Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-07-15
GEL GBRAr1oMS, 1926
NATIONAL ANNIVERSARY.

IL 4.
The day was celebrated in Norfolk with Reli
sious and Military Ceremonies in the usua! fine
style OF that patrotlc town. The Declaration of
Independence was read by Mr.. Joseph II. Robert
son, and Grafton delivered by Mr. Jno r.
Sized. The Independents and Jtaiors dned in
the spacious apartment in the Custom House.
SELECTED ToAsT..
The President If The United Stutes: Nav
wisdom and justice be the characteristics, and ne-
tional happiness and property the result of his d-
mnistration.
The States: May the rights gparanteed to them
by The Constitution never be impaired by lati,u-
dnarian process Of construction.
The Union: The foundation of our polical
happiness, prosperity and safety. r. one but mad
man traitor would counsel its destruction
Bolivar: lie has spurned with disian the proE-
fered regain of monarchy: May he never cease to
merit the glorious title OF Libeydtor.
south anerico: Free and independent: We
hailher Sister in freedom May she long cher
ish the bulwark OF her liberties, those nmutabe
principles proclaimed by our own glorious rev olu-
ton.
Greece: The Cradle OF Liberty: The mindless
Ottoman with fear and trembling flies before her
heroic cons, armed in defence of all that is dear TO
man.
The r5rgi,lia Guard, dined at Lind.ay's Gar
dens. The Col and Staff OF tie 5lth Regt. were
invited guests at th4 feast and werercceived with
peculiar marks of respect.
SELECTED ToAsTs.
General La Fdvetfe: The distinguished soldier
o. ,he revoiu'ior-tte friend of Washingt on--the
voiarg of ffeedom-lei US emulate his virtues
GRE CG9greSs Of If! A band of Patriots, who
looked only 20 tao liUerty Of their country.
Ttc President fthe United Stctes: May his
ad'nilisLs.ion deserve and receive the appreciation
OF his country.
The Heads Of Departments: lie, the public
good be their only aim.
state Rights: The palladium Of our republic
Virginia will HereT surrender them.
The -EIiiitia: Always ready to do lis duty-al-
ways efficient when properly directed
VOLUNTEERS.
BY Col Nmmo-Greece: Her sons rrove
themselves worthy OF their sres
by Major Myres- our nautical enterpyize:
a source oil wealth in peace-a means of victory
in war.
BY VIM. w. Sharp, Esq General BOlpnr.
The character of him who having conquered the
enemies OF his country, can conquer himself, re-
quires Commentary.
The PORTSMOUTH Rinemen and Greys having re
turned from Norfolk dned at the " Cottage
SELECTED ToAsTs
The Constitution of the u. s. The best speci
OF wisdom, equity and justice; it will stand the
test of political scrutiny.
Gen. La Fdycfte: The companion Of Washing
ton, our country's riend--we have received him
with expanded arms, under the tree Of Liberty,
planted DY his ad and IN his immediate presence ar
taken Of the fruits thereof-we have rallied around
the standard his valor assisted 10 erect and resoy-
ed to support it, His fame consists not in the aduIa-
ton of sycophant-; hat in merit, and the gratitude
OF millions Of freemen.
The Er- Presidents Of the Y. s. They have
retired from their abors loaded with the spplsuses
and appreciation OF their country.
The Union Of Tie States: The best securitv
FOR national happiness" United we stand--diyid-
ed We fall"
South America: Her fields are rnoistened Will,
the blood of heroes who fell contending for ,bor
rights Size must be freel
The freedom ofMc Press: Inyaluable-and LEI,
those that write for it be free to write
VOLUNTEERS.
by Nelson Millar, Esq. Tunes Plcnsnnfs.
GoreTnor Of V5giaia: No less distinguished for
his goodness OF heart than for the correctness OF
his political sentiments
b. Ensign Gayle Of tho Rife Company. cam.
James BarrOR, Of tie y. S. Mary: The unsba-
Ike friend Of lis country
b John w. Murdaugh, Esq. The Catholics Of
Ireland: May they ere another return of this me-
morable day, sound appeal 10 the British Parlia
mcnt, a. glorious ard eifcctua in its results AZ,