The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-07-12
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The Alexandria Light Infantry under
the command of capt l ]. Minor, para.
ded on theFourth OF July ,and after paving
the usual marching honors to the occa,
sion, repaired, with many invited guests,
among whom were several officers OF
the Alexandria Brigade, and gentlemen
OF the District, to Smiths Grove, a plea
SAINT spot in the vicinity of the town, and
par,ook OF an excellen, dinner. The day
was spent in harmony and reciprocal x-
pressions OF pride on the happy eApt
The most animated feelings prevaiied,
and every countenaDce exhibited love
and devotion tn their country. After hear. |
ing the declaration of independence read
in neat manner by Mr.. John Dunlap,
the company Toasted upon fat things. and
With convivial cheer pledged the smiling
glass; The following sentiments were
drank at regular intervals in order and
with attention.
The independent Volunteers, CAPTAIN
blasdell, and Rifle COMPANY, capt. Hip.
kins, dined in the vicinity and exchanged
compliments. The day was closed in
the utmost union,not an accident mafring
The celebration
me day z0e eeiehrass-The fares,
page oil history presents not nobIer
theme tor national exul,ation
me memory Of Washington-No A
merlcan visits Mount Vernon but blacks
twis from the tree that overshadows his
grave. So
The president of the u. States--May
n han L
has Ceeh useful in public life.
Tie Heads Of Detartment-Conspic
Gus tor their wisdom, and the prompt
80 tude Of their actions.
7heArmy and Wdvyof tie q. S. The,
are worthy the best wishes oft people
The Patriots Of South .4n,er,ea--s,ro
theirs in fortune, and fellow sufferers il
che cause of liberty.
Alexander Ramiton-His memor,
will be cherished as long as talents ar,
estimated or virtue admired.
The Republic Of Greece-May thei
struggle for freedom render them worth,
OF their torefathers.
Decatur and Perry--Though dead
never diving.
The Union-May it be eternal--perisi
the wretch who would destroy il.
the PRINCIPLES. manners. and feeling!
which 7Uere conspicuous in he Tires n
Hancock, adams, and others. during III
revelation They contain the essence q
repubiIcanism, may we value and prac
tee hem.
The District of Colum6ia.--May pros
perity attend it.
THE Ladies of erandria--They are
foVely planets, escaped from the abodes
Of bliss.
agriculture, Commerce and HHanufIc-
fures--May each revolving year pro. G
their dependence on each other, and ma,
che interest of ole be the interest of all.
VOLUNTEERS.
Capt Tinor General BoiiUGr-- The
Washington of South Anerica-wher
freemen make bare their arms, let ~.
rants tremble.
Major Hunter. Patrick Hcnry--Tn.
Demosthenes OF Virginia.
Adit. Rronaugh. The memory Of cam
Lawrence-Ilis country will ever re
member his last dying words, Don't give
up the ship"
Lieut.. Jameson. Honor to the patriot.
jc spirits who have united with us in til,
celebration of this memorable epoch.
Lieut.. Parish. .Anerica The land o
free people, NAV she continue to re
ceive the smiles Of good God.
Mr.. Fendall. The STATE Of Virginia.
Natives of her soil, let us become worthy
VI our birthright.
DIR. Fitzhugh. The .4lerandria Lieh
Infantry-Lambs in peace-but lions il
war.
Mr.. T. MASON. Tie day ne eeis5ratf
and the manner zve celebrate il That ma
ton is alone free who has arms in it
hands, and knows how TO use them.
Mr. j. Swami. John Randolph, o
RoaRoke--The classical scholar and III,
ststesman-VTginia returns with lese thu
chivalrous devotion of her son.
MIR. Powell. BeyaminFya qklin--Y hel
the names his compatriots shall be bu
Tied in oblivion, science will boast he
Franklin.
.Ir BcIcher Tie Island Of 81. Hctenc
- immortalised by the tomb Of Napoleon
Sir T.. Wilhers. May The cradle o
Liberty, which contains our infant Anne
"a, never be upset, and may the child d
Tyranny be thrown into the FIRE.
FRON CURACOA.
Ry the arrival nT the brig Eliza Fol gar