The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-07-11

formed 10y the government and people of this
country, Tor consolidating, improving aud
pcrpetuatiug our great Confederated repub-
The Grafton shaNbe given liz our merit.
!; The scene III the Church was much emil.
vened by number OF appropriate airs from,
AN elegant Band of Music.i composed of a
mateurs. attached to captain David,on's
company of Light Infantry /; who Patrio-
tically volunteered their services for the oc.
caSion.
The Grafton was preceded by the declara
zion of Independence. read by Gen. Mason.
This monumental act of sovereignty he prefa.
ced by few interesting remarks on that
distressing state of things which in 1776 for
Ced the colonies to this measure, and by
reading the list of those illustrious names
that stand affixed to the act as the objects of
national gratitude.
After the grafton. the company waited on
the President at his house with the usual &C.
remonies of congratulation.
AT O'Clock they assembled again at a
handsome dinner provided by Mr. Lindsay,
in the Centre Market, at which Joel Barlow,
Esq. presided, assisted by Gen. Mason aud
Capt. Smith. They were gratifed with the
presence of the Heads of Departments, the
Attorney General, Postmaster General, the
Treasurer and Comptroller. The greatest
u
following toasts were drank under the dis
charge of cannon, aud interluded with songs
and various patriotic airs from the Marine
Band of Music They retired at sunset,
when the amusement of the Theatre closed
the evening, as that of the table had closed
the day.
ToAS
1. The day !; Consecrated to festivity and
Joy, so long as the American bosom shall
md II, hal ~E
2. The cardinal principles of democracy--
Right of suffrage freely & equally exercised
and often repeated; we'll regulated conf.
dence in public servants, and submission to
the will of the majority. 3guns.
3. The President of the United States.
guns.
The memory of George Washington
The champion OF liberty, the father of his
country, and friend of man. 8 guns.
S. Public Functionaries (; Upright & firm
In the discharge Of their duties. a free peo-
pie will support them in all difficulties /
gun.
g. The Congress of rs; 4 bright constel-
lation of sages, luminous in wisdom, pure
In patriotism, and deathlesS in fame. l
gun.
z. Our beloved Fellow Citizen, Thomas
Jefferson; Crowned with immortal glory,
he has retired from his la3ors to enjoy the
sweets of an approving conscience. and the
plaudits of q grateful nation. guns, s
cheers.
3. The late Administration Time has
displayed the wisdom of their measures and
refuted the calumnies of their enemies.
gun.
9. James Madison, the friend of Jefferson
That he may equal the virtues of his pre-
decessor, is our sincere itopc /: that he will
emulate them, is our firm belief--may his
l. IL
gins.
10 The memory Of those Heroes who
fought and Died for their country Gratitude
has woven for them an unfading wreath of
glory. guns.
IL. The Militia oF tie United States
The invinCible buwark Of 4 free people.
gnn.
ID. Armies and Navics--Just enough and
40 more. gun.
rs Public Schools--'Eho frniest basis on
which to erect the Temple Of Liberty 1.-The
diffusion of knowledge is the bane of despo-
tisn. 3gans
IA Canals, Roads and Bridgcs-The ar
teries, veins and ribs or the political body.
l gun
Is. Our Coulters--i,ike orr keels, they
shall cease to Plow when Freedom sl;lll
cease toguidc. gun.
16. Agriculture, Commerce and Msnufac
turss-Ihe three pillars OF our national pros.
perity. gun.
IL The restorat;,, of Polite Union and
Harmonv--Animated by one soul, may a.
mcricans forget all distinctions but the love
OF their country. 8 guns.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
by The Secretary IF State.
Our federal union, the palladium OF our
national safety.
BY the Secretary Of Uur.
Our fellow citizens. East, West North &
south, who are now celebrating the return OF
Ihis joyous anniversary.
BY the Secretary ofthc Navy.
The American Fair.
By The ComhtroNer
The People.
By mr.. CoEUin
George Clinton, Vice President of the u.
States.
When the heads of Departments had re.
tired
By MAJOR Jone8.
The Heads Departments-proud of their
country and setting just value OF the distinc-
tons she bcstows, they dsdain the little va
mites Of Office and the narrow views oil self,
isli ambition.
by Gen. Mason.
The cmbargo--May the contempt of the
community light on the iawiess miscreant,
who, in the day of trial, was harvesting on
the privat,on Of his brethren.
By Cahh. n Smith.
The farmers OF the United States Of Ame-
RIGA.