The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-12
DOMESTIC.
WASHINGTON CITY, July {

WASHINGTON CITY, July s..
The Anniversary of Independence was on Mon
day celebrated with the usual demonstrations of
satisfaction. Business was generally suspended,
and the day devoted to iestivty. The d .wn was
ushered in by discharge of carnon at the navy
yard, which was repeated several times during the
day. The uniform companies of militia and Iegu-
lars, paraded early in the morning and went thro'
various military evelutions At noon, the apart
mcnts OF the president were open for the recep-
ton of large concourse ofladies and gentlemen
who partook of an abundant COLLATION. of refresh
ments, and were enlivened by the excellent mu-
&C 50 the Marine Cnrns
The president, in conformity to the spirit of the
times, was dressed in neat suit of homespun -
Wchope that. ere another return of this day, the
example, thus patrioticay set by the chief magis-
trate, will be universally followed, and that the
fair sex, by the magic Of fashion, will remove the
strongest existing obstacles. .... 80.
Inc author OF the Immortal o III
dependence had once more the qualification Cf
! seeing himself surrounded by fellow beings, en-
ioymg the highest political blessings confer
red on men, and reaping i'll common with their te-
low citizens throughout the union, the fruits OF
prosperity unknown to any other nation Com
pared TO the feelings inspired by such a scene,
what is the pride of kings or the triumphs OF con-
querors Amidst the honors and glory that en-
compass them, there is wanting that small still
SofcS, WITHOUT WHICH ZANE ana power the
sources OF the acutest infelicity. Well mi ght such
4 man, whose whole life has been assiduously de-
voted to the good of his country, to the still
more expanded interests OF mankind, cast his eyes
over the world, and drop a tear of pity at the
Indebtedness of those who the envy, the adj
mration, the terror of mankind. Well might he
rejoice. in having his lot cast among a people,
who consider kings and tyrants equivalent terms.
There was something peculiarly interesting in
the reflection, that this probably the last an
nversary Ofthe day that called us into national ex-
stencc, on which Thomas Jefferson, in his pfffici-
character, would appear amidst his fellow cit
zens iii commemor.tIon of its return that in Il
few fieeting months, he would sign his high
powers, and retire into the walks of private life.
1t there be any TIM that confers distinction on the
hNman character, < raises II TO the highest pitch
OF greatness, is the voluntary surrender of pow
and when this surrender is the result of prin-
cIplc, at variance with the feelings and wishes OF
millions, and when he who makes it as the object
OF their respect and affection, the idea becomes
one of the most sublime that can enter our minds
Of this nature were the feelings inspired by the
anticipation OF an event, which, however il NAV
be approved, cannot fail to be mingled with the
tenderest regret and deepest solicitude Vene-
rable sage when this interesting era shall arrive
may you in retirement find the purest happiness
conferred on mortais, the esteem of the wise, the
love of the good, the gratitude of your country,
the admiration of mankind, and the still more in
estimable blessing of n conscience free from re-
proach of heart still alive to the interests of
your fellow-mcn.
The militia Of the county of Washington never
before appeared TO so much advantage. At the
hour of eleven the line was formed in the follow
ing order, from right to left.
Right Wing.
Captain Cox's troop Of cavalry.
Captain Brent's troop OF cavalry.
Captain Dayldson's light infantry.
Captain Jones's light infantry
Captain Queens light infantry.
LEFT Wing.
Captain Burch's artillery
Captain Calder's light infantry.
Captain Andrews battalion infantry.
Captain Smiths rife company.
Patriotic boys about IS or 18--all in uniform.
Captain BurclI fired morning salute of II guns
Captain Peters flying artillery arriving at the
hour of review and taking post on the left of the
whole--the signal was given--the review per-
formed and the general retired.
General Mason the reviewing officer.
Majors Beal and Sprigg were the acting Off
GERS of the day.
The salute of the day of II guns was given by
the flying artillery.
The open column then being formed, it march
ed, saluted the president, II then retired to the
ground and was dismissed. The business Of the
day was hurried by the appearance and fall ef
rain The whole parade presented the interest.
ing spectacle of that martial ardor which NAV be
expected, when our country is exposed to anusua
peril.
In the morning capt. Brents troop of cavalry
paraded before the house of Mr.. Madison, when
Mrs. Madison presented them with an elegant
standard, accompanied by patriotic address to
which captain Brent made an appropriate reply.
Nat Int.
The following paragraph is from Charles
ton paper of the 18th Of June
" A letter fl ON Savannah, TO a gentleman
in Charleston dated the 10Th instant, states,
that the French privateer, L'Exchange and
La Jeune Esteile. boarded off Amelia island,
a brig from Baltimore, capt. Brownlowe, and
took from her 203 barrels -four, and guam
fitY OF other d. LOW sions upon which thev fZ-