The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-07-24

farty S1irit-honeS uiiSrcnces q. oNirtOr nrc
the natural offspring at tree government--but, in
time of war; the spirit of party shonil hurn only III
contest, whe should be NEST prominent and most
useful, in conducting to victory, ant, our
country to an honorable peace. The State Govern
monts--iet them move in their own spheres. as
to give beauty and harmony and grandeur TO the
whole Federal system. The Armies oil U. States
II have u bright EXAMPLE in the valiant men,
ho fell to consccraic this day-Thev the sons
os the family and will not tarnisl, the ia,,re,s
that bloom over the toinbs ct their Fathers The
Battle OF the Wahash-an honorable and splendid
testimonial Of the intrepid va!or of our country
men.
RaLfrs connty-At a General meeting Of the Ia.
fax Manufacturing Society-atter the business Of
the meeting concluded, Edward Csrinrton go.
Volunteer of Capt. Sandtor,'s Troop al Iayary at
the request OF the Society and OF considerable nun
Der of citizens, addressed them in very animated
Speech: At the conclusion of which. tie tr,ol, OF
cavalry and company ct lufnutry ptr,,.d and ger
formed their military evoutions. At oClock. they
repaired to plentiful dinner. Cor Scat being Pre-
silent, and col. Green Nice-Pie,iacnt---
TOASTS.-The Declaration, Df Gen. Green Mt
the battle of Guiiford after toof,ct between the
Nn.inia Militia and part OF the British Regulars
These brave people will never he cnsa.e "--Thc
Union vt the States; What Col had, 1aiael s7ce-
ther, let no man par asuaf,r.-SuSnisso on to the
viii Of the Majority cnns,itutionally expressed and
prompt obedience In existing laws, whatever may he
Individual opinion respecting ti.eir rnlisv-In ~, IS
of public danger and distress the PGgans a. ,ntipui-
ty consulted tho Oracle at DeirlDs ard tysmined the
o,ncn, and auspices. ne krow cur rights an,. com
hde n cur own courage and the ids;ioe of Almighty
| Cod
| .Nottosr-y, .f,7eiia s. Prince Ed,r1yd "A mum.
Der OF respectable citizens fro these counties con-
We ed together for the purpose oil Gel b. ,ting the 9TH
oi July. The greatest harmony prevailed through
out TIE meeting. he precious relics of The noble.
stocN OF 20 who were good enough 10 bless them
win their rresence brought before t;,-m ethe times
which tried mems sous.--An inspiring Oration was
delivered by Air. Georsc c. Moore of Amelis. Join
iinrt ESP presided; and the following toasts sgnonr
Others we're drank, being prepared by Commute.
consisting % Messrs John Booth, Edmund Dupuy.
Geo. G. Moore, ami VIM. Branch jr. 81
TOASTS-Ttc hapless of Erin: NAV their
harps ere long breathe the melody OF Independence
The Volunteers Of the United S,atce may the
God OF batte- cqnduct them TO glory, and cnsrave
their names and their services on the hearts of q
grateful peo?ie--rhe 62l7 American C,izens in
British floating ,els salvation our own flesh and
blood or an eternal war Of venseance.--7he patriot
OF South America; may heaven smile on their ef-
forts and crown them with success.
Roskb-idge Csunty.--The day was celebrated in
the town OF Lexington with great animation and Ii
nanimity, At IL, an appropriate GRAFTON was .ieb-
vered in the Courthouse by Joseph Watkins Esq.
the representative of the Franklin society when
it closed, he cheercd by the seciania,.ons OF
delighted audience. AZ 2, the conpsn, sat down
TO dinner, MAJ; CGrutheys Officiating rs President
and .naj. .ilexander AS V. =.
TOASTS-The spirit of 70 it Eres the breast. Of
our country men, it will sup under the oaisn
tiles OF Wharf.-The heroes who fell IN the revolution
peace to their ashes the footsteps Of invaders shall
| Asver disturb them The 18th Coupress-'Tbcr
have proved themselves WORTHY n' The confidence Of
an injured and insulted people-Our patriot arrnv-
the genius of Montgomery shall be uillag s,f fir,
to their approach and the rampsrts of Quebec .ail
sink beneath their cr-st.--Our infant nayv--vhil.t
the spirit that frowned Triuo.i presidcs--iis
dexthess shall command respect 10 oig re,,tral
rigbts.-Ihe United States aud their terti,o;r.--
may they never draw the sword without reason nor
| slcathe il without honor.
augusta County.
The day celebrated on the Calf Pasture Au.
gita Cy, under the shades of that fine g,uye which
a',orns Sion Nae.-150 persons attended-The mi
htia under Capt. LANCE performed their evOlutions
after which Tie Declaration of War against q. Is
was read and approved with Soles-the LADIES and
citizens then marched in pa SESSION. with music SCUM
ding, and colors flying, to dinner at which l.. A.
Pauiy presided supported by Mr.. X. Dunlap AS V.
Y.
| TOASTS-The Grand Empire of the United
States oil America the genuine abode OF civilized H.
berry the seat oil impartial justice tie asylum of
the oppressed, and the scourge OF tyranJs Grow
ing with age, may its bengnity cxte,:d to the reno
test shores OF this continent-Wm. MCoy, our rep
rcsenative N Congress, his rnaiden were con-
genial with the principles and interests OF lis
aents. We'll done, thou ziti,l seVvsnt-t}ur Young
and very Interesting good sister Ionise l,tciy con
verted perseverng noyciate prov ed her " orthy
of sdmittance into our great Republican sisterhood
May her ediica;ion lie fruitful in prOseytes on the
Southern hemisphere aud her corstnncy be reward.
ed by prosper ty-Ihe tea and Stnmp acts No Q
under disguise of Orders in Counc--our prvateers
and other Bost0ns will put them IL i.,ir operation
| with similar effects and consequences Away with A.
ny kind or foreign thraldom.