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May 20, 1788
The Daily Advertiser
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
In Portsmouth, NH, citizens celebrated Maryland's ratification of the US Constitution on May 8, 1788, with toasts at Col. Brewton's tavern, funded by John Langdon, expressing hope for New Hampshire's approval.
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PORTSMOUTH, N. H. May 10.
CELEBRATION—on the Seventh Pillar's being raised.
If ever Angels from the skies descend,
Twill be the Federal building to defend.
On Thursday last, upon receipt of the agreeable intelligence of the ratification of the NEW CONSTITUTION, by the state of Maryland, a number of patriotic citizens assembled at Col. Brewton's coffee-house tavern, where, after partaking of a collation, and congratulating each other upon the happy event, the following federal toasts were drank, viz.
1st. The State of Maryland—may the Constitution they have ratified, prove as beneficial as its framers have illustrious.
2d. The Delegates of the Maryland Convention—may their conduct be remembered till patriotism shall cease to be a virtue.
3d. The New-Hampshire Convention: may a speedy ratification of the New Constitution be the immediate result of their next meeting.
4th. The GRAND FEDERAL EDIFICE: may its spires reach the zenith of fame, justice compose its pillars, and virtue support its base.
5th. The UNITED STATES: may they ever rise superior to those nations who have sought their ruin.
6th. The memory of those heroes who have laid down their lives upon the altar of freedom.
7th. The great American FABIAS: may his virtues, like the sun, impregnate the soil of every American's breast with genuine patriotism.
8th. The Temple of Liberty: may its doors ever be kept open.
9th. The FEDERAL CHAIN: may it ever be kept bright—and may the fire which has been kindled by eleven states, be joined by the other nine, and may all unite in smoking the calumet of peace.
10th. His Most Christian Majesty: may his virtues never be forgotten.
11th. Arts and Sciences: may they revive and flourish, and the Federal Government prove their patrons.
12th. The Marquis de la FAYETTE: may the service he has rendered America be engraven upon the hearts of its citizens.
13th. The citizens of Rhode Island: may the scales be removed from off their eyes, and may they join the Federal Edifice under the banners of truth and justice.
It is but a just tribute due to the honourable John Langdon, Esquire, to mention, that the whole expense attending the above entertainment, was defrayed by him; a circumstance which at once proves the greatness of his mind, and the joy he felt upon this so important an event.
From the information we have been able to collect upon the subject, little doubt may be had but the proposed Constitution will be ratified by the Convention of this state, at their next meeting, and that by a considerable majority. Indeed our intelligence from all quarters presages much good—the Federal Building goes on rapidly, considering its extent and magnitude; and we doubt not, but in a short time we shall have the pleasure of announcing its entire completion.
"Hail the Day," &c.
CELEBRATION—on the Seventh Pillar's being raised.
If ever Angels from the skies descend,
Twill be the Federal building to defend.
On Thursday last, upon receipt of the agreeable intelligence of the ratification of the NEW CONSTITUTION, by the state of Maryland, a number of patriotic citizens assembled at Col. Brewton's coffee-house tavern, where, after partaking of a collation, and congratulating each other upon the happy event, the following federal toasts were drank, viz.
1st. The State of Maryland—may the Constitution they have ratified, prove as beneficial as its framers have illustrious.
2d. The Delegates of the Maryland Convention—may their conduct be remembered till patriotism shall cease to be a virtue.
3d. The New-Hampshire Convention: may a speedy ratification of the New Constitution be the immediate result of their next meeting.
4th. The GRAND FEDERAL EDIFICE: may its spires reach the zenith of fame, justice compose its pillars, and virtue support its base.
5th. The UNITED STATES: may they ever rise superior to those nations who have sought their ruin.
6th. The memory of those heroes who have laid down their lives upon the altar of freedom.
7th. The great American FABIAS: may his virtues, like the sun, impregnate the soil of every American's breast with genuine patriotism.
8th. The Temple of Liberty: may its doors ever be kept open.
9th. The FEDERAL CHAIN: may it ever be kept bright—and may the fire which has been kindled by eleven states, be joined by the other nine, and may all unite in smoking the calumet of peace.
10th. His Most Christian Majesty: may his virtues never be forgotten.
11th. Arts and Sciences: may they revive and flourish, and the Federal Government prove their patrons.
12th. The Marquis de la FAYETTE: may the service he has rendered America be engraven upon the hearts of its citizens.
13th. The citizens of Rhode Island: may the scales be removed from off their eyes, and may they join the Federal Edifice under the banners of truth and justice.
It is but a just tribute due to the honourable John Langdon, Esquire, to mention, that the whole expense attending the above entertainment, was defrayed by him; a circumstance which at once proves the greatness of his mind, and the joy he felt upon this so important an event.
From the information we have been able to collect upon the subject, little doubt may be had but the proposed Constitution will be ratified by the Convention of this state, at their next meeting, and that by a considerable majority. Indeed our intelligence from all quarters presages much good—the Federal Building goes on rapidly, considering its extent and magnitude; and we doubt not, but in a short time we shall have the pleasure of announcing its entire completion.
"Hail the Day," &c.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Constitution Ratification
Maryland
Federal Toasts
Portsmouth Celebration
New Hampshire Convention
What entities or persons were involved?
John Langdon
Col. Brewton
Where did it happen?
Portsmouth, N. H.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Portsmouth, N. H.
Event Date
Thursday Last
Key Persons
John Langdon
Col. Brewton
Outcome
the entertainment was defrayed by john langdon; optimism for ratification by new hampshire convention.
Event Details
Upon receipt of intelligence of Maryland's ratification of the New Constitution, patriotic citizens assembled at Col. Brewton's coffee-house tavern, partook of a collation, and drank 13 federal toasts celebrating the event and related figures.