Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-07-15

Pcsoived, Tsat Mai. Hutebens pe-..,.
appointed Secreta.. -
Res61prd, That the citizens of xrec,.,.
burg sciH celebrate the 9TH of july.
Resofved, That Col. Roger Gregory he
requested to prepare genleel dinner.
keSotved, That no exotic liquorhe arapt,.
on this coaslon and that the president, vice
president, orator and secretary, toeetner
with those gentlemen appointed on the COM
mittee to make arrangements, have Sc, AN
example worthy the imitation of others, nv
each appearing dressed ainiost entire in
Virginia cloth
Resolved, That John w. Higginbotham.
Esq be requested to deliver an Grafton ap-
propriate 20 the day.
Alter arrange ments being thus made the
militia OF the 9Sth regiment were drawn in
line, and by the field officers marched to
place selected (where they formed cir
cle) to hear the Grafton. If ever there was
a circumstance sufficient to excite the feel
ings of true American, il surely was this.
Scarcely word was spoken, nor did a man
move d'sorderiy, during the delivery OF the
GRAFTON. Every eye was fixed on the ora
tor, and all seemed deeply impressed with
the importance of the subject After the
grafton was ended, the company retired 10
room, where they partook of delicious
Irepas. and drank the following toast.
1. The day we celebrate May each re-
turn of it, find us in the entire en;oyms nj OF
our rights, liberties and independence. 5
cheers.
3. Thomas Jefferson: Succeeding ages
viii be at loss which mos, Ia admire, the
wisdom of his government, or the magma
nimity which prompts him to descend from
the first Office within the gift of a free peo-
Pile. 3 cheers.
5. The embargo: The offspring of wis.,
dom, the safeguard of our prosperity, the
preservation ofour seamen; it denies us 2n-
Ify injuries, but carries unerring destructi-
on INTO the vitais of our foes cheers.
Inc manufacturing genius OF our Coun-
trymen: Ihc wrongs of Britain first rous-
ed 1t, the aggressions of France viii conti-
nue. it, and the patriotism OF cur citizens
Will rewardit. cheers.
Oar seamen in bondage: Their liberia.
ton and future security, or no treaty.
cheers. ~
s. James Madison and James Monroe
The tried friends of their country, and in
ITS affection shey receive their reward.
cheers.
z. The memory of George Washington
1t viii he cherished as long as virtue mas 4
votaly, or patriotism disciple. 4 cheers.
B. Britain: Geld is her God, exchange
her chapel, universal dscord her text, right
and wrong she measures by force the ex-
ecratlons of the universe VIII shortly De
hea9ed upon her. cheers.
France While struggling for her liber-
ty and independence, our sympathies and
hfst WISHES were with her, but her Sun Of
glory has SET in aa imperial cloud, and OBJ
scured IL spisndor Of her rising republic.
3 cheers.
10 John Q Adams: May his ,.ngratefuI
constituents be brought to know ms real
worth. 9 cheers
IL. The sons of Columbia Slow TO anger
and hard OF resentment, yet firm, dighhed
and Intrepid. cheers.
10. lndePendency The characteristic &c
the American people; may itbe preserved
uncontaIninated. cheers.
Is 1875: May the spirit which then per.
vaded, now dign fy the countenances of
free people. ScheerS.
II. TIE United States: One sentiment
and one people; may we never see divisi-
ons among us. 6 cheers.
IS. Energy Of government: Equal re-
sp visibility ~ officers ard men. 9 chairs.
IS The republican members in the le.
gislalure cf Massachusetts, They deserve
WEI ~ their epnntry. s cheers.
II The American fair: Their smiles
are only dee Ga the defenders of their coun..
try's rights. cheers.