Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-07-06
when a federal saluic of j GUNS was er,,, b,


After O'Clock, the Delegates Han was
thrown open, and soon filled by Me military
ana the citizens hundreds OF the last were.
however, excluded by the absolute waat OF
rooms-Alr Stevenson read the Decl3lation
OF Independence, succeeded by 4 lew appro-
pirate remarks.-Mf. Graniiasd then delivered
an Grafton adapted to the OCCASION We have
attempted 10 procure copy for publication
but the public will he disappointed 10 under
stand, that the Orator had not committed it
to paper, and finds himself unable 20 comply
with our own request and that Of tie cean!i,-
tee of arrangement.
After closing the anHsating ceralnaaies OF
the Capitol, the militia marched oil 90 their
different rendezyous.-Sohe of the citizens
repaired to the New City Hall, to hear n Po-
etcal Version OF the Declaration OF iudepeut,r.
ence rccited, and some national songs written
Tor the occasion, sung by Leroy Anderson,
Esq.
At Buchanan's Spring, We're the Light In;
tantry Clues and the Troop Of Horse, ;scco,n-
panied ~ their guests the Manchester Caval-
ry Capt. BooAers,) the Norfolk Volunteers.
Captain jesse II. Elliott OF the e. S. Navy.
who politely accepted the invitation sent 10
him at Norfolk, and number of Citizens.
Tie guests were numerous enough to fill two
tables, each 1870 yards long, (the bands OF
music in the ceutrsl-A fine spirit prevailed,
ing which brought the troops Of three towns
together, the song, the Wine and sentiment
which circulated chcerily around. Even the
nclcmency of the weather was almost for
gotten
The Artillery Company dined at Clark's
Sprng-and the Rifle Company at Towards
Grove Both orthese companies had guests
to partake of then hospitality.
The evening guns were fired by Capt. Boil
in
up at the Theatre till late hour
The volunteers of Norfolk depart this morn
ng-leaving behind them The best Impressions
OF their oharactera as soldiers and as men.
The following Toasts were drunk at Bu-
chanan's Spring:
!. Tie Day ,te ccIeb,rie-llay this glorious Ami
veFary be hailed with the same grateful enthusiasm
.ls now, fOIevcrmoic,
20 g TIE hnmoryqf Washington, the good and great
Though his Glory be above emulation, the example OF
his Virtues NIL may initiate.
3. The Heroes and Satesnqe,, oChe Rcrol,tion-Isi.
mortal he their fame, and eternal their principles.
!. Oar Sister Stdes-Alutual love. mutual f,rbear-
ancc, mutual eNcrtions for the good of each and ALL
:. Tie PresiG,.d Of The UNiled StdcS--Thc Chief
Magistrate of. free people.
6. Ths .lr4ay qftie Ulaed Staics-In battle dstin-
guishe'l by v;'lor-in victory hy mercy.
Z. Tie EnyofHe United Stctcs--lts character sus-
''ined -, By courage; embeI!ished by modesty.
.. lhoNids Jegerso,-rhe author oi the Declara-
ton of American independence.
9. Tie Uairersitg Of Virgiaia-A splendid Offering
of one generation for the benefit Of another.
10. .3gTicniimc, CnEnitroe and Mountaineering
hc; flourish in perfect Freedom without sl,acles
restrain, without bounties to force them
II. Oar Guests from YolJoB-We would be their
rivals only IN hospitality and friendship.
y. me Commonwealth of Virgiaia--The first TO
procium, may She he the last 10 desert, the cause OF
Freedom.
IS. Tie .4aaeric,g Far ;;
VOLUNTEERS
By CAPT. C.proo, (of the Norfolk Independent Voc
unieers(-fhe TOllaaeer Corps Of The. CITY Of Rich-
mo,.afher patriotic zeal merits our iull approlD,-
ton; theI hospitality and generosity sincere nc
acknowledgements.
teers)-cG'a. Jil@es BirrOH--Respected officer,
beloved asa man, by all who know him well,
fytre Rec. Dr. BRcltaan--Noroik; famed for lis
hosI,itaity-Aiay is citizens meet with warm recef-
ton wherever ihey 90 CThis toast was sent Ly Dir
Buchanan0
Rim; Cl,tri4 nj Mo FceneL fyg{,e Iq E,,ou emit
Mdi6pe (sent by a lriend)--The Richmond Vol.El-
ieq,g NAV t.y live LONG 10 enjoy the eeieuc.ion I'd
their glorious Independence =
Iytac Gorernor-.gore reflection 10. or Efieads--
who are enthusiastically preafing the way for the intro
Jsc,;"n of commandment, Of Military piy;eous IN ~,
Mace of state GOVERNING mis- in our country
~ III I Poae the e f a Hep aud he
guardian of our ciyl rights.
-
a. TOASTS, drank Mt Mr.. Howartls
Grove. rear Fairfield by the Junior Rife
| Biuss: ~ 'y's
n. l,s., 49, ,c.. d.. r;,,of. -..,,
;iGcs Gr, IN ,; rs iSnt e'ena 10 al nations now
and burst the chaiirs which ensIdya hem $50
(Hfqa CohtnjiG)
b. MAJ. B'ofoa-Ihe departed Heroes Of the Iio-
youtom lhGug mem 0oSes nave moui .;,l io
tic pecoecon C bcstSd AmcTicnn
(YHc Dire
Ey .ifr .9ierQHder FSIioR-Ihc Chief Justice OF