The New Hampshire Gazette

BOSTON, Feb. 24.

Monday last, the anniversary of the natal day of the President of the United States (when he entered his 64th year) was celebrated in this town with those testimonials of respect and gratitude, which the occasion is so well calculated to produce. A discharge, from Major Bradlee's artillery, on the common—from the heights of Roxbury—and from the shipping in the harbor, commenced, and repeated salutes in various parts of the town, continued, through the day. Numerous select parties were formed, and business gave place to general festivity. The shipping in the harbor, the principal streets, public buildings, and manufactories, were gaily dressed in the colors of various nations—the cupola of Faneuil Hall, displayed the American, French, Dutch, Spanish, and Algerine streamers.

A splendid entertainment was provided at Concert Hall, at which a numerous assemblage of merchants, manufacturers, mechanics, professional gentlemen, the Judges of the Supreme Judicial Court, the Reverend Clergy, the Attorney-General, members of the Legislature, and strangers of distinction, partook. The Hall was entirely full, and several gentlemen were obliged to dine in the adjoining rooms.

The Hon. Thomas Russell, was placed in the chair as President: and the hon. Mr. Jones, Col. Hatch, and Mr. F. Russell, Vice-Presidents. Festive urbanity, and social conviviality, presided during the day and evening; as the following toasts, evince—

1. The DAY—The birth-day of virtue, valor, and patriotism. 2. The PRESIDENT of the United States—May the gratitude which he has implanted in the hearts of his countrymen, be as lasting and extensive as his virtues. 3. The Vice President of the United States—May Americans never forget the blessings they owe to his firmness, nor the truths his talents have explored. 4. The Congress of the United States—May the wisdom which preserved our tranquility, continue predominant. 5. The Governor, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 6. The Marquis De La Fayette—May the gloom of a despot's prison be soon exchanged for the embraces of his father Washington, in the land of freedom. 7. Governor Gilman,—May his example be imitated by all the Rulers of the free; and the gratitude of his fellow-citizens be the reward of his patriotic firmness. 8. The Legislature of Massachusetts—May it prove a bulwark against the assaults of open, and the arts of insidious enemies. 9. The People of France—a speedy termination of their toils, glorious as the hopes of their patriots, and splendid as their victories. 10. John Jay—May virtue, independence & patriotism be eventually successful. 11. The Mechanic Association of Boston—May that ever preserve the spirit of 1787, by which they ensured to Massachusetts, and to the United States, the Federal Constitution. 12. The Hon. Mr. HARPER—May every Legislator, like him, calmly investigate measures, and when convinced of error, have independence to renounce it, and to embrace truth and reason. 13. The town of Boston—May the cradle of American Liberty, exist the Temple of order, good government and unadulterated Republicanism. 14. The Heroes who fought with and supported our beloved WASHINGTON. In gton through the glorious struggle which established our independence. 15. As this was the first day of the most illustrious son of Liberty—May this anniversary be the last of contention amongst her sons.

Volunteers. By the President.—Capt. BRADLEE, and the corps of artillery of Boston. as an acknowledgment for the respect shown by them to the auspicious day.

By a stranger.—May the canker-worm of faction never ascend the stem, nor blast the fruit of the tree of Liberty.

The world—May America, although last discovered, be the constellation which shall guide Europe, Asia, and Africa to rational Liberty and real Independence.

A full band of Music performed during the festival: which was heightened by a judicious selection of songs—among which was the following :—

When fam'd Columbus plough'd the main
In search of worlds, to him unknown,
This glorious spot of earth he gain'd,
And Europe's sons all hail'd the found.

Hail Columbia ! Columbia, hail the morn
A WASHINGTON for you was born!

Amaz'd, the Chief survey'd the shore,
Each fertile hill, each fruitful plain
He saw with wonder—nature pure,
And fancy painted all his gain.

Hail, Columbia, &c.

From South to North, mankind was spread,
And plenty lent her bounteous hand,
'Till proud Ambition rear'd her head
And dealt destruction o'er the land.

Hail, Columbia, &c.

Now see the PATRIOT HERO rise,
Amidst the horrid din of arms,
His Country's dearest rights to prize,
And sacred Freedom keep from harm.

Hail, Columbia, &c.

Firm as the unshaken oak he stands,
And braves the dangers of the fight ;
The Guardian Angel of these lands,
And Friend to Man in all his rights.

Hail, Columbia, &c.

