Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-07-15
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The anniversary of national sovereign
ty was yesterday celebrated with the usual
tokens of rejoicing, and with unusual ex-
pressions otteeling and animation. The
Supreme Executive of the state, under
a resolve of the Legislature of 1886, as
sembled i'll the Senate Chamber in the
State House, and received from a mum y
Gus assembly of civil and military cha
racters, both Of the United States and
State services, The saIulalions of the dav.
y procession under the escort of the
Independent Cadets, commanded by Col.
Rogers, moved from the State House d
bout noon, and proceeded through Ba
con, Common and Court-streets, and
thence through Cornlill 10 the Old South
meeting House. TIL President of the
United States took his seat in the house
with the society of the Cincinnati. A u-
dicious Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Parkman,
was succeeded by an Grafton bv Mr..
Claiming of which we regret we have no
room to present an outline to our read
eTS.
1t discussed the peculiar character of
our ancestors, and of the revolutionary
struggle which the audience he address
cd had assembled TO commemorate. A
philosophical spirit, much acuteness Of
thought, and fertility of Imagination, and
chaste, accurate and felicitous language,
raised the character of Mr.. Channing's
discourse above that of most orations
which have been delivered upon similar
occasions. The pointed allusion and
address TO the President of the United
States was elegant, and eyinced spirit
of independence, caRdour and decorum.
After the ceremonies at the Meeting
House hat concluded; the President and
His EXcellency the Governor, together
with large company Of about GOO invi-
ted guests returned under escort to the
State House, and parlool of a sumptu-
GUS collation. in the D0ric Hall, upon the
lower floor, which was most appropriately
decorated for the occasion, with military
emblems and ornaments.
Each pillar of the Hall was mounted
with muckets, resting upon t!Ie base and
reversed from the capital, so as TO form
a picturesque but irregular rOstrai CO.
lumn. Suspended in the four corners
were military Instruments of music, beau
tifully disposed and grouped for display,
lances and muskets elegantly arranged
upon the walls and over the four side-en-
frances TO the hall, tastcfully intertwined
with evergreeDs and national flags, pro-
duced peculiarly striking effect. We
have seldom seen more appropriateness
evinced, which without overlooking the
room with decoration, had introduced
Just the necessary quantity 10 harmOnise
with good taste and propriety. The ia
bies Handsomely displayed, were cover
ed with cold but elegant repast, which
delaEcd the company until about four
O'clock.
Eis Excellency the Governor proposed
the following toast which was drank
with enthusiasm.
The day, and the recollec!ions of the
event and character which this anniver-
sary recals-umiting all hearts
Blythe President ofMe T.. STATES. The
Commonwealth of WasaciHsetis-W Whose
sons so eDnently contributed TO the
independence which We this day cele-
brate.
by The 1T. Gorcraor. The Heroes of
tie cyolution--Their services claim.
and will receive The grateful acknowledge
ments of succeeding generations.
As President Monroe, Governor Brooks
and 1T. Governor Philips successfully
retired, their heaiths were drank, accom-
panied by loud and repeated expressions
of applause.
National Sdlutes were fred on this oc-
casiCn at sunrise, noon and sunset from
The Artillery companies, and tie forts
and ships both IN the capital and the vici-
nifty, and the United States ship hide
pendeuce was beautifully dressed with
flags.
The Fire Works ~ the evening illumi-
mated tie heavens. and terminated the
day with suitable bnlIiancy and splen-
dour.
The time Of ihe President has been fu
" occupied since DIS arrival ln Boston.
900 visiting those objects Of attention
which stranger would naturally be any
ious Co see, and the chief magistrate o