Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-07-20
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Much esh doth Heaven Us decree
HAIL. Washington aud liberty.
With a valiant blooming race
Let us now her history trace;
r. golden harvest she supplies
-f'- Envious 70 old England's eyes.
See vessels from thousand shores
With golden gel,s and Inda's stores;
See CoIunba's cheerful crew
With sails whitening 10 the view.
Look DER this I md ~iib joyous eyes.
See ma"nain hill and ,erdure rise,
And 'he rich luxurant fields
The lowing he ds aud winding riils.
The land of plenty survey,
Aud laugh at England's wanted sway,
We eat, and drink aud dance and sing,
And bid adieu TO Dritain's king.
Tho following toasls were then drank with great
enthusiasm.
1. The 4h Of Juy-1he day We celebrate.
cheers.
2. The people of each Satellite legitimate
| source Of power. 3 cheers.
5. The Congress of l776-Pauors on, and out
4. Federal and State Consituiions-Wh revolv-
ing their proper orbits, present The unrest system
| III the political world.
5. Siate Rght.-Alay they never be inundated Gu
| The altar al Federal Ambition.
g. The l3 couiede,aied S.a,es-rhey gave birth 10
| American liberty.
4. The Umted States" Where liberty dwels
there is my country"
| 8 The onion Of the S'a,es-When we cease 10 be
united we are no longer free people.
| g. The heroes who fell 'n the cause Of liberty
They s',li 1--we ~ the heats Of grateful people.
| 10. George Washngion-1e lived, he fought, he
| died, superior 10 all example.
IL. Oar Allies ia the revoIuon--France and
| Spa,n-rhey hold our gratitude.
| r. Major Gen. De La F.yetre-We hold him
near 10 us, and estimate his virtues by uiose Of
| Washington. -ss.-f.-s
| Is. Our Sister Republics Of the SOuth-We re-
! Juice in their freedom.
/ IL. Greece-Braye and resolute--God grant her
| strength to encounter her enemies.
| Is E Pluribus Unum-The motto Of our country
i6. The Old Dominion with her four sous-W ash b.
4 inuto . adj md
| IT. The Executive, Legislative and Judiciary
| The American uiniy, iiiree in one, aud ONE in
| three.
IY. Tie President Of the United Ststes-Nlay The
memory of his former deeds, like the broad mamie OF
4 charity, cover all his faults.
| 10. .Ihe next President OF the United States
May honesty and uuh be his guides, wisIon and pru
demce his counsrIlors, honor and success his atteu
dams, the Election Of the people his reward.
20. The Liberty of the PIess-rhe grave OF des-
poiisn,, the cradle of liberty, the ceDtinei OF ou
rights.
May il evaporate before il bursts.
%. The Fair Sex-Though the las, not the least
for ii is written the first shall be last, and the las
first
i VOLUNTEERS.
| By J fferson Swan-M,y every honest who
enjoys as patriot, the celebration OF this day, pros
per without respect TO his name, his religion, or hi
POLITICS =,
BY George II. Ra,,hews-Law Schoos-Th
best nurseries for the Virginia Bar.
|, BY Richard X. Meade-lnernal improvement
bill--it garnishes the brow of the federal govern
men, and serves as trophy OF her victory ever til
: rights Of states.
& ,Dy William Randolpb-John Randolph Of Roam
oke-Ihe Cnan,am VI n-.~-.s.--hiay he live
r prove that his political light, that by which on
, courses Ought to have been stecred.
u By Daniel w. Couris-The next Presi,lent-Ma
his career be identified with those which d,gnfr
the retreat OF Jefferson, and frightened the decl,nn
T. years Of Washington.
BY John M. Woodson--The Orator OF the Day
| DT. I.etv mil -ul,s
tute.
Communicated for the Ai.rnndris Ga1ttfeJ
The ALEXANDRIA LA FAYETTE LIGHT
INFANrRY, DESTROYS Of celebrating the annis err
! sary of our country's independence, assembled
i At the market square, on Saturday last, ant
}. in conjunction with the other corps, escorte,
n the Psricean Society to St. Pau's church
i after which they retired 10 Smiths Grow,
where they partook Of a sumptuous dinner
n prepared by Mr.. Shields. After the cloth wa
! removed, the following toasts were drank, fol
lowed by music from the marine band.
Thomas JsGsyson tie author Of he declaration of Ind
May the principles be has expressed in ina, grs
state paper prevail throughout the world.
TIE Pyesid.nt ofle United Stase,Ms,es n,sy ;nsen
and envy dis'ort; bu''e has been tried found
The Judiciary fte United Sfa,esA rock sgains, wi,ie
pe w'yes 81 party spirit beat In vain. Favori,r Air
lhe Hdpy-lS goryis wreathed IN its durs
bility he coexisten with the nation. Hearts OF OAK
me 1r"y-is gaa"uy only equslied BY is disciplin
- The Ba,.,s
oeneTat ne In Faysne-May he have speedy aniys
among US and may attention him convince the wori
that republics are not uugrateful White Coekade
vOLUsTEERs.
Lord eyroh1 SsRP8 sGfes pa, Dsy .,s memory
nv Major errHnn,er- pstries Henry, Vrginia's favm
e sou ne who first the tall ~ the revolution In
anh wore he owed no allegiance 10 George lit.
~ a. l. Seot-willamH crsw for,--lie has been weigl
ed IN the balance and not ps wanting he has r,,
in ,he erpe,be, s.d has come 90, ys-s gold
lie nj ofh .rc
his decline u honorable, a. his career was snIy
BY Capt. X. H. WAns,-Wm. ~. Crawford-prs,imed r.
the Presidency be stiff ssunch and strong and in
! respect qualified 10 perform the voyage
u ~ Mr.F Peytor, jr-Wm. n. Crawford-A republica
81 od school, usy his the Presidential co,
equal To tat OF his triumph over his soruseys
Nv Mr. Behsr.-John q. Adsns-The man of the Peopt
w NJ. Jvrss W. hcReo,-Wn. n. Crawford-By hi
bic management OF the pubc funds, he has suppoed III
government and relieved the peoples tLersby repd,r in
'hc Siaikrult tav unnecessary.