Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-07-22


real, solid aud beneficial influence in the councils
Of the nation II by strong snion alone that our
great national interests can be sustained; by thai
alone detences can he perfected, our Navy es-
tablishcd, our Commerce and Manulactui protect
ed, and our honor ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS such union
vain would be the effoits of the most powerful adj
versaries 10 strengthen this union, our preudices
must he sacrificed 10 be great must he nation
al Tob successful, we must be patriotic. 10 he
honored must lie liberal. 10 be happy we must
! he iaiitatlc. therefore give YOU, Sir,
The Union OF the States--strong s, everlasting D."
PLisY MERkicN, Esq. was then called upon for
toast which he prefaced by short bu, cloquen, adj
dress, in substance as follows
Mr. Merrick begged the indulgence of few mo-
men's to testify his qualification witnessing the
spirit OF harmony which prevailed He rejoiced that
our Nag was waving over those OF all parties
bled TO commemorate the grand festival of Nation
III independence and gave hini the highest plea
sure 10 listen 10 the very liberal and judcous seut
ments Of the gentleman who had preceded him,
whom he had been accustomed To regard politi-
Cal antagonist He trusted that the sternest times of
parry virulence were past aud that the views which
should he taken IN the formation vi the parties,
which would, undoubtedly follow, would he liberal
\ aud comprehensive discardng all geographical
determinations s. historical distinctions unworthy OF
the citizens of free and enlightened Republic. The
great questions oil national policy should be settled
on broad aud national principles, unineuenced by
considerations oil local prejudice local attachment
The pillar OF our country's glory stands on wes-
| tern mountains nor 10y eastern shores. Every pot
ton has It's claims, interests and its honors and wis
dom will regard them all in framing measures of
general government. Deepest of all things Is in he
depiured the existence of parties founded on geo.
graphical boundaries aud territorial distinctions
There is an interest common all the states, and IL
| can he promoted only by natural respect and recip-
rocal ahection-Let that feeling be exhibited will
honor the brave Iennessean, who conquered nj New
Orleans, and venerate the illusirous Virgiuian who
was the - Father OF his Country" But when such
feelings are representation public virtue makes
place loI private inrerest-when the people Of one
section passionatey arrayed against those of an
other 10 contendng parties, the prosperity and indie
pendence OF the Republic must end But II wiser
course Is anilcipaiedihe adoption Of policy which
Will ahDrd protection whenever il may he required
and distribute tonors deserving merit withou,
enqur'ag whether they may res, on The freemen of
The Souih or on the treemen of the North
propose To you, Gentlemen,
| -, rue Patrfo''sm-wlich never prefers the peb-
efes OF a native state To gold from, Ophir."
| these gentlemen were heard with great interest
and profound attention, and The parties appeareJ ,o
feel an earnest sympathy with The hope expressed in
heir eloquent observalions-that whatever parties
shall hereafter arise there never may exist hetween
them the luminosity that has formerly prevailed, and
that whatever form they may hereafter assume, il
may not be that which these gentlemen united 10
dread and dcprecaIe.
Byd Gmesf-rhe Hon. John Quincys A,l,ms--,n
eminent candidate for the Presidency
CELEBRATION AT QUINCY
ihe anniversary "i our Independence was ceebra-
ted Al Quincy with cordial amals am alton of all
| This glorinns and auspicions morn was ushered in
win The hring OF cannon and musketrv and ringing
o. o, the bell AT IL o'clock the beautiful and well
disciplined company Of Quincy Light Infantry parad
| ed, with baud of music, under the command Of
| Capt Brigham, TO escort procession OF citizens.
which ; was formed IN the following order:
| lhe Hon. Thomas Greenleal, President of the
Day Four Vice Presidents Committee of Arrange
meats Seiectmen and Town Clerk Dearuns; Mar
snas followed by Citizens of Quincy and its vici-
nifty.
The procession proc eeded TO the residence of The
Rev Mr.. Whitney, the Orator OF the day, who, with
lne hey Mr. Brooks of bingham, joined the pa oces-
SION aud proceeded TO The Meeting house where n
numerous and respectable audience of both sexes
| had already assembled
| Ihe Orator commenced the services by reading
| the DEcLARATIoN OF INpEPEspENcE the effect or
winch was greatly increased by the presence of one
oil the most distinguished patriots WHO signed that
instrument, followed 10y short aud pathetic prayer
succeeded ny a chaste, pertinent and patriotic ad-
uress, IN which the political blessings of our dear
country were lervently portrayed. Between each
oil lhese exercises appropriate anthems aud other
music, suiieu toih OCCASION, were well performed
ny CHOIR oil singers, and the band under the irec-
| non oi MIR. Shaw. The whole concluded with n
PRAYER aud benediction from the Reverend Orator
! Inc procession was then reformed, and procee cd
| ed Id the own Hall, which decorated with ma
| tonal flags, flowers aud evergi Gems. Nearly Two
hundred citizens sat down tables, neatly spread
WIN excellent VhHds, and due proportion OF the
JUICE oil the grape number patriotic oasts were
drank, which were announced by the President y the
day, in his peculiarly distinct aud energetic arlicua-
ton, which were followed by repeated bursts of APP
planse, and The discharge of cannon which made the
welkin ring
About 8 O'Clock visit from the lustrious Adams
was announced. As the venerable patriarch entered
The Hall, supported by one Of his grand-sors, the
whole company rose, and every heart swelled with
gratitude As he slowly advanced the seat assign
cd him, on the right of the Preside OF the ay every
! eye beamed with love and veneraGion
| Mr.. Brooks being called on for a toast rave the
! following
4 has been said the icorid canno. Bea, hoo SUNS.
nor Rome too CEsARs hut that does not more but
| what QUIEcT Gun bedr hCo PREsInEyTs"
The accihmatons OF applause were loud and rel
ierated.
The President ofhe day requested a toast from the
venerable Adams, who gave the following
" lie excellent President, Governor .11.brsso4or
md CHEZ Justice JOHN JAY, tohose name by occi
tent, tcas not subscribed on the DECLARATIONS OF
NDEfEHDENcE, as II ought TO hare been, fer he ioas
one ~ its abieS and fdtLiilsst supporters n sDsnd6
STIR Just setting betOlo The horizon"
4. IL would he difficult fully describe the delicate
manner IN which this toast received aud noticed
by the company Instead Of loud clamations which
succeeded the other tOasts, was followed by soG
and interrupted intersections and asuiration ne ;f
each individual was casting up ejicuIatory nraver
That the two hlusirIous sages might pass the remain
! der OF their days ~ tranquility and ease and finally
be- landed on fiie bssiul shores ola h,pny eterniI
| The company separated at early hour and AZ
nine o'clock our town US peaceful and and cuiet
as ordinary occasions. LAES DED
| Quincy, July o, 1898 rBosfon Patriot
CoHAssET, MASS
The citizens of COhasset and several OF The ada.
cent towns unied in celebrating The Anniversary of
our independence, without distinction of parties
| The morning was ushered In by the usual demon.
STATIONS oi joy: Al 10 O'Clock procession was
| formed under Col. ~ Bates rs Marshal assisted by
| Major h. Turner, and Capt. A. H. Tower as Den.
| uiy Marshais, which escorted the gentlemen WHO
were TO OlllCaio IN The exercises Of The day IN the
Meeting house. After avery appropriate prayer by
| me hev Mr.. Flint, the Declaration OF lndepen-
dence WIS read 10y James G.. DOane ESQ An Ora.
| ton then pronounced by Thomas GtsnLo,.o,