Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-03-07
.ICHM0ND PRICE CURRENT.
sokREoreD WEEKLY.
CELEBRATION of the 4th MARCH.

The morning of Monday last 1.-THE 4th
being on Sunday )wasushcredi in With dis
charge oil cannon from the Capitol Hill by
the Artillery Company commanded by
Capt, Myers-a simiarsalute was repeat
ed at y O'Clock, accompanied with the
firing OF small arms by the Guard under
the command Of Capt. Qaarrier. Imne-
diately after winch an animuting Grafton
was delivered in The Capitol by Mir. JAMES
OGILvIE, Orator of the day, 10 a very nu-
merous assembly of Ladies and Gentle
men.-Mr. Ogiivie scqutlcd himself in
mastery manner, IN eDumcrating the his
torIc events. on this subject, and in a style
unusually nervous, candid and eloquent
1t is wished and expected that the Grafton
may be published. Between ,hyee and
four O'Clock, about one hundred and TWEEN
ty citizens of Richmond, Manchester and
thc vicinity, partook OF avery elegant din
ner, provided for the occasion al the Bell
Tavern. Among Others present, We OBJ
served Governor Pare Chancellor Wythe,
Judge Nelson, Col, Hitchburn, of Massa.
chusetts, and Mr.. Fulton, of Baltimore.
DE-. w. Foushec acted as President-Mai.
VIM. Du-Val aud Can't. Robt. Mitchell
as Vice Presidents. Alter dinner the fol
lowing TOASTS were drank, accompa-
MED by discharges Of cannon from the
Market square, and appropriate music by
the Band from The Theatre. The great
est hiiarity and harmony prevailed through
out the whole, ard the company adjourn
ed in great good order at an early hour.
!, The 4th Of March--Thc dayton which
the VIII Of the people prevailed against the
in'rigues Of party and the schemes of am
bition.-3 guns, 3 checrs--Tune, haH ca.
tumbiG.
.. The people OF the United States
May they never require federal guardian
ship 20 save them from Theft worst enc
Observation-Disclosures guns Yankee Do2-
die.
8. The Constitu'ion-Sacred rs the ark
of the covenant.--3 guns--.Narci de Sc
poure.
Thomas Jef7crson--Thc patriot who
merits ht.b&c tz7'or by promoting the Erl6
lie interests guns, 3 cheers-LeFerson's
1M4rch.
s. Congress--The Guardians OF peace
and rational economv.-3 guns-JMrch,
somhosei bp M'. Dcrter.
s. The Iuiicia@v---ss free from Safro-
mage A. from persecution.-I gun-Afrr-
INES A7arcf.
7. The memory or Washington May
the vir.ues of the dead never serve as >
cloak for the vices nf the fpng.-S guns
--UdshHSton'a March.
g. The acquisition of Louisiana--
WhiIst the nations Of Europe are lavish.
ing innocent blood for trivial objects. A..
merca adds wo Ii 10 her empire by pa
citic ueGociation.---5 guns, cheers
Nr70- Ysrk Yoimtesrs March.
Q. The power Of imQeachment.-The
best means OF controlling those who are
not restrained by the feelings OF honor OF
the love Of virtue.--l gun---dHarch in ne
Icrander.
10. The liberty of the press--Tha
shield of innocence, the scourge Of guilt /;
adored by republicans. and dreaded on
lybythe abandoned votarieS OF dristocracy.
B guns, cheers -ifuseiUe- Hymp.
Ii. The MiIitis-Fishtng tor their Ca
miles and their homes, they ask no high
er reward than that which ihcy receiv. ;
the appreciation - their country. ) guns
--StoHg Point.
-. Thc trial ny jury--An aid to m
EEiteae9, and 4 cheek upon n.ill7igdt IN
dciary.--2 guns In the deal Of me
night"
10. The elective principle, which like
a conductor, disncls the growing storm
before it bursts in destructive explosion.
guaz-T'. p4frick's D1y,
~. The heads Of departmen;s-Their
fidelity and talents have emiocntly contri-
but-1 to the prosperity Of their country.
% glps--- l5rrch.
Is. Monroe and LivingstoR-whose
fame 1eDends upon sohH Mcy have d9ne,
not upon pompous parade OF what ney
Itiied m DIS guns - Cara.
10. Agriculture, Commerce and Ma
Dufactures the sources Of wealt.i and IA.
tional prosperity.--3 guns-America, Cam
MERGE n7{ Freedom.
II. The American Fair--Nay they ne.
yer reward with their smiles the enemies
of their country.-3 guns---THe Coasfitu-
ZION.
UNTEERS.