Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1802-07-17
Jnlv 10.

July To-
At a meeting Of the PARLIAMENTARY TY-
BIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY,", held at Bush-hill,
on Saturday, the Sd instant, as well for
commemorative the ara of American in
dependence as for mutual festivity, a suit
able GRAFTON was delivered by Mr.. GEO.
WnrrE, president Of the society; and af-
ter partakjng Of plentiful repast, the fol-
lowing ToAsTs were drank
/. TIE day we celebrate-May it be the
ambition Of every true American TO appre-
ciate the -reaf which gave him liberty and
independence. chees.
.. The constitution OF the United States
May the distribution of its principles C.
yer be attended with fair imhresaioa of
ats virtues.
8. The president of the United States
In his alterations may he be correct, and ne
yer in,aosr unworthy characters as rulers Of
his country. s cheers.
4. The vice-president of the United
States-May he give more clear firoef of
his patriotism, and convince his friends
that the ysa2rs which have been cast upon
him are unfounded.
5. The memory of WAsHrTGroN-4the
best co0lloator in the annals of mankind,
the uniform corvcc:o- of abuses, and the
frrnest friend Of liberty.
o. The patron OF printers, BENJAmIE
FARNKLIv---While departed merit claims
atear, his memory will be revived by every
republican--May those prostituted trims
which have attempted TO aockIe his charac-
ter receive their Just reward.
No., - !, a ,5,li,,t I'D -.
Characters unworthy of chat'el-rishts and
while acsuated by the pursuits of virtuous
(, men. may it ever be the wish Of this in
sdtution to justify their conduct---
From God, this art ingenious doth arise,
OF painting words and speaking u ,ii,e
eyes
And giving, byathoasand traces wrought,
Body and colour to the secret tho't.---
cheers.
&. The American press>--May Its ribs
never be shaclsled by the cran4as of a sedi-
ton law. cheers
9. The literary fair---As they have eiv-
en- good iafsreSsior Of their spirit, may
their intentions be universally distributed
and their proceedings never go to ii. 6
cheers.
10. The typographical societies Of Bos-
ton, New-York, and Baltitnore--May they
have homer for their cory, generosity for
their rule, and may their conduct always
be justified with hair-qttaccs. cheers.
IL. The statesmen who iabored, and
the patriots who fought and bled in the
cause Of independence.
10 The Republics OF Europe--May theii
ultimate practice elucidate TO the worlc
the principles which gave rise 10 theiI
change Of government, aud may their in
stitutions stand hroef against the sqtddbies
Of faction and party.
IS. Science--May It's Influence be dif
fused throughout the vast regions of ives.
tern America, and the rude uncultivated
savage feel its genial warmth.
IL. Aneries-.--May the virtuous op.
pressed be iulled 10 repose on her bosom
and lose the remembrance Of their woes
in the philanthropy Of her sons. 3 cheers
Is. The northern and southern, the cas-.
fern and western hemispheres Of Colum
bia--May an union of interets create CO
Incidence o. SSDuIlStlt3 anu t1EOuuCt H. ira
ternal affection in the breasts Of their in.
habitants. 8 cheers.
10. The American Fair--May virtue
be imprinted on their conduct, happiness:
reign in their circles, and domestic peace
be universal in their private associations
cheers.
IL. A foM case end rusty Granite to tho
professional enemies of our institution
cheers
VOLUNTEERS.
May his Office be put in NJ, who woult
gtGke IN our eoplftosiag sticks 70 his eN!e, by
giving 2Octs. per loco ms, and 25ets. fol
q token Of firessryork.
Typographical Societies--May sufici
ent virtue be disfr:b1tted therein 70 coDlhos
SHEER Of wisdom, IS an example to those
who would imtose on their rights.
May we never fnf1ose The forms OF on
laws in unjust Ciascs.
u. 3. T1s sgoras f7 Haaes are feclNioa
'st@,s ssed n Pria,ias.