " Bunker Hill Association''^ presented the following : — 
 
 The Young Eepuhlicans of Boston — Olive branches, 
 which will exterminate the '• brambles'** in our polilical 
 vineyard. 
 
 See sertnonis by Doctor David Ojg-ooJ, preached this yenr. 
 
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 ^he day was remarkably fine, and the company were 
 'excited with the highest emotions of pleasure and satis- 
 faction at beholding among them for the first time, those 
 three illustrious, venerable patriots, who, with a firm and 
 steady hand, in the "times that tried men's souls" placed 
 their names to that inestimable charter of our liberty, 
 regardless of the proscriptions, threats and vengeance of 
 a tyrannic British ministry. The meridian of their lives 
 has been bright and splendid ; may the evening of their 
 days be calm, peaceful and serene, and the light of their 
 setting sun, diffuse a never-ending brilliancy over the 
 political horizon. 
 
3v\\y, 4), 1810. 
 
 This Anniversary of American Independence was cele- 
 brated by the Young Republicans of Boston, with an in- 
 crease of ardent and patriotic feelings. A numerous body 
 assembled at the State House and formed a procession, 
 which, joining that of the Bunker Hill Association, pro- 
 ceeded to the head of State Street, thence, preceded by 
 a band in full uniform, to the Excfiange Coffee-house, 
 where a splendid banquet was provided on the occasion. 
 
 John K. Simpson presided, assisted by James Scott and 
 Charles Hood, as Vice-Presidents. — Marshals of the day, 
 Adams Bailey^ jr.^ Henry Harris^ John Andrews, Daniel 
 Baxter^ jr. and/. Davis. 
 
 SENTIMENTS. 
 
 1 The Day — American Independence ; a plant whose 
 soil is the dust of heroes; 'till every American vein be 
 exhausted, may it never be suffered to wither for want 
 of nourishment. 
 
 After this sentiment, the following Ode, written for the 
 occasion, by Wh.mam Parmenter, was sung : 
 
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 ODE. 
 
 Tune, Adams and Liberty. 
 
 Columbians, arise ! let the cannon resound ; 
 
 Let that day be mark'd by joy's noblest expression, 
 When Liberty's sons did her standard surround, 
 
 Determined their rights to secure from oppression ; 
 Their freedom to shield, 
 They remain'd on the field. 
 Till their foes were compelPd to their valor to yield ; 
 Then let us, assembl'd, with one voice proclaim, 
 We ne'er will dishonor our ancestors' name. 
 
 Should our empire extend from the Line to the Pole, 
 
 On the east and the west know no bounds but the ocean. 
 May one band of union encircle the whole, 
 
 May we ne'er bs distracted by civil commotion: 
 While in one cause we join, 
 Though all Europe combine, 
 Our glory will ever triumphantly shine ; 
 Then let us, assembl'd, with one voice proclaim, 
 We ne'er will dishonor our ancestors' name. 
 
 Though Party the flood-gates of anarchy ope, 
 
 With torrents of passion threaten wide desolation, 
 May our free Constitution, the Ark of our hope, 
 An Ararat find in the sense of the nation : 
 Let our enemies learn. 
 Their devices we spurn, 
 
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 With a heart to maintain, we've a mind to discern y 
 Then let us, assembl'd, with one voice proclaim, 
 We ne'er will dishonor our ancestors' name. 
 
 Down the swift stream of time, as our fathers descend^. 
 
 To their sons they deliver the glorious commission, 
 The rights of their country, and laws to defend, 
 From foreign invasion,, and factious division : 
 While united we stand. 
 In defence of our land, 
 No foe but will dread to encounter our band ; 
 
 Then let us, assembl'd, with one voice proclaim, 
 We ne'er will dishonor our ancestors' name. 
 
 2 The Constitution — \Vhile the Temple of Liberty- 
 exists,, the American Constitution will hold a conspicu- 
 ous place among its archives. 
 
 3 James Madison, President of tJie United States — 
 Whose enlightened mind, and whose social, moral, and 
 political virtues qualify him in a supereminent degree 
 for that important station. 
 
 4 George Cllnto.v, Vice-President of the United States — 
 The venerable citizen; the revolutionary patriot; the 
 inflexible republican. 
 
 5 The Heads of Departments of the United States. — 
 Their services insure them esteem, and their talents 
 < ommand the respect of their fellow citizens. 
 
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 6 His Excellency Governor Gerry- -His revolutionary 
 services, and the patriotism displayed in his public and 
 private life, are sure pledges of the wisdom and firmness 
 of his administration. 
 
 7 His Honor William Gray — The sufTrao^es of the peo- 
 ple have been bestowed on a man whose attachment to 
 principles was too strong to permit him to become sub- 
 servient to the views of a faction. 
 
 8 Washington — 
 
 " See grateful millions weeping o'er his grave, 
 While his fair faiiie, in each progressive age, 
 Forever brightens, and the wise and good 
 Of every land, in universal choir. 
 With richest incense and undying praise, 
 His urn encircle." 
 
 9 John Adams — A star, which though for a time over- 
 shadowed by the clouds of retirement, has again beamed 
 into view, and with the splendor of its rays illumined the 
 political hemisphere. 
 
 10 Thomas Jefferson — It must be a source of satisfac- 
 tion to this statesman in his retirement, to see the wisdom 
 of his policy so completely demonstrated by experience. 
 
 11 Warren, Montgomery, aw t^ other martyrs — Their 
 names are recorded on the hearts of Americans ; Time 
 
will never eflkce the inscription, while Gratitude caa 
 wield a pencil to revive its colours, 
 
 2 The Militia — On their valor, the country depends 
 for defence ; and on their intelligence, the government 
 relies for the support of its authority. 
 
 IS Agriojlture and Manufactures — ^May these great 
 sources of prosperity ever be liberally patronised by the 
 American people. 
 
 14 Our Foreign Commercial Relations — The voice of 
 Justice is <lrowned in the rattling of the car of ambition^ 
 or buried in the hisses of the serpent of monopolizing- 
 envy. 
 
 1 5 The attack on the Chesapeake'-— The flame kindled 
 on that occasion will be never extirxt, while insult ex- 
 cites resentment, or injury requires satisfaction. 
 
 16 The Young Federalists of Boston^* — V,'e hope the 
 liberal discount granted to Hospitality on the eleventh of 
 
 * On the 11th June, 1810, the young; Federalists of Boston 
 complimented with a public dinner, Francis James Jackson, the 
 British minister, whose recal the American government had ro- 
 qiicsted, on account of a^fgravated insults ofiTered by him in his 
 camraunications with them, 'i he same young; federalists ne- 
 gltcted making; any arrang;emenls to celebrate the anniversary 
 /f Aaicritaa ludcpendmce, July 4, 1810. 
 
June, did not compel them to protest the drafts of Patri-- 
 otism oa the 4th July. 
 
 17 Jlmerican Fair^— May no arrow of Cupid ever pe- 
 netrate their hearts, except it be pointed with the affec- 
 tions of a patriotic American. 
 
 VOLUNTEERS. 
 
 By tht President of the day : — 'The Republican young- 
 men of Boston — Their services will never be witheld 
 when required, by their cour>try. 
 
 By the 1st Vice-President :— Francis James .Jackson — 
 " Retire and hide your blushes from the world, for with 
 such a load of shame, e'en black may change its colour.'" 
 
 By the 2nd Vice-President: — Francis James Jackson-^ 
 A jeweller's shop for his shelter, " the swords of the An- 
 tient and Honorable Artillery" for his defence, " the 
 rear" for his station, and " intimate acquaintaaee" his 
 mortification.* 
 
 The company were honored by a visit from his Ex- 
 cellency Governor Gerry, his Honor Lt. Gov. Grat, sev- 
 eral members of the Honorable Council^ and other dis- 
 tinguished characters. 
 
 * See Boston Chronicle and Patriot, June 1810, celebration of 
 Antient and Honorable Artillery Election, Procession, Toasts, &c. 
 
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 His Excellency Governor Gerry : — The Young Repub- 
 licans of the Boston Association — whose love of glory 
 will prompt them to deeds of heroism and patriotism 
 inferior to none. 
 
 By his Honor Lieut. Governor Gray : — Our ministers 
 at Foreign Courts — May they continue to be an honor to 
 their country, by their firmness and patriotism. 
 
 By the President of the day (after his Excellency had 
 retired) — Our Illustrious Governor — A republican indeed, 
 in whom there is no guile. 
 
 The following was received from the Bunker Hill As- 
 sociation : — 
 
 The Young Repuhlicans of Boston — The inheritors of 
 their brave fathers' excellence ; may they transmit their 
 patrimonial blessings to the generation of remotest ages. 
 
 After a day spent in tlie highest delights of rational 
 festivity, the companj^ separated ; highly gratified at 
 this renewed opportunity of testifying their respect and 
 regard for the authors and supporters of our indepen- 
 dence. 
 
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 At a meeting of the Republican Young Men ofBoston.; 
 laolden at Granger's Coffee House on the evening of 
 the 2rth of May, A. D. 1811. it was 
 
 Voted, That in the opinion af this conopany it is expe- 
 dient to form a permanent association. 
 
 Voted, That a committee be appointed to make a draft 
 of a Constitution, for the government of the Association ; 
 and report at the next meeting. 
 
 At an 'adjourned meeting of the Republican Young 
 Men, holden at the Exchange Coffee House, on the eve- 
 ning of the 2nd of July, A. D. 1811, the committee ap- 
 pointed to draft a Constitution, made their report, which, 
 was unanimously accepted. The following is the 
 
 Conceiving the prevalence of Republican principles 
 essential to the welfare of our country, and happiness of 
 our Fellow Citizens, and viewing the public celebration 
 of the Anniversary of American Independence as pro- 
 ductive of the most important eifects, by more deeply 
 impressing our minds with the value of our privileges^. 
 
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 and calling our attention to the consideration of the sa- 
 crifices by which our libertj' was acquired. 
 
 In order to carry this, or other purposes which may be 
 thought beneficial to the Republican Cause, systematical- 
 ly into effect, and to draw closer those ties of friendship 
 and attachment which are the only sure pledges of our 
 happiness and prosperity — We, the Subscribers, have 
 formed ourselves into an Association, and to evince our 
 respect and veneration for the virtue and patriotism of 
 that immortal Hero, through whose exertions, aided by 
 those of our Fathers, who were inspired by the same 
 holy zeal, our Independence was achieved, agree to take 
 the name of 
 
 and it shall be our prime object to encourage, dissemin- 
 ate and support such sentiments as are contained in that 
 correct standard of American political principles " Wash- 
 ington's Farewell Address to the people of the United 
 
 States." 
 
 The following are the fundamental principles of the 
 constitution : — 
 
 The Society meet annually on the 22d of February, 
 at which meeting are chosen a Prc-iilent, two Vice 
 Presidents, a Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary, Re- 
 
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 cording Secretary, and a Standing Committee of twelve 
 members, to manage the prudential concerns of the So- 
 ciety. 
 
 The only requisites for admission are an attachment 
 to a Republican form of Government, and to the Consti- 
 tution of the United States. 
 
 The assessment to w^hich a member is subject by the 
 Constitution is one dollar, annually, to defray the contin- 
 gent expenses of the Society. 
 
 Any person wishing to join the Society can, by inti- 
 mating his wish to any member have it introduced to 
 the authorities who are invested with the power of ad- 
 mission. 
 
The preceding pages are collated from the public 
 prints, and from such other sources of information as 
 could be found ; and are presented with a view of exhi- 
 biting the whole subject, from its first germ to its age of 
 maturity. What follows in the succeeding part of this 
 work is from the authentic record of the Society, and 
 will serve to show the feeling by which its members 
 have been actuated, and the course they have pursued 
 xis an organized body., 
 
CELEBRATIONS 
 
 BY THE 
 
 "w^^mmmm mmM^'^^ 
 
 Sttl» % 1811. 
 
 This Anniversary of American Independence was cele- 
 brated by the Washington Society, at the Exchange Cof- 
 TEE House. . 
 
 Charlis Hood presided, assisted by Morrell Marston 
 and Joseph Donnison, as Vice-Presidents. 
 
 SENTIMENTS. 
 
 1 Thk Day— 
 
 The sun which rose upon the patriotic authors of our 
 revolution, still beams upon their children ; while he 
 exists in the firmament, may the birth day of our nation 
 be remembered with joy. 
 5 
 
After this sentiment, the following ode, written for the 
 occasion, by William P.armenter, was sung : 
 
 ©St. 
 
 'Tune, Hail Columbia^ 
 
 Hark ! the joj-inspiring bell, 
 
 And the sounding cannon tell, 
 
 The glorious morn again has dawned, 
 
 The glorious morn again has dawned, 
 
 When with one mind to fall or stand, 
 
 With mutual pledge a noble band* 
 
 Fir'd with a patriotic zeah 
 
 To Heaven unitedly appeal, 
 
 And swear, while life beats through their veinSj 
 
 They ne'er would stoop to slavery's chains. 
 To grace our social joys, we claim 
 Columbia's sainted Hero's name : 
 Should danger threaten, may our pride 
 Then be, to let his spirit guide. 
 
 Lo ! where 'gainst Britain's warlike hands. 
 Bunker's majestic Hero stands, 
 While glory hovers o^er his head, 
 While glory hovers o'er his head. 
 But see ! indignant, through the skies, 
 For vengeance Albion's Genius flies ; 
 And e'er the laurel crowns his brow. 
 Directs tlie fatal, deadly blow. 
 
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 But Gratitude thre wreath will save, 
 And with its leaves bestrew his grave. 
 
 To grace our social joys, we claim 
 Coi,umbia's sainted Hero's name ; 
 Should danger threaten, may our pride 
 Then be, to let his spirit guide. 
 
