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July 17, 1822
The Massachusetts Spy
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
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Account of the Independence Day celebration in Millbury, Massachusetts, presided over by Gen. Caleb Burbank and Josiah Stiles, featuring numerous patriotic toasts by various participants including Rev. Joseph Goffe as orator.
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Celebration at Millbury.
[In our last we gave some account of the celebration in Millbury. We have been furnished with more particulars. Gen. Caleb Burbank presided at the table, assisted by Josiah Stiles, Esq. as Vice-President. The following are among the toasts drank on the occasion:-]
The day we celebrate.—May its anniversary ever awaken in our hearts the true spirit of '76.
Massachusetts.—The cradle of American liberty, the leader in achieving her Independence, the store-house of national arts and improvements—May she never think her rights so secure as not to need the strictest watchfulness, nor her laws so pure as not to need revising.
Internal Navigation.—The business and wealth of the State require her citizens to engage in this most important undertaking.—May she never suffer her sister States to go before her in this enterprize, nor her privileges to be wrested from her by an adjoining one.
The Fathers of New-England.—May their sons never lose the fair inheritance of freedom, procured by their wisdom, piety and valour.
The American Navy.—May it continue to do honour to our country, justice to our enemies, and ever support the rights of free trade.
Christianity.—The foundation of liberty and peace—may its influence extend to the ends of the world.
The government and people of the United States:—Destined to rise in splendour and wealth—let their prosperity be endless, and their principles of order and freedom pervade the habitable globe.
The 56 worthies that signed the Declaration of Independence.—May their memory be had in everlasting and cordial remembrance by every true born American.
Volunteers.
By the Rev. Joseph Goffe. The Orator of the day.—Neat, classical and eloquent—his present success, a sure pledge of future excellence.
By Gen. Caleb Burbank.—President Monroe.—May his dignified and impartial administration bring back political wanderers to the true principles of Washington.
By Josiah Stiles, Esq.—Constitution of the United States.—May it stand like a brazen wall to rebut the efforts of tyrants through all time, till the arches of heaven shall burst with the last trump.
By Capt. Joseph Griggs.—Gen. George Washington.—Brilliant his talents—invincible his courage—glorious his achievements—patriotick his services—immortal his name.
By Capt. Charles Heald.—State of Maine.—The fair daughter of Massachusetts—let her vaults be filled with gold, and her Banks be stable as her mountains and rivers.
By Amasa Braman, Esq.—The President of the day.—May the evening of his life be as happy, as the morning of it has been honourable and benevolent.
By Dana A. Braman.—The Vice-President of the day—who shared the perils of Bunker-Hill to achieve the Independence we this day celebrate.
By the Ladies.—Patriotick Citizens and Soldiers.—May you with watchful fidelity preserve the Independence you this day celebrate, while its benign influence shall be transmitted to future generations.
[In our last we gave some account of the celebration in Millbury. We have been furnished with more particulars. Gen. Caleb Burbank presided at the table, assisted by Josiah Stiles, Esq. as Vice-President. The following are among the toasts drank on the occasion:-]
The day we celebrate.—May its anniversary ever awaken in our hearts the true spirit of '76.
Massachusetts.—The cradle of American liberty, the leader in achieving her Independence, the store-house of national arts and improvements—May she never think her rights so secure as not to need the strictest watchfulness, nor her laws so pure as not to need revising.
Internal Navigation.—The business and wealth of the State require her citizens to engage in this most important undertaking.—May she never suffer her sister States to go before her in this enterprize, nor her privileges to be wrested from her by an adjoining one.
The Fathers of New-England.—May their sons never lose the fair inheritance of freedom, procured by their wisdom, piety and valour.
The American Navy.—May it continue to do honour to our country, justice to our enemies, and ever support the rights of free trade.
Christianity.—The foundation of liberty and peace—may its influence extend to the ends of the world.
The government and people of the United States:—Destined to rise in splendour and wealth—let their prosperity be endless, and their principles of order and freedom pervade the habitable globe.
The 56 worthies that signed the Declaration of Independence.—May their memory be had in everlasting and cordial remembrance by every true born American.
Volunteers.
By the Rev. Joseph Goffe. The Orator of the day.—Neat, classical and eloquent—his present success, a sure pledge of future excellence.
By Gen. Caleb Burbank.—President Monroe.—May his dignified and impartial administration bring back political wanderers to the true principles of Washington.
By Josiah Stiles, Esq.—Constitution of the United States.—May it stand like a brazen wall to rebut the efforts of tyrants through all time, till the arches of heaven shall burst with the last trump.
By Capt. Joseph Griggs.—Gen. George Washington.—Brilliant his talents—invincible his courage—glorious his achievements—patriotick his services—immortal his name.
By Capt. Charles Heald.—State of Maine.—The fair daughter of Massachusetts—let her vaults be filled with gold, and her Banks be stable as her mountains and rivers.
By Amasa Braman, Esq.—The President of the day.—May the evening of his life be as happy, as the morning of it has been honourable and benevolent.
By Dana A. Braman.—The Vice-President of the day—who shared the perils of Bunker-Hill to achieve the Independence we this day celebrate.
By the Ladies.—Patriotick Citizens and Soldiers.—May you with watchful fidelity preserve the Independence you this day celebrate, while its benign influence shall be transmitted to future generations.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
What keywords are associated?
Millbury Celebration
Independence Day
Patriotic Toasts
Fourth Of July
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Caleb Burbank
Josiah Stiles, Esq.
Rev. Joseph Goffe
Capt. Joseph Griggs
Capt. Charles Heald
Amasa Braman, Esq.
Dana A. Braman
Where did it happen?
Millbury
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Millbury
Key Persons
Gen. Caleb Burbank
Josiah Stiles, Esq.
Rev. Joseph Goffe
Capt. Joseph Griggs
Capt. Charles Heald
Amasa Braman, Esq.
Dana A. Braman
Event Details
Gen. Caleb Burbank presided at the table, assisted by Josiah Stiles, Esq. as Vice-President. Rev. Joseph Goffe was the orator. Various patriotic toasts were drunk on the occasion, including sentiments on the day celebrated, Massachusetts, internal navigation, fathers of New-England, American Navy, Christianity, U.S. government, signers of Declaration of Independence, President Monroe, Constitution, Gen. Washington, State of Maine, and others.