Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-23

present seemed to be deeply Impressed
with sentiment Of gratitude, mingled
with an elevation Of mini, on setting down,
az the festiv" board, with tins favorite of
Fortune, who has thus successfullv surmo,in-
ted the numerous and immine'" pcriis of
tour of nearly 4 years, thro'. regions pre-
viously unexplored by civilized man.
After partaking of the qualifications of
a well spread table, the following toasts
were drank, iutersperse with appropriate
songs and instrumental music:
I.
The PEoPLE-Virtu1u andbrave; I'M
corrupt and inc0rrpPtiOle'
The CONFERENCE.-The ark of our
safety, that will outlire the blacklist storms.
g.
The PRESIDENT ofthe United States
May he receive the award of science, and
the thanks of his country, for the fruits of
those la6ors we are now assembled to cele-
brate.
CoNGREss-yVise laws will ever be
cheerfully obeycd by an intelligent people.
WASHING T oN-Who, undaunted in adj.
verSity, s moderate in pr verify, possess
sed the zeal of a Patriot, and the wisdom
of Sage.
FRANKLIN--A name identified with
Science and Liberty, with private virtues
md pubic duties
Continuation happiness the proud
trophy OF his daring spirit and prophetic
wisdom.
g.
The UNITED SrArEs-Who, by res
pecting the rights of her native children,
h inspired them with reverence for her
power, and affection for her laws.
The Red Peohie Of 6me~icq-Under
Notwithstanding, gainingbv stea adv steps
the comforts of the civilized, without losing
the virtues ofthe savage state.
The Council Fire-Mav it long continue
to difFlse general warmth, without con-
suming those who surroundit
II.
ScIENCE-Which, animated bv the en-
terprize of the American mind, has made
'the desart to blossom and the wilderness
TO smile
UNIoN-May it be immortal. Honor
to its friends--infamy to its foes.
Is.
pEACE-Our choice and our hope.
IA.
The MILrTIA-An armed nation in the
day of danger.
IS.
The ARMY and NAVY of the U. S.-Sa-
tished with maintaining peace, but prepar-
ed at mountaineering to unfurl the ter
rors of war.
agriculture, Commerce and lTanufac
tures-Their interests, like those of the
independent sovereignties they enrich and
unite, are one and indivisible.
The District Of acknowledgements
tedin the national councils, may she never
| experience the want of a national patron
age.
On Cant. Lewts's retiring
Capt MERIwETHER LKwIs-Patriot-
ic, enlightened, and brave who had the
spirit to undertake, and the valor to exc
cute an expedition, which reflects honor on
his country.
Capt CLARKE, and the other brave COM
panions of Capt. Lewis-Their patriotic
and manly perseverance entities them to
the appreciation of their countrymen.
The memories of captains Cook, Bour-
gg7OiHe, * other circumnavigators, whose
pcrilous enterprises and interchangeable la
bnrs have so much enriched the world ia
the science of geography.
VOLUNTEERS.
BY Gait. Lewis--
May works be test of patriotism, as
they ought of right to be that of religion.
/ By Mr.. Bariow-
Victory over the wilderness, which is
more interesting than that over men.
BY Gen. iEassn-
Man, in his most ennobIed attitude, en-
counterlng danger and want for the good
| Of his country.
By Mr.. PuifOn--
The American Esgle-Whens she expands
her wings from the Atlantic to the Pacific
Ocean, may she quench hes thunder in
both.
BY. Mr.. 7. M Randoihh-
| May actions, not eIoquence, be acknow-
lodged, as they are in fact, the true proof
Of talents
Bv. M. G.. CFnton--
! The cardinal obi IS ofthe Federal COM
pacific common defence and the general
welfare.
Voiuntcer-Mav those who explore the
desart never be deserted
At an early period ofthe entertainment,
the following elegant and glowing stanzas,
from the pen Of Mr. Barlow, were recitcd
by Mr.. Bccllley:
| ON THE DYscoyERTES oF cfPq. IErgyy.