 The bloody scenes of war passed through, 
 Successive Patriots then we view 
 Our peaceful region's fate direct, 
 Our peaceful region's fate direct. 
 To bless their names, our task shall be, 
 Who guard our fame, who keep ua Cveo^ 
 Who, on our hopes, their care bestow, 
 And shield our cause from every foe. 
 From Honor's path they never .swerve, 
 While they their country's rights preserve. 
 To grace onr social joys, we claim 
 Columbia's sainted Hero's name ; 
 Should danger threaten, may our pride 
 Then be, to let his spirit guide. 
 
 Till Time's contending scenes? are o'er, 
 Triumphant may our Eagle soar, 
 While o'er the West his wings extend, 
 While o'er the West his wings extend. 
 Nerv'd by a free and hardy race. 
 May Art and Science fix their place, 
 His spreading empire to refme, 
 ^li'4t power and wisdom may combine. 
 
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 Then while the world his strength shall fear^ 
 
 His plumage beauteous will appear. 
 
 To grace our social joys, we claim 
 Columbia's sainted Hero's name: 
 Should danger threaten, may our pride 
 Then be, to let his spirit guide. 
 
 2 The President of the United States — regardless of the 
 clamors of faction, he pursues with honorable persever- 
 ance the path of political rectitude, and dispenses ''equal 
 and exact justice to all nations." 
 
 3 The venerable Vice-President of the United States — 
 He has strangled the many- headed Hydra, whose pesti- 
 ferous breath had already contaminated the purity of our- 
 government. 
 
 4 His Excellencij Governor Gerry — Actuated by the 
 s;\me patriotic spirit which distinguished his revolution- 
 ary character, we see him still determined to oppose the 
 intrigues of America's insidious enemies, 
 
 5 His Honor Lieut. Gorcrnor Gray — The man who 
 ]^i'efers honorable negociation to confederate war — but 
 •• the powerful ministry of the Ball" to mean submission. 
 
 G Washingtox — His fortitude, may we emulate ; his vir- 
 tue, may we admire ; and his memory, may we love. 
 
 7 .ToH.x Adams — The patriot and sage who frowns indig- 
 
nantlj on a British iliction — for his espositioa of its wiles 
 may he receive our gratitude. 
 
 8 Thomas Jefferson — Retirement does not diminish the 
 splendor of his virtues, or the respect of his fellow citi- 
 zens. 
 
 9 The Union — The basis of oar happiness and political 
 prosperity, we will support it " amicably if we can, for- 
 cibly if we must." 
 
 10 The recent Trkvnph of Republicimlsm in Massachu- 
 setts — while it has silenced the rebellious threats of fac- 
 tion, that the " laws must and will be resisted," may it 
 encourage the friends of order to persevere in their pa- 
 triotic exertions. 
 
 11 Agriculture^ Commerce and Manufactures — Inde- 
 pendent of each other, they languish and decay; may 
 thejr several interests be so far reconciled as to promote 
 the strength and harmony of the union. 
 
 12 Hancock and Adams — The first who ventured to 
 oppose British tyranny, and cast off the chain of submis- 
 sion — Though the grave conceal their forms, their 
 worth is the proud boast of their grateful countrymen. 
 
 13 Our Foreign Relations — while driven frem the en- 
 joyment of our natural rights by perfidy and violence, 
 may the patriotism of Americans rise superior to de- 
 
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psadence on the will of the tyrant of the land, or the 
 tjTant of the ocean. 
 
 14 The JVavy — May it ever speak the language of the 
 " President" when its flag is insulted.* 
 
 15 The Militia — May correct discipline, and true pa- 
 triotism be its distinguishing characteristics, from the 
 chief to the private. 
 
 16 The HeroSs and Statesmen of the Revolution — Their 
 blood and their toil laid the foundation upon which the 
 noble structure of our government is raised. May o up 
 hearts ever cherish the remembrance of their worth. 
 
 17 The American Fair — May the chain which their 
 charms impose, be the only one to which an American 
 Vvill submit. 
 
 VOLUNTEERS. ' 
 
 JJy the President ; — The Republican young men of 
 Boston, — The principles inculcated by tbcir fathers, they 
 will never abandon while the tongue can iterate libertyy 
 or Use arm wield a weapon of defence. 
 
 • Vide aCTrtir between the United Slalog Frl-alc President, 
 Commmloie Uotlgers, and the Bri'ish Sloop of War Little Belt, 
 
 '••Tay i:t!i, If; 11. 
 
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 By the \st Vice-President — The Hon. Wm. Eustis, 
 Secretary of War — his character is known by us, and 
 the aspersions of his slanderers disregarded. 
 
 By the 2d Vice-President — The Boston Assemblage ; we 
 have seen its portrait delineated by a masterly hand ; 
 its dark shades will be viewed with detestation by every 
 honest citizen. 
 
 In the afternoon the Society were honored by a visit 
 from His Excellency the commander in chief and suite, 
 His Honor the Lieut. Governor, the Hon. President of 
 the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives^,, 
 several Members of the Hon. Council, and Generals Var- 
 num, Dearborn, Davis, Donnison, and Welles. 
 
 By his Excellency Governor Gerry — May tliis young* 
 Society, whose patriotic ardor proclaims them sons of 
 Washington, like him be the intrepid supporters of law 
 and liberty, of union and independence. 
 
 By his Hon. Lt. Governor Gray — The Union of the 
 States, may our youth view that as the ark of our politi- 
 cal safet3^ 
 
 By the Hon. Samuel Da^^a, President of the Senate — The 
 Washington Society— may they all continue the true 
 disciples of Washington, so that future historians when 
 they write the history of their country m:iy not say, he 
 never knew ye. 
 
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 By the Hon. Joseph ^toPvY, Speaker of the House of Re- 
 presentatives — Our maritime rights ; they were pur- 
 chased by the blood of our fathers, may they neyer be re- 
 linquished by their children. 
 
 By Major Gen. Varniun — The Washington Society — 
 May they grow in their growth, and strengthen in their 
 strength until the}^ demonstrate to the world — that Bos- 
 ton is indeed the " head quarters of good principles.-' 
 
 By Major General Dearborn — The Washington Socie- 
 ty : May they hand down to posterity, the principles of 
 the worthy chief — whose name they have adopted. 
 
 By Adjutant Gen. Donnison — The youthful members of 
 this Society — fired with the spirit of freemen, like their 
 fathers, may they communicate it unimpaired to their 
 posterity. 
 
 By (Quarter Master Gen. Davis — The Union of the 
 States; may the man who would dissolve it have a mark 
 S2t upon him, as indelible us that whicli heaven set on 
 Cain. 
 
 By Brigadier Gen. Welles — American Independence, 
 achieved by the valor of our fathers ; may it be trans- 
 mitted unimpaired to the latest posterity. 
 
 By the Hon. Benjamin Austin — May the sincere friend- 
 ship of the young disciples of Washington counteract the 
 
perfidy of those " Old Rebels" whose " resolulioos" tend 
 to violate the injunctions of that immortal patriot. 
 
 The following" was sent by a Committee to 
 The Society of Cincinnati — The olive adorns thera, 
 and their swoids are sheathed : may they be ready to 
 resume them, when the wrongs of their country shall 
 demand redress. 
 
 The Cincinnati reciprocated the following sentiment : 
 The Washington Society^ convened at the Exchange 
 Coffee House — while they pursue the maxims of Wash- 
 ington, they will ever be the friends of virtue and their 
 country. 
 
 At a meeting of the Washington Societ}', held at Gran- 
 ger's CoFFiiE House on the evening of the 17th January? 
 1812, it was 
 
 Pooled — That a Committee of five be appointed to sol- 
 icit subscriptions of the members of this Society for the 
 purpose of presenting a donation to the Trustees of the 
 fund of the Washington Monument Association. 
 
 At a subseqent meeting the following report was made 
 by the Committee, and accepted by the Society, viz • 
 
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 That they have attended the duty assigned them, and 
 have collected from the members of this Society one 
 hundred Dollars which has been presented as a donation 
 by the President in behalf of the Society to the Trus- 
 tees of the Washington Monument Association. 
 
 The following letter enclosing one hundred Dollars 
 was sent to the President of the W. M. A. 
 
 Boston, March, 1812. 
 Gen. JOHN BROOKS, 
 
 Sir — In pursuance of a vote, passed by the members 
 of the Washington Society^ in January last past, I here- 
 with transmit to you the sum of One Hundred Dollars^ as 
 a donation from them for that laudable purpose you are 
 about to undertake, viz. The erecting a Monument to 
 the Memory of that Illustrious Man— GEORGE WASH- 
 INGTON.-:-In accomplishing so noble a purpose I wish 
 you all that success it merits — and have not a doubt, but 
 every individual of this Commonwealth will cheerfully 
 contribute his "mite*" on this occasion, that ages yet 
 unborn may venerate the man, whose exertions aided by 
 those of our Fathers, obtained that liberty we now cn^ 
 
 joy- 
 
 In hiihaJf of the Washing/on Society. 
 
 CHARLES HOOD, President. 
 Gen. Joh-\ Brooks^ 
 
5d 
 
 • THE ANSWER. 
 
 Boston, March 30, 181^; 
 Mr. CHARLES HOOD, 
 
 President of the Washington Society. 
 
 Sir, — The Board of Trustees of the Washington Mon- 
 ument Association, have directed me to acknowledg-e the 
 highly acceptable donation of the V/ashingion Society^ 
 transmitted by you, to their President the Hon. General 
 Brooks. 
 
 This donation is the more acceptable as it comes from 
 a society which bears the name of Washington. W^e 
 hope that you, and your associates will soon be gratified 
 in seeing a suitable Monument erected in honor of this 
 illustrious man. Sach a mark of gratitude may essen- 
 tially aid in preserving, among the American People, 
 that ardent attachment to our country, and to rational 
 freedom, which governed W^ashington throughout his 
 life. 
 
 With most respectful good wishes to yourself, and to 
 the members of the society over which you preside, I 
 have the honor to be, your obedient servant, 
 
 WILLIAM SULLIVAN^ 
 Cor. Sec. of the Wash. Mon. Association. 
 
Sttls % ISIS. 
 
 This Anniversary of American Independence was cele- 
 brated by the Washington Society, at the Exchange Cof- 
 fee House. 
 
 John K. Simpson presided, assisted by Isaac Jenney and 
 John Fillebrown jr. as Vice-Presidents. 
 
 In the afternoon the Society were visited by many dis- 
 tinguished guests, among whom were Major General 
 Dearborn, Commander in Chief of the army of the U. S. 
 and suite, and the Honorable Robeut Treat Paine one of 
 tlie illustrious Patriots who signed the Declaration of In- 
 dependence. 
 
 SENTIMENTS. 
 
 1 The Day— 
 
 All party animosities on this day forgotten, may one 
 soul animate, and one sentiment inspire the bosoms of 
 the American people. 
 
 After this sentiment, the following ode, written for the 
 occasion, by Charles Hood, was sung : 
 
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 Tune, Adams and Liberty. 
 ALL bail to ikat Morning, refulgent and gay, 
 Columbia's fam'd Sons did resist persecution ; 
 When Tyranny's power through oar land spread dismay 
 Our riffhts disregarded without retribution— 
 
 Till our Sires quick arose 
 
 To repel the proud foes, 
 While Hope^ to inspire them, her hmmer bestows. 
 And Heaven's shrill clarion pronounc'd this decree. 
 Columbians shall live independent and free. 
 
 Our Fathers, who fell in tlieir Country's just cause, 
 In the archives of time will their names be recorded, 
 And Sons yet unborn tell their deeds with applause. 
 While they cherish that spirit which they have U'warded. 
 
 Of Washington's fame 
 
 Each tongue will proclaim. 
 And the courage of Wajiren their bosoms inflame. 
 For Heaven's shrill clarion pronounc'd the decree, 
 Columbians shall live independent and free. 
 
 While the nations of Europe in warfare contend, 
 And oceans of blood the reward of ambition ; 
 With justice and virtue the ©live w^^'ll blend, 
 Be valor our shield^ and our strength coalition. 
 
 W^hile Freedom's our pride, 
 
 Minerva our guide, 
 And Ceres her favors extends far and wide. 
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 To Heaven we'll look for the promisM decree, 
 And Columbia shall live independent and free. 
 
 Feace^ Commerce^ and Friendship we'll ever extend 
 To nations who'll learn to respect our condition ; 
 But our country's dear rights with our lives we'll defend, 
 And freemen shall spurn at the voice of submission. 
 
 No invader dare land, 
 
 U united we stand ; 
 To the field we will bring an unconquerable band. 
 Then Washington's Mantle for iDearborn shall be, 
 And Columbia shall live independent and free. 
 
 But the wrongs we have suflfer'd will all be redress'd, 
 Though nations have dar'd mark our bounds on the ocean. 
 Though murderous Savages veil from the ixcst ; 
 Our Army and Navy will meet war's commotion. 
 
 While the Eagle soars high, 
 
 To our Standard we'll fly, 
 And RoDGERS shall lead us to conquer or die. 
 To Heaven we'll look for the promised decree. 
 And Columbia still live independent and free. 
 
 2 The Spirit of Washington — Presiding in our National 
 Councils, and inspiring a just resentment of our wrongs, 
 may it not desert us in the field, but lead us once more 
 to victory. 
 
 5 TJie Heroes of the Revolution— M^y we prove *our- 
 selves the legitimate descendants " That have not only 
 
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 inherited that liberty which our fathers gave us, but also 
 the will and power to maintain it." • 
 
 4 The United States — Dealing justly with all nations, 
 dealt justly with by none : they will cause their rights 
 to be respected. *V 
 
 5 The President of the United States — Unbiassed by 
 foreign partialities, in heart afti3 In sentiment an Ame- 
 rican, he stands like Atlas — his head above the storms — 
 supporting the rights of his country. 
 
