ODE Composed for the occasion by Margaretta V. Faugeres; The Music performed by the URANN MUSICAL SOCIETY

Welcome morn, whose genial ray, Ushers in this joyous day; Memorable day of bliss! Memorable day of bliss! When thy pearly beams unfold In the orient, flush'd with gold, Then let Virtue's gladdening bands, With warm hearts and union'd hands, Blooms with plants perennial twine, Decorating FREEDOM'S shrine.

Freeborn children of this land, Let each ardent wish expand; Hail the hours with sacred glee— 'Tis the day of LIBERTY.

Catch a spark of patriot flame From the favorite son of Fame: Him his country's promis'd stay— Him his country's promis'd stay— WASHINGTON, the brave and wise, Freedom's friend and Virtue's prize. Let his zeal your breasts elate; Firm he held the helm of state: While the brightness you admire, Emulate the glorious fire.

Freeborn children, &c,

Nations greet you with applause: Still sustain your country's cause: Veterans still her rights revere, Veterans still her rights revere, When oppression threats from far Bravely meet the storm of WAR Banish discord from your bands, Interest asks, and Peace commands— Courage, firmness, unity, Ever will maintain you free.

Freeborn children, &c,

Nature's source, whose sovereign nod Sways creation—MIGHTY GOD! O'er our council, oh! preside: O'er our council, oh! preside: THOU canst bid the tempest cease; THOU from war canst summon peace; From the glooms of wild dismay THOU canst call a rapturous day. Let thy truth our souls pervade; Let us dwell beneath thy shade.

So the children of this land Shall each ardent wish expand: Hail the hour with sacred glee, On this day of LIBERTY.