CELEBRATIONS OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE ATTACK. 1815. Thursday, Aug. 10th, the first anniversary of the battle, was observed as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. The old flag was again hoisted on the flag-staff at the battery: and a procession, formed at that place, marched to the Congregational meeting-house, to listen to a discourse by the pastor, Rev. Ira Hart. On its conclusion, the procession returned to the battery, where the exercises of the day were closed by prayer. "On Friday evening a grand anniversary ball was given; the assembly being both numerous and brilliant."--_Conn. Gazette, Aug. 23d._ 1818. Celebration at the Borough, on Monday, Aug. 10th. "The company was very numerous, and the business of the day went off with great eclat."--_Id. Aug. 12th, 1818._ 1824. An Oration was delivered at the Congregational meeting-house, by Rev. David Austin, "characteristic of his talents, patriotism, and eloquence." The concourse of citizens from Stonington and the neighboring towns was unusually large and respectable. An excellent dinner was provided by Major Babcock, at the Borough Hotel, to which a large number of citizens and invited guests did ample justice. The following were among the volunteer toasts: By Capt. Edmund Fanning. _The Grasshopper Fort_[B]--may it never be forgotten by those whom it defended. By Samuel Copp, Esq. _American Eighteen-pounders_--as handled in the Grasshopper Fort. By Gen. J. Isham. _August 10th, 1814_--May no vile calumniator hereafter attempt to tarnish the hard earned fame of the heroes of that day. By Gurdon Trumbull, Esq. _John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson_--Their elevation to the first offices of our government, will demonstrate that sovereignty is yet with the _people_, and guarantee the defence of our national rights, whether assailed by the _pen_ or the _sword_. By Dr. Swift. _Capt. Amos Palmer_--His memory; his energy and perseverance. By W. Storer Jun. _Gen. La Fayette_[C]--Whom God doth bless, we will honor. By Jesse Dean, esq. _Major Simeon Smith_--Who made cartridges of his stockings, for our defence, on the day we celebrate.--_New London Gazette, Aug. 18th._ FOOTNOTES: [Footnote B: "Alluding to a term used by the Rev. Orator of the day."] [Footnote C: Gen. La Fayette's arrival at New York was daily expected. He landed at Castle Garden, Aug. 16th.] 1826.