Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-07-10


luckily the means of reDenge in his own
hands. LIT him write a/arezveH ode 10 the
coach maker: as he has done to h S wife
and Country
OF TIE NATION Al ANNIVERSA-
RY.
he day which bid us be free, has been
Celebrated. III MANY places, with excellent
sp'rit.-We cannot detail the whole pro-
oeSSi0n, the song. and the toas.--we must
Content ourselves with sketches
In NoRFoLK-The vessels of all pati-
ons were decorated with their ilags-fede-
raj salutes, fired from Forts Nelson, Nor
folk, Craney Island and the Navy Yard
The 54th regi nent paraded-A large par
ty OF the military dined at Gays Tavern,
another at Briggs Point, a numerous Com
pany OF citizens ut Lamhert's Point, and
another at the Laurel Spring.
TOhSTS.--Jne Patriots of South .9r,c,fca-
May the, succeed ia their holy enterprze, and soan
like u, e.jos aJ"bilee ct Independence
Ciuney is'dad-Defeniles with Spartan vaio,--
its defence IS an achievement which will live icr-
ever.
IRE Pa,ytofs gt South .g,relca-,n their struc.
Gle TOR Independence wish ticm suecsss-!ie
wi,nou, liberty is not "a freehoil.
The .9hiisid-Ihe sfpI,li'ie farce CT a Y2si,rs5-
dc-Nsw-O Orleans, PlstIsburg and Baltimore, bean.
witness cf their efficacy.
The .fi7ly and .N1tu--T'hey have done their ,ln-
ty--a grateful corn,ry approves their conduct au.,
a world adm,res their gailantrv.
The President Of the Uased Siates-Whose
wise AID 'irtunss administration has secured the
appreciation OF the wise snd ,atuous OF all par
ties go r'''-
The May oftke United States--An infant Her.
cules, rocked in the cradle OF Neptune
Ute Ss3e Of .HoWGccV c-May Just and CRATE
tftlr v1,r IL
ton of their independence.
AT Pharmaceutical large COM
pany OF gentlemen met at Independence
Spring, on the river bank opposite the
town-The Declaration of Independence
read by Mr.. Howison Mr.. Garrit Minor
acted as President, and Mr.. John w.
Green as Y. President many toasts were
drunk, accompanied with cannon & songs:
thsy are not yet published.
At FALMoUTH-Mr. John 3. Cutting
read the Declaration of Independence
Mr.. - Parker delivered the Grafton
which was followed by an Original Poetic
composition Of Mr.. Cuttings, entitled,
- knowledge the Life of Liberty" What
a beautiful theme The Fredericksburg
Herald speaks highly of the execution
Major Churchill Jones presided at the din
ner, assisted by MIR. Thomas Seddon.
AT WAsHINGToN--A numerous col
lection Of ladies and gentlemen attended to
hear the Declaration by Mr.. Radcliff, and
the OraIion by Mr.. Lear. Several dinner
flarties-At McKeowin's Hotel, large
comp2ny OF gentlemen, among whom were
Messrs. Monroe, Crawford, and other Off
GERS of government. James II. Blake, ESQ.
presided, assisted by col. VIM Brent.
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tai source Off national independence, glory and ham
piness; the first breach lets in the enemy.
The memory of " ast,ing oi--ais name his best
epiiaph.
Our beloved fellow citizen. Thomas Jefferson
May he long live IN las phiesophic retirement, to
ENJOY the sweets OF an approving conscience and
the plaudits Ola grateful nation.
The President of TIE United Ststes--A rnler
more respected ior lis inerit tiian his power. and
greater in the simple dignity OF his virtues than the
proudest monarch on his throne. Our highest sta
ton IS always for our best men.
The Arny--Extensvc as are our boundaries. ifs
brilliant achievements Lave convinced the world
that we have no territory to spare.
The Nayy--lts exploits are hey ord exampIe; its
flag was never lowered to an equal force.
The Militia---Our couatry's shield when welded
by patriot arm and directed by a sound head.
tnbc EducatonlLe firm basis of the tempIe
of Liberty the diffusion ofknowle is the suresl
safeguard ofour poIitical blessings
Canals, roads and brl ges-The arteries, veins &
ribs Of the political body.
Tie American Tar---Too stubborn 70 submit n
any stripes bst those ofhis flag, or ever 10 be pres
sed hut By the arms of the fair
The revival OF our Capital Its denes, lis sane
t"aries aud IFS temples are rising in strength and
beauty above the reach ofru'ian torches.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
Blythe Secretary Of STATE. The principles IF our
revolution may they never cease TO be cherished
by the people ofthe U States.
Bythe Secretary ofWdr.--The American re- yo-
luton The impulse which it has gigen to the hu-
man mind, is not TO be arrested by the cohiedera-
cy ortyramls
BBHe 1torneg GeHernL--The slave trade MAY
the example OF its abolition st by the T. States and