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


hopes of its immortal founder.
u. Il. Cheatham. Washington, Lafayette, and
other heroes of the Revolution Americans will
cease TO deserve their freedom, When they ceas,
to hold i'll grateful remembrance the saviours Of
their country.
ID Rowlet. Virginia; healthy in her politics
true TO her principles less for Lawyers and
Doctors, more use for honest ploughmen.
). Martin. The commerce of our country lis
prosperity, and the continuance of peace anc
friendship with all nations
w. Newly. General wealth. abundant crops
and no Doctors bills to pay.
| W. Ferguson. The spirit of &c will forever
animate all true Americans, who will always be
ready TO rally around the standard OF Indepen-
dence at their countrys call.
g franklin. The President of the day may
he long live and preside at our social Board where
peace, harmony and genrous feelings .lways pre-
vail.
The Chesterfield La Fayette Ride Company,
(iateiy organized, commanded by Captain Higga-
son Hancockl DESTROYS of celebrating the fftieth
Anniversary OF our conntry's Independence, as
sembled at Mr.. G. B. Wooldridse's Spring asreea-
bly, TO previous notice and after performing
variety oil eyolutions, much TO the satisfaction OF
all present, at the special request of the compa-
ny, the Declaration OF independence read, by
Ioi, Leo W. Cole, and a concise, classical and
appropriate Orat on, delivered by Mr. Richard w.
fiournoy at the conclusion OF which, the Rife
Company were dismissed. At three o'clock, the
Company, with number of invited guests, sat
down TO a neat and abundant dinner provided by
MIR. woodbridge for the occasion. After the cloth
was removed, Col. Geo. w. Cole, was called
upon TO act as President ; Capt. Hancock, Major
Hancock, and Major Haley Cole as Vice pre-i-
dents, when the following toasts were drank, with
great conviviality and enthusiasm
l The 4h of July, I776; The Declaration of
Independence made on that day faithful trans
Crypt OF the principles and feelings Of ten millions
OF Freemen. ) cheers.
2 The memory OF the immortal Washington ::
The SOC OF Virginia. The Father OF his Country.
Drank standing.)
) General La Fayette Honor for his brave
ry, love Tor his worth, gratitude for his services
cheers.
The Heroes of the Revolution While we
commemorate their valor, may emulate their
virtue. 8 cheers
The Ola Dominion, with her Patriots and
Statesman, Jefferson, Madison and Monroe
The constitution of Virginia May it be as
permanent as it is excellent i cheers
The Governor OF Virginia ; Plain, unaffect-
ed pairlo'ic;a perfect model of Republicanism.
3 cheers.
| The constitution of the United States A
''SDiS SN'''-Se, ny nSntJ uafQS IL may be
criticised, but never can be excelled cheers.
| The next President; May he be the choIce
ct The People and possess the principles of the
Revoluuon' That all power emanates from the
sovereign People; their will the law OF the land -
cheers.
10 Support TO that administration, that faith
fully administers our laws and our constitution.
/ cheers.
ii The union of the twenty -four states; when
w n he init cd Oh. h.
people cheers.
II The Militia Of the United States Pos
sessed OF patriotism when well organized, the sa-
fest defence of an Independent People. i cheers.
l3 The Fair Sex ; the first hope of rising
manhood The sweetest solace of declining years
cheers.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
I BY Col. q. w Cole. William s. Archer, our
Representative IN Congress his faithful attach
ment to the Rights OF his constituents, his long
tried public serv ices and his acqGiescence in the
right of instruction, enIite him to the support OF
the district. cheers
By Capt. Fl. Hancock. The remaining wreck
OF the Revolutionary Army may their last days
be their best days. 5 cheers.
By Major S. Hancock. The yourfal Orator Of
the day. Che having reiiTed) may his success in
lie be crowned with that applause, which his ma
tive genius now dictates. cheers
BY William J. Watkins John Randolph Of
Roanoke The flower of Oratory The defender
OF the rights OF the people--May his voyage to
Europe, add fresh vigor to his mind, and SO i'm.
prove his body, that when he again takes his seal
IN the Senate, . lie may cry aloud and spare not.
BY Lieut.. B T. Wills May the American
heope' always hnd cenhnel on the watch tower
OF Liberty, 10 cry " ALPS WE'LL i cheers.
by John L. Forioine The constitution of Viz
| - A
BY r. w. Flournoy. Philip 2. Barbour. +, a all,
statesman and jurist; The friend OF State Righ,s
May be be speedily called from his obscure o1ice
aud receive the deserved reward of his talents an,
services, the confidence of the Union 4 cheers
6y captain Daniel Chealham The Volunteer
"Feha1ier Company CT the 23rd Regt. Il has pros
pered Tor upwards Of thirty years, under The com
manu- 'i Tour oil my worthy predecessors; May II
never want Tor military spirit, animation and vii
liant officers, TO sOntinue thirty years longer.
By Ro. j. Forne. James Madison, the able ex
pounoer oil the Constitution, the associate OF Hani
ION; May he still be useful ia his retirement.
cheers.
=, By James +. Floumoy. The author of the
declaration OF Independence: may his las, day. be
as tranquil happy as his former have been ,IseG,l
hhn honorable. cheers
BY Thomas Atkinson The Richie ,Lo peo.
pie may they be watched by that vigilance be
coming Free People. cheers.
10y Michael Bulgst Gan emigrani from Ireland ,
t,iay we sons Of Erin, when deaoJ the right OF
freedom IN their native land, adopt the land Of The
Free and The home Of The brave. cheers.
By Bsv II. woodbridge. The charms Of y
Og'uiHu woman the ooly Tyrant on cath, to
winch man should submit. . cheers
ny MAJ H. Cole. a speedy marriage TO The
single Il happy life 70 tbe married.
party OF Gentlemen rto,rrtct H.. a. . . .,