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SAVANNAH,
WEDNESDAY NOON, JULY 9, 1823.
Fourth of July , 4883.
Jt is with feeling* of no uncommon satisfac
tion, that we contemplate and record the festi
vals on Friday last, in honor of our National In
dependence. ’Twas not the tumultuous joy,
the boisterous mirth, that marks the revelry of
slaves—but the sincere and heartfelt satisfaction
that warms the bosom of the enlightened and
the brave; and inspires them with gratitude, for
the matchless blessings enjoyed by our beloved
country. Amidst the many demonstrations of
joy that marked the progress of the day, noth
ing occurred to mar its tranquility, or cast the
least shadow of gloom on any countenance pre
sent. The utmost harmony prevailed—the
strictest decorum was observed, and the sun
that rose serenely glorious, set in a cloudless
aky, beneath the blue expanse of Heaven; un
rolled by a breeze and untinged by mists or
gloom.
The opening day was ushered in with ringing
of bells and the sound of cannon. At an early
hour, the several military companies assembled
upon their parade grounds, ai.d fired salutes in
honor of the day. A grand procession was form
ed at 12 o’clock, under the command of Colonel
Jamet Marshall. Their appearance was formi
dable and martial. (The thermometer was 93$
above 0 ) They proceeded under a hot sun to
the Episcopal Church, accompanied by the civil
authority, military officers, the clergy, the ora
tor, the reader of the Declaration of Indepen
dence, and many private and distinguished citi
zens. The exercises of the Church were open
ed by an appropriate prayer, by the Kev. Mr.
Meredith , after which the Declaration of Inde
pendsnee was conspicuously read by Joseph S.
Pelot, Eeq and a patriotic and sentimental Ora
tion was handsomely delivered by Robert IV.
Pooler, Esq. which was received with many to
kens of approbation by a crowded audience of
ladies and gentlemen. We do not feel our
selves competent to pay an adequate compli
ment to our worthy Orator; for his production
is eminently beyond all praise that we can be
stow, and needs not our humble tribute, to ren
der it admired by all. And if we can procure a
copy of it, we shail cheerfully give it a place in
our next paper.
After the Oration was delivered, the proces
sion moved in regular order in front of the Ex
change, and there dismissed, many of them to
meet again at the festive board.
The regular Toasts drank at the different
public Tables will be found below ; also, a se
lection of the Volunteers, as far as our limits
will permit.
TOASTS.
DWATER AT THE EXCHANGE.
At which Wm. B. Bulloch, Esq. Presided, as
sisted by Charles Harris, Jamet Morrison, and
Richard IV. Habersham, Esq'rs.
1. Tut day roe celebrate. The wisdom of our
father* halloaed, and the blood of freemen
cherished it. May union, public virtue and
patriotism hail i's annual return.
2. The Constitution of our Country. May we
ever regard it as our political Pentateuch, too
sacred for revision.
3. The Heroes of our Revolution, we will look
on their renown as an inhe itance which we can
enjoy, whilst their fame s'iil hovering round the
ancient oaks of our country shall excite us to
emulate th< ir example.
4 The Army and A any of our Country, alike
emulous of achievement, alike reckless of dan
ger, we want no other credentials at home or
abroad to command the respect and secure the
esteem of nations.
“And the star-spangled banner, 0! long may
it wave
“O’er the land of the free, and the home of
the brave ”
5. Go ge Washington. “lie was the bright
and the Morning Star” which illuminated and ,
conducted the Genius of Liberty throughout our
happy country. His memory will ever be cher.
iihed by the American Citizen as the founder i
and preaerver of the Republic.
6 I,a Fayette. The Soldier of Honor, born a
disciple of liberty, though nursed in the lap of ,
aristocracy, in the first dawn of his manhood he I
broke from her effeminating embraces to minis
ter at the altar of freedom.
7. The State of Georgia. May the fostering
wisdom and patriotism of her sons continue suc
cessfully to delopc the fair destinies which were
woven bv the valor of “76**
“Breathes there a man with soul so dead,
Who never to himself hath said,
This is mv own, my native land ”
8 The Governor of the State of Georgia.
9 James Monroe. The last President select
ed from the sagos of the Revolution. His
course has been calm and unruffled by party
His administration supported by the united
voice of his countryirfen
10 William 11. Crawford An honest Repub
lican citizen, and a faithful public servant. May
his reward be the highest in the gift of his coun
try The energy of his independence, and ihe
vigor of his patriotism, will disseminate pros
perity throughout the Republic.