 6 The Jltnerican Congress — Its members have not dis- 
 appointed the hopes of their constituents ; true to the 
 honor, and the great interests of the country, they hnve 
 not mistaken the cry of a faction, or the resolutions of a 
 mob, for the voice of the American people. 
 
 7 Thomas Jefferson-— His name will be honored bv 
 his countrymen, so long as gratitude shall be numbered 
 among their virtues. 
 
 8 The memory of George Clinton — The late venera- 
 ble Vice-President of the United States : a consistent re- 
 publican ; his first act, opposition to British tyranny, his 
 last, to British influence and corruption. 
 
 9 The Ron. Elbridge Gerry, late Governor of this Com- 
 monwealth — A grateful people are about to reward him 
 for a life which has been devoted to their service. 
 
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 10 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts — May she blusli 
 for her political apostacy, forsake her false gods, and re- 
 turn to her antient faith. 
 
 1 1 The Militia of this Commomu'eaUh'^'Not less loyai 
 than brave ; their hearts resolved, and their hands pre- 
 pared to defend our common birthright. 
 
 12 Commerce — Any sacrifice for its protection hut 
 honor, independence, and the renunciation of the rights 
 of national sovereignty. 
 
 13 Agriculture and Mam/facfnr/;s-^May the American 
 Farmer and Manufacturer be " planted side by side" 
 supporting and supported ; embargoes will not then 
 starve the one — nor will the other be seen in the livery 
 of a foreign nation. 
 
 14 The American JWtvy — Without aspiring to (be em- 
 pire of the sea, may we soon render it adequate to the 
 protection of our maritime rights. Public robbers will 
 not then molest us on the highway of nations, and in 
 peace or in war we shall traverse it in safety. 
 
 15 The American Eagle — His eye on the sun, strong 
 of pinion and eager for flight, may bis wing never be 
 clipped by the hand of imbecile policy, nor bird-limed 
 by foreign influence. 
 
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 18 The War — Forced on us by a nation jealous of our 
 
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 commercial prosperity — the sword now drawn, may^t 
 not be sheathed, until our seamen shall be secured from 
 impressment, and our national rights from violation. 
 
 17 Our Foreign Relations — May they not cause us to 
 dance hereafter to the tune of double and triple negocia- 
 tion — and while we present them the olive branch with 
 one hand, may we hold the sword in the other. 
 
 18 The American Fair — Neither the Asiatic slave or 
 the European toy; but the endearing friend and ele- 
 gant companion ; they " expect every man to do his du- 
 ty," and to afford some other proof of attachment than 
 resistance to their constituted authorities. 
 
 VOLUNTEERS. 
 
 By the President : — The Washington. Society — An As- 
 sociation formed for the dissemination of those principles 
 which actuated the saviour of this country ; may they 
 never relax in their exertions, till all are made to know 
 them from the least to the greatest. 
 
 By the 1st Vice-President : National Rights — Our rulers 
 have declared them, and we will maintain them. 
 
 By the 2nd Fice- President :■ — The heroes of the revo- 
 lution who fell in defence of their country's liberties ; 
 the same patriotic ardour which warm'd their hearts and 
 
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nerv'd their arms to resist oppression^ still burns in the 
 bosoms of their children. 
 
 By Major Gen. Dearborn : — May the Young Gentle- 
 men who compose this Society emulate the virtues of 
 the Hero, whose name they have adopted. 
 
 By the Hon. Judge V Amy-— May the seeds of virtue 
 and social hilarity be plentifully sown in the morning of 
 life ; that they may grow with progressive yeai's, and 
 produce their rich fruit through every stage of life to 
 the latest period. 
 
 After General Dearborn had retired, the President 
 gave as a toast : — Major Gen. Henry Dearborn — Educat- 
 ed in the school of Washington ; like that immortal hero, 
 may he lead our armies to victory, and our country to 
 honorable peace. 
 
 The following sentiment was received from the Hon, 
 Mr. Gerry : — 
 
 The Washington Society — The Grecian band of our 
 metropolis, who like the Athenians " estimated all the 
 gold on earth and in its mines at less value than the 
 liberties of their country," and who like Leonidas, con- 
 sider not life, but the honor of maintaining their post, as 
 the primary object of Republicans. 
 
 By the Hon. Thomas B. Adams — We have heard with 
 
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 our ears, and our fathers have told us of the wonderful 
 things which freemen have done in the infancy of their 
 liberty — may we, their posterity, leave a record for ourg, 
 which shall exhibit the achievements of liberty in full 
 growth. 
 
 By the Hon. Benjabiin Austin — While federal old men 
 use the name of Washington with hypocrisy, may repub- 
 lican young men follow his principles with sincerity. 
 
 By Benjamin Homans, Esq. — The Washington Society 
 of patriotic young men, may they honor their country, 
 and receive its applause. 
 
 By Isaac MuNROE — The Honorable Elbridge Gerry — 
 his principles are as firm as Mount Atlas, and his attach- 
 ments to his country as true as the needle to the pole : 
 " he would not flatter Neptune for his trident, nor Jove 
 for his power to thunder*" 
 
 The following sentiment was received from the Bun- 
 ker Hill Association. 
 
 The genuine Washingtoniam assembled at the Ex- 
 change Coffee House— we trust they will support the 
 glorious heritage of their immortal ancestors. 
 
3Jttla 4, 1813. 
 
 This Anniversapy of American Independence was cele- 
 brated, by the Washington Society, at the Exchange 
 Coffee House. 
 
 Isaac JeniNey presided, assisted by James Scott and 
 John Fillebrown as Vice-Presidents. 
 
 SENTIMENTS. 
 
 1 The Day — A monument of the patriotism and valor 
 of our ancestors ; may the joy which each successive an- 
 niversary inspires, never be sullied by any remissness of 
 ours, in preserving what they so g-loriously achieved. 
 
 After this sentiment, the following ode, written for the 
 occasion, by Charles Hood, was sung : 
 
 Tune, Hail Columbia. 
 Vn'HILE clouds of darkness fiU'd the west, 
 The orient climes severe, oppressed, 
 With awe beheld the tyrants power : 
 With awe beheld the tyrants power, 
 
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 Spread fell destruction through the field 
 
 And bade man's noble spirit yield. 
 
 With firm reliance on their God, 
 
 Our fathers shuu'd the cruel rod, 
 
 And, for a land of peace, did brave 
 
 The perils of th' Atlantic wave — 
 
 While we devote this day to mirth, 
 And celebrate our nation's birth 
 With grateful hearts, while raem'ry's dear^ 
 Their deeds of valour weMl revere. 
 
 In dreary wilds they sought repose 
 
 From impious and insidious foes ; 
 
 Where equal rights might be secure, 
 
 Where equal rights might be secure, 
 
 And generations which succeed 
 
 From chains o^ despots might be fre'd. 
 
 But hope's fond dream e'en here expir'd^ 
 
 Proud Albion frown'd- — for vengeance fir'd 
 
 Bid Mars with thunders seek the clan, 
 
 And blast the hopes of rebel man. 
 
 While we devote this d?y to mirth, 
 And celebrate our nation's birth, 
 The Valiant deeds of those, we'll tell 
 Who, for their Countri^ nobly fell. 
 
 The tramp praclaims the war-like sound, 
 Columbians Heroes rally round, 
 And Freedom's banners soon unfurl^ 
 And Freedom's banners soon unfurl, 
 
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 While Bunker'^s Mount a bulwark stood, 
 For richest blessings bought with blood. 
 For Washington, the welkin rung 
 For Glory'' s Cause^ each nerve was strung ; 
 Compell'd, the oppressor bent the knee, 
 Pronounc'd Columbia ever free ! 
 
 While we devote this day to mirth, 
 
 And celebrate eur nation's birth 
 
 With grateful hearts, the deeds we'll tell 
 
 Of Patriots who in battle fell. 
 
 With jealous fear, with venom'd hate, 
 Great Britain view'd our rising state ; 
 On crests engrav'd, saw, " Rights of man''' 
 On crests engrav'd, saw, " Rights of man ;" 
 Indignant at this bold decree, 
 Commanded JVeplune guard the Sea — 
 But Hull, Decatur, Bainbridge — brave. 
 With Jones and Lawrence mount the wave ; 
 They from the God his Trident tore. 
 And plac'd it on Columbia's shore I 
 
 While we devote this day to mirth, 
 
 And celebrate our nation's birth, 
 
 With grateful hearts the deeds we'll tell 
 
 Of Heroes who in battle fell. 
 
 2 The President of the United States— -The determined 
 opposer of insult and aggression ; supporting the unalien- 
 able principles of American Independence, he will be 
 supported by his fellow citizens. 
 
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 3 Our Country— She has again taken up arms in de- 
 fence of her violated rights, and will laj ihem down, 
 when the unwarrantable pretensions of the en.emy shall 
 be abandoned, and free trade, and sailors' rights acknow- 
 ledged. 
 
 4 The Vice-President of the United States — The patri- 
 otic Gerry ; the free and uncorrupted suflrages of his 
 countrymen have demonstrated their respect for his 
 public and private virtues. 
 
 5 The Congress of the United States — The representa- 
 tives of free citizens ; their decisions have been worthy 
 of a brave people. 
 
 6 The Armies of the United States — The period is not 
 far distant, when they will convince the enemy that they: 
 have not only the will, but the ability, to avenge the 
 wrongs which have been inflicted on their country. 
 
 1 The American Kavy — It has established a reputation 
 which no " resolve" of its enemies can obliterate. May 
 blackness cover that disgraceful day when a base attempt 
 was made to tear the laurel from the brow of those he- 
 roes, whose " enterprises and victories have been sour- 
 ces of national triumph and renown. 
 
 8 Washington — May his farewell address be the stan- 
 dard of the actions of Americans ; like him, may they 
 
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 consider the ynion of the States the palladium of their 
 political safety and prosperity. 
 
 9 Thomas Jefferson — May we always respect the 
 man whose talents and services have so justly entitled 
 him to the honor and the confidence of the American 
 people. 
 
 1 The Heroes of the Rev&htion — May their ofi'spring 
 evince a respect for their memory, hy fostering and pro- 
 tecting the civil and religious rights and privileges 
 which are the result of their toil J>iid patriotism. 
 
 11 The memory of Captain James Lawrence and th^ 
 hrave heroes t^hofellon board the ChesajJeake — The tear of 
 sympathy shall bedew the hero''s grave ; the brilliant 
 and faithful services of the ocean warrior shall be record- 
 ed in the archives of American liberty. 
 
 After this sentiment, the following dirge, written by 
 William Parmenter, was sung : 
 
 ^uis temperet a lachrymis ? — Virg. 
 
 Tune, PleyePs Hjmn. 
 Lawrence ! Valour's generous son, 
 Soon thy glorious task is done. 
 Star of glory! rays like thine, 
 Through death's gloom will brightly shine. 
 
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 Shades of Heroes ! sec a friend 
 To your shining ranks ascend; 
 High upon your roll, his name 
 "Will a nohle station claim. 
 
 Spirit of an injur'd Land ! 
 He was prompt at thy command ; 
 He, with joy, obey'd the call 
 Tq avenge thy wrongs, or fall. 
 
 Sons of Freedom ! while your sighs 
 Show that you his virtues prize, 
 ^Let his worth excite your pride, 
 %Vho so bravely liv'd and died. 
 
 Guardian Angels of the Brave ! 
 Wateli with care this Hero's grave ; 
 Let no proud, ungen'rous foe 
 To his dust an insult show. 
 
 12 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts — Governed by 
 the head Strong partizans of the " Bulwark of our reli- 
 gion ;" those who advocate every pretension of " the 
 world's last hope," and would fasten the American cable 
 to the " fast anchored Isle," may the prodigal soon re- 
 turn to a sense of duty, and resume her accustomed rank 
 among her sisters. 
 
 13 The Militia of this Commonwealth — May they have 
 morie courage and less jealousy than their commander, 
 
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willing to meet their country''s foes without the fear of 
 losing the privileges of the Citizen. 
 
 14 The memory of Gen. Pike — His spirit mingles with 
 a throng of worthies, who, hy their achievements, have 
 deserved the appellation of American Heroes. 
 
 15 The Frigate Chesapeake — The first naval trophy of 
 the enemy, and " the more conspicuous because it stands 
 alone," accident may flatter their vanity but true cour- 
 age is the corner stone of American glory. 
 
 16 American Seamen — May their rights never be sa- 
 crificed at the shrine of avarice, nor their liberty barter- 
 ed for British friendship. 
 
 17 The Senate of Massachusetts — May a "moral and 
 religious people," convince tlje majority that they can- 
 not stifle the voice of patriotism, nor deprive our naval 
 warriors, of the honors bestowed upon them. 
 
 18 The fair Daughters of Columbia- — May their smiles 
 ^-eward the brave defenders of their Country's honor, 
 
 and may they " frown indignantly," upon those who are 
 endeavoring to destroy the main pillar in the edifice of 
 cur real independence. 
 
 VOLUNTEERS. 
 
 Hij the Presidcni of the Day — The Indrpendence of our 
 
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 Country — when we celebrate this achievement of our 
 ancestors ; may we remember our duty to transmit it to 
 posterity unimpaired) and unsulUed* 
 
 By George Blake, Esq. — Peace ; we will welcome the 
 approach of this heavenly Messenger; when she will 
 come to us bringing justice, honor and truth in her train, 
 
 By Honorable Benjamin Austin— May tlic trailorou? 
 designs of Junto Federalists, and their wicked Declara- 
 tion, that Britain is the bulwark of our religion ; become 
 more and more obnoxious, by appointing Fce-FaW'Fi- 
 Fum orators — to promulgate their detestable principles. 
 
