Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-07-15
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Monday he 4th of July, being the anniver-
sary OF Amerca can Independence, a large and
respectable portion of the Cit gems of Gooch-
land county, assembled at Col. John Curd's
spring, ter the purpose of celebrating the
DAY barbecue was prepared for that
purpose, which, together with the drinks,
were entirely the productions of the United
States. Ihe comp ny generally were dress
ed IN Virginia cloth. After dinner (tha la
dies having retired) the following toasts
were drank.
1. America: May the spirit of her pa
tr'ots and their de ccndants be invigoratcd
by every aggression on cur rights.
2. The commerce of America May it
be rel nquished entirely, or maintained up
on the rmmutable grounds of justice aud IF
rIgh.
The ocean, the high road of commerce ::
may the world combine to hunt down the
robbers VINO intest it
4. England: May she be taught that the
rights OF nations donot cons ST in the strength
of navies.
s The government of the United States !:
May 1t coptinue by due energy to defend
the rights and liberties of its c lizens.
Domestic manufactures They will
Cooperate with our r publican systems TO
perpetutte the blessings of independence
7. The embargo lawj measure of ne
cessity: May it prove equal to the purpo-
ses Tor which II was intended.
9. Thomas ] fferson the statesman, the
patriot and the bulwark of our liberty /:
after retiring from Office, may the sweets
Of retirement solace has declining years
James Madison My his ample ser.
vices, meet their ample and speedy W ard,
the fullest confidence OF the American peo-
pie.
10. James Monroe a grateful country
viii III due time, remuncrate him tex his
services.
II. George Clinton; Respected for his
virtues, aud revered for his age: MAY the
tranquility Of his declining life be unmolest-
ed by the cares Of pubic business.
12. Tne attack m the Chesapeake: Z .
yer to be remembered, and to be forgiven
only when due reparation shall be maze for
the outrage.
IS. The American scamcn: May the boz
som of their country iurR sh them with a
safe and pleasant retreat IRON The dangers
and insnils OF the ocean.
ID. The fair sex: May the example
which they have set, by appearing here Tins
day, roJed in garments wrought with their
own hands, be n lasting guide tor the daugh-
ers of Columbia.
Is John Quincy Adams: SO long as the
temple of liberty is worshpped in America.
may the part he acted wniie IN the senate
LOT The United States, be hailed with rapture
and gratitude.
10 Our fellow citizens now assembled a,
he courthouse May they enjoy as much
harmony as hath prevailed among u this
day.
II. The day we celebrate May ~ ever
2e ren eBbered BY all who call themsclve.
Americans. 49,
&c meeting Of number Of respcc, able
citizens, at the honse of Col. = ger Gregory
1t Mecklenburg, On Monday tie 4li OF Juy
convened for ihe purpose Of celebrating tha,
day, the following proceedings took place.
Deeming It a du,y for all good citizens and
republicans, publicly to express their sen
timents Il thIs awful aud mmnentous ccis,s
Of their country, when the rigiits Of nation
arc openly vipisted, and our csascnce ~ a..
independent nation threatened by obnoxious
! Cecrees arr orders, enforced with the ma.
leVolence OF hatred, and the cruelty Of BE-.
barism though VIC have most scrupulous
" adhered to a strict AMI impartial y U
trahty, do make and oIuan unaDimously
tire following resolutions, in order to de.
monstrate to the world, our undim.nishca
confidence IN the WISDOM and PATRIOT.
ISM Of OUR covERNME
Re8o Ued, 1st I hat capt John & Good,
be appointed Tres dent, aud DR.. John Il
Lucas, Vice PreslGent to This meeting.