Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-07-08
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20 RE Editor Of the Virginia Arsns.

TO the Editor Of the Yaginia .Arsus.
will not intrude On the duties
OF your editorial capacity by offering any ge-
neral remarks on the celebration Of, the Ami
versary of our Independence, the 4th of July,
1871 IL will only recount the proceedings of
the s. Richmond Light Infantry Blues, COM
manded by Capt VIM. Murphy, and request
you will assign them a place. in your paper.
must, however, premise the recital, with
an apology to them and TO their guests, for
the liberty take. as n individual, IN presen-
ting them to the public but had the plea
sure of participating with them, and cannot
forbear to express my feelings on the occasi-
on. After the usual tribute on the field, in
honor of the day, the company repaired to
that most delightful retreat, The Rev'd. Mr..
Buchanan's Spring, where a suitable dinner
was prepared. Twas there sweet harmony
prevailed; "The glasses sparkled on the
board" and there with songs we were regal
led, and felt the charms of sentiment.-They
have not been in the habit of soliciting the
studied illusions of select committees, but the
following toasts Gas well as ] could collect
them) were the impulse offeelings prompted
by the occasion:
May we ever hail its return with enthusiasm.
Mr. T. Diddep, Lieut.. pro tem-The Pre-
sident Of the United States
Mr. J. G. Blair, Ensign pro tem-The A
merican Colors-.May they ever cherish the
innocent distrcssed--May they ever be the
Standard of Justice Liberty land Indepen-
dcnce :!
The Rev'd. Mr.. Blair--The u. s., tho
not indivisble, may they never be divided.
The Rey'd. Mr.. Buchanan-Th he Richmond
Light Infantry Blues--May they live to Gel
citrate many returns of the day at this place
Col. Ambler--F lorida--May its peaceful
accession to the federal union, prove lasting
barrier against the aggression Of turbulent
neighbors.
Col. Mayo--The Fair Sex--The indispen-
sible agents of Domestic Manufactures.
Maj. Tompkins--The irish Particularly
their la5ors be rewarded as we've the exer.
tons Of the American Patriots,
Maj. Winston--Commodore Rodgers
May the stars of his flag illuminate the ocean
Maj. Davis--While we enjoy the bless
in5s OF peace may we prepare for war.
Capt Lambert--Liberry The precious
| gift Of Heaven--May it be perpetuated in the
| United States.
Mr.. J. J. Johnson The Rights Of Man.
the terror Of tyrants.
| Mr.. Thomas Marshall-1he cause Of II
| dependence in every quarter Of the globe.
Capt. MuIphy--Tbe Memory of Washing.
ton--May our civil officers possess his virtue
and abilities, and our military officers his va
Tor and patriotism.
| Mr. Samuel Scott-Napoleou Bonapartc-
In recoanting tie achievements Of the gene
raj, we should not forget the infamy Of tht
man.
DIR. John Barret-The Memory Of Capt
| William Richardson--the honorable foun
der of the Il. l.. ]. Blues
Mr. ]. G.. Gamble-I'he American Flag
Let il be protected by cannon, and it vii
cease to be insultedl
Mr. Samuel Mordecai-The Memory {
Col. Edward Carripgtos--likc Cato, FIRM
ike Aristides, Just.
Mr.. G. Southgate-T'ne American Eagle
Too sagacious to be dcludcd by the CROWN
of the Gallo Cock, and TOO bold to DC intim
dated by the growing Of thc British Lion.
Mr.. Richard Dabney--Ths Star Of IN
West--Alay il shine exultingly o. oar libert
and tranquility, Wilde the sun shall blush ,
rise On the despotism and commCtions Of Et
rope.
Mr.John OLynch--Wisdom in cur ccri
els and Energy IL our Actions.