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Domestic News
May 28, 1796
Gazette Of The United States
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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Citizens of Hanover, N.H., celebrated Daniel Buck's return on May 13, 1796, with an address praising his patriotic services in defending the Federal Constitution. He responded gratefully, and was escorted by locals and militia.
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HANOVER, (N. H.) May 16.
Friday last, the Citizens of this Vicinity assembled for a celebration in consequence of the appropriation News, brought by Mr. Buck, who arrived in the Stage on Thursday evening, where he found a most cordial reception.
While Mr. Buck was in town he was presented with the following address:
To DANIEL BUCK, Esq.
SIR,
Impressed, as we are, with a lively sense of your early services in the cause of our country, grateful as we must be for your late exertions in defence of our constitution, and happy, -- indeed, as we are, to embrace you, at your return, we cannot suppress our feelings, on this joyful occasion.
Though we are not among the number of your Constituents, though your place of residence is separated from ours, by the banks of a fertilizing stream, and the boundary lines of a sister State, yet, as a neighbour, a patriot, and friend, we bid you a most cordial welcome.
Though remote from the seat of government, as we have not been disinterested, so we have not been indifferent spectators, of its labors and toils.
We are attached to our Federal Constitution, and cheerfully submit to its constituted authorities: we love the President, we venerate the public faith, and we have beheld with indignation and regret, the menaces to the one and the jeopardy to the other: but patriotism has at length prevailed, the hopes of Disorganizers are baffled, our Constitution, the sacred Palladium of our liberties, remains inviolate, and we, with the Citizens in this quarter of the Union, rest gratefully satisfied.
On this glorious event, the inhabitants of this vicinity beg leave to congratulate you!
You were our war-worn Soldier in the battles we fought for Freedom; under the mild reign of Peace, you have been appointed to guard the acquisition; and we rejoice, that in the discharge of this last duty, you have enjoyed a triumph without a Sacrifice; that you bring back with your laurels the limbs, which the sword of war had spared unimpaired in the conflict with faction.
Accept, Sir, on your return to the bosom of your family and friends, the best reward which we can give, or you receive -- the heartfelt applauses of your Fellow Citizens.
May you long live -- may your patriotic exertions continue to be successful, and the memory of your signal services be indelibly engraven in the breast of a grateful country.
Signed in behalf of the Inhabitants of this Vicinity.
B. WOODWARD, Chairman.
By Order, Attest,
J. DUNHAM, Clerk.
Hanover, May 13, 1796.
To which he returned the following answer:
CITIZENS OF HANOVER.
Language is too feeble to express the lively sensations I feel from the sentiments expressed towards me in your cordial address, signed by the Hon. B. Woodward, Esq. in your behalf, and this day presented me. Accept, therefore, the silent but grateful emotions of my heart, as the only adequate return in my power, to make.
I participate with you, in your attachment to the Federal Constitution, to the constituted authorities, love to the President, and veneration for the public faith; and, while I sincerely regret the unhappy contest, which has so long occupied Congress (and, I fear, in some degree, sullied our national character) I join with you, in mutual congratulations, that it has terminated in a manner which unfolds to the patriotic mind, prospects more pleasing in future.
Your applause, and that of the rest of my fellow citizens, joined to a consciousness of having acted with uprightness of intention, is truly the best reward, which can be given or enjoyed. Be assured that my best endeavors shall never be wanting to insure that prize.
D. BUCK.
Hanover, 13th May, 1796.
When he left the place, he was escorted to the River by Capt. Brigham's company in complete uniform, the members of College, and the principal Gentlemen of this Vicinity.
On the other bank of the River in Norwich, he was met by, his friends and neighbours, and conducted to his seat. Such a reception the partizans of faction may look for in vain!
A civic feast was then prepared at Graves's Hall, where the principal Gentlemen of the place attended.
Friday last, the Citizens of this Vicinity assembled for a celebration in consequence of the appropriation News, brought by Mr. Buck, who arrived in the Stage on Thursday evening, where he found a most cordial reception.
