Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-07-11
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THE FOURTH OF JULY.
This great political Festival Of the A
mcrican people, was celebrated by the CT
tlzens of Norfolk and Portsmouth on Fri.
day last, with those feelings with which
the occasion never failed 10 animate the
patriotic bosom aud from the preparati-
ons previously made, we might have adj
ded, IN style suitable TO the occasion.
hut The day WAS overcast with clouds.
the ram descended in occasional showers
and her threw dump on the procee-
dings. In Norfolk, there was perfect
union OF sentiment and feeling. though not
OF action. Instead of a general amaga.
nation of the Citizens in one festive hand
(Which, IN our opinion, would have been
more appropriately an opposite course
was pursued, and thew ale and drank ,d
the honor Of the dav in detached parties.
The volunteer compapies lined to.:eih.r
at the Sycamorcs, and several of the most
respectable citizens were ofthe party. A
COMPANY OF citizens also dined at lam
beTt's Point and another nj the Wig-Wam
Gardens; a third at Cedar Grove, and Il
fourth at the Exchange Coffee iiousc--
at all OF which, we are informed, the Ut
most harmony and good order pre-
vailed.
The following 'Toasts we're drank al the
Military Dinner al the Sycamores:
l. TIE Day ,ce celebrctc--The birthday
of Freedom, the Jubilee of an emancipa-
ted Nation.
?. TIE Congress Of rs Tia; Band OF
PairiotSwliosr united wisdom and irtre-
pitiity absolvrd the United States from q
foreign yoke. and laid the foundation OF
a coniederacv, whose successful progress
has d. tonished the world.
The T,,,o.rose x tDt0
in iirmness and patriotism to til il prcde-
cessors sf'76.
4. The Revolution of Amewca-P,anned
with wisdom. conducted with courage,
and achieved with immortal honor.
o. The meno'N Of General GEORGE
WASHINGTON, the Father of his Coun-
try. the Hero Of Liberty, and the Friend
Of Man
6 JAMES MONROE, President of tile
". S.-'The elevated station which he
holds, is the reward of integrity, wisdom
and patriotism.
2. DANIEL y. ToNPKINs, Vice Pre-
s'dea Of tie q. S.-A name associated
with patriotism.
s. JAMRe MADISON, who moved
through his luminous path amid warning
elements, and + tired with unclouded
spicrdor.
9. THOMAS JEFFERSON. an ornament
10 human nature; The pride of Lis ro,Iu-
Try, and the glory of the age in which he
lives.
10. La TTE-theinAcxible friend
OF Liberty. Americans can never forget
him.
IL. Tile Armv and Nqsy oftIe r. s.
Their achievements have acdniFed for
their country imperishable glory.
-. The MihtiG Of the Il S.-TLev
have conquered the Conquerors of The
Old World
le. Tie State Of pirgjnia-Mav the
Genius of Liberty ever preside over her
gov rnment, ard wisdom and patriotism
direct and distinguish Iier councils
II. THE Union Of the .Stqfes-Accursed
be the hand that attempts to disumile the
chain that encirclss it.
10. Agriculture, Commerce and Wa,u-
Jfdetnres-Wealih, Strength and Indepen-
dence.
is. National PoFcy-We count peace
as the best boon Of Heaven but prefer
war TO insult and degradation.
IL. The Patriots Of South Ame,fca-
They have embarked in glorious cause.
Nav their cause be directed bv the
Splendid Star Of Civil Liberty which
beams upon them from The North
IS. Tile oppressed IF all Nqtons--
whist they groan under their tiers,
may they look forward TO the pleasing
prospect of such a day as that we now
| celebrate.
10 THE american Fcir.-Om delight
in prosperity, our solace in adversely.