 The following sentiment, was received from the Soci- 
 ety of the Cincinnati : 
 
 The Washington Society — We lienor liii} patriotic. 
 principles of our young friends, and thank them, for 
 their efforts to support the true grounds of a free Gov- 
 ernment, and the real Independence of our beloved 
 Country. 
 
^ttlfi % 1814. 
 
 This Anniversary ofAmericaft Independence was cele- 
 brated bj the Washington Society, at the Columbun Cor- 
 
 Jamfj Scott, praiided, assisted by Adams Bailey, jr. 
 gad TfiADDExm pAui, as Vict-presidents. 
 
 SENTIMENTS. 
 
 1 The 4th of July, 1776 — The day on which sprang 
 into existence a Tree, under whose branches oppressed 
 Itumanity may enjoy thtj sweets of rational liberty. 
 
 A(\©r this sentiment, the following ode, written for the 
 occasion, by WitUAM Parme^nter, was s<;ng • 
 
 Freemen and Patriots ; sounJ your joy • 
 
 No Despot dooms you slaves to toil ; 
 
 'Tis here, no tyrants ri^ht destro}', 
 
 The Goddess Freedom rules your soil. 
 
 Then determine, determine to renew, 
 The sacred pledge to Freedom due. 
 
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 Lo ! Gallia falls beneath her foes, 
 Her brightest star now shines no more, 
 And there a meteor dimly glows 
 Where genius shed its rays before. 
 
 Then determine, determine to renew, 
 The sacred pledge to Freedom due. 
 
 Let Britain boast her vict'ries gain'd, 
 
 And cis-atlantic madmen join ; 
 
 We boast the heroes, who've maintained 
 
 Those rights, we never will resign. 
 
 Then determine, determine to renew, 
 The sacred pledge to Freedom due. 
 
 The sea nymphs, dancing o'er the main, 
 
 No more for Britain garlands weave ; 
 
 She may by numbers empire gain, 
 
 The meed of glory we receive. 
 
 Then determine, determine to renew. 
 The sacred pledge to Freedom due. 
 
 Though War its horrors widely spread, 
 The hearts of Freemen never fail, 
 They view no hostile bands with dread, 
 No trembling fear their hearts assail. 
 
 Then determine, detel-mine to renew, 
 The sacred pledge to Freedom due. 
 
 Strong as the friendship, which unites 
 The social band, assembled now, 
 
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 Will be the impulse when those rights 
 
 Shall call them to oppose a Joe. 
 
 Then determine, determine to renew, 
 The sacred pledge to. Freedom due. 
 
 2 Ouf CGhijitry — Deep are the. wounds which have - 
 lieen inflicted on her, but ponverl'ul is the remedy within 
 the bosom of her sons. 
 
 3 The Union-^li shall never be destroyed, till its ene- 
 mies sever its last bands— rihe heart-strings of Republi- 
 cans. 
 
 4 The President of the United States — Possessing the 
 confidence of a free people, his tranquillity will not be 
 disturbed by the ebullition of a faction. 
 
 5 Vice-President Gerry— ?flalice never fastened her 
 poisonous fangs on a more unsullied reputation. 
 
 G TJie Cofigress of the United States — They know of no 
 equivalent for which they would barter the honor of 
 iheir country. 
 
 7 The memory of Washington — A name synonymous 
 with Virtue, tliroughout the world. 
 
 8 The Army cf the United States — Composed of mate- 
 rials Pr a pillar of strength, with experience and discip- 
 
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 line for its cement, it will become a solid column, im- 
 pregnable to its enemies. 
 
 9 The JVavy — The recital of its deeds swells the proud 
 bosoms of Americans, and furnishes a memento of hero- 
 ism which future ages will contemplate with wonder, as- 
 tonishment and admiration. 
 
 10 The Militia — Therein consists our real strength 5 
 let not our country be disgraced by preventing its action, 
 or by a reliance on the honor and magnanimity of Britons. 
 
 11 The Heroes of the Revolution — Injustice compelled 
 them to disclose that latent fire, from whose purifying 
 flames arose the Phoenix — American Liberty. 
 
 1 2 The Republicans of the Legislature of Massachusetts — 
 Let the gratitude of their constituents equal the ability 
 with which they have defended the cause of justice. 
 
 13 The State of NenD-York — Her enlightened citizens 
 have taught the leaders of the Northern confederacy, 
 that in counting on her support, they have reckoned 
 without their host. 
 
 14 Liberty — -The sons of America enjoy the proud dis- 
 tinction of providing her a resting place. 
 
 13 The Advocates of the unrighteous 'pretensions ofBri* 
 
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 iaiji — They have not even the miserable comfort of being- 
 respected by the enemy they serve, or dreaded by the 
 country they betray. 
 
 16 Modern Stock Jobbing — An improvement on Shy- 
 lock— Openly to declare it contrary to *• a moral and re- 
 ligious" principle to lend money to Government, in or- 
 der privately to obtain larger premium. 
 
 17 The American Fair — Let them cherish and support 
 those only, who cherish and support their country. 
 
3{Ul» % 1815^. 
 
 This Anniversary of American Independence was cele 
 Brated by the Washington Society at the Columbian Cof- 
 fee House. 
 
 Adams Bailey, jr. presided, assisted by Thaddeus Page 
 and Isaac Jenney, as Vice-Presidents. 
 
 SENTIMENTS. 
 
 1 The Day — Our Independence 5 twice has it been at- 
 tacked, and twice have the hardy sons of America been 
 a wall of defence around it, impregnable to its^ adversa- 
 ries. 
 
 After this sentiment, the following ode, written for the 
 occasion, by Charles Hood, was sung : 
 
 ©tre. 
 
 Arise ye sons of Freemen ! 
 Columbia's Patriots true ; 
 Again in paeans swell the note, 
 Your grateful strainsrenew ; 
 
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 The mem'ry of our father''s deeds. 
 
 Shall cause our hearts to glow : 
 On this day— we'll display — 
 While our deep sensations flow,.^ 
 That tribute due to valour won, ^ 
 In, the contest with the foe. 
 
 See ! o'er the billowM ocean, 
 
 Old Albion's pennon wave ; 
 
 Her gallant tars undaunted bleed, 
 
 And brave combat with brave ; 
 
 Yet see ! Columbia's crescent power, 
 
 Has brought the Red-cross low ! 
 Then to day — we'll display- 
 While our deep sensations flow, 
 A wreath to deck those Heroes' brows. 
 Who, have nobly beat the foe. 
 
 As brilliant beams of morning. 
 
 Thy Prowess wide expands ; 
 
 The blood stain'd field of New Orleans, 
 
 A lasting record stands ; 
 
 Long as the wings of time shall move. 
 
 Will fame her meed bestow ; 
 
 And to day — we'll display, 
 
 That fuU gratitude we owe 
 
 To those who check'd assailants' strides 
 
 And, who laid invaders low. 
 
 Britannia's sun of Glory, 
 Has set, to rise no more j 
 
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 While Champlain's crimson surges swell. 
 
 Or Erie's waters roar : 
 
 Her streamers now, o'er flood or field, 
 
 In triumph cease to blow; 
 
 Then to day — we'll display 
 That full gratitude we owe, 
 And twine a laurel Wreath for those, 
 Who, have overcotne the foe. 
 
 ■Columbia ! star of Heav6n, 
 
 Thy lustre fills the west : 
 
 Tho' conflicts dire convulse the world^ 
 
 In Peace thou iindst a rest ; 
 
 Thjjlog victorious o''er the main, 
 
 ^Kefulgent stripes will show : 
 
 And to day— we'll display — 
 That full gratitude we owe 
 To those brave tars, Americans I 
 Who, have well subdued the foe. 
 
 Freemen ! Sons of Liberty i 
 
 Thy genius towers on high : 
 
 The gory shield of Mars is cast, 
 
 The ruthless blade is dry ; 
 
 The baleful din of war's alarms, 
 
 ISTo more are veiPd in woe 5 
 
 Then to day-^we'll display — 
 While our deep sensations flow. 
 That tribute due to Heroes slain. 
 In, the contest with the foe. 
 
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 2 The Union — It will never be abandoned while there 
 ^is a real disciple of Washington on the soil of their fath* 
 '■ers, able to wield a weapon in its defence. 
 
 3 James Madison — ^President of the United States — Re- 
 gardless of threats of factions he led the nation success- 
 ful Ij to assert her rights — he stands the pride and boast 
 of America. 
 
 4 The late Vice-President^ Elbridge Gerry, " while he 
 had one day to live, he devoted it to the service of his 
 country." 
 
 5 The Congress of the United States^ may it ever exhi- 
 bit the same patriotism and firmness as that of eighteen 
 hundred and twelve. 
 
 6 Washington — The memory of his virtues commands 
 our respect, his patriotism our affection, and his skill our 
 admiration. 
 
 7 John Adams — The venerable patriot of '76 ; in the 
 evening of his days, his virtues shine with increasing 
 lustre. 
 
 8 Thomas Jefferson — His fame disproves the voice 
 of calumny, and defies the test of time. 
 
 9 The Army of the United States — The laurels which 
 
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 €eck it shall flourish, while the glory of its achierements 
 are remembered. 
 
 10 The JVavy — Its course has been that of glory, and 
 it has never lost its reckoning. 
 
 1 1 Peace — With America it was a " sine qua non" 
 that it should be clad in the robes of honor. 
 
 12 Our Commissioners at Ghent — They imitated the 
 Army and Navy, and fairly beat the enemy in diploma- 
 tic combat. 
 
 13 Our brethren who 'iscre miifrdered in the prison of 
 Dartmoor — They fell victims to the last efforts of Britain 
 to retrieve the glory of her army. 
 
 After this Sentiment, the following ode, written by a 
 member, was sung : 
 
 Sweet remembrance of the brave, 
 
 Pity fills the patriot's eye ; 
 Ruffians glut the sanguine grave, 
 
 Innocence is doom'd to die. 
 
 Dartmoor's fatal walls can tell 
 
 Deeds which make e'en angels weep ; 
 
 There the unarm'd victim fell. 
 There his injur'd relics sleep. 
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 O'er the Atlantic's crimson wave. 
 
 Wafted by each swelling gale, 
 Hear jour friends, ye martyrd brave, 
 
 Loud repeat the mournful tale. 
 
 Hark ! from England's savage shore. 
 
 Groans of murder'd freemen rise ; 
 Shades of gallant heroes soar. 
 
 Let your sufferings reach the skies. 
 
 Shall a tyrant's miscreant dare, 
 
 Unreveng'd, our blood to shed ? 
 'No ; by Heaven's high vault we swear 
 
 To avenge the sleeping dead. 
 
 Rest, purturbed spirits, rest — 
 
 Wait your country''s wak'ning word ; 
 
 Soon its wrongs shall be redress'd, 
 
 AVhcn justice draws the glittering sword. 
 
 14 Massachusetts — She has shown by melancholy ex- 
 perience how degraded a free people may appear, when 
 guided by weak and infatuated rulers. 
 
 15 Hartford Convention — A demon who has whet the 
 sword of civil war, and only laid it aside until there is 
 less danger of /t??nst"//' becoming the victim. 
 
 16 Mission to JVashingtou ! ! !^-^* Where arc you gang- 
 ing Sawney?" "Bock again." 
 
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 17 Peace Party — A title become odious from having 
 clothed the back of Faction in the hour of our countr^^'s 
 trouble. 
 
 18 The Fair of America — The smile of their approba- 
 tion is an ample equivalent for anj' exertion for their 
 protection. 
 
 VOLUNTEERS. 
 
 By the President of the Society — Our national indepen- 
 dence ; it wa8 transmitted to us by the " lirst in war — iirst 
 in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen." 
 
 By the first Vice-President — The Oflicers of the Army 
 and Navy — Their heroic deeds will be remembered by 
 a grateful country, until patriotism ceases to exist. 
 
 By the second FicC'Preaideni — The Prisoner of War j 
 a labourer in Barbarian Algiers; in christian Britain, the 
 defenceless victim of revenge, 
 
SUlfi*, 1816. 
 
 This Auniversapy of American Independeoce was cele- 
 brated, by the Washington Society, at Dew's Hotel, 
 School Street. 
 
 Thaddeus Page presided, assisted by David Henshaw 
 and Wm. Gale, as Vice-Presidents. 
 
 SENTIMENTS. 
 
 1 The Day — American Independence ; acquired by the 
 virtue and wisdom of our sages, and consecrated by the 
 blxDod of Patriots. 
 
 After this sentiment, the following ode, written for the 
 occasion, by William Parmenter, was sung : 
 
 Ag:\\a we assemble, to honor the day, 
 
 Wliich, with g^lory Time cloUies, as it adds to its number, 
 I'o the names of its martyrs devotion weMl pay, 
 
 While, in triumph we point to the tomba where they slumber ; 
 For they fell in a cause, 
 
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 On its History flashes the flame of applause. 
 
 'Tis in Freedom alone, that we happinesi find, 
 It is that which enhances the bliss of mankind. 
 
 On Plymouth's fam'd rock, when the feet were impress'd 
 
 Of the Pilgrims, afar, who from tyranny wander'd ; 
 Freedom look'd on the spot, and exclaimM ''' it is blest," 
 For here is the land where I've planted my standard ; 
 Yet her sons were enchain'd. 
 For a time, ere they gain'd 
 The reward, which by valor at last was attained. 
 
 'Tis in Freedom alone, that we happiness find, 
 It is that which enhances the bliss of mankind. 
 
 The blessings they gain'd, are the blessings we prize, 
 
 May each one determine, they never will yield them, 
 When dangers surround them and enemies rise, 
 Americans' breasts are the ramparts to shield them. 
 Let the world know that we 
 Are resolv'd to be free, 
 That our soil by a foe ne'er subjected shall be. 
 
 'Tis in Freedom alone, that we happiness find, 
 It is that which enhances the bliss of mankind. 
 
