The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1815-07-15

less exalted virtues. For while we cherish
the name and memory OF our glorious chief,
We humbly and thankfully acknowledge that
every perfect gift. whether of goodness or of
greatness, coJneth down from above from
thee. Fountain OF excellence-frum thee,
y Father OF lights, with waom is no variable
ness or shadow of turning
We thank thee that this great man lived
not IN vain, and that his precious example
mas not been lost upon the people before whose
eyes It shines. The wJunds of those brave
men who have survived the shock of recent
battles on 30 distant fieids--whose patience
and fortitude ui:;ler the privations and expo
sure OF wa ; whose self denial, whose CON
tempt OF danger, and whose martial ar,iur,
drove back the unsuccessful hosts of invasion
! to theiT Ships--atlesS that the example of his
valor and his patriotism has not been lost up
On us. 1 ne annunciations of victory by our
laurellet commanders, when the blood IF the
brave eyed the waters of the lakes, attest,
that the example OF his modesty and his pety,
mas not Shone upon US in vain. They attest,
that, Ike Run, the intrepid leader and the
| warrior, Who with firm and faithful step adj
| vacces to .he onset, forgets not amidst the
( pomp and circumstance of wGr, that God is
| the Lord of Hosts, to whom all might and all
success are TO be ascribed.
I On this occasion and az this sacred spot,
| may we De enabled to look back with graft
! tude upon the past, and forwardupon the flu
| ture with hope, confidence and courage
! Thou who didSt accomplish this unparalleled
man with rich gifts of war aud peace, that he
| might go 10 and ont before this so great peo-
| pie, wilt not forsake the country that gave
! him birth and where his ashes lie. To thy
blessing we solemnly commend it's institutions
T; and its interests. This day, the anniversary
| OF that proud day which gave us national ex
| istence OF that glorious day when first indie
| pendence Numbered from the Senate Hall 8.
scattered ats beginnings from the sword of the
Chief along the thorny and ensanguned path
way that, under the auspices of Omnipotence
| ied IN the event, to victory and to peace
| this day-this joyful day--we invoke thy bles-
sing. Bless these assembled mutitudes--blcss
this hourishng and growing city, ever favor
ed by thy smiles and of late signally protect
ed by thy Providence-BIess the state OF
| which 1t is the ornament-our governor and
public functionaries. Bless the United ~ ates
OF America--united indssoIubly free and ia
| dependent perpetua,,y God sgve the Re
public which himself hath formed to be the
refuge of freedom. Never, On never. of f,se-
dom may it prove the grave Bless tie presi-
dent OF the L. ). and all in authority, and
grant that under their administration the peo-
pie may lead quiet and peaceable lives IL all
godlness and honesty
Sovereign Of Nations-Author of all good !;
Patron and Rewarder of Integrity, Patriotism
and Nalor-We suppijcste thy benediction
upon the interesting solemnity Of this day
| deign to smile upon the deed which has been
hole sud to accept. For while this Monu-
structure shall present to the beholder
the ,nie:natic register of glory, shall it not
procl. SD me obligations of the Republic TO
Him who t9rnei her General for the field
her Ruler for the Cabinet may this me-
mortal OF or dead Friend and Father speak
IN tones "a dep interest ON a;ihis children
Navir lead them IL renieinbsr every narti-
-'es - f''''ieVcr remember that orr Cbi.y
Vcneidleq me Ctes of Religion and the name
o. N'oa--i4et ne citizen remember thar o,,,
! C"lEf oo%ed 70 the supremacy of the laws *
s'IilSd ~ rendering prompt obedience TO fine
VOICE OF constituted authority-Let the Sol
eleF remember that or Chieffoueht because
| freedom and truth, & virtue, and conscinnc.
| e eI Hi't'-tnat ms sword would have re-
iusou " leaVe lts scabbald IN en- unholy cause
| -aha that he never could have been induced
by seduction or by provecation IN t,,rr -
I POINT eainst the maternal bosom of his com,
! ny Let successive Presidents, Commanders
| Magistrates, CounsellorS, and all Denos;ta-
iies ot power remember that our CHR soucbt
nos IN any one instance, himself bnt ~ an
| tunes, ms couztry's zyeak. -
gave LORD, save this fabrick Of the neo-
PIE Srautude-this structure to the blessed
-'>'y - CNA HeattOudl IdLIler and henefarfn,
consecrated by the retolections. the ssTN;i';1i
TIES and the prayers OF childrsn-O saw i
rom destructive casoaltes-protect II ;,eyainet
the mouldering touch of time-and ~ >ghot
period soeverl the cla1gor ofarn,s. MAJ ara;n
disturb our peaceful pursuits, let us l9ok on
th!S Spiendid pne--lct us ask where ;s &c
spirit OF the Hero whose fame II ne,na,,,a Sre
let us emulate his deeds--and INV,
round the monument Of our Father lc+ ne
guard It with a nc less resolved and unshrink
homes N' @''ai ana our
Almighty God--We believe that tbor
never d'spleased with the expression Of nraise
where praise is due We, therefore deern l'I !,
becoming us on this solemn occasion tn noticn
~th tender recollection the Respectable -
- and patriotic persons, to whose inds-
,A'saOle iabouts qve of this >cinity. are chisf.
~ iAueoted tor the honorable privilege NJ lev |
.h5 me J''9t Hi>HUD~ Htai Stone Sacred IN <be |
"'eMo'y q tHe Fakher ot-hiS Cous,trv. In al |
paerlotic offices, IN all public works 9ronoo,;,s
OF tne interests OF truth, virtue, and benevo- !
renee ana hOerty-grant that this examnIe I
h'ay~oe universally initiated with a nese,.pe-
rance and enthusiasm worthy of the American
Sovereign of MISUNDERSTANDING Cr..,o,
sod Of the Spirits of all Aesb Fatber IS
oar Saviour by whose divine nerrnis.ie VI
we nave united in these exercies. i;.o |