The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-07-12
LCemnnnlc ltel I'D lhe yirgInisn !
Celebration al Mount Pleasant, HalJd1

lCemmunic lted for the Yirgnisnl
Celebration al Mount Pleasant, Hahtdr, Ia.
The DIST Anniversary Of American ndepen-
yifnce was celebrated AT this place with feelings
4Iue liycliest enthusiasm, clearly maniestlng
qar high degree of patriotism which peryaded
ne hearts of all present. No brow was seen 20
lsar with care--cvery face wore the livery of
gladness-every bosom was elaled Among those
s.bo participated in the celebration Of the day.
we're TO be seen small number of the surviving
heroes of the Revolution who had been prevl-
ouslv invited by the committee OF arrangement
Capt. Ferrell company ofartillery, after per-
forming variety of handsome evalatons, were
marched to a Stand. where the Declaration OF
Independence was read by MIR, Jos w. Chal
,ners who accompanied the reading of that adj
mira5le state paper with number OF lucid and
eloquent remarks. He s.etchcd, IN rapid and
glowing coors, the suherinss and oppression of
the infant Colonies aud the arbitrary measures
Of the British KING. lie dwelt at considerable
length and in the most auimatlng strain, on the
services and hardships Of that band of Patriots,
who. by their glorious deeds, have rendered
ther country e.nphaticaly " the land OF the free
and the home Of the brave His ausion par
ticulary 10 tine few veterans who had assembled
on the occasion was beautifully touching, and
created the warmest emoions in the bosoms OF
the audience.
The ceremonies of the day having been com
pletcd the company sat down 20 a sumpt GUS en-
fcrtainment prepared for the occasion, by Dr..
Alexander Boyd Gea. Barzilla Graves presid
ed as president of the day, assisted by Bowling
Eldridge ESD as vice president. The cloth hat
wing been removed the following toasts were
drank intersperScd with number of appfoptl-
ate and lively ans, from an excellent band OF
11c,ic A number Of volunteer toasS given on
de occasion were not handed in for pnblca-
Ron
!. The An ofJulg '76-Ffty-one years have
passed by and the sun of It's glory is marching
onward IL its zenith. cheers. Had Columbia
2. The memory of Hdatiagtoa--" We raise
not a stone, we carve not alne, but leave him
alone in his glory" Drank standing Washing
toms March.
3. rhoats Jefferson and John ddamsThe
onethe author, the other the able advocate oftie
Declaration OF independents" Iheit wrary
suns have made a golden set, leaving a bright
track OF undviag fame TO mark their pan to gIo-
rious mmurta,ty." Drank standing. Solemn
Drge.
T. The surui.ors Of the Repoiuion--The rem.
rant of the illusuioas family he living wit
ness OF Il political miraciei cherish their nun
bered DAVIS checfs--Adams aud Liberty.
s. Lae President OF The Uaated States and
hsuG of DepdrtnleaL-4 cheefs--Caledonian
1Iorei
d. I@e Army aud Ndcy-Fhc offspring ofne-
sessaq and the ornament OF their country -
cbrers--Grand Rounds Cotllion.
T. LaEigetie--" Recorded honors shall gather
round MS monument aud thiclen over him. II
sasoii fabric, and will support the laurels
that alorn it - caeers--Hai TO the iGhieE
$ CdurJes CurfoH Of Cdfr0HoH-Ihe only
surviving sgner of thp Declaration ot lndeNcr-
dcncc. he stands the bright and connecting lie :
5,,l,,,p al Holm.
D. agriculture, Commerce amt NaHniaH'Ut =
The first taemother, she should not be lmpo'
erishea to deck her oGpring.-3 chcc's-Fm
times al our house.
10. Tie cause of Greccs-Sanetiied by til:
Devotion and sealed by the blood her people.
MAY the sleeping Justice OF me christian WORT,
at lcugth awake aud arrest the arm OF the re-
morseIess oppressor.---3 cheefs--l yioese
ooHg OF Liberty.
ii. Gfacrd indre,o Jack5oa--Thc hero of
New9rlcans, the citizen soldier. lie deserves 4
vlrecalye the highest office within the gltt q
,he ~. pic cheers Jackson Victory.
y HIM Giles-Ihe able and constant att.
vocate OF the Rights of the Siates--4 cheers-
hiarch. Cataract 1.-THE Ganges
l3 The american air-Iherinnocence and
baauty, are Ike the lucid dew drop, reposlng ON
the flower leaf or trembling in the solar ray -
Il cheers Come haste to the Wedding.
BIZ the President ay the first words of our
Bill OF Rights, which SAYS, all men are by ma
ulre equally free aud Independent, be read aud
adopted as leading principle in all Govern
ments.
Bgthe Iice President-A speedy amendment
n the Constitution OF the United States 50 as
IN prevent the election of President from gong
10 the House Of Representatives
B4Jas A. Buck--Jno. randolph of Roanoke
The iong and consistent supporter OF State
Rights aad Virginia Doctrines
ia Jas. B. Ttrry-Virein to her
principles, she has nailed her colours 10 Inc
Nest and will ne er give up the ship
By 1rchi Baiier- The Hero OF y. orleans
The choice ofthe people May he be honola-
bly, elevated to the Presidential Char, Attn
March, 1922, in defiance Of the mtfisues OF
Bic. legs and Purians.
Bg Jao. r. trisna--Iohn Quincy Adams.
Henry Clay and Danl. Webster-Ihe brightest
stars OF the political Galaxy Such are 'he
men who constitute the pride aud glory OF ma
Non.
b.. bort John G. Chainsrs-rhe Constitu.
too ofFirgna-rhe precious legacy OF our
Godlice Ancestors 1t has been TO us IN
var shield, in peace an exceeding great re-
"ard.-LSis perPet4a.
By Jno C.. Cabaniss-The Ha ris Letter
Another plgny effort to parayze General JACK
sons Election, but an arrow to- lightly tmpeFed
Ion 50 loud wind. Ii forged, palsied be tue
hand that penned IT.
Bgios ". Chaimers--Randoph aud lize'
Ts--Ihe scim,tar Of aaladn and the broad