Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-07-06
FOURTH OF JULY,

The day which gave us rank amongst the
nations of the Earth, and which will be held
an grateful remembrance by remotest genera.
tons, was observed in our Town in a rational
ana becoming manner.-The Morn was usher.
ed in by the discharge OF thirteen rounds of
Cannon; and here we expected the celebration
of the day would terminate, as a torrent of
rain commenced falling at an early hour, and
continued with but little intermission until
within short time of the hour appointed for
the further arrangements of the day; the
streets were literally inundated; bat the rain
1T length ceased, and in a few minutes The
Town exhibited scene of military prepare.
tion, hustle and animation.-The handsome
Companies of Rifiemen and Artlleris,s soon
parSded, with increased numbers, 10 front of
MIR. McGuire's Hotel. from whence The Orator
of the day and the Hon. Judge White were
escorted by them TO the Presbyterian Meeting
House; where the Declaration of independence
was read, in feeling aud impressive manner,
by our distinguished Townsna,l, Judge White,
one OF the few rem,ining Patriots of the Re.
voluton; after which an excellent Oraiion, ad,
mirably adapted to the OCCASION was delivered
by General Henry ST. G.. Tucker, to an i'm
mense crowd of all sexes, ages, and ranks
The Grafton being concluded, the Military a.
gain formed, in front Of the Meeting House,
and marched to General fuckers dwelling,
where they were served with some refresh
ments: from thence they marched to General
Smh's Spring, where they pariook of an ex-
cellent Barbecue. the utmost harmony and
good order. We understand, prevailed through
out.
0sSince writing the above, we have dHder
stood that a copy of the Grafton was furnished
: Tor publication in the Republican for this week;
There being but 'ie copy of it, and Mr. Da-
us having obtained that, will be sufficient
apology tor its non.appearance in the Gazette.
The following are the Toasts that were drank
lst. The GnRiUersa,y of our Indepen.
aencs--WhiIss patriotism prompts its cele-
hration, the virtue which gave it birth can
Dever slssp.
I'd TIE memory of Washington - He was
combination end form indeed. where ey.
cry god did seem to set his seal to give the
world assurance OF man
Sd. The soldiers Of the Revolution Can.
hnized be the dead, hcnorsd and reveTed be
the living.
18th IAe army and macy ofthe U. S,-Msy
the courage which led to victory, be unre /.
taxed by tranquility, and may the IaureIs
which it, valor has won be unsuiled by Ii.
cen,iousnesi.
9Th Major Gen. .8,,drsto Jackson-The
Hero, and The patriot, who can now say, he
has lswless ambition?
6!h The memory of Capt Laurence
"Oh! if there be on this earthly sphere
a boon, an offering heaven holds dear,
ria the last libation libsrty draw.
From the heart that bieeds aod breaks in her
cause"
9Th Party Spiyit-Ws re icice that pas
Ionle appsased 81 tina. reason rules triumphant
9th. Orr Country-Whers liberty is, there
Is my cruntry.
9Th. TIE old Dominion Famed for Draw
sads and bonnie labses.
10Th The President of tie u S.
llah, The Orator ofthe Day
ISsh. lhe memory of Com. Decatur.
18th. Tie american Fair,
VOLUNTEERS
by Gen. Tucker. The WiBcheSter VoL
pntcsTS-Let Norfolk and Crsny Island
Speak for them.
By Col. Kiger. May our brethren in the
south be as successful as their cause is juS.,
and may Il be crowned by tbs establishment
Of constitution like that Of the u. States.
ny Col. Smith. THE Republic Of Greece.
May the wisdom of Nestor direct her coun.
eiI'' snd the spirit of LeonidaS guide her
armies to victory.
BY Capt Bsylis. Let Us not forget the
gallant Commodore Perry,
=. by z. w. Barton; John Quincy Idams-
May the highest bonors Of DOR country re.
ward hi'o for his diplomatic sagecity and in,
iegri'y of character.
BY w. l.. Clark TIE neu volunteer
troop Of CaUatry--,, Hssrtsiof oak.''
BY John f.. Page. The UniUersity OF
Virginia As Sol is to the world, ia science
20 the soul.
BY Lent. Massie, Tough Times An
uunwelcome intruder. May commerce take
him BY the fOrsl0Ck, Manufactures shew