The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-07-09
TO THE EDITOR OF THE ENQUIRER.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE ENQUIRER.
will no! intr0de on the duties of your
Editorial capacitys by Offering any general
remarks on the celebration OF the anniver-
sary OF our independence. the 4th OF July
l811.-I will only recount the proceedin ss
OF the q Richmond Light Mjantry Blues"
commanded by Caps. VIM MURPHY, and
request you will assign them a place in
your paper-I must however premise the
recital, with all apology to them and their
guests for the liberty take as an indiv-
dual. in presenting then: to the public
But had the pleasure of participating Will
them, and Cannot forbear to EXPRESS nv
feelings on the occasion-A fter the usual
tribute on the field. in honor of the day. the
company repaired to that delightful retreat
the Rev. Mr.. Buchanan's Spring. where a
suitable dinner was prepared.--'Twas there
sweet harmony prevaiPd THE glasses
sparkled round the board - and there
with Songs we we're RECALLED, and felt the
charms of sentiment.
They have not been in. the hahi, of giving
the studied illusions of select Committees,
but the following TOASTS, (as well as |
could collect them) were the impulse of
feelings prompted by the occasion
Capt. Murphy-The day we celebrste,-
may we ever haii its return with enthusiasm.
Mr.. Diddep, Lieut.. pro ten.-The President
of the u S.
Mr.. ]. G. Blair-Ensign pro tem.-The. A.
'nerican Co!ors-May they ever cherish the in
noccnt distressed, may they ever be the standard
oil Justice Liberty and undergraduates
the Rev'd Mr. Blair-The U tho not in.
div,sSl., may they never be divided q,
The Rev'd Mr.. Buchanan--The Richmond
Light intantry Bues--may they live to ceie.
brale many returns ofthc day at this place
Col AH1hler-Florida- MAY It's peaceful &C
cession to the federal Union, prove lasting bss.
rer- against the aggression Ut turbulcnt neigh.
borg.
Col Mayo-The Fair Sex, the Indispensable
agents of domestic manufactures
Mai. Tompkins-The Irish Patrots--Mav
their labors be rewarded, as were the exert.ons
ofthe American Ps,riots.
Maj Winston-Com. Rosers-May the stars
o. his flag illuminate the Ocean
Maj. Davis-While we enjoy the BLESSINGS of
peace, may We prepare for war
Capt. Lambeit-~Liber,yl The. precious
gift of Heaven, may II be perpctuated in the "
Mr.. J. Johnscn-The rights of man, the
terror of Tyrants.
MIR Thos. Marshsil-The cause of Indepen.
denoe in every quarter OF the Globe
Capt Mu' phy-Thc memory of Washington
May our CivQ Officers possess his virtues and
abilities and our military Officers his valor and
patriotism.
Mr.. Sam Scott-Napoleon Bona parte--In
recounting the achievements of the General, we
should not forget.th infamy of the man.
Dr.. John Barret-The memory of Can't VIM
RichArdson-the honorable founder of the p;c:
mond Light Infantry Blues
NJ. ]. G. Gsm2le-The American flag
Let It be prot -c,ed by cannon and 1t viii cease
to be insuitei
Mr. S. Mordeca-'rhe memory ofCol Ed
ward Carrlngton-Like Cato firm, like Ar.sti-
des just.
MIR. r.. Pleasants--The people of the u s.
may they never forget that he preservation of
American independence depends On the pre-
serv stinn a American Union.
Mr. John OLynch--Wsdom in our Councils,
and energy in Actions.
Mr.. VIM. Barret---The heroes OF the Reqo.
iutipn--1l,ne may crunbie nto dust, the mos.
colossal pile, but the memory OF their virtue
can never be cilced from our heats,
MIR. Rich. Dabuey-The Star ofthe West
May it shine exu!tingly or liberty and tram
guilty, while the. Sun, shall blush 10 rise on
the despotism and c0ninotions of Europe
Mr. Charles Southgate--The American Ea.
gle too segacicus &c be deludcd by me crow
ing os the Gallo Cock and too bold, TO be in
| timdqied BY The gro, Ii OF The British Lion
The f9lioyins ToASTS Were drank by the
WashingtoH ~ JEFFERSON artillery, CON,
handed by Catt John T. Pr,cr, g hl
Richmond Republican Blues, commander
by Coht. IFiiiam ID Wren, on Tie an Juh
1911 4vho united and hartoyk Of an EleEai
Dinner, at Bacon Branch.
| The day We ceIeora e--TLis day the D. opl,
| sad let there b- Liberty and ,h-re was liberty :
may the principles it established, be dissiminst
ed ,hro ugh the world and flourish through Il
| ages.
| 2 Tie memory Of Gen. Geo Washington 4; hi
virtue has raised for him q monument nor,
| durable than the pyramids of Egypt.
> James Madison, Il. u. s. the choice of Che
people, may he never forget that he is their ser
| want
| The American Flag, may erery nation res
pect its bearer. May The adan G Of us. stars
shed lustre over its friends but lis stTs pes la
! ccrate the backs of its enemies
| The Union of the States, may il prove mos
! firm when most tried.
Thomas Jefferson, the firm and nfshtenes
statesman.
May the heart OF man be the ALTA offreedcn
and the earth its temple.
| The Navy OF the y S it It's strength was @
quail to the courage of its antsers, we woult
teach the highway robbers of the ocean the les
| son OF virtue, humanity < justice
! The silver locked vetera Of The revolution
! We this day hail you with revereniial respect
| and request, thatthe small remnant of your days
may ne spent in communicating and in5tilling il
! the rising generation those feelings, which in
| spred you of old
10 The Harp ofErin = May its soft melodious
notes, soon youse 60 arms her long oppressed
| but brave e generous sons, and their efforts tc
eriancipate themselves, from the Ealing woke