Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-07-14

and efficient members of the democratic party IN
this district That sacred and venerable chamber,
in which fifty years ago, the immortal and revered
sages of revolution, pledged their lives, their
fortunes and their sacred hcnours, TO support and
maintain those nestimsble principles, contained in
our nimi,able Declaration of Independence, wit
messed within its walls, 1t ever should on each
return of the day the deyout and grateful expires
sion of the feelings of the friends OF freedom and
the equal rights of man. AT the east end oil the
Hall was placed finely executed statue OF the IL
Iustrious WASHINGTON, the political father OF
our Country, supported on pedestal, upon which
is incribed in letters of Gold, First IN tcGr,
first nl peace, and first in the hearts Of his
Couat,ymeU.'' In front OF this, platform, or
stage, supporting the chairs and table oil the Ora
tor, and the reader OF the Declaration OF indepen-
dence were placed, and each side thereof a bust
likeness of the Hero of Orleans, and La Faye,ie,
the Nations Guest At few minutes past II
o'clock, the Declaration OF independence was
read with much force and effect, by Col Jacob
Holga,e, which was followed by an app oprIate
air, from an excellent band OF music, at the IVES
tern extreme OF the Hall; Grafton was then pro-
nounced by George Dennison, Esq. in style and
manner seldom equalled, and perhaps never sur
passed. As that gentleman has politely consented
TO furnish the committee OF arrangement with
copy OF his address, which will be laid before the
public, it would here be superfluous TO comment
! on its nature or substance; must, however, be
rermi ed to remark, that during ITS delivery, the
al e on of each individual seemed 10 be Iive'ted to
the Orator, and 10 the subjects upon which he wac
>peaking; and Notwithstanding the vast concourse
| of people assembled on the occasion, the utmost
! stiffness prevailed, which was only interrupted al
the close of the various periods, by reiterated bursts
of applause; and at the conclusion, by the music
from the band, and the repeated cheers ofthe de-
lighted multitude
The Company adjourned TO the Masonic Hall
to partale OF dinner prepared by MIR. Parkinson,
In style of superior excellence, abundance and
variety, calculated 10 crafty the palate, and o
please the taste OF the numerous assembled guest
Ch7ndler Price, Esq the president OF the day be
ing from bodil, ndiposition unable to perform the
dute. of his Office, General Robert Patterson, one
OF the vice presidents, oiicia,ed, assisted by the
Honorable Daniel III. Miller, Henry Horn, jaime
Ronaldson, and Daniel Groves, Esqrs. alter the
table was cleared of the rich prcfusion OF food,
with which il had been gracefully decorated, and
Its place supplied by an abundance OF excellent
wines, the following toass and sentiments were
drank, accompanied with loud and repeated cheer
ing and appropriate music from the orchestra.
The Festivities OF the day were closed without
the occurrence of single incident that could tend
| in the least degree 10 interrupt the har-
mony thereof, and the company separated at a sea
sonabe hour, impressed with those social and
friendly feelings which have characterized the
VI Vi 11SIO VI orleans.
TOASrs
L The 17ay It's glories arise from successful
resistance against foreign oppression. They shall
never be furnished by a servile acqa;escence in
domestic usurpation.
Hail Columba-I2 cheers
The Ssges and Soldiers of our Revolution:
Pioneers OF liberty and independence; we halIow
their memories while enjoying the blessings they
achieved. Hail n he of
3 The Memory of Washington Who, though
- a military cAiettaiH,' was " the father of he's
cOuat,y'' Roslin Castle
Oar Union and our Government: The ark of
our safety in the custody # the people; the first
cannot be injured while the latter remain faithful
10 themselves. Jefferson's March-6 cheers
Andrew Jackson 4 warrior to ayenee the
wrongs, and statesman to restore the rights of the
American people; his bullets repealed or foes; our
ballots will scatter his.
Hail to the Chief 10 cheers.
The Army and Navy of the United STATES
Gallant bands of GO military chieftaias," pro-
scrbed and prosecuted by politicians, but cherished
by the people in war, they were true to US; in
peace let US be true 10 them.
TaTs OF Columbia, o cheers
TIE Governor of Pennsylvania: a watcbfI
sentinel upon The highest bulwaEk OF union and ~,
dependence; obedient the will, and faithfully
sympathisng with the sentiments OF his constituents
Governors March, 6 cheers
our Sister States: Our confederation with
them is, in truth, holy alliance; their happiness
Is ours, ours theirs May cordial CO. operation in
the maintenance of republican principles preserve
inyiolatc our political union!
American Commerce and Freedom, G cheers
Agriculture, Commerce, and Manufactures.
The substantial columns OF national prosperity, bar
moniously united 10 produce general strength and
individual independence.
Speed The Plough, 0 cheers.
10 internal Improvements: They give ease TO
the pursuits of private happiness, facility to the ex
erclse OF political rights and certainty to the gen
eral march Of civilization.
Life let US Cherish, 6 cheers.
II The Free States of South America: wei
come competitors in the great work of vindicatine
the rights and ameliorating the condition of mani
may their civil institutions prove as wise and as
durable as their military trrumphs have been spen
did and efectual. Boivar's march, cheers
IL The Greeks Struggling for liberty against
me scymltar, and for salvation against the crescent
May the Cod Of Freedom and of faith enable them
'rlumphantly to resist the enemies of both.
Hail liberty, cheers.
10 Our Fair Countryw omen Whose virtues
are " beauty" and whose smiles " 6OOty.''
Is there Heart, IL cheers.
BY Chandler Price, president Absent from in
disposition, handed to the chair by Jane Ronald
sos.) The happiness OF the people OF the United
States, and the stability of the government secured
by the care of the people, not dependent on any
son Of Adam or any face of Clay.
by Gen. Robert Patterson, Acting President
ln!ernsl Improvement. Where it is most wanted
IN The administration of the general government.
BY Daniel Fl. Miller, Vice President Thomas
Jefferson. While liberty lasts may he never be for
gotten.
BY Henry Horn. Vice President The existing
administration Of the general government by most