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Young GentIemen'S Celebration.
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The 42d anniversary Of American lndepen-
dence was celebrated in this town by compa-
ny of young gentlemen, at Capt. l.. .MOody's.
A national salute was fired at II o'clock. At
1, short, but elegant and patriotic Address was
delivered by JoHs ANDERSON, Esq. which was
received by the company with loud and reitera-
ted applause. At they partook of a sumptuous
dinner, prepared with elegance and taste by
Capt. Moody. AMERICAN principles, and de-
sire to honor the illustrious fathers of our INDIE
rENDFNcE, we're the only prevailing sentiments.
After the cloth was removed the following toasts
were drank.


l.. The Day-May he that honors it be honor
ed, and may the American that would forget it,
be forgotten Of his country.


2. The United States Of .4nerica-FREE,
SOVEREIGN, and INDEPENDEET-bc thy glories
unriyalled and thy duration eternal.


3. The President IF the Uaaited Statss--The
peoples choice, let us all respect him.


A. Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison
.monroe-Show us a succession of Kings and Em-
perors Of equal virtue, talents, and patriotism
with these republican worthless, and we will ac-
knowledge that monarchy may give happiness
TO its subjects.


S. Governor Brooks-May he maintain the
dignity of his office.


g. The Jitdiciary--May we never see the err
mine of Justice soiledby corruption, or the foun-
tain of Equity poisoned by party spirit.


2. .4griculfltre and Manu- fdctrsTes-The bone
and nerve Of our country, indispensable to ha-
tional independence.


8. s4naerican Commercially prosperity at
tend it SO long as the nation exists, and may its
g star spangled bannerS' forever wave trum-
phant.


9. Good quarters and double rations to the
surviving Vetrans of the Revolution.


H.
and advance the rights of our country.


Ii. The People Of South .4meyica-Emb
"a the cause OF LIBERTY-may we shortly hail
ihem Republic, Free, ,Sorereig7l and Independent.


70. The Sons Of .MaiYae--The next census viii
evince their patriotic exertion.


i3. The Daughters Of JIatne-Like their nat
riotic grand-mothers, may they annually add
strength to our country.


"a. Our Cgton-Ihe main prop of our LIBERTY
May the love of one always endear TO us the
preservation of the other


Is. Those lcsaltty eitissns Of Portland. whose
apathy is so apparent on this occasion. ma, well
say, GoodpeoPle all pray DO NOT sesep.


re are not dead, buf--FAsT Asleep


l6. Our Nary-Nlay il continue to increase as
long as we have tree in our forests. or a far to
defend it.


IL. Our .army--Whenever our country calls
for its services. may it be in its defence and NAV
its valor then shine rs conspicuous as at platts
burg and New-Orleans.


49, Party sPirat-May it forever sleep, and
may We never forget that charity demands from
all honest men the mutual allowance for natures
infinite variety of thought


10. May each return ofthis day still find our
country rising in the rank of nations.


20. The Ladaes--Yrtue their helmet, beauty
saeIr uniform, and the insignia CT Hymen the lau-
rels Oftheir victory