The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-07-15
From he Richmond Enquirer efthe sM inst
FOURTH OF JULY.

The great day, which gave birth to a
great nation, was ushered in by a gun at
the dawn, aud salute at sun rise, from
| the Capitol Square. Alta o'clock, the line
was termed onthe New Courthouse Street,
! by Capt. Murphy's Light Infantry Blues,
and Capt. Bulheriord's Artillery CoHnpa
ny, and a Federal Salute fred The Pub
| lie Guard, commanded by Capt. Boiling,
were also drawn up at the Barracks, and
fired salute.
The religious exercises were as spirited
as the military. Agreeably to the pfcvi-
Gus arrangements, las announced III this
paper the ministers and members of the
different religious denominations assem-
hled together to consecrate this great occa-
sion. The distictions of sect were forgot
| ten in thecommunion of sentiment The
Rev. John II. Rice of the Presbyterian
Church, delivered discourse in the morn
ing in the Old Baptist Church--powertul,
pious and patriotic. In the evening the
Rev. MIR. Keeling Ofthe Baptist Church de-
Iiyered an affecting aud appropriate dis
course in the old Methodist Church.
Various groups were scattered about to
celebrate the day. The two volunteer
Spring, with many strangers and citizens
to partake of their hespltable cup. Vari
ous volunteer toasts were drunk, the senti-
nrents OF which ware enlivened by music
and songs.
The John Thompson Association dned
at Bacon Quarter Branch-and party of
gentlemen ut Marion liill.--The particulars
of hich are supplied by the subsequent
communications, Asotler party dincd AT
Mnchell's Spring, &c. &c.
A salute from the Artillery company
closed the day. A finer day had never
come from the Heavens.
CoMMuNIcATIoN.
WEssRs. EDIToRs A dinner was Civ
en- on the 9TH by the members of the John
Thompson Society. Mr.. n. w. Leigh
presided; Mr.. Wyndham Robertson read
the Declaration of Independence and be
slowed just applause on the principles and
The author Of that immortal instrument ina
handsome and eloquent address ; and Mr..
Anthony Whitaker delivered manly, APP
prapriate, and animated Grafton. The fol
lowing toasts were then drunk.
/. The 4th Of Juiy 1776--on which the
Aurora of Liberty first dawned upon the
world, may the sun which it announced
never set. 8 cheers.
Q. The Union beautiful az the bow of
heaven when the deluge had subsidized
may its splendid aud eternal arch ira
date the political horizon of the world.
cheers.
8. The Army cfthe Rerolution : The best
defenders of the best cause in which the
sword was ever drawn.
4. Washington the immortal champion
OF the liberties of mankind.
s. La Fayette the worthy champion of
the dangers and the glory ofthe purest he
70 who has lived. 3checrs.
G. Jefferson: His whole life has pro-
claimed the eternal truth that resistance
to tyrants is obedience to God. times 8.
7. Galtatin the matchless refuter of the
sophstry and madness ofcorrupted power.
8 cheers.
8. =" Henry,-the forest born Demos
themes whose thunder shook the Philip
Of the seas
o. The Nary; its flag meteor of de-
strnction to pirates and slave traders, but
the star of peace 10 the prosecuted and op-
pressed. cheers.
10. The State Of Virginia in every ex-
igency Of the nation it will be-Yirginia
still. times 8,