 Our heroes, who fight on the wave or the field. 
 
 Feel a pride, in the contest in which they're contending, 
 And the weapons of war, with a zeal they will wield, 
 
 That shall equal the worth of the rights they're defendin*'. 
 Their value they know. 
 And in battle they show 
 
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 That a nation of freemen ne'er shxiukfrom a foe: 
 
 Tis in Freedom alone, that we happiness find, 
 It is that which enhances the bliss of matJjind. 
 
 Our Country's advancM to a rank on the earth, 
 
 That the patriot views with a glowing emotion, 
 '^Tis the land that has giv'n a Washington birth, 
 
 'Tis the land which has humbled the Queen of the Ocean, 
 In the hard tug of War, 
 At home or afar. 
 The Crescent and Cross fyar the Stripe and the Star. 
 
 'Tis in Freedom alone, that we happiness find, 
 It is that which enhances the bliss of mankind. 
 
 2 7'/ie Union — May it be preserved from internal en- 
 rnit}', '• that mortal pestilence, which begins with rot- 
 tenness in the marrow.'^ 
 
 3 The Conailiniwn of the United States — In its strength 
 wG have security, in its mildness happiness. 
 
 4 The President of the United States — Virtuous and 
 energetic, may his example be an in^lex to direct the 
 footsteps of his successors, 
 
 5 The late Vice-President, Elbridge Gcp.nY— " Mourn 
 over him ye patriots for he was your kinsman." 
 
 6 Congress — May they always be firm in our foreign, 
 always just in our domestic concerns. 
 
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 7 Washington — His virtues are recorded on the m<?ni2- 
 ment of fame, and the pencil of time constantly brightens 
 the inscription. 
 
 8 John Adams — The last survivor in his native state 
 of the sages who signed the sacred instrument, declaring 
 that the United Colonies " ought to be Free and Lideperi" 
 dent States." 
 
 9 Thomas Jefferson— His character is the boast of 
 philanthropy, his talents the delight of philosaphy, and 
 his- name the pride of America. 
 
 10 The American Army — The conquerors of the con- 
 querors of Europe, their bravery was only equalled by- 
 the glory that encircled them. 
 
 11 The Navy — While its banner shall wave over the 
 ocean the lustre of its stars shall increase. 
 
 12 The Militia— The battles of Bunker Hill and New 
 Orleans are certain pledges, that our soii'is not to be pol- 
 luted with the footsteps of foreign mercenaries. 
 
 13 His Excellencif^ Governor Brooks — We only say to 
 our fellow-citizens, " good men and true stand together 
 and hearken to your evidence/' 
 
 14 Agriculture — The industry of our yeomanry is the 
 philosopher's stone, which converts into wealth the rays 
 of the sun, and the showers of heaven. 
 
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 15 Commerce and Manufactures — The great field of 
 Amerlcaa enterprise. 
 
 16 The Hartford Convention — An incendiary who en- 
 deavored to fire the temple of liberty, while its defend- 
 ers were at the gates, opposing a foreign enemy. 
 
 17 The State of Louisiana — She has come into the Un- 
 ion covered with laurels. 
 
 18 American Fair — A virtuous character their pride ; 
 their ambition is to reward their protectors with the 
 smiles of affection. 
 
 VOLUNTEERS. 
 
 By the President of the Society-^Our National Flag ; 
 its stars shed on every clime the rays of its glory, and 
 the backs of its enemies exhibit the efficiency of its 
 stripes. 
 
 By the Ist Vice-President — Christian captives in Al- 
 giers ! while England pays the ransom of those captives 
 in gold, and receives a stipend for the service, America 
 pays her ransom from. the mouths of her cannon, her re- 
 ward the glory of the action. 
 
 By the 2d Vice-President — South America ; may the 
 altar of Liberty blaze m the South, whose streams of (ire, 
 while they shall consume her tyrants and oppressors shall 
 
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 eonfirm the wide empire of Liberty and morality on the 
 wreck of superstition,. slavery and vice. 
 
 By the Honorable Benjamin Austin — May old patriots ad- 
 here to their original principles, and when they deviate 
 may young Republicans remind them of their apostacy. 
 
 By George Blake, Esq — James Munroe, the enlightenr 
 ed Statesman the pure undeviating republican ; disap- 
 pointment to the doleful predictions of his enemies, and 
 confirmation to the warmest hopes and expectations of 
 his friends. 
 
 By Doctor William Ingalls— The Stars and Stripes 
 will ever wave over the Cross and the Crescent. 
 
 The following note was received from the amiable 
 Thomas Jefferson, on the receipt of a copy of the Ora- 
 tion, delivered before the Society by Ashur Ware, Esq. 
 on this anniversary: 
 
 " Thomas Jefferson presents his respects to the Wash- 
 ington Society in Boston, and his thanks for the copy of 
 Mr. Ware's eloquent oration, forwarded by their order. 
 He is particularly happy to see the revered name they 
 have chosen for their designation, restored to its genuine 
 principles of union and independence ; to no other than 
 which, was its authority or countenance ever lent»" 
 
 MonticeUo, Aifg.2^^ I81l5. 
 
Sttlfi % 1817. 
 
 This Anniversary of American Inclependen,CQ was cele- 
 brated by the Washington Society, at the Commercial 
 Coffee House. 
 
 William Gale presided, assisted by Charles Hood and 
 David Henshaw, as Vice-presidents. 
 
 SENTIMENTS. 
 
 1 The Day — Until time has reaped her last harvest, 
 this festival of liberty shall never be forgotten. 
 
 After this sentiment, the following ode, written for the 
 occasion, by Charles Hood, was sung: 
 
 Tune — Columbia Land of Liberty, 
 Let grateful notes this day arise, 
 The day which gave Columbia birth ; 
 Let paeans echo through the skies. 
 And cannons tell our joys on earth. 
 Bright Son of Liberty, thy rays. 
 With genial glow their charms unfold ; 
 
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 No tyrant here fell power displays, 
 
 Nor sceptered despots empire hold. 
 
 Then on this day from year to year, 
 Let songs of mirth and praise appear. 
 
 To Patriots who for Freedom rose, 
 
 And hurl'd oppression from his throne ; 
 
 Let wreaths of honor crown their brows. 
 
 And every heart their virtues own. 
 
 And those who met the contest drear, 
 
 In victory's arms so nobly fell, 
 
 Will on fair Clicks page appear 
 
 Till time his latest hour shall tell. 
 
 Then on this day while meinVy's dean 
 Their deeds of valour we'll revere. 
 
 Behold Columbia's name ascends, 
 
 Her Eagle soars with rapid flight ; 
 
 From realm, to realm, her fame extends 
 
 And nations own her power and might. 
 
 See now upon the mountain main, 
 
 Her spangled banners proudly wave, 
 
 Beneath whose shade her sons will claim. 
 
 And hold those rights which nature gave. 
 
 Then on this day from year to year. 
 Let songs of mirth and praise appear^ 
 
 Here man's inventive genius wings, 
 And liberal Arts their treasure pour— 
 
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 Here Science swells her thousand springs, 
 
 And spreads her streams of classic lore, 
 
 Here Ceres opes her teemful soils, 
 
 Her blessings through our lands increase. 
 
 Here, plenty crowns man's hopes and toils, 
 
 "And bids him smile in joj^s of peace. 
 
 Then on this day from year to year. 
 Let songs of mirth and praise appear. 
 
 Columbia hail ! 'tis Free<]om's fires 
 
 That light thy glories through the world ; 
 
 See : at the South man but aspires, 
 
 And Anarch's banners soon are furl'd. 
 
 Throughout the globe may beams like thine, 
 
 Dispel the darkened clouds of woe. 
 
 Till every nation, tongue and clime, 
 
 Shall feel thy renovating glow. * 
 
 Then on this day from year to year. 
 Let songs of mirth and praise appear. 
 
 2 The Union — The pedestal upon which stands the 
 Genius of Columbia; may it never be undermined by 
 traitors, or batterd down by foreign foes. 
 
 3 The Consiituiion of the Vnited States — While it di- 
 rects our own course, it is a chart by which other na- 
 tions may avoid the dangers of despotism on one side, 
 and anarchy on the other. 
 
 4 The President of the United States — James Munroe ; 
 
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 Superior talents early bronght him into public notice 
 Integrity has confirmed him in his country's choice. 
 
 5 The Vice-President of the United States*— T>AmEL T). 
 Tompkins; In the cabinet ami in the field, alike an honor 
 to himself and his country. 
 
 6 Congress— The crucible into which are collected the 
 different interests of the Union, which skilful political 
 x:hymists can always amalgamate. 
 
 7 The Heads of Bepdrtments of the United States— 
 Faithful guardians of the national interests. 
 
 8 TAe ??iemor// o/ Washington, and the deceased heroes 
 of the Revolution — May the halo which encircle their 
 glory, be thjp beacon to direct their grateful conntrymen. 
 
 9 The surviving heroes of the Revolution — The infant 
 they snatched from the jaws of tyranny, has become a 
 stiOng man ; may his course never be marked with in, 
 gratitude. 
 
 10 Adams, Jefferson, and Madison— The defenders 
 t)f the rights of man ; They have seen the principles of 
 liberty withstand one contest, and the principles of Free 
 Government withstand another. 
 
 1 1 His Excellency Governor Brooks— A patriot of the 
 Hevolution. 
 
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 12 The Militia — Its discipline the best pledge of the 
 liberty of the citizens. 
 
 13 The Army— In peace, active and vig-ilant ; In war 
 brave and persevering*. 
 
 14 The J\avy — When its numbers equal its glory, the 
 shores of Columbia will possess an impenetrable barrier, 
 
 15 Our Sister State^ Connecticut — We congratulate her 
 on being no longer the benighted spot, on which the sun 
 of Republicanism had never shed its brilliant rays. 
 
 16 South America— 'M'^\y the spirit of Washington guide 
 them in their struggle, and lead them to victory and in- 
 dependence. 
 
 17 Arts and Sciences — May they be so cherished, that 
 while bravery is a native plant of the soil of Freedom, 
 genius and learning shall not be called exotics. 
 
 18 Hartford Conxeniion — An old sore, which the plas- 
 ter of Flattery cannot heal. 
 
 19 The American Fair — Modesty, the charm which 
 lecorates them ; clothed in virtue's garb, the admiration 
 and delight of men. 
 
 VOLUNTEERS. 
 
 Bij the President — JaMes Muxroe ; the President of tht 
 
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 United States ; the compatriot of Washington ; the friend 
 and associate of Adams, Jefferson and Madison ; his prin- 
 ciples are too firmly fixed to be moved by the adulation 
 ofhypocrites, or the calumny of enemies, he will pursue 
 his great object, the prosperity, happiness and glory of 
 his beloved country. 
 
 Byihe \si Vice-President — Our government — Instituted 
 for the benefit o/"aZ/, its object has been fulfilled in its 
 administration. 
 
 By the 2nd Fice- President — The Town of Boston ; We 
 welcome her return to national feelings. 
 
 By Major General Dearborn — May the enjoyments of 
 rational liberty extend to the whole family of the New 
 World, and remain as stable s^nd di^rable as the mountains. 
 
 By Honorable Benjamin Austin — While republicans are 
 anxious to allay party spirit, may they not rush into the 
 arms of their enemies, till they have given more ample 
 proofs of the sincerity of their repentence. 
 
 By Honorable Albion K. Parris — The political Institu- 
 tions of our Country — May the collisions of party never 
 demolish those antient land marks which our fathers es- 
 tablished. 
 
 By Wm. Ingalls, M. D— Henry Dearborn ; the inflex- 
 ible patriot and consistent republican ; such is the man 
 whom the republicans delight ^to honor. 
 
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 By Henry Orne, ^sgr. — Crowned Heads ; Kings with- 
 out Countries, and Countries without Kings. 
 
 By Col. Joseph Loring — Our Western brethren — May 
 we ever eherish a friendly intercourse with that brave 
 people, and convince the world, that we are not governed 
 by local prejudices. 
 
 In the course of the afternoon, the follov/ing sentiment 
 was sent by a Committee to the Society of the Cincinnati : 
 
 The Cincinnati — Bearing in mind the character of the 
 antient Hero whose name they have assumed, the Citi- 
 zen will respect the Soldier, and the Soldier will defend 
 the Citizen. 
 
 The following was received by a committee fronv the 
 Cincinnati : 
 
 Our Young Men of the present day — Who in time of 
 peace prepare to imitate the examples of their sires in 
 time of war. 
 
SUla % 18^8. 
 
 This Anniversary of American Independence was cele- 
 brated by the Washington Society at the Exchange Cof- 
 fee House. 
 
 David Henshaw presided, assisted by D. C. Ballard 
 and Elbridge Gerry, as Vice-Presidents. 
 
 SENTIMENTS. 
 
 1 The Day — Independence was purchased by the best 
 blood of our fathers, and, by God's grace, shall never be 
 surrendered till the Archangel's trump calls them from 
 their graves. 
 
 After this sentiment, the following ode, written for the 
 occasion, by Charles Hood, was sung : 
 
 When Freedom's fire first burst in flame, 
 
 And o'er a darken'd world it beam'd ; 
 
 Then stern Oppression's mandate came, 
 
 Obscur'd, the ray which scarce had gleam'd— - 
 And Hope, defeated, sunk in night. 
 And tyrants triumph'd in their might. 
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 But though its radiance, for a time, 
 
 Within its confines struggling lay, 
 
 It rose, resplendent, reach'd our clime, 
 
 And gave to man a brighter day. 
 
 Then Hope, victorious, bore her sway, 
 And haughty tyranny gave waj'. 
 
 Columbia ! this bright star's thine own ; 
 
 Here glows its Independent ray ; 
 
 And all thy glories and renown, 
 
 To distant ages will display. 
 
