JULY 4TH CELEBRATION, AS RELATED IN THE MONTROSE REGISTER, JULY 7, 1829

THE CELEBRATION

On Tuesday last, agreeably to arrangements, the citizens of this and the neighboring towns assembled to commemorate the “fiftieth” anniversary of that great and glorious day, which declared that these states should be “free and independent.” About eleven o’clock a procession was formed, under the direction of Wm. Jessup, Esq. Marshal of the day, and marched to the Presbyterian meeting house, where the Exercises were commenced by an able and appropriate prayer by the Rev. B. Baldwin—then followed an address, suited to the occasion, with the reading of the Declaration of Independence, by Doct. Charles Fraser, after which an Oration, which would do honor to the head and heart of any gentleman, was pronounced by A. [Almon] H. Read, Esq.

At the close of the exercises, the procession was again formed, and proceeded in beautiful order to a well stocked table, prepared by E. Fuller. After the cloth was removed, the toasts which follow, were drank, accompanied by the discharge of cannon and the hearty cheers of the company, Jonah Brewster, Esq. presiding, assisted by Maj. Benj. Lathrop.

We cannot refrain from remarking, in this place, that, in our opinion this memorable event, which has called millions together, once in each year for fifty years, was never celebrated in a manner more honorable to all engaged, and more gratifying to the feelings of the moral and religious part of community, than the fiftiethanniversary. No drunkenness, no rioting, nor any thing occurred to disturb the good feeling which seemingly pervaded every bosom.

It was highly gratifying to observe, seated at the head of the table, twelve of the heroes of the Revolution, assisting, and seemingly participating in all the fervor of youth, with their children, and their children’s children, in the general rejoicing for the enjoyment of those privileges which they fifty years ago spilt their best blood to establish.

TOASTS

1. The day—While the nations of Europe celebrate the nativity of their monarchs—our Jubilee is the birthday of the nation, and of equal rights—May they emulate our example.

2. Our political institutions—The experience of half a century has tested their stability.

3. The memory of Washington.

4. The heroes and statesmen of the Revolution—The tears of national gratitude have bedewed the graves of the departed—may the survivors receive a more solid remuneration.

5. The President of the United States.

6. The Governor of Pennsylvania.

7. The Congress of the United States—More doing and less talking.

8. The Army and Navy of the United States—The best guarantee of peace.

9. Agriculture, Manufactures and Commerce —The three pillars of national prosperity.

10. Bolivar, the hero and statesman of the South —May no improper act ever tarnish his fame.

11. The Republics of the South —May their councils be guided by wisdom and union, peace and prosperity reign within their borders.

12. The expresidents of the United States.

13. The Ladies —God bless them.

VOLUNTEERS

The Orator of the day.

By Asa Dimock, Jr.—The Declaration of Independence—Who will doubt the inspiration of its author.

By J. Brewster, Esq.— General Jackson—He needs no fawning sycophants, no political Jesuits, to spread the glory of his achievements! His fame is as broad as the earth, and its height will extend to all succeeding generations.

By Wm. Salmon, Esq.—The United States America.— As worthy the emulation of all nations, as she is fearless of any.

By F. F. Jones — Correct principles against private interest. —The cause of the United States   Gaines upon the Troup of Georgia.

By Daniel Ross - Gen. Andrew Jackson—The retaliation for the eight dollar scalps sold to John Bull—the next president.

More news reported in this newspaper:

MARRIED. In Lenox, n Monday the 3rd inst. by J. B. Bill, Esq., Mr. Erastus Corey, to Miss Amy Bell, of the former place.

DIED. In Exeter, Luzerne co., on the 26th ult., Mr. John Harding, aged 63.

NOTICE. The person that borrowed the History of the late War, will please to return the same to the Subscriber immediately. DANIEL CURTIS.