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Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
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On July 4, 1826, a splendid dinner at Faneuil Hall in Boston celebrated the 50th anniversary of American Independence, attended by about 500 administration supporters and guests including Generals Lyman and McNeil. Edward Everett Jr. read the Declaration, followed by toasts and a speech by Gen. Lyman.
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BOSTON, July 6.—The Dinner at Faneuil Hall on Thursday, in honor of the Anniversary of our Independence, was a very splendid and creditable affair. About five hundred of the friends of the administration were present, besides a number of invited guests, including Generals Lyman and McNeil, the Lieut. Governor, Gen. Elliot, and other Naval Officers, the President of the Common Council, some of the Aldermen, &c. The Declaration of Independence was read in a forcible, feeling and appropriate manner by Edward Everett, Jr. Esq. Rev. Mr. Croswell officiated as Chaplain of the day. Dr. Wm. Ingalls presided in a very happy manner, and Maj. Benj. Winslow acted as toast-master. The health of Gen. Lyman having been drank with great enthusiasm, that gentleman delivered a judicious and eloquent speech, which was received in a most flattering manner by the company. We are in hopes to publish it hereafter. We have been furnished with the following regular toasts drank on this occasion:-
The Day. May it return, in ceaseless anniversaries, to bless a happy, free and united people.
The President. Like Washington, he has met the exigencies of peace and war, and left an overshadowing fame to his successors.
The Vice President. The confidence reposed in him by the President of the people, has been sanctioned by the people themselves.
The Heads of Department. They combine patriotism, talent, industry and integrity.
The Constitution of the United States. The master mould in which are recasting the other institutions of civilized man.
The Congress of the United States. May it be just to all interests—partial to none.
The Signers of the Declaration of Independence. "Names that no time nor tyranny can blight."
The Army and Navy. The right arm of our National defence.
The State Authorities. We honor our official superiors,
Aine Commerce and Manufactures. Like the rivers Ohio, Illinois and Missouri, may they roll their united streams, in a perpetual current of National wealth and grandeur.
Our Schools. The cherished manufactories of freemen, where the master finishes the work of the mother.
The Judiciary. May the Temple of Justice never be desecrated by party violence.
Our Countrymomen. Their charms and virtues are our Jewels—their influence our Magnet of Attraction.
The Memory of Washington—Oh! when at last the course of time is o'er, When the high Heavens and earth shall be no more; When history shall unroll her lengthy page, And cast her eye along the world's vast stage, And then demand who was earth's noblest son. All shall respond the hallowed name of Washington.
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Boston
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Thursday, July 4
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the event was splendid and creditable, with enthusiastic reception of speeches and toasts.
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A dinner at Faneuil Hall honored the Anniversary of Independence, attended by about 500 friends of the administration and invited guests. The Declaration was read by Edward Everett, Jr., Rev. Mr. Croswell served as Chaplain, Dr. Wm. Ingalls presided, and Maj. Benj. Winslow was toast-master. Gen. Lyman gave an eloquent speech after his health was toasted.