Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-06
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FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 6. 1927.

FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 6. 1877
The isty first Anniversary Of our Nationa'
INDEPENDENCE was celebrated here on "Nednes-
day las, by Military Parade and the firing OF
National Statutes at sunrise, at noon, and at the
close of the day. Several of the Volunteer
Companies retired TO the neighboring groves,
and partook of sumptuous dinners, exclusively
prepared for the respective parties. The pro-
ceedings, which were politely communicated
10 Us, will be found in the present Gazette.
The citizens of Alexandria were yesterday
highly gra,i6ed by passing visit from the hne
corps of Baltimore Marion Rifemen, under the
command of Capt. Branson. This splendid COM
pany, whose rich costume, martial appearance,
and accurate discipline elected the admiration
Of every spectator, was on Its return from
Mount Vernon, where, we are happy TO learn,
i, was received with the usual hospitality oil the
distinguished proprietor. About four O'Clock
the company landed on Janney's wharf, and,
preceded by a band OF music, marched through
the principal streets Of the town, hating at the
Frankha House, where the Officers OF The Dirt
cade were assembled in uniform TO receive
their euests, and where Mr.. Newton had has
,ly prepared, II not sump!uous, at least a pa
la,able collation.. AT the close OF The least,
Captain Branson proposed the following SEN
,iment which was reciproca,ed by an officer OF
the brigade.
The Citizens of Alexandria-Fsehng, not the feast,
Constitutes enjoyment.
The Company then returned 10 their Boat,
accompanied by the Officers of the Brigade,
who, aided by their fellow citizens, dismissed
The Guests with hearty and repeated cheers.
[coMMuSIcATED,l
The Alexandra Independent Volunteer Com
pany, Capt. Aaron d. Harmon, the officers Of
the regiment, and anumber OF the citizens Of
the ,owr, celebrated the fifty anniversary
Of American Independence in a patriotic and APP
propria,e manner. After parading through the
streets, with fine band of music, firing at in
teryais, and going through many handsome evo-
lutions, the Company Officers, and Citizens,
marched to SHooTER's HILL, Fairfax county,
Va. At this beautiful and romantic retreat
glance al which would "make poet SMILE
an excellent dinner had been served up by MIR.
Hicks, Ga member of the Volunteers) in style
highly creditabfe to him.
Although the weather was opprsssively warm,
and consequently the march fa,iguing, the
company enjoyed themselves to their entire su-
tisfaction for IL was the anniversary OF great
and glorious day; day which every American
delights 10 honor After dining sumptuously
the cloth was removed, and the following toasts
were drank:
The day we celebrate: The third great era in
the annals Of time. It's fame can be benehcially
perpetuated only by the observance Of the viz
tues which established it.
~ cheers: Yankee Doodle.
The Memory Of Washington, Adams, and
Jefferson: While the love of liberty endures,
their names viii be yenera,ed and their virtues
initiated. ~. CDirge.
The Memory of those who fell in our Reyo-
lutionary struggle; When we cease TO revere
them, We shall shall be unworthy of our inhe
ri,ance. March.
The surviving Soldiers of the Revolution:
The poorness of their exchequers is melancho-
ly antithesis to the richness of their deeds: The
Legislator who denies the equity o. their claims,
is false to his constituents, and ungratefu TO his
benefaclors. cheers: Hail Columbia.
Lafayette: The worthy Companion Of Wash
ington-long may he live to feast on the fruits
Of his early achievements.
g cheers: Lafayette's Grand March.
The Consultation Of The United States: In
peace our Magnus ApoLio in war our Palladium
rs cheers: u. Safes March.
The President Of the United States: Liberal
and enlightened, homes, and indepenGeht-his
increasing popularity is the Just reward OF his
infiexihle devotion 10 the best interests OF his
country. 70 cheers: Washinglon's March.
Henry Clay: He wears wreath which fresh.
ems by the aspersions of his enemies-Hls wise
and fearless conduct in the Presidential contest
i, the browning laurel.
cheers: Air of Liberty.
Rush, Barbour, s Southland: The ornaments
Of their respective States, and ths4faithfu SER
wants Of the Republicans they advance in their
nolitic al career they rise in the estimation of