Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-07-18
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CHESTERFIELD CREATION.

The Planters of the neighborhood and other
citizens, met at Spring Hill, and celebrated the
5Oth Anniversary of The freedom and Independence
of their country. Mr.. Moody had furnished album
dant and the best OF refreshments; although the
uniavoabie weather diminished the number OF WISH
Iors, yet this small circle gave TO the celebration
an animation and testivliy suitable 10 the occasion
The Declaration OF independence was read by Mr.
Archibald rhweatt, who, with Mr. William Elli-s
presided. After the cloth was removed, the fol-
lowing toasts were drunk, with some OF the usu al
demonstrations OF patriotic Joy
i Fourth Of July, I776. The day we commence
rate; terror to tyrsnts, jubilee 10 freemen
Franklin. Whose prophetic wisdom, first
indicated that glorious revolution W hich patriotism
achieved and Heaven blessed.
Washington. lllustrious for every virtue: No
time will obscure the spendor of his fame, or, the
glory of his life.
Jefferson. Author Of the Declaration of
American Independence: 90 Recorded honors shall
gather around bis monument, and thicken over
him. 1t is solid fabric and will support the laurels
that adorn it.''
D Sages and Heroes of our revolution. May the
principles established by them be like pillar of
h.c, to guide the benighted and oppressed nations
OF the Universe.
The Sovereign People. Their inherent right:
TIE pursuit OF happiness, by employment of their
labor, capital and mental powers as il pleaseth
hein-not as It pleascth their servants, the federal
administration.
Agriculture and Commerce Their freedom:
Moderate taxes and duties for the needful revenue
Of frugal and jus, government.
The Constitution. a a revised edition of the
confederacy of the good old thirteen United States
Its iext-away with unjust tariffs national roads
and canals--monopolies --snecure rfices-" bn.
reauS''--levees SKI -light observations-lofeign
discoveries-foreign colonies, sc.
9 PeTDetual be the Union But perDe,,,,I - a..
state sovereignties.
10 South American States. As they have done
with Gespots, may they soon exiinguisb the hopes
Of Anarchists, by the permanent establishment Of
wise and free institutions
III Panama Mission. Peace, commerce and
honest friendship with all nations, entangling ai-
ances with none"
IL Greece. The sons Of Virginia rejoice in your
triumphs, and mourn over your defeats
ID The American Fair. Like the daughters Of
Greece; they disdain 10 smile on those who desert
their country's cause.
VOLUNTEERS.
4. Thweait Archer Stevenson, Ryes, and
other members OF the Virginia Delegation For
their patriotic zeal and ability, in sustaining the
federal principles Of the constitution, and in
vindieating State Rights, they receive what they
merit, the thanks aud confidence Of their fellow
citizens.
w. EIliss. /. w Tszewell Virginia looks
10 her and owns him with pride.
u. Moody. Legislation, guided by solid wis
dom, and just economy in expenditures that
we may not be borne down by taxation
a. Stevens. Our public funclionaries may
they prove to be men Of pure patriotism, sound
talents, and honest hearts
l.. West, aged So. We have fallen on in the
breed OF our horses and live stock, to what they
used to be, and we have fallen of in the breed Of
our statesman, TO what they used TO be-
T'GIares. The militia " The surest defence.