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

were honored with the company of gen.
w. Jones and suite; col. Minor, the ora
tors ofthc day; g. w. p. Gusts; Thomas
Swami, esq and several other gentlemen.
About ia O'Clock the company set down to
sumptuous dinner--to which all seemed
to do justice. After the removal of the
cloth, the following toasts were drank.
j. The Day zoe Celedrafe-May each
anniversary more fully impress us with
the Importance of the blessings it bes,ows.
9. The cause OF Freedom throughout
the Uorid-May it prosper and go on.
8. The memory Of ashingfon-C Cher.
ished by his countrymen and honored by
mankind.
d. TIE Heroes of the american Repo-
fution--While we commemorate their
valor, may we emulate their virtues.
s. The Miitia--The grea. bulwark of
national liberty.
6 The author Of che Declaration of
Indehendenee-H has .nobly expressed
| the rights of frecmen, and thrown a halo
of glory around his, and his country's
| name.
2. The Army and .NaOy--The sun
arose on the ocean, and The land reflected
its splendor.
| The liberty of Shcech, and the
Liberty ofthe Press-The dearest rights
OF Americans-they stand fall together.
9. Our nert President and his Prede
eessors-May he initiate their virtues,
but shun their errors.
| 10. Educanon-The great moral in.
strument by which mankind are made
free and afterwards taught to improve
their privileges.
| IL Our Military B,ethrcn-Who in
different places honor this occasion, we
pledge them health and prosperity.
| 12. The District OF C'oiuni6fa Though I
POLITICALLY disfranchised, knows its duty, |
and has its hopes.
IS. The Fair Sez--Ther smiles, and |
attentions, are the chief sources OF our
happiness-lct US not forget them now
the anniversary of day, which gave
liberty to their fathers. (6 cheers.)
VOLUNTEERS.
by general Jones. Tile Washington
Society.
BY Mr.. Gusts, of Arlington. To the
venerable Charles Thompson. Secretary
ofkhe Revolutionary Congress, and TO
the venerable adams. Jefsrsou and Car
roti--survivipg signers of the Declaration
of independepce--conscrip, fathers ofthe
republic-Peace to all political recoIlec-
tions-peace 10 the remnant of their
honoured days, here upon earth. and may |
that peace which pssseth all understand
ing, become their abode hereafter.
BY P. r. Fendall, esq. 2;he Light /
Infanfry, of .6ir.randria-The freeman's !
arm is the sure defenders OF the freeman's |
rights. !
BY Thomas Swami, esq. The Shan-
ISL Consti:utionaiists--May they prove
successful in the cause Of liberty.
BY colonel Minor "7he Coonie8''-l
name given TO cur militia.
BY major Thornton. Military SnboY.
charlottesville surest test Of good soil
der.
BY captain Minor. The Distinguished
Guests qyho honor as NTH their Comhany
Their presence enhances the pleasure
of cur celebration.
BY lieutenant Jameson. The Presi
dent g" the Washington Seciery- Geo. +
". p. CuSttS, Of arlington. Here
Mr.. Gusts rose and delivered an anima-
ted address.
BY lieutenant Dunlap. General Walter
Jones--May he long command our brig
ade.
BY MIR. Green. The Land We liUe IN
BY MIR White. The Orators ofthe Day
BY Mr. Preston To tie memory oil
our late esteemed fcilo7u soldier, Charles
T. WattLe8.
BY MI Beeler. The Day-Immortali-
ty 70 the principles It established.
BY Mr.. Braden. Shain-May each Of
herdefenders prove himself worthy the
title of a CID.
BY Mr. Hewett. Washington, nd ams,I
Madison and Monroe - Their
names were united in their ceuntry's
csuse--associated in their coun;rys love
land their fame inscribed on the re-
cords Immortality.
BY Mr.. DeakeDs. Washington-Mayi
Posterity continue 10 contemplate his vir-
tues, with enthusiasm and rapture. |
BY Mr.. Belchers AieDander Hamilton
Once nations hope-The pages OF
the ederalist attest is merits and pat
At shutdown the company separated Il
the day was spent in the utmost harmony
and good will. The sun rose in clear
and splendid glory, and sunk below
the horizon, still clear and uDcIouded.