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July 21, 1801
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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In New York, the Franklin Typographical Association marked the 26th anniversary of American Independence with an oration by John Clough, an elegant entertainment, and a series of patriotic toasts honoring figures like Washington and Franklin, and themes like the Constitution and the printing art.
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American Independence.
At New-York,
THE "Franklin Typographical Association," celebrated the day with an oration by Mr. John Clough: and an elegant entertainment; at the close of which the following Toasts were drank:
1. The 26th Anniversary of American Independence—May the principles which gave rise to its celebration, be kept alive in the breast of every American.
2. WASHINGTON.— A Hero, form'd on nature's noblest plan, Brave, as a Soldier—Virtuous, as a Man.
While we embalm his memory with tears of sensibility and gratitude, such as his glorious achievements demand, let us feel happy and proud, that he was an American; and, in that character, banished tyranny from his native soil.
3. The Constitution of the United States—May those whose duty it is to disseminate its principles, never give the people a bad impression of its merits, by going too far in the pull for unbounded liberty.
4. The executive of the United States—May those characters that compose it, faithfully fill their offices, and our Constitution stand proof against the squabbles of party.
5. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, the pride of our profession— His heap is off—his balls are dry, His press is stript—his form in pi; His case within the rack is plac'd, His galley's warp'd—his frame unbrac'd; Yet shall the work he left behind, Impress his worth on every mind; While each his honored Image bears, Grav'd on the Badge his bosom wears, Shall cry, and press it to his heart, Behold "The Patron of our Art!"
6. Our Fraternity—May it never be disgraced by one whose mauling tongue would give double impressions, or cast a slur on an absent member.
7. Our Brethren of the Art throughout the universe—May their hearts ever beat with benevolent sympathy as a token of distress.
8. The Printers and Booksellers Association of New-York—May their well-meant and laudable exertions to prevent the vast importation of European books meet with complete success.
9. Our fleet in the Mediterranean— May they, though of a nonpareil size, teach the Barbary Powers, that they have a large font of cannon in store, by which, with well distributed balls, they will maintain our Independence against the "squally looks" of those faithless marauders.
10. Agriculture, the nursery of health and plenty, the mother of arts, and the fountain of national happiness.
11. Peace—May the calamities of war which we witness at a distance with horror, teach us the value of this lovely fugitive, who flies to America for her last refuge.
12. The Art of Printing—While we congratulate each other in the profession of an art which has been so essentially instrumental in promoting the Independence of our country, may our conduct in conforming to the rules of virtue and decorum, justify the professions which we make as a society.
13. The Press—May it be free as air—beneficial as light, and as congenial to liberty as sun-beams to vegetation."
14. The memory of those heroes who fell in defence of our Independence.
15. Our fellow citizens throughout the United States, who are assembled to celebrate this auspicious day.
16. The FAIR unsullied sheet of innocence and beauty—May it be our ambition to give it the most elegant impression, that it may be clear from the pricks of calumny, the monks of infamy, or the disgusting lightness of a friar.
NOTE. Those words in italics, are technical terms used among printers.
At New-York,
THE "Franklin Typographical Association," celebrated the day with an oration by Mr. John Clough: and an elegant entertainment; at the close of which the following Toasts were drank:
1. The 26th Anniversary of American Independence—May the principles which gave rise to its celebration, be kept alive in the breast of every American.
2. WASHINGTON.— A Hero, form'd on nature's noblest plan, Brave, as a Soldier—Virtuous, as a Man.
While we embalm his memory with tears of sensibility and gratitude, such as his glorious achievements demand, let us feel happy and proud, that he was an American; and, in that character, banished tyranny from his native soil.
3. The Constitution of the United States—May those whose duty it is to disseminate its principles, never give the people a bad impression of its merits, by going too far in the pull for unbounded liberty.
4. The executive of the United States—May those characters that compose it, faithfully fill their offices, and our Constitution stand proof against the squabbles of party.
5. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, the pride of our profession— His heap is off—his balls are dry, His press is stript—his form in pi; His case within the rack is plac'd, His galley's warp'd—his frame unbrac'd; Yet shall the work he left behind, Impress his worth on every mind; While each his honored Image bears, Grav'd on the Badge his bosom wears, Shall cry, and press it to his heart, Behold "The Patron of our Art!"
6. Our Fraternity—May it never be disgraced by one whose mauling tongue would give double impressions, or cast a slur on an absent member.
7. Our Brethren of the Art throughout the universe—May their hearts ever beat with benevolent sympathy as a token of distress.
8. The Printers and Booksellers Association of New-York—May their well-meant and laudable exertions to prevent the vast importation of European books meet with complete success.
9. Our fleet in the Mediterranean— May they, though of a nonpareil size, teach the Barbary Powers, that they have a large font of cannon in store, by which, with well distributed balls, they will maintain our Independence against the "squally looks" of those faithless marauders.
10. Agriculture, the nursery of health and plenty, the mother of arts, and the fountain of national happiness.
11. Peace—May the calamities of war which we witness at a distance with horror, teach us the value of this lovely fugitive, who flies to America for her last refuge.
12. The Art of Printing—While we congratulate each other in the profession of an art which has been so essentially instrumental in promoting the Independence of our country, may our conduct in conforming to the rules of virtue and decorum, justify the professions which we make as a society.
13. The Press—May it be free as air—beneficial as light, and as congenial to liberty as sun-beams to vegetation."
14. The memory of those heroes who fell in defence of our Independence.
15. Our fellow citizens throughout the United States, who are assembled to celebrate this auspicious day.
16. The FAIR unsullied sheet of innocence and beauty—May it be our ambition to give it the most elegant impression, that it may be clear from the pricks of calumny, the monks of infamy, or the disgusting lightness of a friar.
NOTE. Those words in italics, are technical terms used among printers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
Social Event
What keywords are associated?
American Independence
New York Celebration
Franklin Typographical Association
Independence Day Toasts
Printing Fraternity
What entities or persons were involved?
John Clough
Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
26th Anniversary Of American Independence
Key Persons
John Clough
Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Event Details
The Franklin Typographical Association celebrated the day with an oration by Mr. John Clough and an elegant entertainment, at the close of which the following toasts were drank.