Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-07-16

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zone so---his enemies, the same who are now de
'o"c'is tets civility, would Immediately have salt
--'hat he acted from base and interested mo,vcs-.
'na' lie was afraid of i,juring Ills popularity b,
p"oi'ciy appearing in the company of Edwards
ana mat he summed him in public, TO leave thei,
intercourse unsupported. Act as he may his
conduct would of course have been disapproyed.
AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE.
nu'nher oi the citizens of Campbell assembled
az 'he mouse oil MIR. Il. T.. Chcathan,, on hIo,dny
nc ON INST to celebrate the 4tl, of July: and mar
look oil an excellent dinner prepared for the occas;
""' Mf. +. ). Archer was appointed President,
ana Mr. j. h. Green Vice President of thu, ,nc.,;n
Inc Declaration of independence was read by MI.
NJ. u. Cobbs and an Grafton was delivered ~, "a
ward boiling, Esq After dinner the folowi,,
toasts were drunk: O"'e
lst. Fourth of July-We hail the day with tho
hvelicst sentiments of 10Y. < fLnax
"a, "ashingt"u-As long rs virtue shall have
hiends ana admirers, as long gratitude shall re-
MAJ" on earth, SO long shall thy memory be rever.d
Cheers
3D. Our next Prcsident-In wisdom an,, s,,c,;,
may he equal his predecessors Q (.hc,rs
ash. Virsinia-Virsin uf her sister states. mov
sne never fall from her ancient purity-and in tho
time oil danger may her patriots never FORGET ,b;r
former glory. q 1IIo
5'h May despotsm retire before the polish
of science, and man learn that he is free
3 Cheers.
oth Andrew Jackson, the Hero of Offensive
repeat his name-to say more would be idle
9TH. Our Navy
Its Star-Spangled Banncr-oh, long may II w,vo
Ger the land of the free and the hoc of the bravo
90 4 Cheers.
9Th Greece and Spain-Confusion to their enc
ines-on Andes and on Atlos' peaks unfurlcd NAV
the banner of liberty forever stream
3 Cheers.
9th John Taylor-May his literary fame be
waited abroad over the nations of the earth
ioth. The Tarif-May il together with lis pat
rons and projectors, be by the just Indignation
of all the lovers of the rights Of man.
10 Cheers
1lth. The American Fair--May they love me-
IT. an" merit love. Cheers.
After which, the following extempora neous were
drunk: "
by Robert Hunter, Esq. The Orator Of the Day
by MIR. Woolery Ming May this day never be
iorgotten by the American People.
ny MIR. Edward Boiling. The Republican Par
y-Nlay II have length of days, and may its chill
drens children be virtuous, free and happv. and
bow only to the mild reign of cason, law and gen.
uine religion.
BY WIN. c. McAlister, Esq. Thomas Jefferson
The Man of the People.
by MIR. T. j. Archer. The Fair-For their sakcs
weak men strive to become great and great men
strive to become weak-withered the arm tina, re-
10 love them.
by Capt. J. p. Moon. Tie freedom of speech.
and Liberty of the Press.
BY Capt. Thomas b. McAllis,cr. Our Host.
MIR. H. T. Cheatham-May he long have the ab-
ty and disposition entertain us as he has To-day
BY Mr.. E. Cheatham. Amerioans-,he HES.
ing gwen their ancestors-NIay they never lack
spirit or means TO celebrate its anniversary
by MIR. Wa shington Hunter. General Washing
ton-i ne hrsf, think the best, Presiden, of the
United States.
By Thomas Armistead Long. The Constitution
of VirgInia-It has been wise and generous pa
rent to us in time of trial, may love, honor and
obey, her wise admonitions.
BY MIR. John Reveley. Thomas Jefferson-The
sage OF Monticello, whose name associates bound
less range OF deep and elegant thought-Is name
VIII be revered as long worth, and science are
respected.
BY Mr.. J. X. Green. The President of the u
nited States-A faithful and well tried servant
May his latter days prove happy to himself as
his former have been useful To his country
BY Thomas A. Boiling. George Washinston-l
The father of his country and the friend of mani
may the virtues and patriotism of him who has left
this subiunary scene be the polar-sar TO direct tine
rising generation.
At meeting of many of the most rcspecta-
BILE free men of Colour OF the City of Richmond,
held at Joseph Shphard's School Room, on
Thursday, 9th July, 1924: On motion of James
Henderson, Joseph Shiphard was unanimously
appointed Chairman, and VIM. CowIev, Sc
cretary.
The Chairman having explained the object
OF the meeting, which was to take into consdera-
ton the late propositions from the Republic off
Hayti-the correspondence between the Rev'd.
Mr.. Dewey and the President of Hayti W as then
read;-after an animated discussion, it was, on
motion Of Archibald Bell,
ReSotued unanimously, That this meeting do
receive with much satisfaction, tie humane, and
very liberal invitation of the President of Hayti,
and feel lasting gratitude to that government
for The offer of an ASYLUM where we can enjoy
liberty, blessing so precious to man.
ResOfped, also, That whereas the extent Of
religious federation is not sufficiently explicit in
President ,Boyer's reply on that subject, that
Committee of five be appointed to address a let
ter to MIR. j. Granville requesting him to ex-
plain more clearly the amount of said reply, and
to PROFOUND any other inerrogatories that they
may conceive necessary for the advancement of
the cause. The Committee appointed under
the foregoing resolution are, Joseph Shphard
VIM. Cowley, Archibald Bell, James Hender-
son and Ephraim Speed, and the meeting ad-
journcd.
JOSEPH SHIPHARD, Chair.
VIM. CowLEY, Scc'y.
NOTICE.
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