Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-08

them from being present In the Capitol ut
the time appointed for the delivery of Ora
tons in honor of the day. However, at ten
o'clock, in the hall of the house of delegates, !
number of other citizens, and brilliant |
assembly of ladies were highly gratihed |
with the eloquence and truly American spi- |
rit exhibited in two excellent orations by |
Mr.. William Radford and Mr.. Thomas |
Marshall. They described with elegance |
and truth, the heroism of our countryinen
in boldly declaring themselves independent |
OF the powerful and exasperated nation OF
Great Britain, their astonishing efforts of
valor, patience, and perseverance, in the
long and laborious struggle with their enc
mics, and the patriotism and wisdom with
which they finally established and secured
their freedom and happiness. They paid
Just tribute OF applause to the heroes of
cur revolution, and warmly cXhortcd the
present generation to follow their example
| Ihey particularly expressed that indigna-
ton which beat responsive in tho bosoms o.
/ all their audience against the continual in
Jurles and insults which the ". States have
received from Great Britain, especially in
the late daring outrage Committed on the
trtSate Chesapeake; and concluded with
animated exhortations to vengeance.
Ihe general outlines of those Orations
were therefore similar, but the ground
work of each was different. That of Mr..
Radford was more replete with reasoning {;
that of Mr.. Marshall with pass;on.....The
colouring OF the former was pleasing and
correct that of the latter animated and
sublime. The former attracted Our es-
tcem and admiration: the latter, with bold
ana pathetic touches, drew tears of SYM
pathy or rapture from our eyes, and ex-
cited all the enthusiasm of patriotic fervor.
In short, the former elevated our feelings
to high pitch of pleasure but the latter
transported us beyond ourselves.
At IL O'Clock the Militia of the 18th Re-
glment and the Manchester Troop of Ca
valry paraded on the Public Square, in
much greater numbers than usual, and
. made very splendid and truly wariike
appearance..Afterp sltndrv evo-
buttons, they were reviewedby the Governor
accompanied by the members of the Coun-
Gil OF State) and afterwards repaired to the
Capitol, where the Declaration of Indepen-
dence was read by Doct UthiQDa Fousher:
and Funeral Grafton on the deaths
of our murdered seamen was pronounced
by Mr.. SkeHon Jonrs, which we have the
J pleasure OF presenting TO our readers in
this days Argus.
At the moment when that Grafton was
ended, the alarm of fire was heard, and
the assembled multitude thrown into con-
fusion. part of the Pententiary build
) lnS> Just above the apartment in which
Col Burr is confined, was discovered TO be
on hre, and the greater part of the citi-
zens ran to assist in eXtinguish ng tile
flames, which happily, however, was soon
accompl shed by the keeper with the aid of
the Convicts; by one of whom, il is suspec-
ted, (tho' not with certainty,) the cornbusti-
pie matter was thrown on the roof of the
building.
The troops were assembled again, in n
, short time, and the military exhibitions of
/, , the day completed, in style very much to
, the satisfaction of the spectators termi-
mating with hrings of lnusquetry and cam
: non IN honor of the seventeen United States
OF America and with all the companies fl
ling off before the Governor; saluting him
and his suite. Between four and five o'clock
T. NJ the dining parties commenced, who,
according to the previous arrangement &C =
ted In Unison, and drank the same toasts,
although at different places. About three
) hundred citizens partook of an elegant
entertainment in the Capitol, furnished by
MIR. Peter Moseley, at which the Judges
of the Court of Appeals were present bv
invitation the Governor, all the Council
Tors In town, and the Chancellor of the Rick
: rnond District, as subscribers. Doctor Will
liam Foushee acted as President, and Col.
; Edward Darlington as vice-President.
no liquors were drank but the produce
of our own country, III which, with heart
: felt satisfaction, expressed by many thun-
dering peals ofapplausc, the following most
: excellent toasts were drank together with
many volunteers, which shall be published
, III the next Argus.
1.-The 4th of july The spirit which
redeemed us from bondage, will lead as
victorious through every dilTiculty.-Yan-
kee Doodie-1 Gun.
2-The 4th of July, 1907. We purcha-
sed Independence with our blood we will
resign it only with our lives -Eiuif Column
bin-1 Gun.
3-The People of America-Desirous
OF peace but preierring war to submssi-
lon.--1 Gun.
4-Thc Congress of the United States
They ought to express the feelings of the
People, Gun.
5-The President of the United States
He will not want support IN asserting the
independence of his country Gun.
! 6---The memory of George Washington
---His name shall not be dishonored by the
tame submission Of his countrymen.---I
! Gun.
1.-THE memory of Gen. Warren---Who
proved in the battle of Bunkcr's Hill, what
brave and patriotic militia can do.-.-1