The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-08

vernon, and all those old revolutionary officers
who could be found in the heighborhooti, viz.
Gen. Wood, Col. Jos. Parker, Col. E. Darlington,
NJ iors Scott and Gibbon. and Can't Ja.:: = y,
tie field officers OF the 18th regiment and its
neighborhood, moved OH in the following order,
viz
An advanced guard in front, followed by the
music, the Governor and Lieut.. Governor sup
ported ON the right and left by Captains Iirth and
Sheppard and the commandantS OF the res )cctve
troops, followed by the Revolutionary officers in
ranks of tlrees-in the rear of those VeteYaas,
were placed the field officers Of the respective
regiments, m threcs. agreeabiy To rank tui
lowed by the two Troops united, in ranks OF
tllrees the two standards in the centre Of the
whole-the under the command OF lieut.
Scott OF the Manchester cavalry. In TINS
order they re-crost the bridge, passed through
the main street of Manchester. and were received
upon the hill by captain Archibald McRae's In
tantIy Blues; thence they proceedcdto the sp,ing,
when they were shortly after joined by the Chief
Justice of the United Statcs-The day was spent
most happiy-Thc presence of the veteran pa
trot warriors, who had contributed to bring
bout the event they were now assisting to ceie
brate, produced sensations OF the most delightful
KIND. The company, gay and harmonious, sat
down to 4 sulnptuOus dinner, after which the toll
| lowing toaats were drank, intefspeiset with pa-
triotic and convivial songs.-At sunset they retir
ed in the most perfect order, the Manchester Ca
Va'ry escorting their guess to the ground from
which they received them.
LIST The day we celebrate--May each annual
return oft find The citizens of our Republic bless
| ed with liberty, peace and prosperity
Cd. The memory of Gen Washington
to ali lovers of their country, and lasting our
| nation.
! Sd. The memory of those Heroes who 5raoei,
foaght and molly died, that their posterity might
greatly Gpe-Deepiy sensible ofthe greaf bequest,
may We emulate their godiike example, and hand
it down to our chiiayens' chiIren with INCREASING
lustre.
4th The Heroes and Sdges of '7e--Who sur
vive the sanguinary conflict, and are partakers
of the blessr as they so hardly earned
I 5th. The Constitution of the United States
May that sacred palladium of our rights be ab-
preached with becoming reverence, and may these,
| who, by fraud or force, would attempt its subver-
sion, be subject to the pains and penalties it has
provided for them, they viii be to the exesrati0
of all good citizens.
9th. The President of the United States-In
his Patriotism, Giseern,nent and discretion, may we
find an etectusi shield against domestic comno
ton, diplomatic SELL or. toreisn violence.
Il 9TH. TIE Embargo Act-May it deceive its G.
ncmies m ourown country, and teach the nations
OF Europe how to respect our RI hts and TGIat
Our friendship.
9Th The Militia of the United states-May
each citizen bear in mind, that he is also soldier
that sacred trust is conGded to him. and thai
me should qualif, himself for the discharge Of il
with fidelity and effect.
9th. The fair daughters of Coltunbia-PhilOs0
. Pliers would place them last, but gre will place
t.'em in the centre, AID prOteet them as the sOHyc
from (Which all hoRors fozu.
10Th. The Armyof the United States--May i
never be made tie instrument ot desPotisrn, o
the violator Of thJt which il is Sworn to defend.
18th. The Navy of the United States-Ma'
tie 1ioiert outrage 1t has been exposed TO, even
tuate in the increase Otis strength and discipline
, 18th The Heads OF Departments.
18th Tie love of coaatyy and not OF party-A!
RI it IS the lot of man to err, may have the can
. dor 80 Confess when we have the wisdom, TO dis
cover our errors.
14th. Our Ministers at foreign courts---May
they nave the wisdom to discern the true Interests
Of their country consistency and hrmness in the as
!. sertion of her rights
. 18th. The governors and constituted authori
ties of cur sister states--let cherish the rocl
OF political salvation the sacred motto OF 20
: united we stand, divided we ial''
18th, James Monroe-rhe enlightened polite.
| an and frnL patriot.
17th. The union of states and ali good men
The pahiot who honestly endsayors to strength
en- 1t, Is the true Republican,