Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-07-11
VOL XIII. NO. Is.

'eeis anu 'ehersoh GUARDS, were OF recent forma--
lion; that the latter was composed altogether of
young men, under eighteen years OF age. and ,bs
! former OF patriotic materials only little used to,
arms save few of the heroes of the first and the
second war Tor independence, with only shot guns
and without previous drilling, the salute was fired
with degree OF regularity that truly astonsh-
ing. The last fire, which was made by the whole
lne could not have been surpassed by the best dis
cpned troops.
| Ihe salute having been fired, the Jefferson Vo-
iunteers were withdrawn from the line, and dis
missed till the Fourth Day of July next The
other companies returned 10 the Market Square
where they were also dismissed.
The late hour at which the military exercises Of
the day terminated prevented our attending the re-
lgious ceremonies at the Presbyterian Church.
which, from the arrangements made could not have
been otherwise than solemn, interesting and i'm
posing.
At half past three o'clock, about two hundred
citizens sat down to plentiful and excellent dinner
a, Poplar Spring, prepared by Mr.. Benjamin Mid.
dleton The Mayor, Samuel HInfree, ESQ. pre-
sided. assisted by Messrs. Jos Bragg, Boiling.
W. Robertson jr. and NJ. b. Peterborough. The
greatest hilarity and good order nerv AIDED the COM
pany, which separated at seasonable hour. Not
outstanding the bearing OF some of the toasts wa
were glad TO see some OF the advocates of MIR.
Adams still mingling with their old friends and sa
criicng their personal predictions on the altar of
their country.
Atier the cloth removed the FOLLOWING
toasts drank.
TOASTS.
The fourth day of July &c, Fifty years have
passed by, ard the Sun OF its glory is marching on
ward TO its zenith.
6guns, cheers, tune, Hail Columbia.
The Peope-The only source of Legitimate
Power: They know it, and will speak in thunder to
those who forget it.
guns cheers, Yankee Doodle.
The Revoiuiion-Ils great purposes dcmon
stated, by our independence, happiness and freq
dom. guns, cheers, Marseiiles Hymn.
! The Constitution of the u. S.-'rwas fair
and beautiful, till the spoilers construction and
implication came.
guns, 4 cheers, Ere around the huge Oak
ot"te hehts-Io preserve this union, they
must be involaie.
. guns, cheers, Reville du Peuple
The old Dominion Firm in principle as the
rock OF oges, and ever at her post, the sleepless
sentinel OF her country's safety.
guns, 4 cheers, Ca Ira.
The memory of Washington" We raise
not stone, we carve not line, but leave him a..
lone in his glory"
Drank standing, no gun, no cheer.
Wash. March.
Jefferson pure Democrat: his principles
are those OF light and reason; we owe HIM debt
which llberality cannot pay.
guns, cheers, Jefferson's March,
l O.
his name; despots fear its power.
: guns, cheers, Hail 10 the Chief
10 Patrick Henry The Orator Of nature who
with the spirit OF Cassandra awfully fore,old the
rsnFpaions Of the general government
No gun, no cheer, Dirge
proved the resources OF our country and TIE inyin-
chile valor OF freemen.
5 guns, 3 cheers, Star spanged Banner.
IL Tile army and navy The offspring OF neces
sity and the ornaments of their country
2 guns, cheers, Huli's Victory. ~
IL agriculture and Commerce The bone and
sinaw OF our prosperity.
guns, cheers, America, Commerce and
Freedom
Ii The Tariff a conceded notion of pseudo
political economists.
No gun, cheer, The Camphells are coming.
10 ne militia ourselves, the standing army
OIL a iree people. 3guns, 8 cheers
l6 Madison and his Report OF '9s'-99- Vene,
ration TO The author; perpeui'y to the work
guns cheers, Madison's March.
IL The Presidency of the U. States
2guns, cheers.
IS The Press when not tainted by yenaIity.
the 81 eat living source of light and liberty
guns, cheers, The Watchful Centinei
10 The Panama Mission Conceived in amb
lion delivered in secrecy, and dangerous to the
country No o5o mn ch.er
20 Senator Branchs resolution An able expo.
tiIon and manly defence OF constitutional rights
guns, cheers, SCOTS wha ha
Il Our Senators in Congress Like Castor and
Poilux in the armament, they are not only iase.
parable, but the brightest stars in the political hra;-
ZOn.
guns cheers, Tyrolese Song of Liberty.
p Greece The sprs ofThermopyla. & Ieric.
ira, cry 10 their sons, go YOU shall be free
guns, cheers, March in Blucbeard
23 The University Of Virginia dedicated IN
Virtue, Science and Literature
guns, 2 cheers, Pillar of GLORY
e The Fair Natures fairest mould Gods
greatest gift to man.
6guns, 6 cheers, Come haste to the Wedding.
VOLUNTEERS.
By Mn. JoHN w JONES.
The Orator Of the Day Eloquence is never bet
ter employed, than in communicating the vi,tues
and vaour of patriots and heroes
by Capt 81. Winfree President of the day.
George Washington The father of bis country.
The hrst in peace, the first in war, and FIRST in the
hearts Of his counirymen.
BY Mr. Tbos. H. Dunn. Thomas Jefferson.
His genius destroyed Despots- His fame has won
Immortality from Death
BY Mai. NJ. Il. Pilsborough, one Of the Vice
Presidents. The Presiden; OF the u. States The
measures Of his wise administration prove him
eminenhy qualified TO preside over the first o.
Republics.
by MIR. Robert Il. Collier. Thomas Jefferson;
on the political world like the sun in the solar
system single and unapproaChable.
By Mr.. Louis G. BouIdin. John Randolph Of
Roanoke against John q. Adams and Henry CLAY
---' Lay on Macduff, and dsmn'd be he who first
cries hold, enough.
By Major Daniel G.. Butts. Tbs People-Soy-
erious Of these ITnifed Slate srbcy ,r;1 ,.fs..