Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-07-18
JUBILEE.
LY.NCHBURG CELEBRaIYO.N


In consequence of The heavy rain which fell in
the morning, The military did not turn out till about
IL o'clock, & then in such small numbers as not to
be able 10 make display. They however mar ched
to the Presbyterian Church, where, after an m-
pressive prayer by the Rev. WIN. s. Reid, the De-
ciara,on OF independence was read, preiaced by
few handsome and pertinent remarks, by Dir
Dlanice "A. Garland. Mr.. Garland was followed
by Mr.. Jesse Il. Harrison, who delivered very
excellent Grafton. The audience then dispersed to
their respective places OF dining. AT the franklin
Hotel, where the Artillery Company, and number
OF citizens dned, the following Toas,s were drunk:
TOASTS.
Thomas Jefferson Like the Luminary Of day,
iris reputation increases in spetor, as he verges
nearer to his setting.
The present Administrations Let the tree be
Judged by its fruits; neither hastily condemned nor
Yrenaurely applauded.
The Governor of Virginia.
The Patriots of the Revolution Most OF them
have descended to the tomb, but their deeds sur
vive;-" green spot on memory's waste"
By Capt. Rodes-- Lit. w Tazewell; Virginia's
faithful cenlinel the watch tower OF Liberty.
BY WIN. ID. Thompson.- john Randolph of
Roanoke; The modern Cicero his conduct during
he last Congress is highly magnanimous & praise
worthy and shall long be hailed by his country
men one of the most brilliant acts Of the present
age.
BY w. L. Cabell.-- Andrew Jackson; In the
cabinet statesman; in The field hero
ByR ri. Toier- John Qaincy Adams; a states
man " without fear and without repfoacb." May
he be reelected President of the United States
BY J. Ysncey, IT. The Hero OF Orleans; His
name stands unrivaiIet amongst his contemporaries.
The following toasts were drunk at another Din
ner-paTty IN town:
Thomas Jefferson - The people Of America will
manifest their gratitude the Author of the Decla
ration OF Independence by tribute more real and
substantial than mere words
James Madison The author of the report and
resolutions of 49, Second only 10 the declaration
OF independence on account Of the principles il
contains, and the effect j, produced
The South American Republics- liberal and
nagnanmous policy towards them, but no entang-
ling political connections with them.
The martyrs to the of liberty throughout
the world.
BY RI. S Langhorne-- Gov. Nelson The best
patriot that ever breathed. Let not Virginia dis
regard herself in testimonials Of gratitude. there
fore propose Gov. Nelson.
BY A. u. North. Virginia The Old Domi-
MON who can boast OF adopting the first written
republican constitution in the world; and altho'
only one Of "a conlederateG states, has from the
first settlement TO the present time attracted more
attention in Europe than any other part CT the II.
States. She can boast OF Washington, Jefferson
Madison and Monroe, and wish could say
Gen. Jackson.
BY Geo w. Nelson The Presidential Flee
Zion Let us beware, lest, while endeavor-
ing to steer clear Of Scyls, we rush upon Charyb-
iis.
WINCHESTER, July 7.-At dsy-break the fol-
lowing morning, the of captain Wares Arui-
seTy proclaimed TO our citizens the Anniversary OF
cur Independence. Notwithstanding the unfayors-
bleness of the weather, in the carly part of the ay
the note Of preparation early began to sound, and
soon became general The crowded streets-ez-|
hilarating fife, and martial drum, all conspired To-
present scene extremely snimaung and ezhilira-
ting. AT 10 O'Clock, the Rifle Green's under the
command Of captain James Bell paradeI in full uni
FORM and took up their line Of march from captain
McGures's hOte! to the Lutheran church, in the
order described in the papers. The AooI Of the
church as we'll Of the galleries, was crowded
With the fairest part Of creation. The services
were opened by select choir, tho sung the Jubi
ice hymn with fire effect; after which the Throne
Of Grace was addressed by the Rev. J. H.. JACK
soN. Ii is impossible for US TO do Justice TO the
Inimitable prayer offered Up on this occasion BIZ
this truly eloquent divine. Ffaught with the subli-
mes, sentiments of pety and patriotism it rose 10
Heaven the pure incense Of the heart and bore
With IT the united sympatbies Of this ctoSyded
sGdence. The Declaration Of Independence was
then read in handsome style by VIM. l.. CLARg
c5l. Prefaced by few concise, but pertinent and
o,oyuen. remarks. The Grafton was then delivered
b. JOHN HOPKINS, junr esq, distinguished for
t.e clas,ity its style purity Of dctioD and elo-
clenss Of thought. After the ceremonies at the
church we're concluded, the procession moved TO
tae house Of Mr.. Hopkins and psrtook of refresh
lnent5; rom whence they marched to the ground,
whee they sat down 10 barbecue prepared for the
7scasisn By Mr.. panisi Lynn, on capt. Peter