11. The cause of the Greeks- May the Turk
iah scymetar, so long stretched o’er the neck of,
prostrate Greece, be hurled from the hand of
the oppressor, and the recollection of all the
blood it has shed, kindle a spirit of liberty, un
quenchable as their own native fires.
12. haemal Improvement. May the provis
ions of an enlightened policy enable it, like the
fabled Hriareut, to stretch its hundred arms of
strength to the aid of every resourceless por
tion of our country.
13 The American Fair. When their sons fall
in their country’s battles, they will say, with
the Spartan Marton of old, “Twas for that end
they were born.”
voLVHTzsaa
By William B. Bulloch, Esq President. Patri
otisio and Philanthropy—Nobly illustrated in
the virtuous life of the pious Philosopher, who
was believed, when he said <a if wisdom itself
were offered me upon condition only of keep
ing it to myself. I should undoubtedly refuse it.”
By Charles Hunts, Esq. Ist Vice President. —
The cause of the Greeks—ancient liberty revi
ved—a star in the East, dissipating the darkness
of despotism, consecrated to freedom and hu
manity.
By James Morrison, Esq. 2 d Vice President. —
James Madison, may bis setting sun be as serene
as hi* mid-day has been glorious to his reputa.
tion and his country
By R W. Habersham Esq. 3d Vice President.
The memory of Robert Emmet May the
smoke of his sacrifice never cease to ascend
until the Independence of Ireland be establish
ed , •
By the Hon. John Elliot. The progress of
light, moral and political; may it be accelerat
ed by the efforts employed for its suppression,
until it shall issue in the regeneration of Europe.
By Dr. Russell, U S A. The Oak, the pride
of our forest, may it never shadow any but free-
I men, or bear a cannon subversive of liberty.
By Lieut. Monroe, U. S. A. The inhabitants
1 of Savannah, alike distinguished by their pub
■ lie spirit and hospitality. May their fortune
I equal their worth
By Robert W Pooler, Esq the Orator of the diy
Our Count'y, the Lam’ cfLiberty and Equality,
The refuge of the oppressed, the admiration of
| mankind, supported by the people, she bids de
-1 fiance to the world
By Joseph S. Pelot, Esq. Col. George M.
Troup, a tried and zealous statesman, the patri
otic friend of Georgia. Her gratitude assigns
to him the Gubernatorial chair.
By MII M’Al ister, Esq The day we cele
brate—lt is consecrated by the blood and treas
ure of our ancestors
By Levi S. D'Lyon. —’tis the off
spring of Republics, but of Republics in which
Republicans can be found at mid day, without
the aid rs a candle or a lanthorn.
By Captain Bee. Capt. Matthew Talbot, the
President of the Senate of Georgia—May he re
ceive the highest honor the state can confer.
By Dr. Joseph C. Habersham. Our national
greatness, may it always be equalled by the
moral excellencies of our people.
By 11.l 1 . M'Vcrmott. The memory of General
George Washington.
By John Guilmartin. Ireland—may she soon
have it in her power to celebrate an anniversary
founded on principles similar to those laid down
by the American Congress of the 4’ li July, 1776
By James Eppinge •, Esq. The birth day of
creation : The t tet nal said, “Let there be light,
and there was light ” The birth day of the
Republic : The sages of the Revolution said,
“let us be free, and they wei e free ”
DINNER at WASHINGTON HALL.
Thos U. P. Charlton presided, assisted by
Edward Harden, Thomas N Morell, and Fred
erick 9. Fell,'as vice-presidents.
1. Fourth of July, 1776. On that day, Patri
otism struck the Rock in the desert of oppres
sion, whence issued the mighty and never fail
ing streams of Liberty, Equality, the sovereignty
of the people, ordained from all eternity by na.
tore, and by nature’s God.
