Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser

UNITED STATES.

TRENTON, July 5.

Yesterday being the 4th of July—the day which gave birth to the American nation—was ushered in by the firing of cannon, and such demonstrations of joy as testified that this anniversary of our Independence was commemorated by the citizens of Trenton, with the highest satisfaction as the first of their attachment to the constitution and government of their country, and to the cause of freedom in general.

The Cincinnati of the state of New-Jersey having met this year at Trenton, the day was celebrated by them and the gentlemen who associated with them, in the following manner.

At 11 o'clock the Trenton company of light infantry commanded by Capt. Hanlon, who on this occasion, voluntarily and unanimously agreed to tender their services as part of the contingent of this state—completely equipped and in full uniform, paraded in front of the Indian Queen tavern—where the following Procession was formed.—The light infantry company, the Cincinnati, gentlemen of the city and neighborhood.

The Procession then moved to the Presbyterian Church, where an elegant and well adapted discourse was delivered by the Rev. James F. Armstrong, in which the citizen, the soldier, and his brethren of the Cincinnati were addressed in strains truly animated and pathetic, as the friends of freedom, of government, and neutrality.—The Procession, after divine service was ended, being joined by Capt. Collins's company of light infantry, returned in the same order to the Indian Queen, where an entertainment was provided for the Cincinnati, with whom dined the Governor of the State his suite and other officers and citizens of the place.

After dinner the following Toasts were drank.

1. The Day and all who honor it——May the struggles for Liberty furnish an Anniversary equally joyful to all the inhabitants of the Globe.

2. The United States.

3. The President.

4. The Legislature of the union—As hitherto, may it always display an honest and magnanimous policy.

5. The Republic of France—May wisdom and moderation be as conspicuous in her cabinet, as patriotism and valour have been in her armies.

6. Chief Justice Jay—Success to his Embassy.

7. The Secretary of the Treasury.

8. General Wayne and the army.

9. The Militia of the United States.

10. The memory of departed Heroes.

11. Kociuko,—and the 17th of April 1794—in Poland.

12. May the rights of Neutrality be universally understood and respected.

13. The oppressed of all Nations—May they ever find an asylum in the United States.

14. Peace on Earth and good will towards Men.

The Governor of the State having retired.

15. The Governor, and State of New-Jersey.

The day was spent without any thing happening to check good humour, or give alloy to festive hilarity—and the social circles of the fair contributed to heighten the general joy, while by their looks and smiles they beamed approbation on the Procession as it passed to and from the church—and public devotion was pleasingly dignified by their numerous and brilliant appearance there.