Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-26

90 i''iS iHSii'h i'sh GANS ~ lilG GASI-lne
right wing OF infantry marched, took the
line formed by the left Of the cavalry to
the eastward facing inward south and
The LETT wing Of the infantry took possessi-
on OF the line formed by the right of the
cavalry extending eastward, and facing
inward to the north the rifle corps and
pioneers forming The east side of the
square, which gave ain area of about $50
by 800 ieet, in the centre, of which the
several societies noticed in the detail of
the procession took their stations accord
ing to the order previously determined,
when the whole having entered the field,
the committee of arrangement with the
order the day assembled the rostrum.
The military lines according TO the Or
der then closed in from the eastern tanks,
towards the centre; and formed on their
junction the outer lines of the segment of
the circle, each corps forming eight deep
the coup d'oeil was beautiful, and the
effect for audience answered the end de-
signed.
he Grafton was delivered by DR.. Mi
chael Lelb--and took up in delivery about
| Is minutes.
Upon its being closed the artillery fired
salute of II rounds.
The two battalions Of the legion imme.
diately Displayed, and countermarched,
forming the line with The right on the CEN
Ire square, aud extended along Broad
street to Vine street, whcre they fired
triple fen de joie.
The several military corps and civil as.
sociations retired TO their respective pla-
ces of entertainment, aud the day was
concluded with gladness as il had be-
gun-the bells rung the day-several ves-
sells III the river were dressed out and fir
| ed salutes.
Among the toasts of the day we have
time only 10 publish the following on this
day-wc shall give selection of others as
circumstances will admit.
The 1amnlany Society, at their wigwam
drank the following toasts.
l. Ihe Day, sacred to social benevoIence
and hberty-the triumph of virtue and
wisdom over ambition and war. 4 guns.
q Ihe sovereign fsehie-may they in
their majesty pity and reject from their
confidence those who would invade their
sovereignty. guns.
! NV NhiNi VI VIC StdNGS-OCRanSt the
boundary, eternity the duration. 3 guns
IA song for The day.
f. Inc RehreacnfatiDcs Of tie teohls-
may they gain The confidence ct their con-
stituents only by fidelity. gun.
5. The President of me UbU.cd States-
The confidence reposed in his virtue, firm
ness and talents, is an apt commentary
or The ingratitude OF republics. 2 guns.
g. George CHHon--the veteran of our
rerolulion--may his eiechonto TIE second
oshce OF the government, shew that servi-
ces and virtues will overcome in;rigue.-
| gun.
z. The commonwealth Of Pennsyfuanio-
may those who affeG} 10 deride its repub
icanI'fn be obliged to obey similar insli-
tuIions gun.
g. 3he sfofe of.N5rv- York-frmness and
union have destroyed the hopes OF faction
and aPostacy.
.. ne law, as it emanates from the
people by their eprescniatives--pun
ment 10 those appointed to ADMINISTER it.
when they usurp the power of making or
unmaking laws.
10. Z he amendment Of the constitution
may We never he governed by consti
tuition, which for5ids the amendment Of
| its errors.
H. The people ofLouisiana-may they
emulate the citizens OF the onion in their
attachment to the cause of democracy.
IL. Our fellow citizens in Tripoli-
may they be speedily restored to liberty !;
and the only free nation be rescued from
the ignominy of Barbarian tribute.
is. The people Of Europe-destru6li
on to the despotism thai arms man against
man. Tor the qualification or the ambition
OF one or the few. 2guns.
IA. federation to our open political e.
nemies but no Office oftrust in the hands
oil the foes of democracy.
Is. Execration to political hypocrisy
the worst enemies Of the people are those
pretendtos save themfrom themselves.
| 9 guns.
Is. Political apostates-infamy to the
man who translates the word hypocrisy
by honesty.
IL. Our sister societies throughout the
/ United States--peace and love in their
/ wipwams--uuanirnitv i'm their coupc Gle