 Shout then, ye Freemen, hail with mirth 
 The day which gave Columbia birth ! 
 
 Behold thy greatness and thy power ! 
 
 Thy streamers wave o'er every sea ! 
 
 The Pride of Nations swells no more f 
 
 The BiUozi}^d Ocean now is free ! 
 
 Shout then, ye Freemen, hail with mirth 
 The day which gave Columbia birth. 
 
 In copious showers here Plenty yields 
 
 Her blessings to a favoured land ; 
 
 Ceres bestows her golden fields, 
 
 And Arts and Sciences expand. 
 
 Shout then, ye Freemen, hail with mirth 
 The dciy which gave Columbia birth. 
 
 Thy Name's rxallod to the skies ; 
 Here Peace and Happiness abound ; 
 
Here too Minerva's Temples rise, 
 
 And bold Astroea^s Courts are foand. 
 
 Shout then, ye Freemen, hail with mirth 
 The day which gave Columbia birth. 
 
 2 The United States — Pacific in policy, they respect: 
 the rights of other nations; inflexible in justice, they 
 will maintain their own. 
 
 3 The President of the United States — His only object,, 
 the welfare of his country ; his reward, the affections of 
 a free people. 
 
 4 I'he Army^ JSi'avy and Militia of the United States — 
 Let us never trust our liberty exclusively to the soldiery 
 nor our safety to the citizen. 
 
 5 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts — Her infiuence 
 has been lost, by her alienation to the Republican cause ; 
 her name disgraced by the rebel doctrines of the Hart-^ 
 ford Convention ; and her resources wasted by the folly 
 of the Peace Party. 
 
 6 TAe me/nor?/ o/ Washington, Hancock, Franklin, x^d- 
 AMS, Gerry, and the other patriots of the Revolution— M^y 
 the liberties of their country be as lasting as their own 
 fame. 
 
 7 Adams, Jefferson, and Madison — Stars of the first 
 ma.srnitude in the constellation of American worthies. 
 
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 8 Agriculture^ Manufactures^ Commerce^ Science and the 
 Arts — The shd which arose in the East, approaches our 
 meridian, and sheds the original splendor of his Eastern 
 beams 
 
 9 The Patriots of South America — The sympathy oi 
 Republics prom^pts to the assistance of each other, only. 
 when it can be rendered without national injustice. 
 
 10 Peace with all the ivorld — Secured by the modera- 
 tion of our councils, and the character of our arms. 
 
 11 Union on sate principles — Let those who expect 
 Republican favor adopt the example of Republican toler- 
 ation. 
 
 The town of Boston — Her prosperity will not advance 
 with the rapidity of other cities of the union, until she 
 break from the thraldom of ^' Central Committees," and 
 the nose-leading authority of a primary caucus. 
 
 13 The fair Daughters of Columbia — The last subject 
 on which sentiment loves to linger ; mny they be wives 
 of patriots, and mothers of Republicans. 
 
 VOLUNTEERS. 
 
 By the President of the Society — Our country, nurtured 
 in a republic:m soil, its luxuriant growth will soon o'er- 
 top the pinnacle of European grandeur. 
 
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 By the 1st Vice-President — Munjioe and Adams ; faith- 
 ful pilots at the nation's helm ; they have never forfeited 
 the confidence of republicans, may republicans never for- 
 feit their confidence. 
 
 By the 2nd Fice- President — Union, Peace and Concord, 
 those who promote these on earth, will enjoy them in. 
 Heaven. 
 
 By the Honorable John Holmes — Republicanism as it 
 was, no sacrifice of principle to reconcile those whose 
 assistance we do not need, and whose friend&hip is more 
 dangerous than their enmity. 
 
 By Jacob Rhodes Esq. — The Constitution of the Unit- 
 ed States : as was the Ark to the family of Noah, so 
 may it be to the people of America. 
 
 By James T. Austin Esq. — The last war, distinguish- 
 ed like that of the revolution, for the painful vicissitudes 
 of its progress, and the permanent utility of its conse= 
 quences.. 
 
Sttlfi*, 1819, 
 
 This Anniversary of American Independence was cele- 
 brated, by the Washington Society, at the Coffee House,^. 
 Court Street. 
 
 Davis C. Ballard presided, assisted by Elbridge Ger- 
 ry and Wm. Paementer, as Vice-Presidents. 
 
 SENTIMENTS. 
 
 1 The Day — The starting post on the course of glo- 
 ry, which our country never passes but with increasing 
 speed. 
 
 After this sentiment, the following ode, written fortbe 
 occasion, by F. M. Adlington, was sung : 
 
 Tune—'- Wreaths to the Chieftain,^'' 
 
 Sons of the heroes who nobly contended 
 
 For Freedom, the richest of blessings on earth, 
 
 Cherish in mem'rj from whence you descended. 
 And honor the soil that has given you birth. 
 
Hark where ;yoi]r thunders hurl' 3^ 
 
 Tell to a list'ning world^ 
 Liberty dwells on America's shore : 
 
 Look where your banners wave, 
 
 Where Neptune's waters lave, 
 Float the strip'd buntings, the proud eagles soaro 
 
 Fill to the brim — Independence is toasted — 
 
 Sons of the Patriots of seventy-five. 
 Hail to the day — it shall yearly be boasted — 
 Till memory expires its honors shall thrive^ 
 
 Hark to the merry bells, 
 
 List where the echo tells, 
 Liberty triumphs and Tyranny dies : 
 
 Hark where the trumpet's sound, 
 
 Rings through creation'? bound, 
 Washington's spirit descends from the skies. 
 
 Father of Freedom^ thy Legacy given 
 Guides us in peace and supports us in war, 
 
 Soul of the Great, from thy mansion in Heaven^ 
 Visit thy children in Liberty's car. 
 
 Hark through the op'ning cloud. 
 Hear the voice thund'ring loud, 
 
 Sons, do your duty ! your country protect 
 'Tis Heaven's great decree, 
 Freedom shall dwell with thee, 
 
 While you your Forefathers' virtues respect. 
 
 ISTow to our Chieftain, Ariierica's glory, 
 
 Friend of our country, our boast and our pride i 
 
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 •^he song of the minstrel, and faithful history, 
 
 Shall tell yon have liv'd, and for us would have died. 
 
 Loud let the trump of Fame 
 
 Send forth his honor-d name ; 
 He who ne'er sloop'd to Columbia's foe : 
 
 Green may his laurels spring", 
 
 While Heaven's arches ring, 
 God save our Chieftain^ the patriot Monroe. 
 
 2 The President of the United States — The patriot 
 chieftain of a free people ; eminent as the station he 
 occupies, and beloved for the virtues which adorn him. 
 
 3 Washington — History has no parallel for his vir-^ 
 tues, posterity can fix no limits to his fame. 
 
 4 Adams, JeffeHson, and Madison — Their names stand 
 too high to need applause, let gratitude pay its tribute 
 to their worth. 
 
 5 The Governor of Massachusetts — The soldier of the 
 revolution we honor ; the constituted authorities of the 
 State we respect. 
 
 6 The Armies of the United States— The mountains of 
 the west have echoed their chivalry, and the rivers of Ame- 
 rica have borne their valor to the bounds of the ocean. 
 
 7 The Kavy of the United States — Alternately the arm 
 that assails the foe, and protects the body which sup' 
 ports it. 
 
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 ?> J^HN QuiNGY Adams— His talents are consecrated 
 to the public good, and his increasing popularity is the 
 evidence of a people's gratitude. 
 
 9 Our sister State Corinectlcut-^The spirit of tolera- 
 tion has put down her blue laws ; and the spirit of re 
 publicaiiism has put out her blue lights. 
 
 10 The town of Boston — Her representatives may be 
 counted by dozens, and the decrees of her caucuses reg- 
 istered by acclamations, but clamor is not justice, and 
 niaittbers do not constitute wisdom. 
 
 1 1 Faneuil Hall — We rejoice that its walls have this 
 day resounded with the joyous festivity of republicans. 
 
 12 The Hartford Convention — A mirror which we 
 llold to the eye of treason, lest it should forget its own 
 fmage. 
 
 13 The Fair of Columbia— Virine and modesty en- 
 twine their hearts, and the chaplets of beauty decorate 
 their brows. 
 
 Volunteers. 
 
 By Vie Piesideni of the SoGiety-~The Republic extend- 
 itig from the Atlantic to the Pacific ; its power moment- 
 ly increasing, it will shortly develop a more splendll 
 
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 ^cene than has yet been presented on (he theatre of the 
 world. 
 
 By the 1st Vice-President — Political Economy ; eraa- 
 nating from the wisdom of our rulers, the abundance of 
 our resources, the industry and energies of a free peo- 
 ple, it constitutes the surest foundation of our national 
 
 By the 2d Vice-President — South America ; may free- 
 dom be co-extensive with her boundaries, and the new 
 world be one vast field for the range of liberty. 
 
 By Samuel A. Wells — The light of civil liberty, may 
 it illumine the universe. 
 
 By the Honorable Eenjamin" Austin— The Washington 
 Society ; a Fraternal Association of young republicans^ 
 whose patriotism may be relied on, and whose energies 
 will be directed to maintain the honor, glory, and inde- 
 pendence of our country. 
 
 The following sentiment was forwarded by a commit- 
 tee to the republicans of Charlestovvn : — 
 
 Our republican brethren assembled in Charlcsiown — 
 * Their representation may be lost in the Legislature, 
 
 ••* This year, the seats of the Ucpresentativcs of Charleslov."n 
 ^vere varaled, in cons-^qiuuice of alleged iiifirnialify. 
 
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 but patriotism will find a representative in each repub- 
 lican. 
 
 Which was most cordially reciprocated by a deputa- 
 tion to the Society with the following* sentiment !— • 
 
 Intelligence, virtu© and union Hmongst republicans, 
 the best pledges for the ptrmanent safety of the re- 
 public. 
 
3fttl» 4, 1820, 
 
 This Anniversary of American Independence was cele^ 
 brated by the WashingtOx\ Society, at Maklbro' Hotel. 
 
 Elbridg Gerry, presided, assisted by William Parmen- 
 TER and Joseph E. Smith, as Vice-presidents. 
 
 SENTIMENTS. 
 
 1 The Dav — Like the Star of Bethlehem ; it rose in 
 splendor, and directed our fathers to the offspring of 
 freedom. 
 
 After this sentiment, the follo^ving' ode, written for the 
 occasion, by F. M. Adlington, was sung : 
 
 TuxE — Scots wha hae wi' Wallace bled 
 
 Hark ! again her clarion rings, 
 Lo ! she comes on eagle wings. 
 She who wealth and honor brings, 
 
 Ileav'n-born Liberty. 
 
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 'Midst your pines a home she sought, 
 In her cause your fathers fought, 
 With their blood her safety bought — 
 Hail her Jubilee ; 
 
 Vict'ry bears her starry crown. 
 Despots, trem'bling, dread her frown j 
 See I she beats oppression down — 
 
 Tyrants hide their heads. 
 
 Far as earth's remotest bound, 
 Be her sacred temples found. 
 With her own loud thunders' sound 
 
 Rock her cradle bed. 
 
 Hark ! the south her voice obeys — • 
 New-born sons her standard raise — 
 May they win her smiles and praise, 
 Conquer and be free. 
 
 Whore's the Spanish Juggler's wand ? 
 Wrested from bis palsied hand ; 
 Valor gave the great command, 
 On to Liberty. 
 
 'IsTeath her stripes the lion cow'rs — 
 'Neath her stars the crescent lov/'rs — ■ 
 Hail the day that made her ours, 
 Hail her Jubilee ! 
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 Grateful sons of g-en'roas sires,. 
 Feed your patriotic fires, 
 'Till life's latest spark expires, 
 
 Cherish Liberty. 
 
 2 The President of the United Staies—He hoJdS with 
 a strong curb the salvages of the West, and the marauders 
 of the Eastern Continent — the great interest of our coun- 
 try lind in him, protection and support. 
 
 3 Congress — Poised by the will of the people ; its gra- 
 dation is marked with the strength and energy of its 
 councils. 
 
 4 Massachusetts — Her soil has been surrendered to 
 the enemy without an effort, unfaithful stewards have 
 wasted her wealth, broken and disregarded her constitu- 
 tion ; yet her sons will restore her injured reputation. 
 
 5 His Excellency, Governor Brocks — Although his 
 name now shelters our political enemies, yet the revo- 
 lution has shed on it a brilliancy, grateful to the view of 
 his countrymen. 
 
 6 The Armij and Militia — Under their furled banner 
 they repose in peace, while the spicnJcrof theirachiev- 
 ments remains undiminished. 
 
 7 The .V<?r^— National reputation has been the result 
 
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 of her valor, and her ra^grxaa im.it j to the Tanquisbed has 
 beamed glory uponiier character. , 
 
 8 Washington — The massive pillar may show the at- 
 tachmeut of his countrymen, but it is his precepts which 
 will perpetuate his memory. 
 
 9 Adams, Jefferson, and Madison— Their lives are 
 volumes of wisdom and experience ; to the pages of 
 which, their countrymen resort for lessons of political 
 truth. 
 
 10 The State of Maine — A co-partnership dissolved by 
 mutual consent ; in winding up the concern, we regret to 
 see the appalling item, " War Expences, One Million — . 
 Bad Debt!!"' 
 
 11 Agriculture, Commerce and Manufactures— J oined ' 
 to nerve the arm of the Nation, and lead her in the path 
 of wealth. 
 
 12 TAe RAZEED Senate of Massachusetts — Who have en- 
 deavored to teach their fellow citizens the strange arith- 
 metic, that ten means thirteen^ and thirty-one make forty. 
 
