Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-07-29

hereafter oy the people Oh TINS state, as tue Jay oi
| the commencement OF their great system oil Inter
mai Improvement.
q The memory of Gen. George Washington, and
those Sages and Patriots who led our eoun,rl
through the Revolutionary War.
3. The President CT the u. States
4. The man, who, guided by the urerring light
, oi science, with vigorous and firm mind, has lee
aud leads his countrymen in the splendid ca
Ger of Internal lmprovement--Ou much honoret
5uest
.. The Governor of the State of Ohio.
q. The last Legislature Of this Stately then
firm and enlig htened conduct, already the dawn o.
commercial prosperity has broken in upon us, ano
promises speedily TO light our way to wealth ant
happiness
a. The Canal Commissioners, Commissioners
Of the Canal Fund.- and Engineers-By promp
and faithful discharge OF the duties assigned them
they have ably promoted the views oil the State
dence.
8. The Ohio Canal-The great artery of Ameri-
| ca, which will carry abundance 10 all the extremi-
| ties OF the Union.
| 8. The State of New York-She has given 10
| the world practical lesson what Freemen can
do when determined to promote their happi-
| ness.
10. Henry Clay-The early advocate for the
-ecognition of South American Independence, and
the firm and eloquent supporter OF Internal I'M
provement.
IL. Gen. Bolivar-The Washington OF South
America
IL The South American States BY the valor
of their arms, they have gained their Independence
md long may they be blessed with civil and Ieli-
gious liberty
10. The Fair Sex Of our Country-In prosperity
The partners OF joys, and In adversely our great
est solace.
VOLUNTEERS.
BY Gov CL1NroN-The Ohio Canal, foun-
ain of wealth, chain OF union, a dispenser of
glory.
BY Gen. VAN RrNssELAER-The memory
of Gen Wayne, who, by his sword, cleared the
way for the settlement of this country.
BY Mr.. LoRD-The Can"l policy of Ohio, as i,
originate with the and at the same
period, may it share the same success and be re-
corded in the same history with that OF N. York;
By Mr.. RArHBoNE-The blessings of Re
publican Government, where the money drawn from
the people is expended in promoting their prospe-
rity and happiness.
BY Gen. HERRIcK-Gen Van Rensselaer,, our
distinguished guest, the patriot of "a and 1872
BY j. JoHNsoN--Najional lmproy ements, a fit
subject for national pride.
BY Col. MCRACKEN--lnternal Improvements
the great Canal to national and indi. dual pros
peri,y--may selfish scruples yield 10 the national
welfare.
BY one of the CoNMITrEE-Our guests
Messrs. Lord and Rathbone, they have ample
guarantee tor their loan in the physical and moral
energies of this state.
BY a GuEsr-The State of New Worthwhile
guided by her present councils, her example may be
relied on by the younger states unerrng guide
| to political greatness.
BY COL BAcoN-Public Education--by uniting
moral energy with physical force. it becomes in the
hands OF free government an efficient agent in the
Development OF our internal resources
| BY GUEsT-Bolivar, like Washington, may
| no clouds obscure his evening horizon.
| Commencement of the Great Missouri Road at
| ST. CiairspiHe.
| The fourth day of July was happily selected as
| the day for breaking ground Tor the commencement
| of the continuation of the Cumberland road west
ward of the Ohio; and on this memorable dag the
| first stroke struck, in the same state, on two
OF the greatest works OF Internal Improy emen tina,
have been undertaken, or even suggested, in the
, United States.
| Agree4bly TO previous arrangement, (says the
St. Cairsville Gazete) the citizens of St. Glars
vile and its vicinity met at the Cour House at one
O'Clock, p. NJ. on the 4th day of July, where an
| appropriate address to the Throne of Grace wa.
offered up by the Rev Joseph Anderson. The
Declaration Of Independence read by Ezer Ellis
| Esq. after which able and eloquent GRAFTON was
|
then proceeded 10 the front of the Court House
where they were stationed IN regular order, under
| the direction of Col. &. Hoo er, Marshal of the
day, for the purp OF witnessing the frs. breaking
OF the ground of the National Road, ives; OF he
| Ohio river. The gentlemen were arranged, form
ing three sides of a hollow square, after which the
ladies were escorted by Major Il. Thompson to the
vacancy retained for them on the Court Houst
pavement. In the centre of the square, on the bet
| pf fhe naH ctot IL
tractor for The 9TH Section of the First Division
of the Road, with his worSmen, bearing their I'M
plements of labor G. w. Viewer Superintendent
of the Road accompanied by the Hon Benjamin
| Ruggles, Ion. John Patterson, ard VIM. Hubbard
Esq. proceeded to station Immediately in front o
the workmen, when, at the order of The Superinten-
dent, at O'Clock and 40 minutes the great work
was commenced by the excavation of II portion O
earth, in the centre of the road The workmer
having ceased from their labors, remained resting
on their implement while able, interesting ant
appropriate address extemporaneously delivered
| by VIM. b. Hubbard Esq.
| After the delivery of the address, a procession
was formed, which proceeded TO a handsom,
] Bowery in the neghborhood, where public dinner
was served up, at which Mr. Ruggles presided
and Mr.. Patterson acted as Vice President Amont
the regular toasts drank on the OCCASION were tn,
following:
The SURVIVING soldiers of The Revolution: Lik,
the venerable oaks of the forest, respected for the
frmness, strength, and age
The President ofhe L. States: Distinguish
ed for talents, patriotism, and devotion 10 hi
| country.
The Heads of Departments: Able counsellor
and wise politicians. The Republic is safe in hei
hands.
Nm. III Crawford: The undertaking republi-
can; the able hnancer; the virtuous patriotic, ant
enlightened statesman; a star of superior lustre