2. Democracy. Its source being in the affec
tions of the great majority of the people, and
its onurse through their hearts, its channel is
therefore too broad, its current too rapid, its
flood too deep, to need the accession of tribu
tary streams.
3 The memory of George Washington. Val
or, Wisdom, Liberty, will ever shout his praise,
in all tongues, in all religions.
4 Thomas Jfferson, the democratic Briareu9,
who, aided by more arms than the ancient Gi
ant, dragged the federal Jupiter from his Olym
pus, smothered his lightnings, and broke his
thunderbolts
J. Federalism, a Centaur like figure,” half
whig, ha.f tory, its mortal remains were hastily
intered, and its “requiem” chuunted on the 4th
of March, 1801 We believe there is no resur
rection for this “fallen angel ”
6 The War of 1812, proclaimed by Wisdom,
supported by Valor, crowned by Glory.
7. William H Crawford, a Republican of the
Jeffersonian school, and an enlightened States
man, whose moral and political integrity has
gained him the confidence of the nation. He
deserves to be the successor of the venerable
and patriotic Monroe.
8. The Navy, has it acquired glory > Let the
shade of Decatur answer. And the Army ?We
refer all concerned to Brown, Scott, ond “ Old
Hickory.”
9. The Declaration of Independence, the stern
voice of freedom which severed the chains of
oppression and still echoes through the world,
rousing nations from the slumber of despotism.
10. The memories of all the Heroes and Patriots ‘
of the War of the Revolution, Chiefs and Privates, 1
from their tombs liberty is ever predicting the 1
destruction of ty rants
11. General La Fayette, may Americans for
give his aristocratic nick-name in the recollec
tion that he was the Friend of Washington, and <
a soldier of Liberty. i
12. Greece, the renowned land of Leonidas i
and Aristides—May the courage of her modern
heroes be crowned with victory, and cover with i
eternal ignominy the Christian Despots who re- i
main neutral in her glorious struggle against the
disgrace of the civilized world, the ferocious i
and biggotted Musselmen.
13. Our Countrywomen, may they, like the i
Roman Matrons, ever exhibit as their most pre- i
cious jewels, democratic sons and democratic
daughters. |
VOLOUTT'SHS. (
By the president, T.UP Charlton. Massa- •
chuaetts—Tl\p cradle of Liberty in ’76—She lias
again raised it—May her children never be'rock- <
in ary other.
| By the French Vice Consul. Louis the 16th—
the true and faithful ally and friend of these U- i
nited States.
By John W. Stirk. The Orator cf the day—
a good citizen and an independent republican.
By Dr. Furth. The memory cf the brave
William Tell, the Washington “of Switzerland,
the enemy of tyrants.
By Job T. Holies. General Mina, as opposed
to the “ Holy Alliance.”
By Judge Davies. Ireland—May her sons
soon have an opportunity of celebrating the day
of her emancipation.
By Mordecui ShefiaU, sen. A long prosperity
to those democratic tenets that hurl to the ground
the aristocratic distinction between the Rich
and Poor.
By M H. M* Allis ter. The Genius of Liberty
—her retting place i> upon the soil of America,-
ere long she will be known and worshipped in
all the regiona of the earth
The President having retired, the following
Toast was given and drank:
Thomtis U P Charlton, the steady and un
waried friend of the - people, as orator, states
man, and advocate, cannot but be hel 1 in pleas
ing remembrance by his fellow-citizens
By Adam Cope. Union and friendship be
tween all those who are celebrating this day
By John P. Ward. The spirit and equality of
’76— Its best support economy, be it in the ex
pence* of the treasury, or in a 4th of July festi
val
By George Robertson. Jr. The Democratic
party—United—lnvincible—The presidential
election of 1824 will inscribe on its borders the
eem vidi vici of the conquering Roman
By Dr. Wm.C. Daniell The People—the
only legitimate source of authority. Their ap
probation the only reward of virtuous services.
.By I. If. Teffl. The adopted poet of Geor
gia, Henry Dennison—The banks cf the Con
nectlcut furnished his Cradle—the plain* of
Georgia contain his Urn—May snme kindred
gen “is bind around his brows appropriate bays
of immortality.
