Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-07-11
FOURTH OF Jufy.


lean Independence with the proud feelings of
Americans, but on no prev ous occasion were
those feelings more powerfully excited than
on Friday last. On no former occasion did
we ever witness more fer- or, more enthusiasm.
more anlmation,-tban was manifested on
that day Butt increase of feeling and of
enthusiasm, was 10 he accounted far Oh very
rational principles had the volunteers uf
Norfolk with US, whose presence gave fore.
and ELECT To the military exercises of the day
| the Governor, several members of tn.
council of state, and col. Peyton, adintant
general of Virginia, were likewise with us
and also capt. Elliott aud several officers of
The Navy, together with many other invited
guesis--lhe whole forming an assembIage ell
calculated To awaken the spirit of patriotism,
and To inspire those generous feelings which
should ever animate the hearts of freemrn.
On Thursday evening, about sunset, the
Volunteers from Norfolk, consisting Of capt,
Capron's independents and capt. Gihbons's Ju
niors, 1.-THE two handsomest companies we
ever saw made their appearance, having
marched from the Brick House, "A distance of
about six milrs. They were met some dis
lance from town by capt PannilI's troop of
Cavalry, capt. McRae's Independent Volun
teers, and capt. PolIard's Republican Light
Infantry, by whom they were escorted To
some refreshment, they were dismissed.
Early on Friday morning, the hustle and
animation visible throughout the town, had a
most imposing effect. AT an early hour, the
military began to assemble on the Marker
Square, and about nine O'Clock. they moved
from thence towards the Theatre. They
were halted in front of Niblo's Exchange
Coffee House, where the Governor, naval oil
GERS, &c. joined the procession, which was
then conducted tn the Theatre, where a most
numerous and brilliant collection of the fair
ot Our town and the adjoining country had al
ready assembled.
mrnced by Mr. Richard O. Henderson, to
whom had been assigned the Reading of the
Declaration OF lndepe ndencc. He introduced
aud concluded II with a few appropriate
marks, which had the happy effect of prepar-
ing the audience for what vas To follow. Mr.
Richard g. Pegram, the orator of the day,
then addressed the assembly. He took am
exclusive range, and raced the progress ofour
country from the period Gifts discovery, To
the present day, Introducing many of the
most important events, and accompanying
them with appropriate and forcibIe remarks
and Illustrations. The very nature of the
course taken by the youthful orator, rendered
it necessary that he should be copious in his
observations; hat notwithstanding the time
occupied IN d,'a, ering them, SO forcible, so
glowing, so patriotic, were his remark ks, that
the attention of the delighted audience en-
creasedas the orator progressed. When he
concluded, the house resounded with the most
rapturous applause, thereby manf-stins the
high satisfaction felt by the assembled multi.
tude. Alter the Grafton was concluded, Mr..
Dunn nj the request OF the general commit
tee, delivered, in his most happy and forcible
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by our townsman M'Creery, whose illusions,
possessing the genuine spirit of Poetry, never
fail to produce the most happy effect.
The exercises at the Theatre having been
concluded, the troops proceeded To Poplar
| Spring Lawn, where they were viewed Nv the
Governor, accompanied by the Adjutant
General. At twelve o'clock, the national sa-
lutte was fired.
We would here remark, that the audience
| Mt the Theatre did not retire to their homes
after the conclusion of the ceremonies at that
place. Close aud sultry as was the day, an
immense crowd, ladies' as well as gentlemen,
followed the military 10 Poplar Spring, and
remained on the field till they again took up
the line of march, and proceeded to Bath
Spring, where they were to dine.
About three O'Clock, a numerous company,
(between and 500 sat down to Dinner, in
the spacious bnldug erected for the purpose
in the grove at Bath Spring. The Dinner
was provided by Messrs. j. A. Campbell, aud
VIM. G.. Wynn and we venture to say, for
so large party, better Dinner was scarcely
ever provided. 1t was sumptuous 10 profu-
SION, and every way calculate TO afford sails
r factpn.
Dinner being over, and the cloths removed,
the following tOasts were drank. At the re
quest of the Volunteers, John ii Brown, Esq
Presided, assisted by Col JOS Bragg, Lieut.
Col. Z. Prscud, and Mai. D'l. c. Butts
Standing IodSts IA last Enquirer.
VOLUNTEERS.
BY the President Of the Day; Our CipiL
and Military Cuests-Sage experience and
youthful patriotism drawn together by com
mon purpose and single impulse, evince the
universal sentiment of Virginia, and give new
proof that the principles which we this day
J"in in COMMUNICATING, will need upon
occasion neither competent supporters in the
cabinet, nor gallant defenders in the field.
, BY James Peasants, Jr. Governor of Vir-
ginia: The Spanish Revolution ia both Hem
spheres May it speedily terminate in The tri-
umph of National Independence and Consti-
tulional Liberty.
BY Bernard Peyton, Adj't. General: TIT
Festivals Of Freemen-T The cordial intercourse
, of the heart-diyesird of the trick and ariiice
of pOmp-lrce from the debasement of seryil-
ity and aduiaton.
BY Capt. Elliott, Of the Navy: The memo
J ~ Of our Jdlien HeroeS-Gratiiude for depart
ed worth is the strongest incentive to living
merit
BY p. V. Daniel, Lit Governor The u.
mon Of The Throne and NE .4iiar-A confed-
Grafton between violence and hyprocrisy, for
the destruction of all just government and ra-
1 tional pety.
r By LIT. Randolph ofthe Navy: The Ladie,
f Of Petersburg.
4 BY Captains Capron and Gibbons, Of the
Z NuFfoIk Volunteers The Yotc, oc ppIsre