Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-07-11
q %FoURTH OF JULY.

A %snAfAofthe Citizens of Goocnland as
sembled Mic Courthouse on the 4th of Iu-
ly, for the purpose of celebrating the Ami
versary Of American Independence, in which
they were joined by many of their fellow-citi-
zens from the adjacent counties Capr. Ma
thanie! Perkins, with the Goochland artillery,
also participated in the celebration. This
company, from the zeal, which it rnanifests
in the commemoration of the great events
which gave birth to American Liberty, has
afforded an evidence of its attachment TO the
principles of '76, and warrants the belief,
that in the time of danger it viii be found at
its post. James Peasants, Esq. read the De-
claration of Independence Doct. isaac Curd,
having been previously appointed by the
committee Of arrangements, de, cred an ell
egant and appropriate GRAFTON. After the
company had partasen of an elegant diAner,
furnished by Benjamin Anderson, Esq. the
following toasts were drank Capt. William
Boiling having been appointed President, and
Capt. Nathaniel Perkins Vice-Prisident.
L. The 4th of July, 1776-May the princi-
pes declared on that day ever characterize
, the American Government.
9. Genl. Washington--The Genius OF A
| merican Liberty shall hover DER thy tomb,
| and direct the votary of freedom, to where
the father of his country lies.
| 8. Thomas JefIerson-The fourth and fifth
! administrations of our federal government
will forever speak his praise, and stand inn
| pershable monuments ofhis greatness.
A. James Notwithstanding the
clamors which have been raised against him,
cur confidence in the wisdom, and virtue, Of
! the present administration, remains firm and
unshaken.
| S. George Clinton-the venerable Vice
| President of the United States-Pol Official par
/ tizans and bank-stock men may inyeigh a
| gsinst him, but he will be revered by the
| friends Of the constitution as the honest de
fender Of that sacred instrument.
| g. BENJAMIN Franklin--the successful in
terpreter of natuTe--I1is bold and manly OPP
position to the Stamp Act, has obtained him
| honors lasting as time.
7. The Heroes whofought and blcd for the
| liberty we enioy--Their bodies have perish
! cd "a their deeds shall be immortal.
8. TIC Right OF Instruction. right orr
ginati&s IN the nature Of Representative Co
vernnit ~ MAY the delusive arguments OIL
the sopbE prove Intellectual when directed
| to It's subversion.
9. The Constitution Of our Country, and
the Laws stampt with its seal-The arm OF
federal authority should be raised to enforce
them when opposed by any section Of the u
! nicn.
| 10. Inc fIgnt OF lmpfcSsnent-. NcCoSti-
zed only BY the Tyrant of the Ocean; the
| spirit Of a free ana independent government
| should meyer brock the injuries and insults
conscquefNon its exercise.
! H. Commodore Rodscrs--HIislatec conduct
! will teach British armed vessels, when hail
ed in the accents Of friendship, not to answer
! by broadside.
| y. The Eon-Intercourse and Non-Impor-
i tation Acts--the feeble and inefficient repre-.
scntatives of the embargo-They have fail
| cd let us be done with expedients.
| 10. The Militia Of the y. States--Thcy az
! ford us every security without exposing us t.
the dangers resulting from the establishment
Of standing armies
| IA. Domestic Manufacturcs-A strong pill
lar in the Fabric ct ndcpepdence--May i
derive additional strength from the pcrjdJ
and injustice manifested towards US by tn.
belligerents of Europe.
! IS. A Free Prcss-Thc faithful guardia'
of nations rights.
1HNimothy Pickering and John q. Adam
Ia koison and the antidote.
170Ne Fair-The Guardians of Moral
J ~ 40 Htuc--May they duly appreciate III
resp Ssi5ility which attaches to such a cha
racer.
VOLUNTEER.
Fly the Fresident-Thc Orator az the Ia
MAY the sentimerss Which he has this Do