The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-07-09

Jury WHICH IL received IN the river few
weeks since, has commenced her route
between Norfolk, sso. and this district.
We neglected the other day, In our no.
flee of the proceeeingsof thcFourth Of Jn.
Iy,to mention that the vice president of
the U. States (who accidentally happened
to be at the hotel atthe time), and com.
Rodgers, were among the distinguish
ed guests who dined at Clagett's on tina,
day.
coMMuNI GATED.
The anniversary of American Inde-
.pendcDcc, was celebrated in this town,
with the usual military parades and civil
exercises. The Alexandra Light lnfan-
Try, under the command OF capt. Thomas
J. Minor received on this occasion from
& w p Gusts, esq. president OF the
Washington Society, very neat stand.
ard, on one side Of which, was an elegant
likeness OF the father of his country. At
~ m. the company was drawn I'D in
front of the City Hotel, fapked by the
Alexandria Artillery, capt. Williams, the
Independent Blues, lieut., MCLEAN, and
Sharp Shooters, capt. Tuley, when in the
presence OF large number of citizens
Mr.. Gusts presented to lieut.. Dunlap, the
standard with the following address.
"Soldiers In compliance with your
request the president of the Washington
Society, has the honor Of presenting to
you, your colours on this suspicious day.
The use of military ensigns, is derived
from remb,e antiquity. Whenever the
Roman sandal pressed foreign shore.
the Roman eagle was planted on its soil.
1t was the symbol of their power--it
marched IN the van of their armies-in-
spired them with confidence of victory.
and rallied them in defeat-and the faith
which the Roman soldiery had in the
guardian influence of the bird of Jove,
did greatly contribute TO the triumph of
their arms, and the conquest of the world.
Soldiers Your standard bears no type
OF heather idolatry--but the reyered
semblance Of the Father of his Country
the first of men. The laurel crown did
never bind brow so fair and honored as
his, not leaf is stained with crime but
all can tell Of virtue.
The ornament oil the age, in which he
Aourished, and the model for ages yet 10
come. Under the wings of his mighty
fame, let your banner be unfurled, and
may it lead you to the highest destinies.
Soldiers You receive your standard
on day most suspicious in the auguries.
FOR the forty ssYcnth time, the Sun of
Heaven shines upon the day of our indie
YendeDce. Tis our NATIONAL birth. day.
We bid it ali hail and return our crate.
fui thanks TO Divine Providence, when
we behold in ourselves the freest people
on earth, blessed with a government of
our choice, and happy under the mild in
fiuence OF our constitution and laws. Oh,
that each nation Of the world could, like
us, celebrate . day of fndependence.--l
Let The western breeze which blows from
our shores watt to Spain and Greece our
prayers and wishes for success in their |
glorious struggles for the natural rights !
of mankind. May the spirits Of Pelasgo
and Leopidas inspire their descendants
Till every rugged pass in their mountains
shall become Themopyle and every
wild Sierra a Saragossa against ahe in
vading foes. |
Soldiers! Your country will one day
require your services. lntimes of peace
it is fitting that you, prepare for war;
cherish, in memory, the history of the
Olden time, when your heroic fathers
achieved their country's liberties, though
opposed by brave and veteran foe
Look with pride upon the more recent
triumph Of Orleans andi;s hero-where |
brave and virtuous yeomapry were vic |
torious over disciplined legions, deemed |
invincibIe ill then. Receive your stand |
spd-voDe rate the fame and image OF |
YOUR chief-obey your motloA-and be for |
g0ur connt1y alzvayS."
To which lieutenant Dunlap replied: |
"hccep,, sir, the thanks Of the Alexan-
dris Light Infantry company, for the
great honor this day conferred on them, /
Rest assured we receive from your
hands our nag with sentiments and feel
IDgs OF no ordinary interest, from your
aviBg been so intimately connected with
the great and good man, whose bust
sdorns it.
In its support we shall be guided by
The couDsels left us by the falher-of our
countrg--aIways bearing in mind our
motto, FRO tiarin senfer.
feel confdenty-every heart in the
company responds with mine, in the ex.
precision OF our devotion under it, in
every emergency and when called OH,
10 support the honor and interest of our