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July 19, 1824
Palladium Of Virginia And The Pacific Monitor
Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia
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The Town of Union celebrated the Anniversary of American Independence on the 5th inst. with an assembly at the Court House where Edmund Robertson read the Declaration of Independence, followed by an oration by Edward B. Bailey. Citizens then dined at the Swan Tavern and drank 13 patriotic toasts.
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The Anniversary of American Independence was celebrated in the Town of Union, on the 5th inst. According to previous arrangement, the citizens assembled in the Court House at eleven o'clock. Edmund Robertson Esq. after delivering a few appropriate prefatory remarks, proceeded to read the Declaration of Independence: after which an Oration was delivered by Edward B. Bailey Esq. which I forbear eulogizing as he has been induced by the earnest solicitation of his friends to consent to its publication.
The Citizens then retired to the Swan Tavern and after dining sumptuously, drank the following toasts:
1st The Day we celebrate: May it ever be hailed with joy by the reeborn sons of America; and may we always keep alive those feelings which animated our forefathers on that eventful day.
2d The United States of America: The Home of freemen; although yet in her infancy, she is able and will defend that independence, which was purchased by the blood, and consecrated by the lives of her immortal heroes.
3d. Gen'l. George Washington. We search history in vain for his equal his virtues have founded an empire of rational liberty, and his fame will immortalize the age of Republics.
4th La Fayette: Whether wielding the Marshals truncheon, or a captive in the dungeons of Olmutz, he is still the same unalterable patriot; may his visit to our country be hailed by the acclamations of a grateful people.
5th. The departed heroes of our revolution: May the same spirit that prompted them to deeds of valour, animate the bosoms of Americans to the latest posterity.
6th The President of the United States: Although the tongue of calumny has attempted to cast a gloom over the evening of his political life, yet we feel confident that while at the helm of government, he will never loose sight of the best interests of his country.
7th The battle of New Orleans: Rivalling in splendour the long famed achievement at Thermopylae.
8th Commerce the parent of Civilization: The protectress of the arts, and the supporter of national greatness.
9th The Patriots of South America and Greece: from us they have caught the fire of liberty; may it never be extinguished among them, and may they found an empire of freedom as imperishable as monumental marble
10th The Holy Alliance: A speedy destruction to that unholy group; and a speedy union of all free nations against the encroachments of tyranny.
11th Our next President: May he be the choice of a free people, and one best qualified to discharge the duties of that exalted station.
12th Patrick Henry The distinguished Orator and Statesman: May we never forget, that he gave the first impulse to the ball of that revolution, which terminated in our Independence.
13th The Fair Sex: They afford us domestic happiness without them this world and its riches would be nought: they soften the rough tempers of men, and prompt them to noble actions.
The Anniversary of American Independence was celebrated in the Town of Union, on the 5th inst. According to previous arrangement, the citizens assembled in the Court House at eleven o'clock. Edmund Robertson Esq. after delivering a few appropriate prefatory remarks, proceeded to read the Declaration of Independence: after which an Oration was delivered by Edward B. Bailey Esq. which I forbear eulogizing as he has been induced by the earnest solicitation of his friends to consent to its publication.
The Citizens then retired to the Swan Tavern and after dining sumptuously, drank the following toasts:
1st The Day we celebrate: May it ever be hailed with joy by the reeborn sons of America; and may we always keep alive those feelings which animated our forefathers on that eventful day.
2d The United States of America: The Home of freemen; although yet in her infancy, she is able and will defend that independence, which was purchased by the blood, and consecrated by the lives of her immortal heroes.
3d. Gen'l. George Washington. We search history in vain for his equal his virtues have founded an empire of rational liberty, and his fame will immortalize the age of Republics.
4th La Fayette: Whether wielding the Marshals truncheon, or a captive in the dungeons of Olmutz, he is still the same unalterable patriot; may his visit to our country be hailed by the acclamations of a grateful people.
5th. The departed heroes of our revolution: May the same spirit that prompted them to deeds of valour, animate the bosoms of Americans to the latest posterity.
6th The President of the United States: Although the tongue of calumny has attempted to cast a gloom over the evening of his political life, yet we feel confident that while at the helm of government, he will never loose sight of the best interests of his country.
7th The battle of New Orleans: Rivalling in splendour the long famed achievement at Thermopylae.
8th Commerce the parent of Civilization: The protectress of the arts, and the supporter of national greatness.
9th The Patriots of South America and Greece: from us they have caught the fire of liberty; may it never be extinguished among them, and may they found an empire of freedom as imperishable as monumental marble
10th The Holy Alliance: A speedy destruction to that unholy group; and a speedy union of all free nations against the encroachments of tyranny.
11th Our next President: May he be the choice of a free people, and one best qualified to discharge the duties of that exalted station.
12th Patrick Henry The distinguished Orator and Statesman: May we never forget, that he gave the first impulse to the ball of that revolution, which terminated in our Independence.
13th The Fair Sex: They afford us domestic happiness without them this world and its riches would be nought: they soften the rough tempers of men, and prompt them to noble actions.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
Social Event
What keywords are associated?
American Independence
Anniversary Celebration
Town Of Union
Declaration Reading
Oration
Patriotic Toasts
What entities or persons were involved?
Edmund Robertson Esq.
Edward B. Bailey Esq.
Where did it happen?
Town Of Union
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Town Of Union
Event Date
On The 5th Inst.
Key Persons
Edmund Robertson Esq.
Edward B. Bailey Esq.
Event Details
Citizens assembled in the Court House at eleven o'clock where Edmund Robertson Esq. read the Declaration of Independence after prefatory remarks, followed by an oration by Edward B. Bailey Esq. They then retired to the Swan Tavern for a sumptuous dinner and drank 13 patriotic toasts.