Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-07-20
acknowledgements
coMMUNICArIoN.
Spring Hill. Chesterfield Co.5M Judy

CONCENTRATIONS. |
Spring Hill, Chesterfield Co. 5th july
MIR. Moody the polite and accommodating
proprietor ofthis agreeable establishment, had
previously provided for the occasion the most
refreshments Of the season, and pre-
sented an abundant and inviting entertain
ment to his guests, consisting of party Of
planters, and other citizens, who had assembled
at Spring Hill on this day las the 4th of July |
fell on Sunday for the celebration of the
birth day Of our highly favored and beloved
country.
At the call of the company the Declaration
Of Independence was read by Mr.. Archibald
Thweatt, who with the assistance OF CAPITA u
Robert Haskins, presided at the table. Alter
the cloth was removed, and the cool glasses
and exhilirating wine were presented, the fol-
lowing tOasts were drank with peculiar zest
and conviv atty:
1. 4th July iT76-Memorable for the deca-
ration Of American independence. "For a
Nation to be free, she has only to will it,"
Q. The memory of Benjamin Franklin
aud sublime mind first contemplated and had
the firmness to propose the emancipation Of
his country.
8. The memory of General George Wash
ington" The first in war-the first in peace
the frs, in the hearts of his countrymen."
4. The memory OF all other sages and he
roes, whose splendid deeds established our
liberties and free ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Of
their neutrality-suspicious. of their virtues,
to their posterity duwn to the remUtes4 gene
rations.
5. Union 0fthe States" The sheet anchor
of our peace at home and safety abroad"
6. The Constitution of the United States
A federativc compact between sovereign states
faithful adherence to It's prihciples-no ma
tiOnal banks-nO national laws for into<Dsl
improvemrnts-no Tariff laws except for ptir-
pose Of revenue. F" We make continual claim
that at some future day, We may make "a
peaceabIe entry"
| 7. The rights of Agriculture and Commerce
The farmer and sailor should plough with
freedom-their speedy emancipation from the
oppressive monopoly Of the manufacturer.
| 8. The Treaty making power" Peace
| commerce and honest friendship with all ma
tiOns, entangIing alliances with none"
o. Navy Of the United States-Insttuted
for the defence aud glory of the Union, with
| high minded and honorable commanders and
no peculating traders.
10. The Constitution of Vrginia-The ark
Of our liberty, happiness, prosperity and safety
for near half a century-refOrmation in the
course of legislation.
/ II. The General Assembly Of Virginia.
Economy in time and economy 10 the public
expense that labor may be lightly bHrdened.
H. The Governor and Council Of Virginia
A coordinate branch Of the government, ant
The proper constitutional department for tn,
SGT Gnsi depas .ss sss Gs Rs Assem-
Public Works.
! Is. The American Fair" The beauty O
fine woman is The only tyranny to which
manshould submit"
tfEr L
!. By b. A. Thweatt. Presidential Chair of tn
United States--The spleDdor and patrunag
of tie power which encircles il, makes aspir
y sntsfaulter and founder, unless, supported b.
!, pure virtue and genuine patriotism.
e b II. Haskins. The memory of Thoma,
I, Paie--the apostle Of truth and liberty.
is b.. Il. Graves, The militia Of the United
y Stats-prepared with patriotism, ardor and 10
IS vinebIe valour TO oppose every invading foe
i b w. Ellis. The Virginia delegation il
l. the 9Th Congress-They have deserved wei
SIS of teir country.
II J. Burfoot The memory of Captai
" Jares Lawrence, late Of the Navy Of the III
~ ted;tates.
'yl X. Clarke. John Quincy Adams--Ex
.. alte to high station of human greatness
r., his mphatic eIOquence, civic virtues and pub
he lie srvices give new lustre 10 the name Of A
or MEGA.
l.. j. II. Goode. The victories Of Wash
Ingtn achieved our liberties, the victories oil
Jac,pn saved them.
We We BW o. Gregory. The surviving heroes
en- Of tfrevOlution--W oe- stricken be the heart
as whetrefuses the tribute of gratitude and ad-
'BBs b. Yh Bia thy dfssggss ymu
Is tslon IN the late Congress of The U. States
y Thu empowered by numbers in their valiant
IS Struggle 'sainst the Tariff, when lighting IN.
e der the burners Of the constitution yet wher
balanced in the scale Of patriotism and polili
o cal integrity, how great and glorious their pre-
> poodersn'e
BY q. Il. Stone. The Mexican anarchy.
May it sh,rly be settled to pure republic
! and ever after flourish to the glory Of lis vota
/! ries.
BY IT. Graves. Gen. Andrew Jackson
The hero spd patriot Of his country.
By u. Moocy Nay a,e Using generation