The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-07-09


prom ptitude with which you took the field
the: good order and discipline maintained
therein, and the spirit and firmneSs with which
you met and repealed the cnemy's approaches
are highly honorable To yourselves and Ia
YOUR country. To these public expressions OF
respect permit me to add the assurances O.
my great perso esteem.
JOHN ARMSTRONG.
1kjor George Peter.
WASHING TON, July =
FROM THE PATUXENT
We learn by gentleman who arrived
yesterday from the Patuxent, that the British
had retired down the river below Point Pa
tierce. We state this merely to stop the pro-
gress of idle rumors of different nat,re
which are Circulating in this neighborhood.
FOURTH JOY, 1914.
This S9th .iftniperaary If our National n
dehendence 7ras celebrated az iI'Keo7yen's
Hctel, in this city, in style and SJ5iyft 7garIhy
tic occasion, by numerous and highM res
ftectabie asSemblage QfPu6hc Officers, CHI
ze'ls and SfTun9ers, among 7ohom NC recog-
s1zed vvhh pleasure all The Heads of DettQit-
z,e'itS, the Attorney General, ire minister of
France and Suite, Gen. Mason, Judpe Dn-
VaL, SeUcrat Members Of Congress and Stran-
gers Of distinction, svith Military and other Of
fcerS QfGoUernnieni. The Russian Minister
TpaS t7Uited, hit had left the district
NE need nor sag that ia such a conhanu,
assembled on Stchdn occasion, the utmost H.
na'1i0ity and cordiaity firepaiied. The Com
flany SAT d07on TO a handsome diner at o.
clock p. DL
JAMES II. Blake, Esq. AH1yor ofMe CT
ty, Presided, assisted by Andrew Way, Esq.
and Col. VIM. Brent, as Yfce-PreSidentS
immediately 9ftr Me desert, Gon John
Mason, IN a very emphatic manner, read The
Declaration Of Indehcndence, gYhich lie hi,rfa-
ced 7ciM handsome address, and concluded
99ith some Uery pertinent remarks.
.Nathanfet Cutting, Esq. recited an ahtro-
f'iiate ode' 7vritten by himself far tie coca
Sion.
The following toasts zvere drank, accon,jia-
nied By patriotic airs from the Marine Bard
Of Music, and the roar IF artiYe7u. The en-
tertainn1ent closed cbout sunset Much Gre
dir IS due 10 Mr.. itT'Keoqveu, far his decoTu-
lions, entertainment, ard accommodafiag dis
Position. (Ertructed
The beob'e Gftle UiRted States-Lorls of the soil
and soytrelGns o. the nations great in rccs colt
rage and PATRIOTISM they will rise superior to the
pressure OF the times.
Sglns In freedom we're born
The President Of RE J5iiied .Slates-The firm
guardian of N countYs ii. hts; his talents and virtues
shall be inscribed on the tbl,ts o. tame.
guns. Presidents March
The memory of UGshatgtcn-tI;s valor and skill
greatly contributed to the emancipation of his country
su'd laid the corner stone OF its hul constitution
1 gun Plcycl's hvmn
Ihonas JebefSo'-i he ilnstT1ous author OF the De-
oiarao1 ct American independence ard the practical
commentator onthe principles Of civil liberty
/ guns jeff Ison's March
Tie zes''-oIust and i-dsee s;,ble-an honorable.
peacesecIinS the rights and liberties of America ar
death and glory in their defence.
S auns Yankee Doodle
Inc .1'7ElN-its progressive discipline is preparing
theway to victory, aud tie brilliant Nanples of herusn
at"N oiSp!y eli, are The happy preSases Of its future
achievements. guns. The Reyciee
The Mary If the UEite2l SG'e@-Whose thunder
has awakened the LevatIan of the Ocean from cen
rury's dream OF inyincihility
5 guns The Waterv Gods
Conr7oEore ChGlncey and his t-all1nt cGlqra,aes--
Their DARN soels heat high e'to meet the en.nyn and
may millions echo 70 the sound GO they are ouISlo
guns Heart of Oak
The Commissioners Of I'aace az ottenjarS,NTbev
Will neither &c g'ue mp The ship nor StrlLtse III o. -
as their mission was honorable may have honorable
.iLeTahder the Emberor of Russia and the nea-
rIa bo1oerS-AIay Their Councils magnaAi rotls,y estab
hs9 the rights of nations upon the firm basis justice
ard recprccity. guns Battle of Prague
L0'k R,lg ofFrancs nrd the French nqtial3Tbe
Cneeetates recoect with interest the family OF t,e
Bourbons in aid ofour Revolution.
3glns. White Cocaale.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS
Py the Secretary Of StGte---The principl IS of '7G.
and those that led to arms in 1919
By the SccretG7y Of The Treas7Hz--An honorable
peace, or vigorous that will maintain nyolste
those rights bcqueaod tous by the heroes Of the reyo-
luton.
r, Bythe Secretary ofzoar--The memory Of Pike s.
BY Me Secretary efthe .N'a7gt-Ihe Crisis Who.
Their the menaccd thunder shall burst upon our heads
or "hite-robcd peace resume her empire, let vico-
rous preparation quick be made and patriot zeal nerve
every arm oriattlo
By the .4Ho'ney CeaeraI-The peoples will the
Only legitimate source Of political power-AIay it ever
be preferred 20 governments founded upon recent or
ancient usurpation
Bytie Minister Of Trance-Ceneral Washington.
he pride OF one nation, the admiration of ALL
By JUdSe D7rJ1H-Ihe crisis calls for faithful and
vigorous support Of our rulers by every heart head and
hand in the patton.
By Gen. :. .Hosml-The Congress of'76. T." Honor.
Justice and humanity forbid t;mcly to surrender that
freedom which rcceiyedfrom our gallant ancestors
Ceiyc 'front.' MS"
BY the President efhe Day 1.-THE heads ofDe
Hcnts having retired The heads of Departments
wisdom in Council, vigour ia the Field
BY COL Brent, Ijce-F,esiae7t----Th Minister of
France our distinguished guest respected in our coun
ty, jealousy attached to his own.
WAR DFPtRTNFvT,
.9dRfanf and INSPECTOR CeneruPs OAce,
2dJM5, 1914.