An Historical View of the Public Celebrations of the Washington Society, and Those of the Young Republicans; From 1805, to 1822 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1823. Excerpt: ... July, 4, 1810. This Anniversary of American Independence was celebrated by the Young Republicans of Boston, with an increase of ardent and patriotic feelings. A numerous body assembled at the State House and formed a procession, which, joining that of the Bunker Hill Association, proceeded to the head of State Street, thence, preceded by a band in full uniform, to the Exchange Coffee-house, where a splendid banquet was provided on the occasion. John K. Simpson presided, assisted by James Scott and Charles Hood, as Vice-Presidents.--Marshals of the day, Adams Bailey, jr., Henry Harris, John Andrews, Daniel Baxter, jr. and J. Davis. SENTIMENTS. 1 The Day--American Independence; a plant whose soil is the dust of heroes; 'till every American vein be exhausted, may it never be suffered to wither for want of nourishment. After this sentiment, the following Ode, written for the occasion, by William Parmenter, was sung: ODE. Tune, Adams and Liberty. Columbians, arise let the cannon resound; Let that day be mark'd by joy's noblest expression, When Liberty's sons did her standard surround, Determin'd their rights to secure from oppression: Their freedom to shield, They reraain'd on the field, Till their foes were compell'd to their valor to yield; Then let us, assembl'd, with one voice proclaim, We ne'er will dishonor our ancestors' name. Should our empire extend from the Line to the Pole, On the east and the west know no bounds but the ocean, May one band of union encircle the whole, May we ne'er be distracted by civil commotion: While in one cause we join, Though all Europe combine, Our glory will ever triumphantly shine; Then let us, assembl'd, with one voice proclaim, We ne'er will dishonor our ancestors' name. Though Party the flood-gates of anarchy ope, With...