The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser

WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, JULY 8.

On Thursday the anniversary of our national existence was celebrated with the usual demonstrations of joy. At dawn the day was ushered in, by a grand salute from the artillery at the Arsenal. At eight o'clock the colors of the national vessels were raised amidst firing at the Navy Yard. All the ships were dressed, and presented a very handsome appearance. During the course of the morning several detachments of militia in uniform paraded, and went through various evolutions. At noon another grand salute was fired from the Navy Yard. About this hour, company began to wait upon the President, and in the course of a short time his spacious rooms were filled with a numerous assemblage of ladies and gentlemen, including the officers of the government, strangers of distinction and citizens, among whom refreshments were liberally distributed. The President received the congratulations of his fellow citizens on the return of the anniversary of their liberties with the satisfaction which naturally flowed from a recollection of the interesting scenes through which his country had passed, from realizing in their full extent the blessings of self government, and from a consciousness of his own agency in establishing and securing the national liberties. Every one present exhibited feelings of lively interest at the return of this great day amidst circumstances so honorable to the character, and so auspicious to the happiness of his country; feelings which were heightened by the happy effect of a powerful band of music, playing patriotic airs at short intervals. At one o'clock the militia passed in review before, and saluted the President. About two o'clock the company separated, and distributed themselves in parties arranged for the further celebration of the day.

At four o'clock a large company, composed of the heads of department, other officers of the government, strangers of distinction and citizens, sat down to a handsome dinner provided at Stelle's hotel. Mr. Robert Brent, mayor of the city, in the chair, supported by Captain Tingey and Col. Wharton.

After dinner the following TOASTS were drank, each followed by a discharge of artillery, and a patriotic air by the band, and the whole interspersed with songs.

1. The Day. May its influence, through revolving age, be as unclouded as on this day--Hail Columbia.
2. The People. Just to themselves, grateful to their benefactors.--Yankee Doodle.
3. The Constitution of the United States. Our own free choice, and the noblest monument of the wisdom and virtue of a free people.--Washington's march.
4. Thomas Jefferson, the penman of the declaration of Independence. Felicity to him, whose whole life has been devoted to the happiness of others---Jefferson's march.
5. The memories of Washington and Franklin, once associates in glory, now participants of bliss.--Roslin Castle.
6. The memory of the deceased statesmen and heroes of the revolution. May the independence they achieved and their own glory be immortal. 104th Psalm.
7. The States, free, sovereign and independent; ramparts, which can neither be shaken by licentiousness, nor appalled by power,--Independence.
8. The territories. Candidates for state honors, may they in the mean time be treated with respect and affection.--No. Fifty four.
9. The militia. The bulwark of a Republic--the protection of freemen--the dread of tyrants. Col. Wharton's march.
10. The army and navy. May that valour, which has not been surpassed, continue forever to be guided by justice. The battle.
11. Our country, whether by birth or adoption, may we indulge no feelings of partiality or aversion to other countries inconsistent with her welfare.--Rural felicity.
12. Union. "United we stand, divided we fall." Infamy to him, who, by word or deed, would subvert it.--Come let us prepare.
13. Peace. The nursery of our strength, the precursor of our glory.--Come then all ye social powers.
14. Education, the right of every human being, may communities feel their obligation to diffuse its blessings. Music.
15. Agriculture, Commerce and Manufactures, the firm and indissoluble pillars of national prosperity.--How sweet thro' the woodland.
16. National honor, which consists in vindicating our own rights, and not in invading the rights of others. Genl. Wilkinson's march.
17. Freedom of conscience, of speech and of the press. May it pierce the darkest recesses with the radiance of truth, and truth only.--Genl. Jackson's march.
18. The nations of the earth. Nature has made us their friends time will make them ours. General Dearborn's march Bass drum and other drums.

After the above toasts were drank, the heads of departments retired, when the President gave the HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS.

After a rational enjoyment of the pleasures of the day, the company separated at an early hour, in perfect harmony and good will.

At sunset another grand salute from the Navy Yard closed the honors of the day.