By Mr. Thomas The Barons of Runnamede
—they gave to us the Magna Charts—the basis
bf the liberties of the two hemispheres.
SAVANNAH VOLUNTEER GUARDS.
1. The Day. Tyranny and oppression it*
parents, Liberty and Independence its offspring.
2. Washington. The Star in memory’s sky,
which will shine when all other lights have set.
o The Heroes and Sages of the Revolution
Our independence is the fruit of their service ;
in the enjoyment of it we forget not its source.
4. The United Stales
“There is a land, of every land the pride,
“Relov’d by Heav’n, o’er all the world besides,
“This is the spot of earth, supremely blest,
“Ade.rer, sweeter spot than all the rest.”
5. The Constitution The fountain from which
the current of our Liberty flows, a Leathern
draught to the oppressed, to Tyrants the bitter
waters of Acheron.
6. James Monroe, President of the United States
7. The Army and Navy. May they always
continue to be a Scylla and Charybdis to our
enemies
8 The Spang led Banner. It wa? unfurl
ed by the hand of Liberty, it has waved in tri
wmpti, and gained redoubled brilliancy from
victory.
9 The F.x-Pres'dents. The political lives
and present pursuits prove that their highest
ambition has been the service of their country.
T gJ'Mitudc of the people is their rewatd.
10. Georgia. In infancy’ she gallantly shed
her blood for national freedom, in our late con
test with Britain, she had no qualms conflicting
with national honor. May she never, degener
-11. W , H Crawford. A pillar of State able
to bear the weight of the Republic.
12 The People. Our natural Sovereign ; To
them every true patriot feels responsible, and
acting honestly, fears not their judgment.
13. Our Fair Gentry women. To them alone
we ground our arms; we acknowledge their in
vincibility, and as submissive knights, cry an
endless reign to the soveieign Fair.
TOLUKTEZHS.
By Col James Marshall. Victory and triumph
to the patriots of Spain : Rocky defiles, moun
tainous passes, and hardy Guerillas to their in
vaders. -
By Captain Tattnall. Nathaniel Macon, of
North Carolina—The truly honest man, patri
otic citizen, and able statesman.
By fr-fV. Pooler. Washington—May each
pati iot soldfcr emulate his example, and learn to
draw or sheath his sword for the benefit of his
country.
By Dr. W C. Darnell. General John MTn
tosh—He has spent a long life in the service of
his country, may he long five to enjoy the appro
bation of those whom he has served.
By Dr. Russel, of the U. S. Army The Savan
nah Volunteer Guards—distinguished alike for
their fine discipline and noble emulation as sol
diers, for their urbanity and warm hearted hos
pitality as citizens.
By General Harden. The memory of General
M’lntosh.
By Alexander Hunter. Gen. Andrew Jackson,
the hero of Xew-Orleans
By S. Jit. Bond. The departed heroes of *76
—The Elishas of our country, whose examples
are the mantles cf patriotism and valor, which
slrall be transmitted to our latest posterity.
REPUBLICAN BLUES.
1. The Day. It made us a nation—Let us
celebrate it with an animated recollection of
those patriots whose virtues have made it our
nation’s Jubilee.
2. The memory of Washington. O, that was a
man indeed!—his country’s sword, his country’s
shield and father.
3 Thomas Jefferson. He made us a people,
and has always been one of the people.
4. The United States of Ame'tea The sanc
tuary of Liberty, and the asylum of the oppres
sed.
5. Georgia. Does she want patriotic devo
tion ? Let the Blues wl\p hazarded their lives
on the arid soil of Florida testify. Does she
want talent? The heart of every niue dwells
with pride and affection upon one who has vin
dicated her claim to it.
6 The President of the United States.
7. The Army. It renewed the glory of the
revolution at Chippewa, at Bridgewater, at
Plattsburg, at Baltimore and Orleans
8. The Airy. !!<vdy f.r any service; fit fur
evety service ; and distingifshed in all service.
9 The Congress of the United States. The
representatives of free men— n.ay they so legis
late as to preserve us freemen.
10. Tht Judiciary. An independent brai ch
ol our political system—lt contributes to pre
serve the harmony and independence of the
whole
11. Spain and Greece. Fighting in the cause
of liberty—may they be nerved with its strength
si and crowned with its triumph.
