The numbers stated are those of the master-workmen, and were taken from an actual enumeration of the procession, at two o'clock. At other times in the day, the procession was much more full.

In this order the whole proceeded by the houses of the several gentlemen who represented this town in Convention, and testified their approbation of their conduct by three huzzas from the whole line and salutes from the ship, and the volunteer company. About four o'clock the procession arrived at the hall, where refreshment was liberally provided, at which as many as could find admittance, partook; but though the hall will hold fifteen hundred men, not above one-third of the procession could get in. However, we were happy that our country friends were accommodated to their wishes.

We have not time to give a just account of this beautiful parade. We can only say, that the perfect order and urbanity, the dignity and solemnity that marked the procession through the whole day, were such as had a most interesting effect on the numerous spectators which a scene so august and novel collected together.

At two o'clock, when the procession passed by the State House, Capt. Johnson's company of artillery honored them with a salute of thirteen guns.

[From the Centinel of February 13, 1788.]

On Friday evening last, the long boat, called the Old Confederation, which had been exhibited in the procession that day, was drawn to the Common, where the officers, owners and crew, called a jury of carpenters to inspect her, who after examining every part, found her bottom so defective, and her timber and planks so rotten, that they were unanimous in their verdict, to condemn her, as unfit for any further service. She was accordingly ordered to be burnt, which was immediately done, in presence of an applauding concourse of citizens.

[The following song and ballad, (a verse of which has already been quoted,) give a lively idea of the spirit of the times :-]

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I.

Come muster, my lads, your mechanical tools,

Your saws and your axes, your hammers and rules;
Bring your mallets and planes, your level and line,
And plenty of pins of American pine;

For our roof we will raise, and our song still shall be-
A government firm, and our citizens free.

II.

Come, up with the Plates, lay them firm on the wall,
Like the people at large, they're the ground-work of all;
Examine them well and see that they're sound,

Let no rotten parts in our building be found;

For our roof we will raise, and our song still shall be-
Our government firm, and our citizens free.

III.

Now hand up the Girders, lay each in his place,
Between them the Joists must divide all the space;
Like assembly-men, these should lie level along,
Like Girders, our Senate prove loyal and strong;

For our roof we will raise, and our song still shall be-
A government firm, over citizens free.

[The New Hampshire Convention had, at this time, adjourned to a future day, without taking a vote upon the question of ratification.]

IV.

The Rafters now frame-your King-Posts and Braces,
And drive your pins home, to keep all in their places;
Let wisdom and strength in the fabric combine,

And your pins be all made of American pine;

For our roof we will raise, and our song still shall be—
A government firm, over citizens free.

V.

Our King-Posts are judges-how upright they stand,
Supporting the Braces, the laws of the land-
The laws of the land, which divide right from wrong,
And strengthen the weak, by weak'ning the strong;

For our roof we will raise, and our song still shall be—
Laws equal and just for a people that's free.

VI.

Up! up with the Rafters-each frame is a State!
How nobly they rise! their span, too, how great!
From the north to the south, o'er the whole they extend,
And rests on the walls, while the walls they defend,

For our roof we will raise, and our song still shall be—
Combined in strength, yet as citizens free.

VII.

Now enter the Purlins, and drive your pins through,
And see that your joints are drawn home, and all true;
The Purlins will bind all the rafters together,

The strength of the whole shall defy wind and weather;

For our roof we will raise, and our song still shall be-
United as States, but as citizens free.

VIII.

Come, raise up the Turret-our glory and pride-
In the centre it stands-o'er the whole to preside;
The sons of Columbia shall view with delight

Its pillars, and arches, and towering height;

Our roof is now rais'd, and our song still shall be—
A Federal head, o'er a people still free.

IX.

Huzza! my brave boys, our work is complete,
The world shall admire Columbia's fair seat;

Its strength against tempests and time shall be proof,
And thousands shall come to dwell under our Roof.

Whilst we drain the deep bowl, our toast still shall be—
Our government firm, and our citizens free.

A YANKEE SONG.

The 'Vention did in Boston meet,
But State House could not hold 'em,
So then they went to Fed'ral Street,
And there the truth was told 'em-

Yankee doodle, keep it up!
Yankee doodle, dandy,

Mind the music and the step,
And with the girls be handy.

They ev'ry morning went to prayer,
And then began disputing,
"Till opposition silenc'd were,

By arguments refuting.

Yankee doodle, &c.

Then 'Squire Hancock like a man,
Who dearly loves the nation,
By a concil'atory plan,

Prevented much vexation.

Yankee doodle, &c.

He made a woundy Fed'ral speech,
With sense and elocution;

And then the 'Vention did beseech

T'adopt the Constitution.

Yankee doodle, &c.

The question being outright put,
(Each voter independent,)
The Fed'ralists agreed t' adopt,
And then propose amendment.
Yankee doodle, &c.

The other party seeing then
The people were against 'em,
Agreed like honest, faithful men,
To mix in peace amongst 'em.

Yankee doodle, &c.

The Boston folks are deuced lads,
And always full of notions;

The boys, the girls, their mams and dads,
Were fill'd with joy's commotions.

Oh, then a whapping feast begun,
And all hands went to eating;

They drank their toasts, shook hands, and sung,
Huzza! for 'Vention meeting.

Yankee doodle, &c.