The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-07-10
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TIE 4thsOFJULF, 1912.
COMMUNI(.AI'ION.

tain the Richmond Troop commanded by Capt
Gamble. At half past IL o'clock a. NJ, Capt Hetl.'s
offeer-like styleby Capt Gamble & his Troop, who
escorted them to the Capitol Square, and placed
thems as the eldest in rank, on the right OF the
whole; after which Capt. Gamble took his station
on the lett. Soon after being thus formed, they
were reviewed by his Exeellency Governor Barbour,
IN full uniform, whose martial figure and military
department gave fresh spring to every heart. Al
Ter going through the usual hrings and evouons OF
the day. the trumpet gave the signal retire. when
the Manchester Cavalry marched and took their
brethren OF the Richmond Troop under escort, and
nj psnt, previously designated) received His Ex-
eel.eney the Governor; all the Old Revolutionary
omcers who could be found in the city or neighbour
mg counties---all the officers OF the army,
well rs many field Officers of the militia-thc Trea-
surerEthe President OF the Bank, and many o.
fher distinguished characters In this order they
reeressed the bridge, under polite invitation from
Col Mayo, free of toll, to their ground OF enter
tanment ut the Cool Spring the Falls Plantation
where they sat down to good soldiers dinner,
spent the day with all that harmony and brotherly
affection which SO much characteristics the Virginia
sharacter After the cloths were removed, the fol-
lowing tessts were drank /; after which all their
guests were escorted to the foot of the bridge when
AFTER placing the Executive and the old Revolutions
AIRY oitcers under the immediate escort of Captain
Gamble, they took afectionate leave of each o.
sner, with three cheers, and retired in peace and
harmony to their respective homes.
TOASTS.
j. The Memory of Washington in front Of the
Sty---He was in front of the battle which gave us
ts day TO ceebrate---" May his spirit ride in this
"inrlwind and direct the Storm
The Day we celebrate, the 18th of July---t is che
>nafonger OF victory and glory. What forefati-
Abe bone. ~ ~ :"
s. The President of the United States when
Americans
a. Commodore Rodgers and his gallant Crew.
Genuine slips OF the Revolutionary stock-They
prove that neither the tree nor its fruits have de-
S. The Union of the States---The fa,our;te theme
OF Washinston--it is this alone which can make us
great in peace and invincible in war.
Our Country --Burgoine' sfancy turned into fact
The wealth of worlds in her bowels and Par
@olSe upon her surface, for where Lbertyis, there
az Paradise.
z. The Commonwealth of virgnis, and her ma
NJ Proouetions---A Washington, Morgan,
Nelson, and Porterieid- with a growth like this
we ask Nc iG~eign supplies
S;ihe unnamed soldiers who fell in the revolution
81 housh no stone slab be raised to their MEM
ory' the recollection their services are engraved
on our hearts.
9. The Militia of the State--Let us never for
mat discipline is strength, and that without it,
army is mob.
6 ire OF all our earthly hopes, aud fears, and
- Sloys--Heart of our Hearts :! with this
'hsr. e''@'s' 's surrender life and thee 'oss-
IL. Our small but gallant Navy---A superior force
may destroy, but never can disgrace it.
12. The infant army Of our country.---Composed
of all parties, and opposedto every foreign foe
. Is. The French and British aggressions on A.
merican rishts--Neutrality i'll peace. impartiality
In war.
IA. The Congress. OF the United Slater While we
question not the motives of the minority, pledge
our lives and fortunes to support tie win of the
majority.
Is. The memory of Col. Edward Carrineton-Our
former guest and friend.---We knew him we'll and
loved him dearly.
16. The memory of Patrick Henry---The great
political champion of our revolutions Whose eIo-
qnencs made the tyrant trembIe on his distant
ahrone, and held up the torch of truth to be-
nighted world"
IL. Those foreign patriots who have nobly Joined
our ranks in defence of that Independence, which
Mercer and Leiteh purchased with their blood.
Is. Health and happiness, ---long hfe & vigor to
the few remaining Grey -haired Veterans, to whom,
under Heaven, we are SO much Indebted for the
blessings of this day.
VOL UNITE Frs.
The Governor having withdrawn,
BY Capt Heth---The Governor--.Our conman
der in ehefMay his military genus equal his ardor
IN the cause.
BY Captain Gaa,s5le.--Commotore Decatur.-.
The Hero of TripoIi, the rival of Nelson in bra
very, his superior in many qualities that give vaop
itshghest grace.
The Governor having returned,
by the GogeTHor.-- in our councils &
hearty cooperation in thu field, viii place Ameri-
ga beyond danger in her present conflict
BY Gen. WoOd-Onion among ourselyes,.--a Wig.
srous war and an honorable peace.
BY MAYOR Prior---G Governor Harrson,--.One Of
our principal barriers against western invasion.
By Mayor Denhotnt--- May that country, fighting
sor ITS ireedom. always gain the victory.
che Hero of the South.
ny General PreSfos.---Our fore.fathers---The
Heroes and Patriots OF the American revolutions.
May their noble example animate their sons to meet
che approaching conflict with undiminished zeal and
mistaken v2ior. =
BY Col. .Nayo.-oblvion to party spirit---And
may the future contest he who shall render most
ecrvce TO the nation.
BY Mayor TostekiDs.--T Jefervon--The
aushor of the Declaration ct American Indepen.
dsnce.
BY Major LirGsey--Mai. Gan. Pinknev- HI,
past pledge for his future services.
BY Captain .4sGeySoH, offbe Povhafaa Canal
1.-THE American Esgie--Mey British Iioss
leOPards, and all 0ther tyraRnical beasts learn TO
dread his talons.
a large and respectable portion OF the citizens Of
Gooshlsnd assembled at Mr. John TreyiaA's Ia
verh on the 18th inst. for the purpose Of celebrating
the anniversary Of American independence
The declaration of independence was read, after
which Mr.. j. NJ. Bates ivered an Grafton truly
expressive OF those feelings which the present crisis
IS so well calculated to inspire.
The company partook Of an eloquent barbecue
prepared for the occasion, after which the following
toasts were drank, Capt. WIN. Boiling having been
appointed President, * Doet. Nicholas NJ Vaughan
Vice President
July 8th i776-may the principles which have
eoRseersted this day, continue to " grow with our
growth and Strengthen with our strength"
James Madison-The confidence Of his country