Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-07-20
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BUcrINcuAN. Julv 4th. Is27

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COMM LNTC.aTE
BUCKINGHAM, July 4th 1927
The Anniversary of our National independence
mas been again ushered in, while we are favore,
with the heDignant smiles of an all-,vise Provi
dence. The same guardian spirit that preside,
over the destiny of our country, when we wer,
threatened with the gigantic of British ".
E rahny continues still 10 direct our political bark
nat has frequently been beset By the invidiou,
Without, and the ambitious within. And each re
voivlng year is accommodating that sacred debt ol
gratitude, so loudly called for by the perilo,s adj
ventures OF our Fathers, in terminating our revo.
iuuonary struggle. But this event rendered thus
dear by one OF the most fortuitous events ,ba, has
ever occurred ia the annals of any country. has
been again consecrated by the most sacred associa.
uon. Hes, that illustrious individual who in the
most gloomy period of our history, when peonIe
Were ardent In their aspirations for their
freedom, but overwhelmed with dismay presented
them win the memorable declaration of their in =
uepeH1eheei mas LETT US second legacy and des-
cended to the bosom of the tomb, with hone bjs
with expectation for his country's welfare. I,
was win hearts, then conscious of this additional
interest, connected with the return of this dav
'hat rumber OF the citizens of Buckingham con-
vened at the Schoolhouse of Mr. VIM. ] Dawson
on the AN instant, agreeable to previous notice.
tor the purpose OF tesfyng their attachment IN the
tree institutions of our country and tho ,,an.r,-
uon they have Tor this memorable event TbA
Declaration OF Independence was first read and
was succeeded by an interesting discourse by Mr..
T" m ). lawson, In which he did Justice TO him
! sen ana 20 the occasion on which he spoke. An
elegant barbecue having been prenared bv rio
managers, the company took their seats. Major
ID. Patteson, assisted by Arthur Mossley and Col
Dloreli, presiding; and after the removal of the
ciolh, the following toasls were drank murb
unanlm ity and good feeling prevailing:
The Day we meet 10 Celebrate-rnsy il never
be forgotten
liberty, and the pursuit Of happiness
George Washing on
10 th'e ., our grateful country turns her eva,
dad '0.fA a mothers triss,pA sees in nee
Her eve'y vrtue evsyy graes combined.
Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe,
Henry and Mason, sons of Virginia-Ihey swell
ed the sails that watt our fame afar.
Laiay ette-Fhe friend of Liberty, the friend
OF w ashing'on, Jefferson, and OF all mankind
The Press - Like The sun, let it iH,t,atte the
ways Of tie nation; and the bar of reason aentIv
scOTch those tina, go lhereirom; and let il moi b.
stayed by modern Joshuas, who ale or NAV ruIe
over US.
Freedom of Religion. Freedom Of the Prsss
and freedom OF Person-good faith and free int err.
course with all nations.
The Constitution of Virsinia-Tt wears well
| approach 1t cautiously, touch it lightly
| The next President Let the DICE of the neo
pie be heard al the next heat; namque vox populi
vox del.
10 The Fathers of the Reyolution-May tbei
slumbering relics never be disturbed bv forcisn in
vasion or internal discord
| IL Our public functonaries Let them re,,e,o
Der not self too much, but that they work for m,
people, and paid by them
IL Economy In legislation, and an un,rsmme l .,
aud reciprocal intercourse with all the world vii
| lightly burihen labor, preserve public faith caus
me publican to be stranger at our gates, an,
gladden. the hearts of our people
l3 The Fair Sex
i" Creator 5ounteous and benign.
"'''' q @*'""g' Ja''j bD fare'i tAi' If aliy giGs'
VOLUNTEERS. -
by Mayor ID. Paitsson, President of tie Dav-
The Constitution Of The United States The hes
specimen OF wisdom, virtue and Justice II vii
stand the test of,political scrutiny
By DIR. j. 5. Mills The only three revoi,
uohary soldiers present, and now presiding Ms,
hey long live honor and ornamen, eanJ -
eternity be associated with Washington, Jefferson
| Lafayette and Henry.
! By Benjamin P. Walker The Constitution =
the United States May it stand firm a. a rorL -
adamant against the nsidous attacks of lheoreTics
politicians.
By Wn. N. Paueson- Virginia The b,u
place OF Washington, Henry, Jefferson and Midi
SON Nay her soil be consecrated TO the cause NJ
freedom, harmony and peace and whist in Tho fee,
rights TO-
as sovereign state forget the debt of srati,uds
she owes to the heroes Of the revolution.
by John FLOOD Thomas Jefferson. Tho b.ib,-
est star mat shone rependen for fifty years in on,
political armament. lie glided from hjs orb, 5,,
has lett blaze to light the footsteps Of unborn
millions "'V'
BY IN. NJ. Bondurant- WIN. b. Giles. Cove,
nor OF Virginia The able defender OF the Cons,i-
tuition of the United States
By Daniel Guerrani, senior John Randofnb r,
hoanoks~- The friend Of the Constitution and IN,
people. '''U we
By Charles j. Patteson The Constitution Of The
OnIied , ates strictly construed: Madison ia ex
positor, Randolph its advocate
By q. Moseey The trainers Of The Virainia
Constitution
= rS shall ill' naughty ignorance pronounce
ihrr wnikl urwise, Of which uie sn,sie.t ,,,-t
Et'eehs'he narrow vision 81 the 90 ndsr
BY WIN. i-bell, jr. Religion aud Literrv -,be
oesi gifts Of Heaven MAY lbe blessings tbey CON
fer be perpetgaied oO''
~ James vi Papeson- The Constitution a
Virginia May her friends stand firm in ber de.
ience, as did The Heroes Of the Revolution IN ,bs
defence Of tie blessings we nov enjoy.
by Daniei Gusrmt, ir.-- General Jackson He
who Is most ifusiy in war, Will be most tru.,y In
peace. ''
BY William J. Dawson Nav ON, ,oiou .5
our Republican Government. lest IA ioo,, ~. -
ard may Columbs's sons never forget he beloe.
OF the revolution Wv "s'Ve
by Benjamin F. Walker The rfooo,,pJ.
william Z. Rlves The young bnt di.fingaisbc,i
Representative Of the Old Dominion VIRGINIA
loves him lor his virtue, sdmires him Tor bis ts-
Tents, and viii reward him for bis patriotism.
By John G. Gillian May The Hickory OF The
West triumph over The impure Clay, and dsplace
The corrupted name that 6rsi brought sin into the