The Kentucky Gazette

In commemoration of the Anniversary of American Independence-on the 4th inst. between the hours of 12 and 1 o'clock. a number of the respectable citizens of Clarke county, assembled, and regularly marched, in an orderly procession, through the town of Winchester, preceded by a band of music, with a flag flying, as an Emblem of Liberty, to the house of John Hood; where they decently partook of an elegant repast, occasionally prepared. After which, were unanimously drank, the following toasts;—

A discharge of musquetry immediately following each:

1. The day, and all who honor it.

2. Liberty, and its adherent advocates.

3. May the valuable services of those fallen and surviving patriots, never be erased from the minds of their countrymen.

4. The congress-may wisdom be their guide, and a generous, enlightened and free policy, be the result of their resolves.

5. An amicable intercourse with all nations.

6. The state of Kentucky

7. An equal and pacific navigation of the river Mississippi

8. The manufactories of Kentucky.

9. An honorable reconciliation with the Republic of France.

10. May unanimity pervade the United States, and be perpetual, in opposition to all invasions of the rights of freemen.

11. Freedom, and Freedom's equal laws-peace and plenty.

12. A repeal of the stamp act.

13. May manly firmness, uninfluenced by faction or foreign councils; direct America.

14. Winchester and its vicinity.

15. May confusion pursue, and destruction overtake tyrants, and those who dare to disturb the free, tranquil minds and peaceful citizens of North America.

16. General Washington.

Early in the evening the company retired in peace and tranquility, to their respective abodes.