The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 24.
MEMORY OF WASHINGTON.

The gentlemen of this city, in a manner which evinced both the ardour and permanency of their affection for our glorious Washington, on Tuesday celebrated the anniversary of his birth. It was no common meeting to display hospitality, or to discharge civility, to purchase favour, or to gratify pride; but it was an assemblage of men to commemorate inimitable worth, in the character of him, who hospitality cannot reach and from whom favours can no longer be asked; it was an assemblage of men to satisfy their own hearts, and to bear public testimony to the principle of virtue personified in Washington.

At half past three, the company consisting of one hundred and fifty, sat down to an elegant repast, in which nothing was wanting to appease appetite, or to satisfy Epicurus. For its excellence the gentlemen were indebted to the care and taste of Mr. Kitchen, under the direction of a committee. Mr. Thomas Willing presided, and Messrs. Nixon, Saml. M. Fox, and Ball, acted as Vice-Presidents. The day was passed in great delight, heightened by the presence of several respectable strangers, among whom were Gen. St. Clair, Col. Humphreys, and the Hon. John Woods of the Senate. In the dinner and adjoining rooms were stationed bands of military music, and under their influence and the discharge of cannon, the following Toasts were given:

1. The immortal memory of our most illustrious hero and patriot, GEORGE WASHINGTON: "First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen."
Washington's March.

2. The United States; may an emulation of the virtues of WASHINGTON, and an adoption of his opinions, perpetuate their union, honour and happiness, to the last age of the world.
President's March.

3. The President of the United States.
Music.

4. The government of the United States; wisdom, energy, and constitutional independence to all its departments.
Yankee Doodle.

5. The fair daughters of America; may their charms and virtues prompt and reward the merit of her sons.
Drink to me only.

6. The progress of religion and morals; the path of peace and happiness to their votaries; "the retrograde path of oblivion" to him who would disturb them.
Music.

7. The arts and sciences in all their useful applications.
Music.

8. The agriculture, commerce, and manufactures of the United States: may they cherish and support each other.
Life let us cherish.

9. The hospitality of America, and the liberality of her laws; may they always obtain the gratitude and respect of respectable strangers.
Music.

10. The Navy of the United States, commercial and belligerent—Prosperous in peace, in war victorious.
Yankee Doodle.

11. The Army of the United States—Firm to defend our Rights, ardent to avenge our Wrongs.
Yankee Doodle.

12. The memory of our Departed Heroes and Patriots—the virtuous and gallant associates of our beloved Washington.
Roslin Castle.

13. The memory of Mrs. Washington—Whose Merit gave Lustre to Rank, and endearment to Society.
Adieu to the village delights.

14. The Aboriginal Tribes of America—Civilized and happy under the protection of the United States.
The son of Alkomack.

15. Foreign nations—Peace and Welcome to their Friendships, War and Repulse to their Hostility.
Hail Columbia.

16. Wisdom to our Councils and Vigour to our Arms.
Yankee Doodle.

17. The State of Pennsylvania, and the memory of its Founder.
Merrily dance the Quaker.

After these toasts had been given, the President rose and addressed the company as follows:

"It is now six years since, upon an occasion similar to the present, I had the honor by your appointment, of being