Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-07-08
Communicated.


number of Farmers aud other citizens
assembled at Mr.. Benjamin Moody's for the
celebration of the anniversary of American
Independence. At the requset of the comma
ny, the Declaration ofIndcppndence was read
by Mr. Archibald Thweatt, who with Doctor
). *. Walker presided at the table, on which
Mr.. Moody had served up an abundant and
choice repast for his guests. After the table
was cIeared-the following toasts composed
by committee appointed for the purpose)
were drank with much Zest and animation
l. The 4th July re, the day we comment
crate; when God said, " Let there be light.
and there was light"
9. Franklin, Washington and all other sages
and heroes of the Rev olution-thcir memories
NIL 1--we So long as Virtue and liberty shall have
yotaries.
=. Declaration of independence diffusion
anu perpetuatlon OF IFS principles, throughout
the nations of the earth.
4. LA Fayette and the distinguished foreign
ers, who united with our fathers in the cause
OF liberty; may the land of their nativity en-
joy the blessings for which they bled
.. Oid Spain, the parent who struggles for
independence, TO entitle her To success, should
acknowledge IT in her full grown children.
q. Our neighbors, the South American Re-
publcs-whcre The Sovereignty of the people
rules, prosperity, happiness and freedom will
prevail.
z. Greece resurrection to her liberties
resurrection 10 her fine arts.
u. The constitution of the United States,
faithful administration of its principles, will
prevent consolidation and prove To be " the
sheet anchor of our peace at home and safety
abroad"
9. State rights dependent on the sove
relSnty of the people of each state, and not on
Judicial supremacy or construction.
10. The next President. Let him he a
friend to agriculture, navigation and COM
merce, and not promoter of banks, tariffs,
and inonopolies.
IL. The General Assembly of Virginia
Long sessions grievance to the people dis.
patch of business, without so much useless
legislation.
10. The Governor-Counci-au Judici-
airy OF Virginia the proper departments pro
'iued oy tae constitution for the execution of
our laws, not the Legislature, aided by expen
sIve and irresponsible corporate bodies.
49, The Fair Sex. The sublimest ofnature's
works.
VOLUNTEERS.
capt. Is. GrGpeS.-Memorv of General
Washington-Tyrants tremble, when the
friends ofberty, emulate his glorious exam
pie.
Mr.. ". IL. JohnSon.---A speedy end to all
bank charters, and no renewals
Capt. ID. H. Branch-The Holy Alliance,
conceived in the spirit ofDespotism may
IFS operations be attended by the excavations Of
the vIrtuous, and thwarted by the opposition
of the brave.
alr. b. .AnderS0n.-To fill the presidential
chair-any other enlightened citizen, than one
OF the committee of the Augusta address of
'9S, or member or the Hartfordsconvention.
MIR. -. Eths.-NatbanicI Macon-a patriot
of the old revolutionary stock. and Farmer ;
his principles pure as light, durable as time"
Doctr. WdLkcr.-May thearteriaI system of
republican government never cease to pulsate.
Mr.. j. Burfooi.-Col John TAYLOR, our
Senator IN Congressa perfect gentleman,
and firm advocate Of the agricultural interest
of the Union.
Mr.. - Frdnklin.-Independence, achiev.
ed by the exemplary herosm Of our revolu-
tIonary fathers, it will be maintained by their
sons-and may it be handed down to the la
test generations
There were several other volunteers, which
were casually misaid in the dissolution of the
company.