Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-07-21
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AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE,
CELEBRATED AT HALIFAx CouRrHcUsr.
V1RGIN1A-4ih July, 1904.

The citizens of Halifax have celebrated this
! memorable day, by festival which exceeded a.
ny thing of the kind heretofore witnessed in the
! upper country.-1he morning W as ushered in by
discharge of 10 rounds of rIusliet frire at sun
rise, several militia officers and Others having
joined the residents at The courlhouse for thar
purpose AT O'Clock the members of the Mi
'itary School which has iatel, been established az
that place, paraded OF the public square in pre-.
senoe OF Brigadier Gen; Scott, Col. Green. com.
mandant OF the Och regiment, and a very nu.
mcrous concourse Of citizens, and went Though
! The different military exercises, evoluticns and
! trings in 4 manner highly gratifying to every
! spectator. At Il O'Clock an Grafton adapted TO
the occasion, was deliveredn the cou. hou e, by
w illiam 3 Banks. esq where number of ladies'
added TO the responsibility OF rue audience Tho
Grafton gave universal Substitution, and the COM
mi'tee who varied or MIR Banks for that purpose
have succeeded in obtaining permission 10 lave
| it published
! NJ 5 o'clock, upwards os seventy gentlemen
SGT down to dinner at enc tire ~ the Ill Ia
vHrn, occupied ny MIR Rawlins Gen Csorge
! Darlington a0ed as president, aud Gen. ! b.
Scott % vice president. hfet dinner the lowe
ing toasts were drank, each followed b opp.oA
psiase music. and dI,oha.ge Of muske.s
l. The 4th OF jug, the b,rtii day Of American
independence-may rhe workman throw down
ms hammer and the housewife nerneedie, t. cc.
iebrate this festival OF honor wisdom and patri.
otism. % guns: Music 1a,Lee Doocie
2. American Paniotisn-wh,ch olyeys the
laws. extinguishes animosities ard respct,s mis-.
fortunes 6 gns' Music, Hr,i CpiaIik:a
). The immortal memory Of Washing on-in
the field he taught Us how 20 acquire liberty in
the cabinet how TO preserve it, and in private life
how to enjoy it. gums Music, Easbaig,oas
Ecr-b
4. The memory ,f all departed patriots ami
TPV ritN kore 4, ~
for liberty. guns Music, Posln Castle.
5. The People-the only legitimate source Of
power, the hydra Of despots aud soourge of ty-
rants--iet monarchy, disrob'd ofpower, aud pros.
trated by their prowess, teach an useful lesson to-
such as would invade their nghs. IL gums: Mn
sic, IY5ife C0cfaie
6 The General and State Constisutions-mav
they be administered M to rhe spirit and design
other trainers, ,he people then will be happy.
6 guns: Music, Liberty fo,ever.
Z. Thomas Jefferson. President oF TIC Uai,ss
States and author of the Declaration of orr In.
dePendencc-his worth su:Passes parcgyric. and
arrcs;s the attempt. guns Music, 1cgersos,e
Mares.
8 The Federal Judiciary equal to its funai-
ons, but not paramount to govefnment-may its
rotten branches be pruned from the stock, and no
midnight NEGOTIATIONS suffered TO encuraber II.
c gurs; Music, 2Ge A4nl5eryy 2jee.
Our Native Stats-nnay Virginia continue
to hold her dignieed station among her sister
States may virtue talents and Industry he en-
couraged, and knowledge. pros petty and happi.
ness the merited reward oil all her citizens. 6
guns Music. 7be Spinning JYherl
10. May parties mingle, and faction die on this
day, sacred 10 the commemoration of national
virtue and gioryi weare one people, all brothers.
IL guns Music, Let rs join bea,ts and hands.
IL. Monroe and Livingston. faithful ne-oeia.
toTs-tle horrors of war are sveued Louisiana,
lie - we xtyIl mn 4 lie
we will rejoice. guns: Music, Come each
jolly .1eLto1g
IL. May religion, morality. arts sciences, aeri.
culture manufactures, commerce peace and rien.
ty, prevail throughout the universe the duties
and rights of all withost distinction. eunsa
Music, 2be Dieiie1
Is. The niliua-may due sense Of our rel;.
ance upon their skill, courage and patriotism in
the hour Of danger. prompt them TO become com.
petent 10 protect their country's rights, ana the
terror Of soldiers who fight for the aggrardi1e-
ment o. tyrants. IL guns Music. Come ye L4ds
zrJo 7visb to shine.
II The tempestuous Sea of Rcpublicanism-
may the American ship, % years dashed 10y it's
waves, continue to find Mariners who fear noe
the rolling of its pillows. guns Music, Tie
TEMPEST.
Is 4 speedy ransom Of our unfortunate coun.
trymcn, who groan in slavery ard Tripoluan
chains, while we are eyuliing in the fruition Of
liberty. guns Music, The G0AcJ 3a-e.
IS. Modern Philosophy teaches that
the happiness ofthe many ougrt not to be sacri.
feed to the ambition Of the fcyv-msy It's diaci~
pies increase til it becomes universal. guns
Song, Says Plate yriy should man be vai7.
". The FAIR Daughters Of Amerca-Liberty
gives additional lustre TO beauty, when lenI9le
sensibi'ity pays her its devotion. guns Nu.
sic, Lovsly Woman, Prids Of Nafwe.
| After Mr.. Banks retired, by the President
/ The Orator Of the Day.
/ The day was spent IN conviviaity, and the ut-
most harmony and good order prevailed. All
lp7v'ies on this occasion may te said 10 have oin-
l ed heart and hand, ard 70 have forgotten tia C.
vcr shade Of difference diviGcd heir political
opinions. The festival was concluded by Pail
az Mr.. Toofs Tavern IN the eveniu~. az which
q very lrge and brilliant assembly O. ladies and
gentlemen attended vicing with each o.hcr iu
mirth and good humonr
--1ss-
FELLOW CITIZENS,
The event which we have this daV
met 80 celebrate is perhaps orc of the
moat glorious and Interesting, tbst hes c.