Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-07-13
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
sATURDAY. July IS. ,sos.


:Erfraefc 2 "a letter from a geuleasan in Pom.
natan, 20 MS friend in This city, dared Jufv
sM, 1905.
thursday last being the Anniverssrv
OF american Independence, it was cele.
GRATED with much splendor, at Sco,,v;Ii..
mere was very brilliant assemble &c Ia
oics and gentlemen, and never do rect
'iect 20 have observed more 10Y on such
an OCCASION. The same spirit ,pn..r 80
10 pervadc every breast, and every ;nd;s;'
dual appeared fully sensible of the hIrss.
ings of independence. ~
Between the hours OF twelve and IN.
o'clock, an eloquent Grafton, suited 70 ths
occasion, was delivered by Mr.. Win. =,
Atcher. never until that day had the
pleasure OF hearing this young man exb;.
Dit ~ public, and acknowledge with pIea.
xure' that was never more delighted.
J was astonished when he mounted the
rostrum, to discover that his countenancr
was indicative of all the firm composure of
an experienced orator. His eesture wo.
easy and natural-his voice suff;c;en,Iv
harmonIous-that native modesty for
which he is so remarkable, Only, tended to
rentier him more Interesting to the audi.
ence land he discovered thro' the whole
OF his grafton, that he was fully master of
the subject He painted in briI,iao, and
glowing colors, the many hardships and
dangers to which the first settlers of this
country were exposed. He then Showed
IN clear and perspicuous language. the
necessity OF our separation from the mo-
sher country, and concluded with warm
and pathetic eulogy on the departed he.
roes who fought in defence of American
freedom
The Anniversary of American Inde.
Pendence, was celebrated at Chesterfield
courthouse, at which large concourse Of
ladies and gentlemen attended. The most
perfect harmony and conviviality marked
the proceedings Of the day. After bar.
taking OF sumptuous dinner, prepared
by Mr.. Valentine Winfree, jr. Capt. Be-
verl-y c. Stanard was chosen president,
and Capt. William Brown, vice president
when the following Toasts were drank.
l. The 18th day Of July, '76--The birth
day of American liberty. 9 cheers.
2. The constitution Of the u. States
inyiolate. cheers.
8. The state of Virginia--An asylum,
for the distressed, and liz constitution a
sure barrier against tyranny and oppres.
sion. 8 cheers.
4, Thomas Jefferson-Whilc the shafts
of calumny are flying about his dca,hless
name, he journies onward 10 glorious
Immortality, evincing the folly of his enc
mics in the triumph of his character. s
cheers.
s.Tbe memory of George Washington,
the brave soldier and steady patriot-- May
his virtues be initiated while his foibIes
are forgotten. cheers.
6. The departed heroes Of our revoIu.
ton. who sealed with their blood what we
will support with our lives. 8 cheers.
z. George Clinton, vice president ofthe
United States--fie receives the honors
long since merited. 3 cheers.
8. James Monroe, late governor of vir-
ginia--His reasons are those of soundness
and sincerity, his conduct uniformity
May he receive the highest honors in the
gift of his countrymen. 3 cheers.
9. John Randolph and his worthy CO.
adjutors, who conducted the impeachment
against Judge Chase---They merit the
thanks oftheir countrymen. cheers.
10. May despotism never rear her hi
deous crest in Virginia, but tremble like
an aspin leaf at the dauniless voice Of Ii
berry and equality. 6cheers.
IL. The heads of departments, whom
their country delights 10 honor--May they
continue 10 deserve it. cheers.
10. The militia of the United States
: The surest safeguard 10 the rights of free.
men. 9 cheers.
10. The memory OF Somers, Wads.
worth and Israel. 9 cheers.
II. Our brave tars off the harbor OF
Tripoli--Nsy they soon relieve our IN
fortunate brethren confined in the dungeon
of the Bashaw. cheers.
Is. Agriculture--rhe surest source of
wealth and independence. cheers.
rs. Third party men--Msy they meet
the frowns aud indignation Of all good re-
publicans. 9 cheers.
~. The fair daughters of Columbia--
Nav they reward with their smiles the
good, the yirtuous and the brave. 3cheers.