 13 The American Fair — Virtue and beauty are plants 
 of natural growth, and equally pleasing in the uncultivat- 
 ed field of poverty, as in the garden of wealth. 
 
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 VOLUNTEERS. 
 
 By the President of the Society — Our Country ; may 
 the republican principles tt) which it owes its greatness 
 and its glory, continue to increase in popularity and in- 
 fluence, till the world itself shall become one great re- 
 public, and all mankind enjoy the blessings of freedom. 
 
 The following sentiment was sent to the Society of 
 the Cincinnati : 
 
 The Cincinnati — An association in its origin denounced 
 as anti-republican, but time has proved it hereditary on- 
 ly in patriotism, worth and benevolence. 
 
 The following answer was received : 
 
 The Washington Society — May they ever bear in mind 
 the illustrious name by which they are distinguished. 
 
 By the first Vice-President — William King, the Gover- 
 nor of Maine ; though transferred to a new state, his 
 services will always preserve to himself, the gratitude of 
 the Republicans of Massachusett«. 
 
 By the second Fice-Prpsidcnt — The speedy regenera- 
 tion of political monsters, styled republics, yet tolerating 
 slavery. 
 
 By Colo7id Page — The Militia ; disciplined by science 
 
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 ami directed by intelligeace, the certain defence of the 
 liberties of the people : 
 
 By Henry Orne Esq. — Spaniards ; yesterday our op- 
 ponents, to day our coadjutors, wherever we find men 
 struggling- for liberty, there we behold our brothers and 
 our friends. 
 
 By Honorable William Ecstis — The Washingtcn Socie- 
 ty ; to those who have stood firm at their posts, in the 
 hour of danger and trial, may safely be confided the in- 
 terest and honor of their country. 
 
 By Brigadier General H. A. S. Dearborn — Represen- 
 tative Governments, as established in the United States, 
 may they make the tour of Europe. 
 
 By Thomas Melville, Esq.—ThQ War of 1812— It has 
 convinced the world, that a Republican Government can 
 defend itself against foes without and foes within. 
 
 By Doctor Wm. Ingalls — The Yeomanry — the bone 
 and sinew of the Republic ; while it hath such defend- 
 ers, we defy the assaults of despotism. 
 
 By Col. Amos Binney — Our Country — Wisdom, its 
 strength and beauty ; Primary Schools, a well-trained. 
 Militia, and an industrious population. , 
 
 By Eliphalet Williams Esq. Chairman of the Selectmen^ 
 
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 Political Parties; as necessary to our free Constitution^ 
 as the passions of the human heart to the wisdom of man, 
 alike dangerous in excess. 
 
 By Samuel A. Wells— The Constitution of Massachu- 
 setts; a Tree of native growth, may no foreign shoot bo 
 engrafted on its trunk. 
 
 By Major Thomas Harrison— -The Patriots of South 
 America ; we hail with joy their victories over the roy- 
 alists, and rejoice at the prospect of their emancipation. 
 
 The following spnliment was communicated by one of 
 the oldest members of the society, Isaac Munroe, Esq. 
 the able editor of the Baltimore Patriot. 
 
 The Washington Society— As at the beginning, may it 
 continue, the pioneer in the advancement of these princi- 
 ples which were a golden legacy to the Nation, from 
 him whose name it bears. 
 
[ttlg % i8gi, 
 
 This Anniversary of American Independence was cele- 
 brated by the Washington Society at Marlbro' Hotkl. 
 
 Wm. Parmenter, presided, assisted by Joseph E. Switii 
 imd John Fillebrown, jr. 
 
 SENTIMENTS. 
 
 1 The Day — lis brilliancy has illumined America ; its 
 Jrays have crossed the Atlantic ; and are penetrating the 
 politiical darkness of Europe. 
 
 After this sentiment, the following ode, written for the 
 occasion, hy a Member^ was sung : 
 
 TuKE — Adams and Liberty, 
 
 The Genius of Freedom despondingly stood 
 On an eminence which overlook''d the wide ruin ; 
 Their weapons of carnage in life's crimson flood, 
 She wept at beholding proud mortals imbruing : 
 
 She spoke, from this scene of destruction I'll flee, 
 For the world, the base world, is unworthy of me ; 
 No longer I'll stay where dissentions increase. 
 But swift wing my flight to the mansions of Peace, 
 
But I've found, she exclaimed, a refug-e of rest. 
 When Culumbia's soil her attention attracted, 
 Where honour and valour preside in each breast, 
 A nation by turiiult nor discord distracted ; 
 
 Henceforth their protection my province shall be, 
 They are Liberty's sons — they deserve to be free ; 
 And ne''er in their Councils shall faction beai sway, 
 Till the last sands of time shall have moulder''d away. 
 
 Lov'd Wusliington's spirit naajestic arose, 
 (Her blessing bestow'd and the Genius retiring") 
 That nanie and that form which struck terror to foes, 
 He display'd to a host of his children admiring. 
 Thrice happy Columbia : no dangers need dread, 
 Freedom still guards those heroes whom Washington led 
 And ne'er in your Councils shall faction bear sway. 
 Till the last sands of time shall have mouldered away. 
 
 '^ Ne'er surrender the fruits of my peril and toil 
 I charge ye, my sons, whatever may betide you; 
 Let no tyrant encroach on your charter or soil, 
 And no foreign intrigue nor interest divide you. 
 On Liberty's altar keep sacred the fires, 
 And prove yourselves worthy your valorous Sire? — 
 Then ne'er in your Councils shall faction bear sway, 
 Till the last sands of time shall have moulder\la\Vay." 
 
 We swear, sainted Shade ! no invader shall share, 
 No treacherous foe shall our union dissever; 
 We will safely bequeath to America''s heir, 
 Our freedom.^ thy gift, to hold sacred forever- 
 
Should traitors perplex us or tyrants invade, 
 Our strength shall be union^ our treaties be lead ; 
 And ne'er in our Councils shall faction bear sway, 
 Till the last sands of time shall have moulderM away. 
 
 "With Friendship, our motto, and Virtue our shield,-^- 
 
 Our Councils, by Wisdom and Justice directed. 
 
 The blessings of lil>erty never will yield ; 
 
 We're a firm, hardy legion by valour protected : 
 For no tyrant we fear, of earth or of seas, 
 No " holy alliance," no sovereign's decrees— 
 And ne'er in our Councils shall faction bear sway. 
 Till the last sands of time shall have moulder'd away. 
 
 The day When War's standard was peacefully fnrl'd, 
 With joy we commem'rate the birth of our Nation ; 
 We wish order and peace diffus'd through the world. 
 While we cheerfully toast Our Country's Salvation. 
 May the trumpet of battle, the cannon^s loud roar, 
 Be eternally silenc'd on each blood-stain'd shore ^ 
 And ne'er in our Councils, may faction bear sway. 
 Till the last sands of time shall have moulder'd away. 
 
 To thee, matchless Chief! Ittdependence we owe-^ 
 Be thy name through the long tract of ages admired; 
 Long, long shall each bosom with gratitude glow, 
 For that chivalrous sp^t which Heaveti inspired. 
 
 'Twas our fathers' -^"^tis owrs— and our offspring's decree ; 
 
 As free we were born, we imll live and die free ; 
 
 And ne'er in our Councils shall faction bear sway, 
 
 Till the last sands of time shall have moulder'd away^ 
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 The foregoing ode was written by John How. 
 
 2 Our Country — Her ambition is regulated by the dic- 
 tates of justice ; and her dignity is commensurate with 
 the increase of her power. 
 
 3 James Mukroe — Eulogium is useless on the man 
 who has received the undivided suffrages of Ten mil- 
 lions of people. 
 
 4 Washington — It is the delight of gratitude to dwell 
 on his memory, although it cannot increase his fame. 
 
 5 The Youth ofJlmerica — May they be taught that in- 
 telligence is the foundation of civil liberty, and the basis 
 of national prosperity. 
 
 6 Literature — "May its institutions be untramelled by 
 religious bigotry, and uncontrolled by political aristocra- 
 cy. 
 
 7 Massachusetts — Once a-van ship, now in the rear; 
 but her active crew*<wiUJBoon cause her to regain her 
 station. *^ . 
 
 8 Massachusetts Convention—^ ignis Tatuus to mislead 
 the people ; but their wisdom and independence were too 
 great for the delusion. 
 
 9 Massachusetts Senate— A mammon Idol set up by po- 
 
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 iitical heathen ; may the leraple of its usurpations be soon 
 restored to purity. 
 
 10 South America — Bloodshed in the cause of Free- 
 dom increases the spirit of resistance to tyrann}'. 
 
 11 Italy — " The garden of the world," Freedom had 
 just sprung from its soil, when the blast of '• legitimacy-' 
 passed over, and it withered. 
 
 12 The Holy Alliance — Assuming the doctrines of 
 Christianity, as their guide, they have exceeded their 
 holy duty by loving their neighbors better than them- 
 selves. 
 
 13 The Fair — Their virtuous affections are the best 
 relief to the heart, agitated by the waywardness of life. 
 
 The following sentiments were reciprocated with the 
 Cincinnati and the Republican Citizens of Charlestown. 
 
 The members of the Cincinnaiii^ old and young — The one 
 we venerate for their servrceafeow^ards achieving the 
 event we celebrate, the other' wl congratulate on the 
 mutual enjoyment of the fruits. 
 
 The following was sent by the Cincinnati : — 
 
 The Members of the Washington Society — We join them 
 
 in veneration of the name they bear, which is an eternal 
 
 pledge for patriotism and virtue. 
 
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 The following was received by a deputation from 
 Charlestown : — 
 
 The Disciples of Washington, every zvhere — May tbey 
 like the Washington Society not only profess but practice 
 his precepts.^ 
 
 The folio wing sentiment was returned : — 
 
 Charlestown — \ name connected with the proudest' 
 G vents of our country, her citizens will maintain the 
 high character she acquired in the revolution. 
 
 VOLUNTEERS. 
 
 By the. President of the Society — Our Country, a pyra- 
 mid erected by patriotism on the field of liberty, inde- 
 pendence and virtue its base, prosperity and glory its- 
 
 pinnacle. 
 
 By the first Vice-President — Opposition in Europe to 
 the spirit of liberty ; fuel heap'd on a volcano to smother 
 its fire, and magnify the splendor of a final irruption. 
 
 By the 2nd Vice- President — Our Navy ; honored at home 
 for their valor, respected abroad for their magnanimity. 
 
 By the Orator of the day^ Andrew Dunlap, Esq. — The 
 Washington Society ; may the political principles they 
 profess spread as widely as the fame of the hero whose^ 
 n.imc thev have assumed. 
 
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 By Col. Amos Binney — The first link in the chain of 
 political liberty of all nations, Free Schools. 
 
 By Daniel Adams— The " Holy Alliance ;" May "Da- 
 vy Jones," take them under his watery protection. 
 
 By Major Lerow — The genius of Liberty, now hov- 
 ering over Europe ; may she shortly find a resting place 
 there. 
 
 By Nathaniel Alley — Agriculture, Commerce, and 
 Manufactures, the wisdom, strength, beauty of our na- 
 tional Edifice ; shorten, or lengthen either of these great 
 pillars, and the building falls. 
 
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ISO 
 
 The foHowing communication was received from the 
 Hon. Levi Lincoln, of Worcester, who had received an 
 invitation from the Washington Society, to participate 
 with them in the joyous celebration of this Anniversary of 
 our glorious Independence. 
 
 Worcester June 30, 1821. 
 Mr. JohnK. Simpson, Corresponding Secretary of the 
 Washington Society. 
 
 Sir, 
 
 I receive, with sentiments of the most 
 grateful acknowledgment, the invitation with which 1 am 
 honored by the Washington Society, to participate with 
 them in the festivities of their celebration of our national 
 Independence. 
 
 To have accepted this distinguished mark of the fa- 
 vorable opinion of the Society, would hav*»- afforded me 
 ihe highest gratification ^ but I have to regret the inter- 
 ference of engagements, which deny me the enjoyment. 
 
 1 cannot forbear, however, the gratification which this 
 opportunity presents, of expressing the entire respect 
 v.hich 1 entertain for the political principles, the patri- 
 otic exertions, and national objects of the Washington 
 Society, 
 
 Instituted at a memorable period in the history of our 
 counlry, when a zealous, as well as a faithful support of 
 the administration of Goveramcnt was essential to ^he 
 
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 ^resevY^iion of ii5 free and federative form^ the tone ant! 
 influence of this Association ef enlightened and active 
 Republicans cannot but have produced the most salutary 
 effect upon public sentiment. 
 
 The people will ever rightly appreciate the opinions 
 aud labours of those, who, with single and undeviating 
 purpose, devote themselves to the vindication of princi- 
 ples, and the true glory of the nation. 
 
 You will be pleased, Sir, to accept my particular thanks 
 for the very polite communication made by you, of the 
 card of the Society, 
 
 With much esteem. 
 
 Your Obedient Servant, 
 
 LEVI LmCOLN, 
 
3nln % 1832. 
 
 This Anniversary of Anaericau Independence wa& cele- 
 brated, by the Washington Society, at Marlbro' Hotel. 
 
 Joseph E. Smith presided, assisted by John Fillebrown 
 jr. and John Rayner, as Vice-Presidents. 
 
 SENTIMENTS. 
 
 1 The Day — The Spring time of the tree of liberty, 
 when it revives its foliage and renews its blossoms. 
 
 After this sentiment, the following ode, written for the 
 occasion, by William Parmenter, was sung : 
 
 Tune—" Wreaths to the Chieftain." 
 
 Honour the Statesmen a nation who founded, 
 Long live the memory due to their name j 
 Ever their praises by us shall be sounded, 
 
 And long shall they live in the records of fame j 
 Always we'll grateful be, 
 Tyrants shall hateful be. 
 