Rais'd by a grateful people's voice,
To steer the mighty Barque of State ;
The wond'ring world approves the choice,
And distant climes his worth relate.

Hail, Columbia, &c.

See Commerce waft, with prop'rous gales,
From pole to pole, her choicest gain ;
See Peace her blessings round regales,
And Liberty to all maintain.

Hail, Columbia, &c.

No more let party spirit rise,
Nor dip her venom'd tongue in gall :
Be free, united—as we're wise—
And Discord's baneful pow'r will fall.

Hail, Columbia ! Columbia, hail the morn
A WASHINGTON for you was born!

FANUIEL HALL.

The Society of Victuallers gave a collation on this auspicious occasion, at Faneuil-Hall—A band of music added to the hilarity of the feast, and the following, among other toasts were given :—

1. The 22d of February—May every anniversary of this day, produce what it did in 1732: A man capable of defending the Rights of his countrymen in War; and watching over their best interests in Peace. 2. GEORGE WASHINGTON—May he live until his enemies (if he has any) become his friends. 3. The Governor and Commonwealth—May we not forget in our prosperity, the perils encountered by the Patriots of 1775—“in the times which tried men's souls.” 4. The Constitution and government of the United States. 5. In our festivity, let us remember those in adversity—May our brethren in Algiers speedily be restored to the bosom of their country. 6. May the courts of tyrants be filled with Arnolds to betray them. 7. The French Republic, and the allies of the United States. 8. Reconciliation to all treasonous parties. 9. The citizens of the United States—May they never want prudence to forbear, nor courage to defend their rights. 10. The victuallers of the United States—May they be enabled from the surplus of their hambles to supply the world with food. 11. Our fellow-citizens who are celebrating the day. 12. The good land we live in. 13. All man and woman kind—May they never want the good things of this life.

WASHINGTON-STREET

The citizens of this truly federal street noticed the day, by assembling at the Washing ton-tavern—where, among other toasts, they gave—GEORGE WASHINGTON—the Constitution of the United States, and confusion to its enemies—Peace with all the world, &c. and fired a salute of 15 guns at noon, from the artillery cast in this town by Col. Revere.

AT SALEM

The day was celebrated in a truly republican manner. The day was ushered in with cannon. The officers of the militia had a public dinner in the suburbs. The officers of government, and of the police, with private gentlemen, at the public houses. The ships in the harbour were dressed with their colours. The seamen paraded the streets with large flags, and music, and the industrious citizens appropriated an hour at noon for the congratulations of the day. Each family enriched the domestic meal with bountiful provisions, and gay spirits, and a temperate and undissembled joy pervaded all classes of people. The general happiness was the highest eulogy upon our illustrious Benefactor.

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE.

The Colleges were on Monday night beautifully illuminated, in consequence of an application of the students for permission to do that honor to the virtues of their admired WASHINGTON. At Cambridge, that great man began his arduous task for our benefit. Here it was he suffered inexpressible anxieties, as he dared not communicate them to his colleagues lest possibly the enemy should know that he had not even the instruments of defence—Here he began his career of glory, and from that time to the present, has been regarded as the most illustrious character, that has ever appeared on the theatre of human actions.

The best feelings of the heart are gratified, when we see the students of this ancient seminary trying to do homage to virtues which far transcend those of any hero, of whom they read. For our WASHINGTON, unites by an uncommon assemblage, the talents of the warrior with the wisdom of the sage. We owe him much as our General, but more as our PRESIDENT, and the effusions of admiration and gratitude poured forth on the occasion of his birth day, by the studious youth, the pride and hopes of our country, may not be ungrateful to this first of citizens, while it shows to the world at large another instance of this comporting truth, "where knowledge is cultivated, there WASHINGTON is honoured, throughout the Union."

These young men, preserved what they professed, a consistency of conduct, saying to each other, it would be disgraceful to pretend to honor WASHINGTON with riot and disorder. They accordingly retired to their chambers before nine o'clock, and by the time the bells ceased ringing, there was not a light to be seen in any of the buildings. Ye teachers of youth! learn from the conduct of these young men, the powerful effect of a great and brilliant example, and never cease to operate on their noblest feelings, if you wish to retain the Roman idea of Education.*

Although but two hours was allowed, so suddenly was the business of illuminating the colleges projected, that precisely at 7 o'clock upwards of 3700 lights, glittering at the same time, appeared the effect of enchantment.

*Educere.