Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-07-08


the following toasts were drank, amidst the
animated plaudits of ali present
L. The day we celebrate NAV the re-
collection OF It revive in every bosom ,h..
spirit of 100 cheers. WV
.. The United States: NAV they never
forget that independence, liberty and nm
p'ness are their grand object; union and
concord the certain means of their security
g cheers.
3. The President of the United States.
the enlightened friend of man; may his pa
Try he crowned with the deserved success
- 9 cheers.
4. The congress ofthe United States, the
guardians OF our peace and happin, IS may
they be mindful of the Importance of their
charge.
5 The memory of WASHINGTON; NAV
he recollection of his virtues be embalm-
ed IN the hearts of his countrymen, and o.
perate as stimulus to the emulation of
mis- decds-12 cheers.
8 The heroes & patriots Of the revolution
they have delivered to us the sacred boon
OF independence we will defend it to the
las extremity-6 cheers
z. The Militia, the true Palladium of
sur liberties; its Improvement an object Of
primary importance--3 cheers.
|cessary measure; temporary inconvenien-
ces must be borne when their object is per-
nanent prosperity-9 cheers.
y. The individual states; may each bear
with manly hrmness those partial evils SO
necessary TO the general goods cheers.
10. Agriculture and commerce, the pill
lars OF our prosperity; may they revive
with tenfold vigor from the Temporary
check OF the embargo-9 cheers.
IL. Domestic manufacturers, one certain
lsource ofnauonal independence worthy of
our greatest attent,or-9 cheers.
10 The ocean. the hirthright II nations;
may its freedom be bounded by nothing but
IT'S lin rs---l2 cheers.
Is. The law OF nations, the connecting
CHAIN of the civilized world; may the pro-
priety OF its observance De impressed npon
AL nations in language irresistible-S
cheers.
IL France and England may they re
TAUGHT by the lessons OF IA severe experience,
that 4" honesty is the best policy. Sc cheers.
Is. The next presidential election; may
puplic spirit and wisdom direct ou, choice
and he happiness OF our country crown
thr resule-12 cheers.
is. Foreign infuence? the bane of free
governments; may The wretch who is tain
ted by Il be driven from amoRgst us by the
hiss OF universal eXecration--12 cheers.
II Our fair countrywomen may SUCCESS
crown their Efforts in that course of insc-
'nuity and industry, this day so handsom w
Idisplayed-17 Cheers
Alter the toasts OF the day were gone
through, the following volunteers were Civ
ea.
BY Doctor! Nicholas M. Vaughan. John
w. Eppes, Car faithful! repre- sentative in
congress.
BY Doctor Richard c. Bowles. Wilson
C.. Nicholas who developes to his constltu-
eos th- true causes of the embargo.
by Capt. VIM. Boiling. VIM. Gray of
Massachusetts.
sy Dr.Ias. Carter. The memory of Jno.
Thompson.
BY Col. Jos. Shelton. John Quincy A.
dams.
by Thos. Miller, esq. The minority in
the k gislttnre oil Massachusetts amounting
20 1863; may their patriotic conduct in pro-
ties ing against the resolutions offered s a.
dopted by majority of that body, cause
the Citizens of The state 10 cxamine into the
merits of the said resolutions before their
next 81, ction for representatives.
By Us. Plcasants, jr. esq. Governor
! Sulvan of Massachusetts, the steady pat
riot.
BY Milo Brown. Nay we never sa-
crehce oar Independence, purchased by
the blood of our ance stoTs.
By c. p,. Edwd. Boiling. An ncessant
I attention To preserve inviolate our rights and
| liberties
BY Archibald Brice, esq May we live
to enc many happy re,urns OF this Anni-
ve5s'sry, ann may we al part III pcce.
Aoput su SIT the company separated in
tina, good VIII and harmony, which through
the day had marked this truly american
Il stlvsl.
Iae foi'o7vi''g har grsfih is rz,tracied from
me oa<7Cer fran nae Senate Of Mc S'G,e
Of .Ne7V Hamishire 70 me G2pernor's
Ih>ech a. he oasmng ST The session. Z
From the view we have been able TO
| 'ake of the subI6l We have the highest
confidence in thevir,ue, imegri,y and a.
billy OF those who administer our gene
raj governmcDi; confidence which we
feel bounGen duty, particularly at This
nne To- express in his public maantr. A
confidence, which if universally expressed
by the citizens Of be u. S would give
new nerve and energy to government.
We bel ege our general government has
taken that commanding ana dip oifed, } {
,hat c'nc;ialoy atd auc.bie stand, in
| relaIOn 10 rs general conduct, towards the