Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-08-08

man W requested TO transmit n copy of the
foregoing resolutions to the chairman of the
corresponding committee in Richmond. AL
so case to be inserted, the proceedings of
th's meeting IN one of the newspapers prin-
ted In the city Of Richmond, OF most gene
raj circulation.
On motion, Resolved unGHinousiv. That
he thanks of this meeting be returned to
TIC chairman for his impartial discharge
OF the duties of his office.
Signed ON behalf of the meeting,
. Teste,
II. CAPNRroN, jr. Sec'ry.
TO Caiit. Beverly c. Stanard ard Tie Ches-
t'yTeld Irooh Of Cavalry Commanded
6y him.
The offer OF your services, in support
OF the rights of your country, merits and
meets the highest praise, and whenever the
moment arrives, in which these rights must
appeal to the public arm for support, the
sp'rlt from which your offer flows, that
Wn.Ci ah''nates our nation, will be their
sufficient Safeguard.
To the legislature will he rcrJored .
faithful account of the evente, which have
s'ju>tlN excited the sensibilities of our coun-
Try, OF the measures taken to obtain repa-
ration and of their result; and to their
WiS'iom VIII belong the course TO be u.ti
mately pursued.
III Tie mean time it is our duty to pursue
'hat preScr bed by the existing laws the
"uthoflty OF these having been rccena and
grossly outraged in the state of Virginia.
the governor will employ such portions Gifts
militia as III corporation with the force of
the u >. in the same quarter, NAV protect
tne country, its citizens and properly from
Vi"lence-towards this, your services are
accepted under his direction.
tender tor your country the thanks YOU
SO justly deserve.
TIL: JEFFERSON.
ON Wednesday, July 2o,h. 1902. f,,s,
was given to the Volunteer Companv of
Charles City, by subscription, when one
hundred and twenty citizens partook there
o., and also united in the general harmony
ana hiiallty O the day-at which time there
, appeared but one sentiment with respect to
inc late act OF British atrocity on our coast,
anu inc measures necessary to ne pursued
lor an unequ vocal redress The honorable
John Iyier was appointed president, Field
ing Lewis, Esq. vice president, and Wvatt
walker, Esq. aid-de-fete. After dinner
the following toasts were given.
]. The United States of American or, :,
may they preserve their nationa, honor and
ihucpepoence, their citizens the love NJ
country, private and public Justice and \
KIND forbearnnce for each others opinions
"hen they do net violate the principles Of
cur government. 6 cheers
q Virginia, cur. dear native state-She
stood pre-eminen, i'll the late revolution. She
continues TO hold dgnified station among
her SISTERS, and she will be the last to sur-
| cheers.
;. UDahimity of sentiment in the capse of
liberty, and he every effort nf mind nj W. ~
dy exerted in its defence; let ruin and ne
, rItiess distinction and party spirit forever
Cease they are the parents vt strife and
'He"n recrlmlnaIion cheers.
r. a"maS Jefferson, the patriot and srbo-
i"r-His life has been devoted to- his conn
| Try by series of sublime services. uncevi-
"in8 IN thelr course, their CONSEQUENCES.
homer and elcry he viii live in the hearts
! 81 the people and all plsterity, while the
YAM monuments Of marble will crumble in
to dust. 9 cheers
re sacred memory of Gen. Washing
ton, the father u his .countrv-His public
ana private virtue, his heroic va Tor and mi
| htdry htch evements, win forever adornIrhe
P,'SN VI hiNtoVy, ana cast i veil over the
chii2c ter Ola Caesar or an Alexander. and
prove 70 mankind how much more honoro-
ole IT is to be the faithful servant of = free
people than their tyrant. ID cheers and
guns. ''iN
9. Our ministers in Great Britain-Tbev
VIII stand firn to their post; thev will not
commit the true interest of their country ,o
INC views and controu! Of a puny monarch
ana Vitioua administration. S cheers.
nc governor and council OF VIRGINIA
we highly applaud the energetic aid riven
10 inc state by thr wise and prompt exer
lions Tor us defence cheers.
o. Our fellow cit zcns Norfolk. Ports.
mouth and Hampton-We feel for the ne
riious sltuationin wn ch they are again plac.
ca ny VIndictlve foe but as heretofore
thty viii be covered W IN glory. } cheers
Richard T. Lee His patriotism has
suffered no diminuiion by tine on circum-
stance, which his diguifed answer to Com
,""d'rc douglass mpudent letter evinces-
ne NJ. ,re thanks ct his country 9 cheers
10 ihe inV'noi5lss The Volunteers of
Ch"r'es City county, who so pobly flew 70
me stand ird OF liberty They WILDE Chap
Py IN us possession, or die gloriousiy in lis
Jus' dc ente.Y cheers, guns
II HE Americ Fair, before whom, IN
.aii down and Worship is the only excusable
l""'"try 1t IS tribute due to superior vir
tues; they will never bestow their hearts
Oh tyTants or towards. 9 cheers and guns.