Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-07-19
CELEaR ATOMS, 1925,

PRINCE GEORGE CELEBRATION.
Va the 4th inst. at City Point n. Rice, was u
unanimously chosen President of the day--and by
solicitation an Grafton dehv cred by John PEN
u.s. The Secretary appointed on the present occa-
sion has endeavoured In vain to procure n COPY for
publication, while he is compelled to remark
with mich regret, that many flower escapes the
public eye. After partakng of a sumptuoas din
her, prepared by MIR. Folkes, the following senti
inents were drank, the day ending in perfect har-
Inony:
l. The Day we celebrate: Unprecedented in the
annals of the world.
2. The memory of Washington His fame i'm
perishable, his glory immortal--rnillions unborn
will hover DER his shrine! and shed tears of regret
10 the memory of departed worth.-Drank stand
ing.
3. The Soldiers of the Revolution.
L. The Constitution of the u s.: Its sentiments
the painest dictates of justce-its principles shall
be inviolable.
o. The Ex-Presidents of the u. S. They will
enjoy in retirement that peace of mind 10 which
their public services enti,le them.
.. The President of the u. States
T. The Rights of Man---Iounded in nature
many prize inheritance--like our b G., though
hard 10 learn, when once learned never forgot
ten.
g. The People of Europe: Struggling against
oppression--one slight gLaEce political insti-
titions would shed light on their benighted
dence
0. Gen. La Fayette--Gratitude and affection
gave TO him hearty welcome. The Monarch may
be eulogized-but pure gold has its weight.
TO- James Peasants, Governor OF Virginia
~: cd by many, respected by ALL
II. The majority of the State Legislature who
soted IN favor of the Yorktown Bill Their libe-
rai views recorded on the bosom of common
,ense.
II. The memory of Gen. De Kalb-Hs wind
ing sheet was bedewed with the tears of grateful
people.
l3 Woman +; Admired in every age--the beau
ty of life.
IA Oar Sister States While parents are res
pected, the children will be remembered
VOLUNTEERS
BY the President of the Day: The Constitution
OF the United States Based upon the affection of
the people, 1t is the WORK OF our forefathers-e, US
unite 10 preserve, protect and defend it.
BY Nie Secretary If the Day The minority of
the State Legislature OF Virginia the York Town
bill: Too nice 10 be liberal, too sensible for COM
mon sense.
BY John Prentis Greece She is rising in glory
on the ruins OF ancient Peloponnesslis---but the
gulf OF Iepanto is cIimsoned with the blood of her
children.
BY Capt. Glover: a long continuation of the
peace and harmony which present exists be-
tween our natural parent Great Britain and this
country.
BY Mr.. Robert Gillian, Senr. General La
Fayette May guardian Angels hover over and
project him, when tossed the tempestuous
ocean, and France receivehim with open arms
By j. III. Peterson, ESD: Joseph Anderson
Comptroller of the Treasury of the u S.: An no.
nest man, the noblest work of God.
BY William Gillian The Governor of Virgil
MIA May every American possess those patri-
otto feelings which he did when he pledged him
self for the entertainment of La Fayette at York
Town.
BY DR.. Johnson VIM. Fl. Crawford Honored
public Agent adorned man.
BY Mr. Folkes: May the Flags of the United
States and Great Britain forever wave in union.
Extra Volunteer by DR.. Johnson The Emerald
Isle: The land beloved by every freeman in every
cline.
By f. Walker James Monroe, late President of
the United States
BY VIM. Gibson: Everlasting liberty--with
peace and plenty.
WINCHESTER, July S.-The Declaration Of
American Independence wasread in excellent style
by the Hon. H. ST. G.. Tucker and was succeeded
by A. H. Powell, Esq. who delivered All Grafton
which, whether it be regarded for its composition
the variety of HeI0 and interesting topics il
touched upon, we have seldom, if ever, heard sur
passed.
AT o'clock upwWds of two hundred persons
from the town and country sat down to dinner
General John Smith presiding, assisted by H. St
G.. Tucker, Edward Mcclure, and VIM g. Page
Esqrs. Amongst the guests, we were gratifed to
observe some OF the soldiers Of the last century
men who fought and won the battles of the revo-
luton, and whose heads have been whienedby the
frosls Of more than three years
SELECTED ToAsTs
The day celebrate Every 50th year the
trumpet OF Jubilee shall sound Throughout, Canaan.
and liberty shall be proclaimed unto all the nhabi
tants thereof
The Constitution of the United States "Res-
pect for its authority and acquiescence ia its mea-
sures, are duties enjoinsd by the fundamental max
inns Of true liberty"
George Washington Drank standing) The
stream OF time which washes away the fabrics OF
other mems fame, flows hsrmlessly by his
General La Fayette This early, consistent and
devoted friend Of the rights OF man is now reaping.
in the affectionaie gratitude Of ten millions of free
men, the golden harvest OF a well spent life
- " Compared with which
The laurels lhii Casay weed,