The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-07-16

~ sohG w. Eppes-~We hope his love
of Country viii overcome his modesty by the
next Congressional Election.
Is The Sages aud Heroes (not the Editor
of the Spirit) of '76.
IA Domestic Misunderstanding, they
continue to ercreasc, csown our land with
happiness, and bid defiance to all others
Is Great Britain--She has forfeited all
claim to our irieadship, and will severely
rue the loss of it.
Is May all British factions, within the
u. States, be sent into rhe hoating Rells OF
Britain, there to share the same fate of his
Majesty's Little Belt.
IL The American flag--It will never be
dishonored when under the protection of a
Rodgers or Decatur
Is E. Gerry--May his voice silence all
faction, meet with its meritorious deserts
and cement the citizens Of Massachusetts
10 The American Fair---None but the
Brave deserves the Fair.
y On the Fourth Of July. convened in the
iowereud OF P. Edward a number of rel Spec
table Citizens and firm Republicans. among
whom we had the happiness to find a few Of
the Old Revolutionary Worthless, ornaments
ed with scars. evincive OF their patriotic SER
vices during those days which .tried mems
SOULS
4. The Citizens being assembled. Doctr. Jack
Vaughan was unanimously voted TO the
Chair and Geo: w. Vaughan chosen secre-
tary. ;. Capt Zach Rice WIN. Pillar &. Joshu-
a Davis were appointed a Committee Of or
der and John. Booth& Win. Branch to pre-
pare. toasts.
Mr. Wm. Branch being called upon by the
meeting, read the dec laration of Indepen.
dencc and made some appropriate remarks
IN, he nd fer nF hox
strument.. After which he pronounced an
eloquent GRAFTON in commemoration of the
causes and events of the Revolution, and
concluded by pointing out the means essen
tial to the preservation and Improvement of
our liberties, rights, &c. &c. During the
oration. whenever q scers was described in
which the war. veteran had been ensa-
ged, the tear of fond recollection would rise
in his paternal eye. Patriotic ardour
seemed inspired once more with the spirit
of rs, for more than common enthusiasm
appeared to pervade the bosom of youth.
The emotion was general--was contagious
and enteared each to the other.
After partakiDg OF a sumptuous barbaCue
the following 1OASTS were drank lac
companed viii, repeated Huzzas and lond
acciamations ofjoy when several patriotic
sirs we're sung--after which, the Company
retired in good order. having, Throughout
the whole ceremony, observed the utmost
decorum. and associated with the greatest
harmony
1 The 4 h Of July 1S11--Siil1the Chris
tian ERA the day of grace and glory
May each successive Anniversary find us
yirtunus ard happy. s cheers.
2 Gen. George Washington fa-
Their aud deiiverer of his Country his SUI
per eminent services are seen in the
rights and liberties of his native land--his
memory is intleliby recorded in the hearts
Of grateful posterty. s cheers.
8 Doctor Bcnj Franklin--The Patriot
Philosopher-With virtue he electrified the
hearts OF his Countrymen. AZ his birth
Angels sang at his death, Freemen wept {,
3 cheers.
The Soldiers. who fought, bled and iii
ed in defence OF. their couutryL-Evcr TO be
lameDted. and never 10 be forgottea 49,
May their generous devotion to the cause
of liberty, in spire our bosoms with the ca
cred principles Of patriotsm. 6 cheers.
The u States Of america--Sis,er liz ks
Of the same superb cbain--May they be
FURNISHED and preserved entire, in the in
violable sanctuary OF Freedom. 4 cheers.
s Congress--alas OF late, divided, i'm
beetle and panic-struck! Less respect
to exotic concerns, more regard to domes
tic interest. 3 cheers { to the seaaiaerst. J,
T The Judiciary--May ns Independence
never lead to desrotisn nor its acces -ibfiity
to corruption but may it ever be a shield
to the property and person of the Citizen.
3 cheers.
The Press--Free enlightened and yir-
tuous--May IL always be devoted to the ser
vice Of Liberty. . cheers.
9 Conscience ----Fsee from papai bulk
and inquisitoriai vengeance. 6 cheers
10 George III and Napoleon Bonaparta--
A speedy messing to thep. sad ..hfiT cor