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

parties, (which we intend TO notice. Could M, t
accommodated, Sc comfortably," in doors "a
were therefore more less exposed to the 6 81
tIngs OF he ritile>s Siorm''
) The NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH
VOLUNTEERS
he assembled at half past O'Clock (ius, n. H.
ram commenced,) and crossed the river 10 Fo,t
Nelson, where they had appointed to pass the res, of
Tue day sumptuous dinner was served up un
Ger canopy OF canvas, which as may be supposeo
was but an imperfect shelter from torrent of rain
4he company about two hundred in number. in
Siuu.hg the Ora!or OF he Day, the Reader of the
declaration of independence, the officers of IN.
STAN OF the 54h regt and other invited guests sat
down at i clock, 10 sumptuous dinner provided bv
| Messrs Oatten and O'Nen of Portsmouth. ard
though disappointed OF much of their promised en-.
Joymenl they encountered, their pvations like true
80 iiers and bore cheerful spirit. There was but
niue opportunity Tor de-patchrg the toasts in
luguiar way; as most Of the company was driven
from the table, and scattered in attachments TO scb
places as offered better shelter. The following.
however, were prep red for The occasion:
IOASIS.
! The Fourth of July I776-It asserted the
problem tha an enlightened nation are cspable of
self-gorernmen. Half century has demops,rsr
ted il.
The Memory Of Washington Our nation
shares With him the singular glory oil having con-
Quoted civil war with mildness and revolution
with order: our history is but transcript of
MS Claims on our gratitude. Our country is his
monument
All thVu hast been, reflects less fame on thee
tar ie'' than all hou hast jore6srne to ben
1He Sovereign People Virtue, education,
valance their panoply against foreign or domestic
alliances.
4 Civil, political and rel gous liberty Within
their appropriate orbits, like planets to the vepe-
I anl f. tha II
ne Constitution OF the United States-The
hafp affords The sweetest melody but is soonest out
OIL tune those who know its use, perform by rules
those VINO DO not, strike its eh.rdS at random:
satisfied with sound, they disregard harmony
ne departed Statesmen and soldiers of the
hevolulion- v hist we venerae their selt-deyo.
non ana iofu'ude, let us emulate their example
Inc SURVIVORS OF 1916 The remnant Of an il.
iusirons family. The living Witnesses Of polti
cal miracle. Cherish their numbered days
D 1he sovereignty Of the states-In the vigil
liant preservation of the powers reserved TO them
nnon.
9 The Legislative. Executive and Judiciary
powers -Fr'ncipes the basis of the laws; equal
rights the rule of administration; learning and in
c"rrup,ibIe integrity their expouudsrs
| ~ The moral and literary wor!d-It regards
me example OF this Anniversary, as the polar star
OF enssved nations.
at once the support OF the laws the control of Ii
cenlousness or anaticism, the vehicle of popular
opinion.
II The new Republics Of the South May their
youth and manhood sanctiiy the blood and treasure
"hSh baVe been consecra ed to their infancy
Is The fall OF Misso. onghi Ma The slrieks oe
Liberty rouse Indignation of her wrongs, and
qH.e.-eH the tarcy pace of vengeance on her en-,
slAveTs.
VOLUNTEERS.
! BY CAPT. Capron; rhoms= Jefferson: In tho
temple OF Freedom is he record of his deeds: in
tie treasury OF Fame be has fund ample as time
! 10 MS credt a nations gratitude procl9uis his
roHh May the evening OF his days be pilded bv
'he :; sunshine OF peace, prosperity and happiness
~ Csp'ain W. = Young; Tie UGion of the
States; Patriotism shall sae tie wretch who y, opld
breathe dlsunion, and biaSr The hands that would
sever the bonds OF or country.
/ By Capt j. N Gibbons; The LeviatI,aa of the
South; Let iheS Sea Serpent beware of IT,
/ BY Capt. Samuel Watts; The Volunteers Of
! 'IgIn.; Ol ihemssiyes phalanX, viii I.egsla-
IKE aid they would lie a ho.t
By Capt Jones; Pa icll Henry: All's Weu
! BY an Amateur; The fair Sex; Heavens beanie.
Gus work h rdej down to azure, to perfect her
human Creation--Nlay their example adnonish ma
t. study a,tess nature more.
ny M Jor ,iSers; Tie Civil Magistracy: In
me falo that 1t is punciua, impartial and enereet
eVale or diminish, respect for itself and Ahe laws
lay capt. IL Shields ; Tie Orator of the Day;
Genius, patriotism and philanthropy are prominent
characteristics II his eloquent production
By Doctor John Hodges; Col, James r MIN
mo. late commandant Of The 5sh ieg't; in reriring
iron. military lie, he carries with him The hearts
of his late fellow-solaiers.
/ BY Guest Col. Allmand- The active. in
telligent, and highly esteemed officer.
By Gentlemen Of Norfolk The Portsmouth
Volunteers Coz samples Of republican soldier
ship The ira'ernal feelings which this day asso-
ciaies tie corps Of the two towns, j. not less ho
noratle to them than gratifying 10 their fellow-citi-
zeus generally.
BY the Orator Of tie Day The Volunteers Of
Norfolk and Portsmouth The pride AID bulwarr
OF their resi- ecye homes.
by Col. Arthur Lee Sen. Andrew Jackson-
E The Hero and Patriot hi- name VIII descend To
% Pos'erity crowned with laurus aud hailed will,
piausiyc acclauauons- While those Of Lis enemies
and -anGcFers will be consigned to Oblivion y
= deepest grave"
BY Sergeant Glenn The memory Of the He
s ross who have fallen in defence Of American Ii
berry. MAY The Inscription on their toinhs cell
, ieef rom gratitude and blush from aposiacy
CiFl FErE Ar CEDAR GROVE.
g y large party OF Jadcs and Gtntenen dineJ
/ at this beautiful place in honor Of The Gay.
a AZ half pag four, dinner was served Up amidst
e deuge oil rain, hu', 5y tic care Of he managers
d W hnc order. and a better one it was never cur
good fortune to partake of Tie ladies bore their
Re disappointment with the utmost good humor, and
e the time passed cutie agroeably, IN spite Of the
three hours confinement 70 which they were una
!, voidably subjected.
d The company consisted Of about 10 ladies and
untf IL. tftn ..fUt 1fffr 81. 81.