Our fathers bequeathM us the right they maiatain'd i 
 
 Let then it be our aim, 
 
 Still to support our claim, 
 And hand down unspotted the boon we have gain'd. 
 
 Glory the name of the Soldier will brighten, 
 
 Who dar'd meet the foemen preparM for the fight 
 Death, less than slav'ry, the hero would frighten — 
 He liv'd for his honor, or died for his right. 
 
 Blest be the sacred ground, 
 
 Weep o'er the hollow'd mound. 
 Where warriors have sunk in defence of their trust 
 
 Now will the bosoms glow, 
 
 Quickly the spirits flow. 
 As we pass o^er the graves of the mouldering dust. 
 
 Now raise your notes for the Sailor, who proudly 
 
 Met the fierce onset of our desperate foes ; 
 Sing to his triumph yet more and more loudly, 
 His courage ne'er yielded, though dangers arose. 
 
 What, thougfi the surging foam, 
 
 Spread o'er his wat'ry home. 
 The good of his Country was ever his aim ; 
 
 Though death he dar'd to meet, 
 
 The wild wave his winding-sheet, 
 His ocean-bleach'd bones are a marble of fame. 
 
 Hail to our Country ! our hopes are ascending ; 
 
 Breath'd by the friends of her soil and her laws f^r 
 Blessings we know are forever attending 
 
 The contest for Justice, and Liberty's cause 
 
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 Let, then, our prayers arise, 
 
 While we our Freedom prize, 
 The Brave will find Glory, the Just meet reward. 
 
 In shining robes array'd, 
 
 Washington's honor-d shade. 
 The Patriot will view with the smile of regard. 
 
 2 The President of the United States — His exalted 
 station commands respect, and his personal virtues secure 
 the affections of his countrymen. 
 
 3 Washington — His character is the scale by which 
 the people will graduate the measures and conduct of his 
 successors. 
 
 4 Jefferson — He fesrlessly reduced the expenditures 
 of the nation, below its income, and thus redeemed in 
 peace the pledges that had been given in war. 
 
 5 Massachusetts — We rejoice that she is becoming too 
 intelligent to be deluded by a name, and too republican 
 to be longer subservient to the views of an aristocracy. 
 
 6 Governor Brooks — We venerate the old oak, al- 
 though we gather but few of its acorns. 
 
 7 .Agriculture — The mother of all the necessaries^ con- 
 veniences and luxuries of life. 
 
 8 Commerce of our Country — A source of national 
 wealth, and the herald of republican principles. 
 
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 9 Manvfactures — The encouragement they need is the 
 absence of foreign partialities. 
 
 10 South America — Her valour entitled her to liberty, 
 and her resources have secured her Independence. 
 
 11 Literature — The guide of intelligence, the protect- 
 .ress of the republic. 
 
 12 Our City — A change of name but not of principle ; 
 a delegation of power, but not a surrender of rights. 
 
 13 The Fair — Virtue their richest ornament j their af- 
 fections the best security for our happiness. 
 
 VOLUNTEERS. 
 
 By (he President of the Society — Greece — the antient 
 mother of the arts, of letters, and of liberal governments; 
 may her patx-iots achieve her independence, and republi- 
 cans again crowd the groves of Academus to re-establish 
 her glory. 
 
 By the first F-ice- President — Our Country — May she 
 never need a Franklin to direct her lightning, nor a 
 Washington to hurl her thunderbolts. 
 
 ' By the Znd Vice-President — Our Senate — They gave us 
 *fivefeet distance ; at the next election we willfgive them 
 ten. 
 
 * Alluding to a law respecting the erection of Wooden build- 
 ings In this City. 
 
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 By Major General Dearborn — Our system of GoTern- 
 ment — May its principles be cherished by the present 
 generation, and by their posterity, until time shall be no 
 more. 
 
 By Hon. \Vm. Eustis^ — A Free Press-^the only secu- 
 rit}"^ of a Free Government. 
 
 By the President (after Gen. Dearborn had retired) — 
 Major General Dearborn — He assisted in achieving our 
 Independence ; then guarded and defended our institutions 
 from foreign and domestic foes ; and now departs for a 
 foreign land, to sustain the character and glory of the 
 Republic, with the best affections of his fellow citizens. 
 
 From the Chair {^dev Hon. Mr. Eustis had retired) — 
 Hon Wm. Eustis — The upright and faithful sentinel of 
 our rights upon the national citadel ; his zeal and activ- 
 ity deserve and receive their best reward, the gratitude 
 ef his countrymen. 
 
 DONATIONS TO THE SOCIETY. 
 
 From Thomas Melville, Esq.— Jefferson's Inaugural 
 Speech printed on Satin. 
 
 From Amos Binney, F>qr. — The sura of Fifty Dollar?^ 
 in monev. 
 
ISS^ ®f SSHEHI^g 
 
GOVERNMENT 
 
 OF THE 
 
 FOR 1822. 
 
 JOSEPH E. SMITH, President. 
 
 JOHN FILLEBROWN, Jr. 1st Vice-Prmdeni- 
 
 JOHN RAYNER, ^nd Fice-Presideiit. 
 
 JOHN MUZZY, Treaimrer. 
 
 CHARLES HOOD, Cor. Secr'y. 
 
 JOHN B. DAVIS, Rec. Secr'y. 
 
 STANDING COMMITTEE. 
 
 William Farmenter, 
 Henrv Orne, 
 Daniel Brown, 
 Thaddeus Page, 
 John K. Simpson, 
 Nathaniel Greene, 
 
 Dean Willis, 
 
 Ezra Hawkes, 
 
 John Henshavv, 
 
 Daniel Adams, 
 
 William Hall, 
 
 WiLLLAM BlANEY. 
 
 V2 
 
MEMBERS 
 
 OF THE 
 
 * A&'rk of deceased Mdnibe^d; 
 
 Marston Alleii, (Ohio.) 
 John Andrews^ 
 Daniel Adams, 
 James T. Austin, 
 Samuel Aspinwall, 
 *Nathaniel Alley, 
 Benj. Austin, Uf S. Navy. 
 *Samuel Armstrong, 
 Benjamin Abrahams 
 
 B 
 Adams Bailey, jr. 
 Daniel Baxter, jr. 
 *R. Johnson Brown, 
 John R. Bradford, 
 *Davis C. Ballard, 
 Daniel Brown, 
 Tilley Brigham, 
 Abel Bowen, 
 Edward Bell, 
 John Butterfield, {N. Y.) 
 William Blaney, 
 Ephraim O. Bouve, 
 Amos Binnej'', 
 William Butler, 
 Moses Bass, 
 Benajah Brigham, 
 John A. Bates, 
 James Bradley, 
 
 Davis G. ;6allard, 
 Robert Bacon, 
 J. Burdarkin, (Vermont*) 
 John P. Boyd, 
 William Bittle, 
 *John Bordnian, 
 David N. Badger, 
 Amos Binney, jr. 
 Daniel D. Brodhead, 
 Benjamin Brigham, 
 Thomas B. Brigham, 
 David J. Badger, 
 G. E. A. C. Barnard, 
 William F. Batchelder^ 
 
 C 
 Gil man Collamore, 
 *John McClary, (Epping, 
 N. H.) 
 John CoflSn, (New'port.) 
 Benjamin B. Carney, (Me.) 
 S. Clark, (Charlestown) 
 Stephen Child, Jr. 
 David Lee Child, Sec. to 
 A. M- at Lisbon. 
 Reuben Carver, jr. 
 William Crombie, 
 *Matthew Clark, 
 Jacob Canterbury, jr.^JP** 
 Benjamin B. Curtis 
 
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 Jefferson Clark, 
 
 Otis Claflin, 
 John D. McCrate, 
 Thomas P. Carver, 
 Hercules Cushman, (Free- 
 town.) 
 James Couch, Georgia. 
 Franklin Clark, 
 *William B. McCleary,. 
 
 D 
 Joseph Donnlson, 
 Samuel Draper, 
 John C. Draper, 
 Charles M. Domett, 
 P. P. F Degrand, 
 *John David, 
 Samuel Dennis, 
 John Drayton, 
 Andrew C. Davidson,, 
 Theodore Dexter, 
 Andrew Dunlap, 
 John B. Davis, 
 H. Davidson, Charlestown. 
 Francis Dana, Roxbury. 
 Isaac T. Dupce, 
 
 Lewis Dennis, 
 E 
 
 ^Georg'e K. Edgar, 
 
 A. 11. Everett, Charge de 
 affairs, Holland. 
 
 Samuel Emmes, 
 F 
 
 *Jolin Fillehrovvn, Jr. 
 
 Gerry Fairbanks, 
 
 Samuel Frotliingham, 
 
 Moflfts French, 
 
 L MTFisk, (Charlestown.) 
 
 Amos Fisher, 
 
 B. Field, (Providence, R. I.) 
 
 Thomas C. Fisher, 
 
 G 
 *Joseph Gleason, 
 Andrew Green, 
 William Gale, 
 Elbridge Gerry, 
 John Gale, 
 Enoch Glover. 
 Seth Grammer, 
 Frederick Gould, 
 William Grammer, 
 Nathaniel Greene, 
 Abram Gale, 
 Oliver M. Gale, 
 
 H 
 Charles Hood, 
 Isaac Hill, (Concord, N.H.) 
 David Henshaw, 
 Joseph N. Howe, 
 J. Hooper, (Charlestown.) 
 John Henshaw, 
 Ezra Havvkes, 
 T. Harrison.^Fhiladelphia.) 
 Hall J. How, 
 William Hall, 
 Prentiss Hobbs, 
 Ebcnezer Hill, 
 Peleg Hayden, 
 Riley Hay ford 
 Jacob Hurd, 
 William Howlitt, 
 William Hughes, 
 Genet Ilolbrook, 
 John Howe, (Roxbury.) 
 Levi F. Hayward 
 
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 John Hunting,(Watertowo) 
 Amos Hill, (Bellingham.) 
 Franklin Haven, 
 
 J. 
 Isaac Jenney, 
 Isaac Jenkins , 
 Timothy Johnson, 
 Daniel H. Johnson, 
 William Ingalls. 
 
 K. 
 ♦John Kuhn, 
 John Kuhn, jr. 
 George H. Kuhn, (N. Orl.) 
 Robert Keith, ' 
 Henry S. Kent, 
 William R. Kelley. 
 
 L. 
 William Little, jr. 
 
 Sherman Leland,(Roxb'y.) 
 
 Lewis Lerow, 
 
 Joseph Lovell, (U. S. Army, 
 W^ashington.) 
 
 Stephen Locke, 
 
 Joseph Loring, CharlesfUo, 
 
 Winslow Lewis, 
 
 Thomas J. Lobdell, 
 
 Solomon Loud, 
 
 Nehemiah Lovejoy, 
 
 "VS^illiam Loring, 
 
 Samuel S. Lewis. 
 M. 
 
 *John S. Melville, 
 
 Robert G.Mitchell, Hav'a, 
 
 John Mountfort, U. S. Ar. 
 
 Isaac Munroe, Baltimore.' 
 
 John Muzzy, 
 
 ^aulMondelly, Italy. 
 
 Morrill Marston, U. S. Ar. 
 John Moiineaux, 
 Daniel Merrill, 
 *Joseph Noyes, jr. 
 
 O. 
 Henry Orne, 
 Wyman Osborn, 
 Joshua Oakes, 
 David Osborn. 
 
 P. 
 Thaddeus Page, 
 William Parmenter, 
 Thomas Pitts, 
 James Parmenter, 
 Thomas Pearsons, Roxb'y. 
 William Palfry, 
 Joel Prouty, 
 Josiah Patten, 
 Benjamin H. Punchard, 
 Amos B. Parker. 
 
 R. 
 Rufus Rice, 
 ^Alexander Richards, Ne w- 
 
 buryport. 
 Thomas Rowe, 
 John Rayner, 
 James Russell, W. Camb. 
 ^Gardner H. Rand, 
 Nathaniel Richards, jr. 
 Daniel Rhodes, jr. 
 John Roberts,. 
 John P. Rice, 
 Joseph L. Ross, 
 Jonathan A. Richards, 
 
 Roxbury. 
 Jonathan P. Robinson, 
 
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 s. 
 
 *James S ott, 
 
 John K. Simpsofl, 
 
 Samuel E. Smith, Wiscas- 
 
 set, Maitie. 
 *WiIlinm B. Simpson, 
 Jonathan Simonds, 
 Nathaniel Sawyer, Frank- 
 fort, K. Y. 
 John Stoddard, 
 James Shepherd, 
 Henry B. Smith, 
 Solomon Sargent, 
 Joseph E. Smith, 
 John Snelling, 
 John B. Smith, 
 Enoch H. Snelling, 
 *Stephen Shelton, 
 Richard Skimmer, 
 Horace Stearns, 
 Samuel Sumner, 
 Sime,on Southwick, 
 Benjamin Spalding. 
 
 T. 
 Nathaniel Tracy, 
 Ebenezer O. Torrey, 
 
 Calvin Taylor,. 
 John Trull, 
 Jacob Todd, 
 Amasa T. Thompson, 
 
 W 
 Daniel O. Watet^hoase, 
 Ashur Ware, (Maine ) 
 Samuel A Wells, 
 Edmund Wright, jr. 
 A. Williams,(Newbui7port) 
 Isaac Waters, 
 ♦William White, 
 Dean Willis., 
 Joseph W^heeler, 
 Levi Willard, 
 Josiah Wilkins, (Mobile.) 
 Equality Weston, 
 Daniel Wise, 
 
 J. Williams, (Dover, N. H.) 
 S. C. W^hittier, 
 Charles Winthrop, 
 C. Ware, (Charlestown.) 
 Samuel Walker, 
 Elisha Webb, 
 Simon Wilkinson, 
 Francis C. Whistoii. 
 
 FINIS. 
 
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