The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-07-12
FOURTH OF JULY.

AhC anniversary Oh american lUQSpen.
dence was celebrated a, Surry Court House
on the 9TH instant, by Captain Richard Ma
sons troop of Cavalry and considerable
number of gentlemen-Abomt 10 o'clock, a
procession was formed which m arched into
the Court House, where the Declaration OF
American independence was read by Dr.
Graves, and an appropriate prayer deliver
ed by the Revd. Samuel Butler. About 8
O'Clock, the company sat down TO an excel
lent dinner prepared by Mr.. William Ed
wards for the occasion. at which Major Sa-
muel Butler OBLIGATED as President, and
Major Benjamin Edwards Browne, as Vice
President. After dinner. the following
L o II S Il S were drank
The day we celebrate-May each sue
ceedihg Anniversary find us free, happy
andslndependent cheers. -
The u. States of A merica--May tn cir
Union continue until time shallbe no more
3 cheers.
8 lntamy to the man, and palsy to the
tongue, that would utter a sentence nj ia
v"r ut disunion of this federal compact
cheers.
James Madison, President of the u.
States-The friend If man he enlightened
and impartial statesman. g heers.
Thomas Jefferson The Philosopher,
Statesman and Sage-He has, in his retire
ment the blessings of myriads 8 cheers
George Clins'n Vice President b. the
u. S-H!s deciding vote on the United
States' Bank bill has added another wreath
to those, that encir' d the brow of that Re-
evolutionary Hero. cheers
z Commodore Rodgers--May he, when
ever occasion offers, teach The myrmidons
of Britain to speak, when spoken to polite
ly, otherwise chasnsc them. cheers. :
8 George Washington-The brilliant Star
which arose liz the wesl ern norld, to con-
duct the American people to liberty and
glory. Tho he has himself disappeared,
MS numerous virtues are retained in the
hearts of his colntrymen I3 cheers.
The Heroes OF he American Revolu-
tion-1'ho' their lives were sacrificed in the
felG Of battle, their memories are and ever
will be revered by the friends OF liberty 6
cheers.
10 Impressed American. Seamen-Whe.
ther III British faaling Eells, or French
dungeons, 'oay hey soon return to their
naive land, AID enjoy that liberty to which
they IRE entitled Is cheers.
IL The People or he U. States--Free
and Indrpendent. Peace, in preference 20
war War, III preference 10 national disho
nor cheers
10 rhe Army and Navy of the United
Stats S. 3cheers.
Is thu Heads of Departments--May no
schism ever exist among them; but each
one attend strictly to the duties of his Of
hce, 8 cheers. -
J., IA The People of the u S, ates-Mav
they neve' abandon the ines m able RICH, II
Instruction; and a all times teach their.
Representatives to know, that the Creator
Is and will be superior to the Creature
6 Creers.
Is May the Represe natives of the PEG
pie never disappoint The just ex, expectations of
their Constituents. cheers.
16 Domestic Manufacturer The great
source OF National Independence cheers.
IL The American F4ir-May he trai-
tors and enemies of our Independc &c re
ceive from them the smile of contempt. 9
cheers.
VOLUNTEERS.
U. S.-May their Rulers never forget that
they govern brave. free and enlightened
Peopie.
BY The Vtce- Presidens-May the recol-
lection Of this Day, b. handed down to our
latest posteriiy.
By Capt. Richard Mason. Of the Caval-
ry--Tht Isle Of Wigkl troop Of Cavalry,
who are prepared to take the field of bat
ties az minutes warning.
BY Lit. Butler. cfthe Ca1airy-The 71st
Reg ment If Militia. I'D
by Capt. HenLey--Benjamin Franklin
The frieod of Liberty, the enemy of Ty
rants; the man who disarmed The lightning
OF its terror
BY Mr. Mead, Of Kentncky-V,rgr-
nia-One of the flares, Daughters of old Lii,
berty.
BY DR.. GraUes--~-- The next Congress
OF the United Srate,--May they possess
more fire and less smoke.
: By lit Bel. Of me CaUalry--Jsme s
M onroe, Secretary of State.
The President and Vice President having
retired, the following toast was drank:
The President and Vice-President--Ma y
their services in the American Revolution
never be forgotten.
~ ~. SINGULAR CIRCUMSTANCES
$ Thei, Huttiai beds may smiling concord oyess 4.
And Vcnas still the habby unio1s 6less
Yrintied with are, may mutual iove and truth
" TO their dim eyes, reeLHthe ootl Of youth "
MARRIED-On Tuesday evening isst.bv the
Reverend Joi,p Lindsay, mr.. ballard .Anl,,,o,y.
to Miss Fmees Sharpe, Nr Robet Bradley, 10
Miss Sally sharpe, and Mr. George Robey. TO
Miss AnHa Sharpe, three a,pfa6ie sisteys, & only
daughters OF Mr.. Peter Sharpe, decd. of -Four
Mile Greek
DrEp-On "Wednesday the 18th ul.. at her IA.
TIERS seat, IN the North Garden, Albemarle
COUNTY, JANE ELIzABErH LEWIS, daughter
of Capt. Howell lie Wis, IN the 19tb wear of hey