The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-12
NATIONAL FEsTfvyTY.

"O'id, tnat me spark OF :hc altar of 20, is
yet unc%tl2Snishcd i'll our bosons; and that
the SONS ot The present day duly appreciate
the valuable boon belucathcd TO them by
tier forefatl'ers.-Asi it is impossible for US 20
present a full account of all these brilliant
festivals, we are obliged to content ourselves
win the publication of such proceedings and
toasts, asaTc most striking in themselves. or
best calculated to show .'the for,., and rrcs-
sure o. the times" IN seine respects, these
toasts deserve the title of barometers of the
national sentinsnt--.
AT NORFOLK, the day was celebrated with
a zeal and artlour which has been seldom wit
heSsec. The 54th regiment formed the line
and went through the several evolution..
he several volunteer corps attached to this
regiment appeared in foil uniform and equip
Inent. AFTER the parade, the regiment march.
ed To Christ's Church, to hear AN oratien de-
livercd by Mr.. Charles X. Blanchard eye
pete with thoughts that breathe, and words
that burn"
1oaS1'S, drank by the NoUois Junior Voiintecrs.
The patriots of '76-thev could bear non-in,-
portaton ard intercourse, sooner than sub
mt to British niustce-they were proud of the.
priVHtons which they voluntarily assumed, and
glored in the virtuous cross which they bore-s
cheers.
John Quincy Adams--We admire him for his
noble and generous patriotism-he has risen SUI
per'or to party feeling, when lie finds the inter-
est OF his country at Stakes cheers
The American Eagle-M4y it never take its So
lar flight until "past meridian" and gaze iorever
west.--12 cheers
May the present European warfare, and Arne-
r,can retirement, eventuatc in the return of poll
uc.h reason, she renovation of the law OF nations
the restoration ofthe freedom ofthe seas, and the
i:";:.s:::G@ .! ;;cet".! ";S!::4s cheers
volunteer by gen. Matthews - Nav the rising
hard
principles that actuated their fathers in TO
cheers.
BY Major Perpetuity to the United
States, and TO their indcpondence
BY Capt X. B. Taylor Honorable war rather
than InglorIous peace.
d" AT PoRTsMoUTH, this glorious anniversa-
~ was celebrated with E" unusual artiotir.''
The day was ushered in with the firing of
ordnance; at 10, FIVE corps of the 9TH regi-
ment assembled before the courthouse. and
after going through several military evoluti-
ons with great credit, formed the, line of
march and proceeded TO Mount Apv near
PORTSMOUTH which commands a beautiful
view OF the harbor of Norfolk. An extensive
ana commodiousb booth was prepared for their
reception. In front of the camp, were raised
q Liberty Pole and Cap, the motto-lnde-
Eendence-1776.
Perpetual Union to the United States, OH real
Republican Principles, & confusion to those who
harbora wish to the contrary
The Embargo, the work of necessity-Mav
all bear its pryatons with that fortitude and firm
ness Which become American Citizens.
The memory of our slaughtered Fellow. Citi-
zens WHO ieii on board the ChesnpeaSc
tier rnurderers be exalted to "a galows
The Manufacturers of the United Ststes-Mav
they expand Ike the acorn OF Liberty plated in
'76, to the sturdy Republican Oak Of This day.
kepnh,'ca2s, stand firm TO your posts-Ouds.
to the right about face.
The c.isis Of our public affairs is important.
WererA' with disaain those who will not support
our honor and Independence
The American Fair-most pleasing TO the;r
Husbands and Sweethearts, when ornamented
WITH their own Manufactures.
At BALTIMORE, the anniversary of our
independence received the most mark ed ar
tention The Baltimore Brigade of Volun
teers eXhoited IN great force and splendid
StVle. 1t showed Ave companies of Artillery.
tour troops OF Cavalry, four companies Of
Rifemen, 81 of Infantry and of juvenile
Pikemen-compos.uga grand total of near
ly 5000 men, well organized and complete
~ equipped-The corps of Artiilerists IN
der the command OF Robert Goodloe Harper.
quondam aid-de-camp of Gen Nc Pherson
Ill the Hot water war, was the only compa-
ny in the 5rd Brigade, that neglected to hs-
nor the birthday of Freedom This cir
cnmstance was strongly expressed in the
following indignant volunteer toast, from
member of the Union Greens Hemuen
strings for the HARPER, who would not hlov
on the 4th Of july
TIC SsTs-The Rrnh1rpo-thouo-h we fenI -.
weigiit-May 1T continue, I'll Britain and France
respect Our rights and give PREPARATION for past of
fences and security for the future.
The Emb COVE viii endure its pains with
a patriotic iirfuness, assured of It's being the
means OF avoiding greater evil. 8 cheers.
speedy expectation to the enemies of our
country through the Custom House at Passama-
quoddy, and no drawback
The commerce the ". States- Our ships safe
moored i'll our harbors, till Tie enemies Of com
merce teach themselves wisdom 3 cheers. 2
guns.
Our manufacturing companies--may DIR mana.
gers be inspired with judgment and be eocour.g-
ed by every friend Of Auerica--wiich will he the
last step to our independency--a and providence
to yhiri the spool-PrCvidence to guide the shut-
ue--and providence win supply our every want.
cheers, 4guns.
OTdsTS 81 Council md LibeYiai Decpees-Fhe
countersign os Plunder, piracy and murder.
A suit OF tar and feathers Co the political foo
who would think himself degraded by a coat of
home-spun
Aaron Burr worthy Of bag.piper and
HaPtr, to luil him TO rest in a Msrtin box.
IOdSTS BY the FeiPs-Poiat Colun,bian Bikes.
Thomas TefI,,rsoo pra.;Jou. r n