While Mr. Buck was in town he was presented with the following address:
To DANIEL BUCK, Esq.
SIR,
Impressed, as we are, with a lively sense of your early services in the cause of our country, grateful as we must be for your late exertions in defence of our constitution, and happy, -- indeed, as we are, to embrace you, at your return, we cannot suppress our feelings, on this joyful occasion.
Though we are not among the number of your Constituents, though your place of residence is separated from ours, by the banks of a fertilizing stream, and the boundary lines of a sister State, yet, as a neighbour, a patriot, and friend, we bid you a most cordial welcome.
Though remote from the seat of government, as we have not been disinterested, so we have not been indifferent spectators, of its labors and toils.
We are attached to our Federal Constitution, and cheerfully submit to its constituted authorities: we love the President, we venerate the public faith, and we have beheld with indignation and regret, the menaces to the one and the jeopardy to the other: but patriotism has at length prevailed, the hopes of Disorganizers are baffled, our Constitution, the sacred Palladium of our liberties, remains inviolate, and we, with the Citizens in this quarter of the Union, rest gratefully satisfied.
On this glorious event, the inhabitants of this vicinity beg leave to congratulate you!
You were our war-worn Soldier in the battles we fought for Freedom; under the mild reign of Peace, you have been appointed to guard the acquisition; and we rejoice, that in the discharge of this last duty, you have enjoyed a triumph without a Sacrifice; that you bring back with your laurels the limbs, which the sword of war had spared unimpaired in the conflict with faction.
Accept, Sir, on your return to the bosom of your family and friends, the best reward which we can give, or you receive -- the heartfelt applauses of your Fellow Citizens.
May you long live -- may your patriotic exertions continue to be successful, and the memory of your signal services be indelibly engraven in the breast of a grateful country.
Signed in behalf of the Inhabitants of this Vicinity.
B. WOODWARD, Chairman.
By Order, Attest,
J. DUNHAM, Clerk.
Hanover, May 13, 1796.
To which he returned the following answer:
CITIZENS OF HANOVER.
Language is too feeble to express the lively sensations I feel from the sentiments expressed towards me in your cordial address, signed by the Hon. B. Woodward, Esq. in your behalf, and this day presented me. Accept, therefore, the silent but grateful emotions of my heart, as the only adequate return in my power, to make.
I participate with you, in your attachment to the Federal Constitution, to the constituted authorities, love to the President, and veneration for the public faith; and, while I sincerely regret the unhappy contest, which has so long occupied Congress (and, I fear, in some degree, sullied our national character) I join with you, in mutual congratulations, that it has terminated in a manner which unfolds to the patriotic mind, prospects more pleasing in future.
Your applause, and that of the rest of my fellow citizens, joined to a consciousness of having acted with uprightness of intention, is truly the best reward, which can be given or enjoyed. Be assured that my best endeavors shall never be wanting to insure that prize.
D. BUCK.
Hanover, 13th May, 1796.
When he left the place, he was escorted to the River by Capt. Brigham's company in complete uniform, the members of College, and the principal Gentlemen of this Vicinity.
On the other bank of the River in Norwich, he was met by, his friends and neighbours, and conducted to his seat. Such a reception the partizans of faction may look for in vain!
A civic feast was then prepared at Graves's Hall, where the principal Gentlemen of the place attended.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
Politics
Social Event
What keywords are associated?
Daniel Buck
Hanover Celebration
Federal Constitution
Political Address
Civic Feast
What entities or persons were involved?
Daniel Buck
B. Woodward
J. Dunham
Capt. Brigham
Where did it happen?
Hanover, (N. H.)
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Hanover, (N. H.)
Event Date
May 13, 1796
Key Persons
Daniel Buck
B. Woodward
J. Dunham
Capt. Brigham
Outcome
cordial welcome and celebration with address, response, escort, and civic feast; successful patriotic event.
Event Details
Citizens assembled to celebrate appropriation news brought by Daniel Buck; presented him with an address praising his services to the Constitution; he responded gratefully; escorted across river to Norwich by militia and locals; civic feast held.