Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-11-21

place the next Day, must be considered as
a strong evidence Of the respect entertained
for those gentlemen for the danger and diff
hcalties they must have. encountered in
their expedition of discovery. But the ci-
tizcns OF St. Louis anxious to evince fully
their joy ct this event (Which cannot but
be considered as very interesting to every
Anerican) united in celebrating their ar
rival by splendid dinner at Christy's Inn,
ON the 25th, which was succeeded by Il ball
in the evening. The respectable number
of persons who attended both the dinner
and the ball, given on the occasion, together
with the unanimity which prevailed thro'-
ont the company, cannot bat be esteemed
an honorable testimony OF the respect EN-.
scrtaineo for those characters who are will
ling to encounter fatigue AMI hunger for
the benefit Of their fellow -citizens-5ut
.Tl,ae is not due to those Who penetrate the
gloom Of uncxplored regions, tn expel the
mists OF ignorance which envelope science
and overshadow their country.
The following were the toasts drank at
the dinner
/. The President Of the United States
the friend OF science, the polar star o. dis
Govern, the philosopher and tie patriot.
2. The heads or dcpartment-she pill
3. The Missouri expedition--may the
knowledge of the newly explored regions
os the west, be the least benefit that we NAV
derive from this painful and perilous expe-
ditioa.
f. The hardy followers OF captains lew
is and Clark-may they be rewarded BY
the esteem of their felow-citisens.
s. Tie United States-whilst they tole-
rate spirit Of enquiry, may they never
forget, united they stand; but divided they
fall.
6. The territory of Louisiana-freedom
without bloodshed, may her actions duly
appreciate the blessing
z. The memory of Christopher Colum-
bus-may those who initiate his hardhood,
perseverance and merit, never have, like
him, to encounter public ingratitude.
8. The federal constitution--may the ca
gle of America convey it to the rcmotest
part of the globe; and whilst they read
they cannot but admire.
9. The memory of the illustrious Wash
ington, the father Of America-may his
guardian spirit still watch over us, and
prove terror to the engines of iespotism.
10. The capital of the United States
may the goddess Of liberty never cease to
preside there.
IL. Peace to all nations but submission
80 none.
IL. The commerce of the United States
the basis OF The political elevation of A.
merica.
ID. Agriculture and industry-the far
mer istne best support of government
II. Our fathers who shed their blood and
Laid down their lives to purchase our indie
pendence-may we emulate their actions,
and inherit their virtues.
Is. The Missoari-rndcr the auspices OF
America, may it prove vehicle of wealth
30 all nations of the world.
To- Our national council--may the bane-
full influence of private ambition and poll
teal intrigue, be ever expelled thence by
Gle genuine spirit of republicanism.
IL. The fair daughters of Louisiana
may they ever bestow their smiles on har-
dihood and virtuous valor.
After captains Lewis and Clark retired
ls. Captains Lewis and Clark-their pc
riious services endear them to every Ame-
tican heart. Y