Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-07-08
TIE FoURTM OF July.

TIE FOURTH OF JULY.
at the dawn of day. morning gun nshered
i'm the Anniversary OF American Independence.
At sun rise, a National salute was fired by the
Public Guard.
Early in the forenoon, the volunteer compa-
MES and The militia began TO assemble on the
Capitol Square-Abont IL. the line was form.
ed to the RIGHT. a body of cavalry. composed
of the Richmond, the Manchester and the Hen
rico companies. About II, the line re-
viewed ny the Governor-sevcral evoutions
were performed, aud the companies went
through the tirings.
From the square, the volunteer companies
marched off to their respective dining places
The Blues 10 bnchanans Spring-thc Rifle
Company to Fairfield and the troops ofHorse
marched over to the Manchester side, TO dine
with the Manchester troop They were joined
by several citizens of this city.
About !, a company of citizens assembled AZ
the Bank House (as il is commonly caled) ON
the main street south side of Shockoe Greek,
lately erected by DIR. Adams, and at present
occupied by Mr.. Butler, the keeper of the 4.
MON Hotel. Here the Declaration of indepen-
dence was read by Sir. John Granilaud after
which the Company repaired to the elegant
long room of the Union Tavern, which was this
day first thrown open for the reception of
guests. The company sat down 10 a snperh
dinner, prepared by MIR. Hntier-Dr. Foushee,
the President of the Society of The Friends of
the Revolution, pI eSidiug Mr.. VIM. Muniord,
member OF the same Society, officiating
Vice r'esident.-Atter the cloth was removed
the following toasts were drank:
TOASiS.
i. The ifb day of JNly, i776-rhe dav which
made ne Free, Sovereign aud Independent
States"
,. The People-Thc only legitimate source Of
political power-IFe " bow TO the majesty of
the people"
3 Tie Congress of the United States--May
they tread in the steps of the Statesmen Of
SO.
4. The Prcidem of the U. S-A soldier 10;
the Chief Magistrate ftheonly Republic in The
world. cheers.
>. .he aemory Of Gen. Georgia Wa$hiqgton-
" First la peace. first in war, and FIRST in the
hearts Of his cOultrymen." 3 cheers
6. TIE Hrrpes whO bed 70 GSscrt oar Iidepcn.
dence-rheir deeds are recorded Oh the hearts
Oftheir grateiu! country,uen.
z. THONGS Jefferson The illuStrious Author
of the Declaration of American independence.
3 cheers. =
3. James Madison. late President of the U. S.
The affe ction OF his country accompanies the
Patriot TO his retirement. 3 cheers.
D. Benjamin Franklin the son # thlow-
chandler-his fame has fitted both worlds. 3
90 The Nary oftie Tinted States-whose
teetS have eciipsed the blaze OF British renown.
; cheers.
H. iae .ir.ay Of tie United States-Whose glo-
ry is reflected from che iisi'ls of Bridgewater
to New Orleans. cheers.
II. TIE Liberty Of Aaericd The last hope
of the human race /: Let us never forget fine
words OF her dying son; Don't gre up the
IS Virginia-1Ie first to declare for indie
pendence may she be the last TO deserttl 3
cheers.
II. TIE Union cfthe States-Bound together
by the adamantine ties of Principle and Inter
est Those whom God hath joined together,
let no man put asunder." cheers.
Is. SchooiS-An enlightened nation never
can be cnslaved. 3 cheers.
10. FruRce-Alay she yet teach the Despots
Of Europe. that the right of self government is
the nOblest object of" Legitimate Warfare. B
cheers.
Il. The Patriots Of South America-In the
cause OF Freedom, they enlist all the feelings
ot FreCreu. cheers.
Is. The 4Dirricdn Fur
Without the smile from partial Beauty won,
Oh, what were Man ia World without sun.
-Cheered.
VOLUNTEERS.
Blythe President THE Governor of Virginia;
whose patriotism was sealed with his blood.
ny the Y. PreSideRI.-Nlay the government o f
the people, first proclaimed in America, soon
be extended over all the earth.
BY Mr.. $. OSgOod-Ihe citizens of America !;
may they Increase IN virtue aud knowledge as
they do in population.
During the entertainment, the Blues under
Capt. Finncy, entered tile room with their ele-
giant band, aud Joined their fellow citizens in
the pleasures the celebration.
Many excellent songs were snng-Among
Tiers, the following verses, with great effect.
The company separated at an early hour, in the
utmost harmony
Doctor J. Adams is requested to accept the
enclosed trihe, as a tribute TO the enlightened
and erterprising spirit, to which tie improve
meHt aud prosperity Of Richmond are so much
Indebted.
July 4, 1917.
J. Adams returns his most grateful acknow-
Judgments to the author of the very poetIcal
and patriotic Song, which came enclosed in the
foregoing polite Card.
Jaiy5, 1917.