Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-07-14

FOUkIH OF IIIIY

FOURTH OF JULY.
FREDERICKSBURG, July S.-Saturday
last, being the AID Anniversary of our
National Independence, the dav was ce-
iebrSied M this town and vicinity with
Unusual demonstrations Of ioy and IRA
Nude. The morn was usiiered in by the
discharge of arfillery-aud at half afr
20 o'clock, the Rev. Clergy of the pa c.
together with large aud respectable con-
course ut the citizens, assembled at The
Episcopal Church, where the Throne of
Grace was addressed in the most feeling
snd Impressive manner, and the homage
OF grateful hearts devouily rendered to
the all-wise and bountiful disposer of e
vents, for the great deliverances and un-
numbered blessings which have been
vouchsafed TO Our yet infant nation; and
impioring continuance of the same fa-
vors and divine protection. The Decla-
ration OF Independence was then read by
Garriit Minor, Esq. and followed by an
appropriate Grafton from David Briggs,
Esq. The whole of these exercises were
closed by prayer and duplication from
iiiis ss1red desk. III noon ii national sd
lutte was fired, and abou, 3 o'clock, nu-
neroHs and respectable party of ladies
and gentlemen partook of a sumptuous
entertainment, at Federal Hill, which
had been provided for the occasion.
Herald.
Communicated
Celebration of the an Of Juty, 1918, at .Stat-
ford Court House
The great popular Festival of the Rights
Of Man, was celebrated at this place by
AN assemblage of our respectable Fellow
Citizens. Nearly an equal number Of diff
fsrent ages and of both sexes began to
assemble AT an early hour. Nothing could
exceed lie good order, cheeriulness and
harInony. that prevailed from the opening
until the close of the Fes;ivity. tmay be
truly SAID, that the individuals of Ibis
voluntary aSsemblage, met each other
with cOrdialiiy and congratulations en-
ioyed throughout this fine day, sim ole re-
fresbaien,s and innocent recrcalions; and
separated, al ali early hour, in The evening,
with improved patriotism, ur5aaity and BE-
'ispSeenoe. The younger part of the com
pany opened iliis Festival ofIndependence
by music and dancing, III presence of
their parents, or seniors, who were graft
ned spectators of an ancient, graceful
and innocent exercise. I'm this polishing
part OF the entertainments, there was
convenient pause about noon. Then. fhe
whole company seated under The shade
OF an extensive Bower, which had been
erected for their accommodaiion-he
ened with earnest attention to the Decia-
ration OF Independence. This masculine
document, alarming TO tyranis and de-
ISntfni 10 freemeD, was read by JOHN
MoNcURs, Esq. with marked feeling and
eXulh9z energy. SoOa afterwards, JOHN
BROWN CUTTING, Esq. having been re-
qnested TO take the chair, arose and with
peculiar animation, delivered manly and
P5tri9tic Address, in which the great
events and Patriots Of the Revolution and
their Successors, were beautifully com
memOrated, and some improvementipth the
entertainments of this great Festival re-
commented.
J"e JoAoWing TOasts concluded the Entertain
SaeHt
J. The glorious firth dag Of American Inds,en.
deuce.
2: The american People -. One great family
with d common interest.
3. Both branches of American EU,p:ce. The
jnst sovereignty of each State, and the supre.
mscy Of the United States.
A. May the fTefsf Empire deserve TO become
the gFeafest.
Of StseE'y SIR, AMI Washington the Father of
his county
6. Our firm President Monroe MAY biA
popularity be as durable as his reet.tade.
T. Congress. May TIE deyth of lts ,yjs.io,n
equal the length OF its speeches.
g. The Commonwealth, Constitution and
Governor Of Virginia.
8. OmF intrepid li;tle Army and Navv....
Mousst and covered with gl0Ty.
10. General Andrew jackson. The victor
Of lntineibieS and BQrJariars ...wbo equally
coafon1ds IcsGk friends ana stTOhg enemies.
ii. Success, knowledge and clengncv. TO our
South American brethren IN arms
~. May the countless blessings Of American
Tn on CORE CT the bigOtty Of local prejudice
~ May liberal Education eNalt Virginia.
and VrgiBis eaat liberl Edncaiion
Is. The main Pillars OF Representative Gov.
eTpnent. Gocd laws, npright voters, and
gtgeTai Instruction.
Is. Famine Tor faction, aud food for satisfac-
ton.
)s. May the grand Canal Of Lake Eric, link
the Lakes with the ocean.
~. Fuluess TO the arteries 0f public wpaIu,
...AgTic9hpre, Commerce and Manufactured
%. Way tie misery Of vice ia llIe sid world.
teach the happiness Of yiItnc 10 tie Heic
10. bIiarity without riot. liberty without
GcentiouSuess, aud justice SitliOrt DELAY
20. May we live, love and learn all the DAYS
Of our lives
~. Health TO the fair Patriots WHO PERSIST in
cur infant MaH3aetures
New YORK, July 6-TNe Annipeygury
o. tie Declaration Of Hdepeudsace was CO. !
lebrnted in This city OF Saturday lastwitb |
usual demonstrations Of universal low
The bells were rung at sun rise and sun |
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