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Ihe Anniversary Of our national independence
was celebrated by the inhabitants of Pownal ion


ed by respectable number of citizens from New
Gloucester and Durham. The procession, which
was preceded by company Of militia commanded
by Capt SKILLINGs, formed at twelve o'clock
Eear the house of f. ToMpsox. Esq. and then
moved to the place destined for the exercises Of The
day. After an appropriate and devout PRAYER an
Grafton was delivered by JABE1 WooDm.N. Es,.
OF New Gloucester. The orator displayed those
talents, which he is well known to possess. The
discourse was written in a neat, pure and ciassick
style; and was delivered in a graceful and elegant
manner. And we are happy TO state that the Or
ator did not descend to treat of matters that tend
only to excite party virulence and animositv but
uttered the sentiments Of a real patriot and chris
tian. After the public performances. the process
sion returned. and respectable number partook
OF public dinner prepared by Z. ToMPsox. ESQ.
and served in manner, combining in high degree,
elegance aud rural simplicity. After the usual
number OF toaSts were given, the guests retired
having preserved through the day the strictest or
der and decorum-And we hsve no doubt. but such
a season Of repast, where peace aud harmony rerns
affords more real satisfaction and pleasure than is
commonly enjoyed in more numerous assemblies
whore dscord is more likely to disturb their peace
and social enjoyment. AGRESTIC.