The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-07-07

WitlanS'uf6,to attend. as one at the visitors
the concerns of William and Mary Col
lege. After the review, the Companies dis
pcrsed to different places. to celebrate tn,
day IN their Owa manner.
a small and social company Of Citizens
assembled at the Washington Tavern DIR
Foushee was chosen President, and Co
lionel Smith Vice. President. Before set.
| ting down TO dinner. the Declaration of In
dependence was rcad.-After the cloth wa.
removed, the following toasts were drunk
in Virginia wine, prepared and presented
to the company by MIR. Humphrey Hill Of
Caroline:
J.. The day we celebrate: may it soon be
celebrated by all nations as the birth day o.
freedom.
2 The United States of America-Not to
De conquered by force; may they never be
entrapped by fraud.
s. The PEorLE.-The only legitimate So
vereigns; may their reign be universal.
A. The Congress of the United States:-
May it never be stained with the Infamous
corruptions of a House of Lords or Com
mons.
S. The President Of the United States
more truly great than Kings being exalted
by the people.
6 Thomas Jefferson the venerable States
man and PhilOsopher-Lopg may lie live 70
participate in the blessings which his labors
have secured to his Country.
z. The Patriots who fell in our glorious Re-
volution.--Immortal be their memories and
perpetuated their virtues.
s. The memory of George Washington !;
the best of Heroes; whose valor was devo
ted to the good of mankind.
y. The Union of the States-The best Sc.
curlty for our national rights.
10. The law OF Nations uncontaminated
by Orders in Council or Imperial DEGREES.
IL WAR; necessary evil. when nations
are insulted and oppressed by tyrants.
IL. PEACE; to be preserved only by be-
ing always prepared for war.
l3. True independence-of foreign mann.
fdcfnres as well as of foreign dominion
Ia. The State of Virginia whose Sons
are always ready to yintlicate her rights.
Is. The Militia of Virginia MAY every
Citizen be convinced of the necessity of be-
ing Soldier, and every Soldier of the neces-
sity of being Citizen:
Is. EDUCATOR; the only solid and per-
msnent foundation OH which the temple of
freedom can be erected
II. The American Fair.
VOLUNTEERS.
By the President. Agriculture-the
source OF our Prosperity and the basis of
ouI IuuepenuenCe.
By the Vice President. Manufacturers
without which agriculture will never make
us independent.
BY Mr.. Mumford The memory of Geo
Wythe, the Nirginian Aristides.
by Mr.. Hening-The memory of Ed
mund Pendleton the last moment of whose
life was devoted to the service of his Couu-
try.
By DR.. IVarslav. MAY our descendants
celebrate this day, as we do, thro' all gene
rations.
By Sn-. T. Nelson. The memory of
JOHN PAGE-the Patriot of '76.
By Mr.. Hill (of Caroline -" The Anne
rican Farmer"-On motion, added-"And
may he always produce such wine, as we are
now quafting, to celebrate the Anniver sary
OF our independence"
BY Mr. Hill (of Henrico).-Good cr6ns
and high Prices.
BY 9Iyor Price. The Freedom of the
Seas-May those who attempt to fetter it,
be buried in the Ocean.
By Mr.. u. ~ Nicholas MAY events
demonstrate, that the late ovcrtures made
by Great Britain were dictated by a real in
tention to adjust her differences with the u.
States, on terms compatible with their hon
or and their rights.
By Mr.. l.. c. PZeasanfs. The inhabi-
tahtS OF RICHMOND; SO long as this days spi-
rit prevails.
By Mr.. UiUiam Robertson, Senr. The
constitution of the u. States-may il stand
firm to the end of time. against the attacks
OF civil discord and the intrigues of foreign
enemies.
Ny Thomas Richie: Thomas Jefferson
and James Madson--the same in principle
the same i'll measures-the same in the con-
hdence Of their country.
BY Mr.. Richard T.. Parker. The Re-
FREDERICKSBURG as the Hills around US
firm as the adamantine Pillars of Heaven.
BY Mr.. John Robertson The fourth of
July, 1776.-The American nation can ne
yer be enslaved, so long as they cherish the
remembrance of this day.
GO MNDNIC5TION