12. Volunteer Corps. We ar®. soldiers be
esuse we are citizens, and tint we may continue
to be citizens.
13. Woman. The only monarch to whom we
yield allegiance. , \
VOLUNTEEi.
By Capt. Nit oil. Tl>e Orator of the day—a
true Blue, who has given utteance to the sen
timents of an American, with tie eloquence of
an orator—May he receive at the ensuing elec
tion the homage of a general suffrage.
At a recent Anniversaiy feait of the Drumers
and Ftfers, some Toasts were overheard, which
to the btst of our fi tends recollection, were
sth Uly, 1823 —De day we shelebrate. May
he come ten times a year.
G ne'at Jackson—lie powder too trong fur
Pakenham tnmach.
De Ring of F ranee—lie no more like Bona
part, den my finger like Tyhet I ight-house.
De Belles ob Yamacrew —Dw be lilliea and
roles.
De Ameiican Eagle —May he wing neber be
clip.
Dr brae fair sec —May he cheek neber crimson
with blushes at de sound ob bad moosic.
Store Breakers —On Saturday night last, the
store of Mr. B. W. Delaraater was entered and
plundered of several articles, among which
were a bbl. of flour, 1 of sugar, 1 bag of coiree,
1 chest of tea, and 1 loaf of sugar. Attempts
have recently been made to break open other
stores in this city. We should not be astonish -
ed to hear that the muskets or clothing of some
ol the city watch should be stolen from them
while lent on duty. We do sincerely hope the
proper au'hority will enforce the recommeda
tion of the Grand Jury, which we publish in this
day’s paper.
If you raise the Steam too high there is danger
of bursting the boiler. retro*.
When I see a young man getting red-hot
drunk on the 4th July, and finding an apology
for himself, by saying it only comes ouce a year;
thinks I to myself, this is but the first step to
your making it come many times a year, and
then indeed, there is danger of bursting your
baiter.
When I see a young man yielding up all his
time and thoughts to military trainings, and full
of military ardour for mere military show, it in
dicates the boiler is hot und will burst.
When I see a young lady thrusting her head
and shoulders out of a window, to see a 4th July
procession (alias to show herself,) take care,
my dear, say I, there is danger of bursting your
boiler.
When I see a young man just entered into
business, pluming himself on his credit, and
neglecting that business to give dinners to his
acquaintance, and drowning himself in wine that
cost 2 or 3 dollars a bottle, I say there is too much
steam ,• the boiler must burnt, and many be sca'ded
thereby. and
When I see a young man, making tailors,
shoemakers, Ac. suffer in order to gain the af
fections of a rich heiress, by this kind of mewing
off, I am sure this excess of steam, will, so soon
as he finds the lady’s fortune settled upen her
self, cause his boiler to burst.
When 1 reflect on the greatness of many great
personages whom I meet in my daily walks, I
perceive they are only elevated by steam, and
predict that they will evaporate.
When Greece was enslaved, first under the
Macedonians and next under the Romans, there
were no considerable orators found among
the Greeks, as if with the languid or expired
government, the vein of rhetoric was seared up,
the force of Demosthenes spent, and the springs
of the muses exhausted.
Liberty and Independence are then indeed,
blessings We need no mathematical demon
stration for the comparison. The simple con.
trast between the Macedonian subjugation of
Greece, and the condition of our nation, shews
how wonderful is the agency of Freedom in ad
vancing the march of mind.
The annual celebrations of our emancipation,
seem to mark the epochs of human improve
ment.
Our orations, popular addresses, and toasts,
furnish forth abundantly, the sparks of wit, the
scintillations of genius, the flights of imagina
tion.
All these have a potent effect.on intelligent
beings, who never will become slaves, whilst
the ignominy ot thra'dom, and the happiness of
free governments are yearly rung in their ears.
Mr. Editor .-
In your last, appeared a petition in favor of
Silver Change, and in opposition to the circula
tion of Change Bills. It it there stated that the
coin has left us, tho’ it will again return unless
superceded by paper.
This is by no means probable.
So long at the Exchange continues against us,,
the drp.in of specie will continue ’till our last
