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

-ountenances, rejecting the smile of Freedoms Ju-
'iee, can bu, travel back 10 the period when this
nsii ument received the honored signatures Of Rcvo
i0tonary PatI lots.
No faces then beamng with oy---no eyes
parking with transport. They beheld in irghiiul
perspective, the thunders oil British vengeance, car
age, privation, want, conhagration, misery, aud
eaih.-They beheld IN imagination the flames of
Lexington, of Tren,on and os Monmouth, hut with
IN eye sweeping still farther into iuturity, they sur
Neyed Yorktown and victory--aud still moie remote
IN the horizon Of time, the American Eagle, sailing
~ ornament splendidly glo ious. Three only OF
'nese usirlous men remain To compare the feelings
excited hy the present hour with those OF that period
maryland still possesses one.-His heart is doubt
with us, although he rs personally absent Let the
h"afy and vegetable patriot he remembered in
JOYS.
created inevitable evils. But this hour con-
secrated TO great events, and period for dgnified
patriotism 10 awaken aud stand forth in proper ma.
Jesiy. Our revolutionary fathers nj this mo-
ment solemn and serene they felt the grandeur Of
their own characters, corresponding TO the niagni
Jude OF the crisis. Casting behind them all fear of
disaster, standing the consciousness OF their own
Integrity, and deriving from Heaven additional ener-
gy 10 support them under the political storms and
tempests by which they were assaied--ihey sneak
the following standardization them, nv country
men and e"grave them on your hearts Hear and
engrave thcm on the hearts OF your children, in
characters never to be erased. Hear them, for they
now speak from the tomb where they have gone to
receive The reward of the well ,leseryDgi
HARPER's FERRY, July 9.-Pursuant to previous
arrangement, the 4Tih anniversary Of our national
independence was celebrated by large portion Of
our citizens The Situate select ted for The puroose
oi ndulging those feelings which recurrence Of the
event usually awakens, was the Island in the Po-
tomac opposite the Armory, and in view Of the stu
pendous rocks which skirt the Maryland side where
the towering Eagle, proud emblem of America,
reafs ITS young IN security and safety The diigent
managers had provided the most ample means for
rational as well as temporal enjoymen aud the COM
\ .t.,f l. F.
widness OF natural scenery, spent The day in harmo
ny and social gec. The immor tai declarations which
pronounced us free, sovereign and independent peo-
rte, was read by p c MAcoABE, Esq and an Ora
tion delivered by JouS STRIDER, Esq Free Press.
AT WINCHESTER,
The anniversary of Amescan Independence was
celebrated with more than usual animation The
Declaration Of independence WAS impressiyey read
by Col. A. c. Smith, aud an eloquent Grafton pro-
nounced by WIN. l.. Clark, Esq. From the church
the procession repaired to Bakers spring delight
lul retreat in the neishhorhood of the town, where
elegant dinner was provided by Capt BryarIy, OF
which the guests partook with high satisfaction
Judge White presiding, assisted 10y a. H. Powell,
Esq vice-presdent. The following ioass were drank
accompanied by discharges Jf nnon
The government Of the United Slates-Our conf
dence is unmpaired in all It's neutrality-suspicious.,
| executive and judicial.
The freedom of the press--t To know our RIGHTS
is 10 he free
The American fag-lt protects all who sail under il,
Tho university Of Virsinia-The anchor of our
hope.
France, in f77S-The friend ofour youth.
Agriculture, manufactures and commerce--Alav
even handed justice be extended TO ALL
The tyrant of Mexco-He has run his race
ihere we're prayers Tor his success, honor for his
vaior, JOY Tor his fortunes, and death for his amb-
lion.
The x-presidenrs-They are as honored at the
plough, as in The chair OF state
BY Capt Peter Lauck The shirt Of Vrcni, in
10 the state which the first 10 declare our
dom and ndependence-Nlay it be the last to rein-
BY the hon. Robert White Our country the land
we were born in, the land we live in, the land of IL
beriy-hlay she become the mother of freedom and
happiness TO all the nations of the earth.
by w. Barton, Esq The Virginia university
and the Potomac canal both worthy OF legislative
aid.
By Mai. ]. S Peyton. The heroes of the revolution
-Aay they glide happily down tile stream of life aud
be safely moored III the haven of happiness
BY Capt Coyle. The memory of Baron DE Kalb .
= me generous stranger, who Game from foreign
land, 10 water with hIs blood the tree o. liberty"
BY Capt Geo. Orrck. The hero of New OrIeapS
MAY his deeds ever be cherished in tue hearts of
all true Americans.
By Capt John Sewers Our fellow citizen, Henry
Ii'y AS statesman, an oraior, and us an able adj
vocate Tor the rights Of and free government he
deserves tile highest donors his country can bestow
by Mr.. John Brace. The grand discovery of 80
tie machine OF self government, representative re-
pupHc-Nlay heaven preserve il in 90 perpetual mo-
ton"
AT wARHEEToE, VIRGINIA
Aiter dinner, lhos l.. Moore, esq. was requested
10 lake the char, who with his usual nrbanity and
good humur, consented give spirit and proprielv Ia
the delivery of the patriotic toasts that were
Tor the occasion.
John G. Calhoun as the patriots of the war Of In
dependence pass away we turn TO the next greatest
event in history the late war where we find him
an able, firm and constant statesman and the rayor
tie OF the republican party throughout the nation.
he 8h OF January, 1915. That memorable day, on
which Jackson and hs brave followers, saved his
country from plage and pollution.
oihcia. Station; untainted with corruption and ly
pocrIsy-mav all great men be honest, and none but
honest men be great.
A respectable number ofthe citizens in and around
New BalIimore agI eeably TO previous notice met al
the tavern Of Mr.. James Hampton in the said place
on The 9Th day OF July, 1923, for the purpose of cele
braling The birth day of our Independence
MIR. Larkin n. Sanders read the Declaration Of
Independence, after which Doctor Richard Chew
delivered the oIalion
The company pariook Of an excellent dinner pre.
pared Tor the OCCASION, after which, general Thos
I1untOn was called To the chair, and captain John
Hampton appointed secretary.
The Declaration of Independence.--' a little stone
hewn out OF mountain, which will grow until fills
the whole earth.
Gen. Geo. Wsshinsto n.--One Of The most precious
gifts Of Heaven lie gave US independence, and
laogh ms how 10 preserve H. lie is the JOY Of every
freeman.
Thomas Jefferson, and his works. IIustrious man
we hold him as y suitable example for all future pre-
sidents. May they walk in his footsteps.
James Madison, and his political principles of 90
We admire him ano we admire his principles.
James monrOe.-fle is worthy of being assoc N ted
with The names OF Washington, Jefferson, and Aladi-
Wm II. Crawford -" And Nathan said unto Da.
vid thou ART the man
Gen. Andrew Jacksonville hero Of Orleans. We
admire his vaIor.
AT BoYDToS, MEcKLEEBURG COUNTY
Daniel Middaugh, Esq. oficidied Ms Marshal OF
the Day, and f. 5. McCraw, Deputy Marshal, by
appointment