The New Hampshire Gazette

EXETER, July 14.

Friday the 4th inst. being the anniversary of American Independence, the day was celebrated in this town, with demonstrations of perfect joy. The morn was ushered in with federal discharges from the artillery, and the company composed of the Students of the Academy; and the ringing of bells. At ten o'clock the Artillery paraded under the command of Lieut. Hutchins, and after performing various military exercises, highly pleasing to a numerous concourse of spectators, they escorted his Excellency the Governor, the principal officers of the State, and a large number of strangers and citizens, to the Rev. Mr. Rowland's meeting-house, where an ingenious Oration was pronounced by George Sullivan, Esq.—After which about fifty gentlemen of the town and several strangers of distinction, repaired to Lieut. Hutchins' Assembly-room, and partook of an elegant entertainment provided for the occasion—after dinner they drank the following TOASTS:

1. The day we celebrate: to latest posterity may no political cloud obscure its brightness.

2. The President—may his virtues and invaluable services, secure him the esteem and veneration of a grateful people.

3. The United States—may they ever have a patriotic Congress, equal Laws, wise Judges, and an ENERGETIC Executive.

4. Secretary Marshall; as prudent as Washington—as faithful as Adams—and as firm as Pickering.

5. The approaching Presidential Election: may the lot fall on the RIGHTEOUS, and the ungodly be confounded.

6. The memory of the IMMORTAL WASHINGTON; take him all in all, "we ne'er shall see his like again."

7. Our Envoys to France; with EAGLE eyes, may they trace the Gallic Fox through all his wiles.

8. Alexander Hamilton; in the fiery furnace of Jacobin malice, unhurt.

9. Charles C. Pinckney: may his country delight to honor the man, whose Philosophy never taught him to desert his post in times of danger and alarm.

10. The memory of those American heroes, who have died for their country.

11. Democracy: where truth will not enlighten, nor virtue restrain, may the strong arm of Government, control.

12. Political Falsehood—the wily serpent in the garden of Liberty—may the seed of Woman bruise the Reptile's head.

13. The Federal Constitution—the fate of SAMSON to the man who shall attempt to shake the Pillars that support it.

14. A New-Hampshire Legislature, to all pretended Patriots.

15. Our Navy—may the voice of its cannon declare to the world, that the manhood of our nation, will not surrender the Independence acquired in its youth.

16. Our Agriculture and Commerce.

VOLUNTEERS.

After his Excellency had retired

1. Governor GILMAN—whose only enemies, are the enemies of their country.

2. The Orator of the day.

3. Porcupine's example; a fair wind, full sail, and a speedy voyage to all tools of foreign powers.

4. May we never lose substantial liberty, in pursuit of imaginary equality,

5. The American Fair.

*The Toasts were saluted by the Artillery. Too much cannot be said in praise of this excellent and elegant company; nor of the officer who commanded it for the day—whose great exertions and assiduous attention, enabled him and his company to gain the approbation and applause of all who witnessed their performances. At sunset another federal discharge was fired, and each one returned to his home, highly pleased with the union, harmony and order which distinguished the day.