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Domestic News July 7, 1794

Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

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The Democratic Society and patriotic citizens celebrated the 18th anniversary of American Liberty at Dally's hotel last Friday with a repast and patriotic toasts praising liberty, independence, allies like France and Poland, and criticizing excise, debt, and British influence.

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The 18th anniversary of American Liberty, was celebrated by the Democratic Society, with other patriotic citizens, at Dally's hotel last Friday—where, after a handsome repast, during which conviviality and mirth prevailed, the following sentiments were drank, amidst the loudest applause.

1. The DAY—may the birth of our liberty be the only jubilee in the American calendar.

2. The patriotic band who broke the fetters of tyranny by the declaration of Independence; May they be honored as the apostles of liberty, who have proclaimed glad tidings to the universe.

3. The champions of liberty, the officers and soldiers of the late American army; May they ever live in the remembrance of those who enjoy the fruits of their ill-requited services.

4. The representatives of the people, May they never forget the source of their power and the end of their appointment.

5. Our allies and brethren, the Sans Culottes of France: May the temple of liberty which they are erecting have the whole earth for its base, and the arch of Heaven for its dome.

6. The patriots of Poland: May their oppressors be led in chains by them, and their future government be of their own choice.

7. The late victims of British tyranny; may they receive consolation in reflecting, that their sufferings accelerate the regeneration of their country.

8. Economy and simplicity; may the agents of freemen be known by their patriotism and virtue, and not by the flavor of their wines, the delicacy of their viands, or the sumptuousness of their equipages.

9. Governmental secrecy; may it be banished the land of freedom, and be hereafter known only to a conclave or a court.

10. Excise; may this baneful exaction wither in the soil of freedom.

11. Public debt; may it be considered as the Charybdis of republicanism and the Scylla of virtue.

12. The sovereignty of states; may it be guarded with the eye of jealousy, and maintained with republican firmness.

13. Agriculture; may the interests of our western brethren never be sacrificed for the aggrandizement of a mercantile junto.

14. Commerce; May the American Flag scorn a British passport, and assert its rights under the law of nations.

15. Manufacturers; May they speedily render us independent of a nation, once the open, now our covert enemy.

VOLUNTEERS.

1. The Jacobin Clubs of America; May our citizens be impressed with this truth, that vigilance is the only preservative of Freedom, and that implicit confidence in public servants is a stride towards slavery.

2. The army and navy of the French Republic; While they are contending in the cause of universal liberty, may the laurel of victory adorn their brows, and the cowardice of guilt confound their opponents.

3. Ruin to the combined despots; May their efforts to stifle the flame of liberty in France, serve only to kindle it in their own dominions.

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Celebration Politics

What keywords are associated?

American Liberty Anniversary Democratic Society Patriotic Toasts Independence Celebration French Allies

What entities or persons were involved?

Democratic Society

Where did it happen?

Dally's Hotel

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Dally's Hotel

Event Date

Last Friday

Key Persons

Democratic Society

Event Details

The 18th anniversary of American Liberty was celebrated by the Democratic Society with other patriotic citizens at Dally's hotel last Friday, featuring a repast with conviviality and mirth, followed by patriotic toasts.

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