The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-07-07
THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, JULY 1912.
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nlmation and unanimity never surpasscd.-
ne MORNINGS Gun announced the return
OF the glorious Anuiversary; at sunrise.
the federal salute spoke to the heavens
AT an early hour the Military Companies
began 10 rendezvous on the Capitol Square
,Aosue II she line was displayed in all its
elegance. The day was warm-but the
spirit-stirring fife, tho pealing drum, the
hum oftse delighted multitude that tnronped
tne Square, and the steps and windows of
Tue Napitoi, gave to the whole Scene a most
cheering and picturesque eiiect.-About 9,
the Governor appeared on the ground, in
'uii n'ilitary dress, and after having re-
viewed them, the troops were formed into a
aoliow-square, and he addressed them in a
most animated strain. He reminded them
Oh the Siorles OF the revoluton: he called
upon them to rally again around the pnfurl-
Gu banners OF the Nation, and TO bury all in
terror party distinctions in the love of coan
try.--About half past IL. the arms wee
stacked, and the Governor, the General
Oihcers, a band Of Music with the colours
Oh the regiment, marched into the Hall of
.he s.ouse OF delegates, where a large par
" Oh ladies and ot citizens were ready to
receive nm. The Declaration of Indie
Pendence was then read by Dr. Foushee.
sen: President OF the Society of the Friends
OF the Revolution; and the Message of the
r. -. ,. recommending war to the Repre-
sentauves OF the people, as well as the Pro
c!amatlon OF that event, were read by A
ieHander McRae. Esq. at the request of the
same oociety.--Ihe proceedings in the
fiallbeing finished, the troops returned Ia
the Square, went thro'. their firings. and
adjourned to the respective places of en-
campment.-Nlirtl and glee and sentiment
pervaded every table.--At 8 o'clock at
night, a general illumination took place
the variety and brillancy of lights, gave an
enchanting effect to the streets.-The Con
dictionary Store OF Mr.. Beck in particular
attracted every eye, from the elegance Of
IT'S lights wreathes of variegated lamps
hung from the top of the front to the bottnm
About 10, the lights were extinguished.
we have never seen a festival pass off in
such spirit or unanimity and brotherhood.
OF exultation and order, a. DISTINGUISHED the
4th of July in this City No iarrinps-no
riots, no mobs--not one pane of glass bro
Ken even by boy.-The whole scene will,
not soon be forgotten it speaks more for
ne people OF the City; it speaks more love
OF order, more patriotism, more devotion To
the cause OF liberty and our country. than
volumes can express
IOASIS drunk near Gibsnn's Spring :
Present Capt. Prices Artillery .Company,
capt: Wrenn's Light Infantry Mechanics
and Capt. Iaylor's Riilemen, (who Joined
togetner IN the celebration, as band of bro
ahu nohOrd oy the presence, of Col
citizens.
1st the 4th of July '76-the same sni
rit that raised our fathers to Independence.
snail save their sons from Slavery e,,n
!Uus'c. Behold the Chief who now com.
mands. I'm
I'd The memory of Gen G. Washington
Fhe Is greatest who comes nearest his exam
tpie+-Fgun. Wash'g's. grand march.
Cd war, with all it's calamity far pre-
,efaoie to national degradation-1 eup,
turks grand march
4th James Madison P U. ST. gun
Presidents march
march
9th The Congress of the U. S. Nav tbe
minority pursue the true maxim of our Con
federacy gun: march
'fh Our gallant, little navy, tho small
IN numbers, great in volor-I gun. marine
march A i">
9Th The gallant Rogers. he will teach
tue tyrants OF the Ocean, that subjects and
slaves cannot conquer Citizens and freemen
gun, IL chairs, Yankee doodle
| 9Th Let Washington be our watcbword
Iusuce our breast plate, and Liberty on,
shield--l gun, cheers.
ION Unanimity the watchword of our In.
dependence: the vengence of freemen will
crush the band that dare attempt to seve,
our union--I gun.
| 18th he departed heroes ofthe revolution
ther memories shall be ever. dear To TN,
| friends OF LIBERTY gun, Molly put the
i2tn nc few surviving heroes of the re
Yoiution, may they live to witness an homo
raole peace--9 cheers, gun-music.
18th The American people. bv un;o,
| himness and decision, will teach the nat;
ons of the earth TO respect. love & fearthem
| gun, march.
18th The heads of departments NAV the,
pursue the bright and virtuous examples Sc.
mem by the Councillors of '76-i cur. marcl
| 18TH The sword Of vengeance, NAV it ne
YER return to its scabbard, until our grieyar,
ces are redressed--1 gun, march,
| loth he Farmers, Manufactures. AMI
Mechanics of America, may their batrio
tism increase their industry, as their coun
try shall need their labours--rurk's marc:
18TH The Militia of the u. S. the grea
| Buiiwark OF our Republic--1 gun. maria
music. o'"' ''"i u"
18th The Fair daughters of America.
POiuRfeers.
ny Aay. DaVis-rhe Arms of the II
states, brighten at the idea of avenginp II,
Injuries of those who supported item dn
! ring our revolutionary STRUGGLES.
ny cam. Iayfor--Our national rights
war with the world in defence e them.
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