Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-03-10

illustration as well rs upon that of ent1,t-
Cling alliances We have not room to give
! our impressions, upon this subject to day.
If the report shall prove true, we shall
continue to express them in our next.
lcELEsRATfoN OF THE FOURTH
OF MARCH.
On Saturday last the Republicans OF the
town of Manchester, assembled on the hill
nearly opposite to the Capitol square, and
at. ~ o'clock II rounds Of cannon were
fired, accompanied with discharge of
small arms from the company of Repu5-
lican Blues, under the command of Capt.
Peter F. Smith, and at 4 O'Clock the Re-
publican Blues, with many OF the citizens
of the town, who attended by invitation,
repaired tn the Colu milan Inn, where an
elegant dinner had been prepared for the
occasion by Mr. II. Brooks. rne gr4 atest
arnony and UNITY of sentiment prevailed,
and the following tolsts which were drank,
met with entire appreciation.
I. The day we celebrate-thc |triunph
of virtue, the victory of patriotism.
cheers.
2. Thomas Jeferson--he carries with
him into retirement th,.tonilence and APP
probation of his country. ) cheers.
3. The President ofthe Unitel States
his past services in the cause of his country,
are sure pledge for his future conduct. s
cheers.
rac Vice-President of the U. States
use III in the field, resp ,ctasle in the
cabinet. cheers
S. The Congress OF the United States
in their act repeating the embargo. law
without adopting more energetic substi-
tu,e, we witness a timid,ty of conduct un.
worthy Of our national character, and
dere.iction OF those pr.nc,oies waich actu-
ated eheroes ofour revelation cheers.
6. J,hn w. Eppes, or patriotic rsare-
sentative In Congress--amidst the general
wreck of his country's honor and indcpea-
science, he advocated the only efficient sub
stitute for the embargo-War. cheers.
z. George Washington --the gratitude of
nation will never be denied to the foun-
der of its liberties. 9 cheers.
8. The memory of Montgomery-we
will live uncontrolled by foreign powers, or
share his fate. 9 cheers.
9. The memory of Pierce-"his ghost
walks unrevenged amongst u.s." cheers.
10. The frigate Chesapeake finger
of justice points at her wounds, and justice
herself series aloud, to battle" IL cheers.
IL. Our national honor the only balsom
which heal its wounds, IS qvar. Cheers
unlimited.
IL. J. Quincey--whilst the wreath of
honor and gratitude woven by the sons of A.
merica, shade thetempies of her Jefferson,
may he who attempted to witner it, sink
into contempt. cheers.
IS. the state of Massachusetts
first delinquent in the cause of freedom
may her little policy give way TO more no
lbie, oaid, and patriotic principles. IS
ch GERS. o7s
Ia. Governor Tyler--one of the patriots
of 20, i republican in princ,pl., and in
practice. 3 cheers. as
Is. The Unted States--m:ld in peace,
terrible IN war. cheers.
10. Tne state OF VIrginia--nay it never
again be represented ny men who bury
right in power. 6 cheers.
IL. Tne fair daughters OF Americ may
their smiles be bestowed only OH the vir-
uous, the orave, AMI tbs free. 10 cheers.
L VOLUNTEERS.
BY II L. Biscoe. The late majority in
Congress they have disgraced themselves,
and degraded the nation. 6 cheers.
BY J. L. Crittenden. James Madison -
MAY he long remain a star 6xcd in the po-
litcal armament, to shed light on his ad-
miring country. cheers.
BY john H. SIN tn. John Randolph, the
apostate--may his virulent rawlings, after
the ensuing election, be confined to his own
domecile. 3 cheers.
BY Major William Ball may the prin-
ciples of the patriots of '76, never be for
gotten by their postcrity. cheers.
BY John Howlette-may the legislature
of Virginia never be deferred from doing
their duty.
.Nesu York, Feb. 27, noon.
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