The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-07-14
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WILLIAMSBURG, July 9,
The Fourth of July was celebrated here in
a manner particularly grateful to the Friend
OF science, and the Patriot
AT 10 o'clock, the President and professors
OF the College, attended by several visitors of
that seminary, together with the students &
scholars. entered the Church. They were
followed by well-equipped troop of horse.
commanded by capt. Saunders. AS soon as
they entered, they were saluted with martial
music, ny company of private gentlemen,
who added greatly to the entertainment of
the day by the occasional interposition of
those harmonious sounds. which, at the same
time. captivate and exalt the heart.
Alter an appropriate prayer by the Presi-
dent; AN Grafton upon the day, was delivered
by MIR. William Roane.
The degree of Bachelor of Arts was then
conferred upon the following students, who
had previously gone through the ordeal of
private and pubic examination with great
credit to themselves; viz. -
Mr.. Gerard Brandon, Of Natchez.
Mr. Charles eana ese Tsdd, SofKentacky
Mr.. John Gaines, &
Mr. Samuel Myers.
Mr.. Thomas O. TAYLOR delivered an ora
ton upon that Form of Government. best A.
dapted to promote and ensure public felici-
ty.
tie was followed by Mr.. William Somer-
veil. OF Maryland, who spoke of the Effects
OF Commerce upon National Prosperity, and
Matt onai Manners.
Mr.. Samuel Myers concluded with an ora =.
ton, the object of which was to point out the
political causes, which had produced SO gre at
diversity in the situation of Man at differ
ent periods, and under different Govern
ments.
1t Is due to the young Orators to say, that
they gained the applause of an enlightened
and numerous audience.
W 1t gives us more pleasure to publish such
an instructive and impressive ESSAY az the Ora.
ton OF Mr. Barlow, than dozen effusions of in
furlated party politics. Thsjis most solemn al
ron'hon' addressed to his comtrymen, on their
dearest interests. 1t does not expatiate on the
causes which produced our Revolution, nor the
eOentS which it developed--but it points out in a
most emphatic manner, the means which are ne
ceSsary TO preserve its blessings--tle Union of
the States, and the existence Of the Republic.
why are there not some high-minded and ge-
nervous Patriots in the Legislative bodies of our
country, who keen-sighted enough to discover
Their own permanent interests united with those
OF their country, viii boldly step forward and
persevere to the accomplishment of some of these
great truths What glory would not ultimately
result to the man, for instance, who would sue.
ceed IN the establishment of 4 liberal system of
general Education 2 Why are there not some
individuals, who overlooking the temporary e.
clat derived from certain ephemerak questions
from the most striking speech, for instance on re.
solutions OF thanks are long sighted enough to
found their reputation upon the more stable basis
Of general utility!
Men of this description might not have the
"A mir h..
the well or ill-meant applauses of partizGns sa-
iutng their ears-but they would reap a more
gradual, more general, more permanent satjs-
faction and fame. il was such course as this
that Howard pursued his researches INTO the
depths of prisons. 1t was such a course rs viii
berforce has taken, in his endeavors to suppress,
! the Slave-Trade of c. b. 1t was such a course.
as has crowned Major Cartwright with the mSed
| of nations praise.
In one respect indeed, we are compelled to
differ in opinion from MIR Barlow He seems tn
think 1T matter of Indifference, whether the SUI
perntendence of these great designs should de
| voive on the state or the general governments -
We are disposed however to think, that most of
the oblects'which he has indicated are more con-
formabe to the genius of the state governments
that most questions of Internal policy should be
reserved for hem-apd that if there be any sub
Jects, more emphaticay within their iririsdicti
on, more calculated to preserve the sovereignty
OF the States, and to avoid the dangers of coDso-
ldatiOn, it is that of Schools, and Of Canals with
IN the territory of each State--In such things
the dLs6wSe'reHts OF money seem 10 be bette,
suited to the Legislature Of Virginia
-" Will be Published on Monday next.
from this Office, LETTERS OH the sub
Ject OF the CATHOLICS, to my BROTHER
ABRAHAM who lives in the Country. By
PETER PLYMLEY." At Sc cents, boards.
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be sent TO the Office, by 10 O'Clock of the
day previous to Publication.
" IRGlNIA.--.tta Superior court Of Chance.
ry holden al tue Capitol in Richmond, June
goth 1909 ''"o
George Fisher, Elizabeth Fisher, lane Fisher