Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-07-10
EREnHRIcxs,

lera,ion of the late Anniverarv in this place.
morning salute was fred, and there were several
small dining parties in the vicinity Herald
COMM C.NIC.ATED
The 5lst Anniversary oil American Ind.pen
dence was celebrated at Mr.. Harwood's Tavern,
IN Stafford county, about two miles from Fsl-
mouth. The company, principally from Stafford
ana Spottsylvania, was numerous and respect able
the ladies participated in the festivities; and after
plentiful and excellent dinner, the following
Ioasis, accompanied by appropriate and patriotic
songs, were drank
The Hon. Andrew Stevenson, (NIeu,ber of Con-
sress) having arrived in the Steam boat the night
before. wa present an invited guest
DR.. Rob't o. Grayson, oficiated 40 Presidcnt
assisted BY DR.. AleN'r r. Fnzbugh aud John Mon.
cure, esq Vice Presidents.
TOASrS.
The 4th OF July, l776- The day we celebrate
"a terror to iyrau,s. jubilee Freemen.
The departed heroes of the Revolution
the creators aud prsser'srs of our ndeI enicn ce;
immortality TO their names salvation TO their
souls.
The Memory of George washi, g,on Time
passes without injury, By the adamant OF ms cha
racter.
Thomas Jefferson the author OF the Declara-
tion OF Independence -recorded honors shall gather
around and thcken o-e his tomb.
Virginia Policy the same in '9S varying
only IN degree, constructive ustsrpation tran
Fceuds in danger enacimemts OF aiie, and sedition
laws.
Federal power the oGspring, not parent, OF
State sovereignty. Z" Honor thy father aud thy
mother, that tbs days may be long in the land
which the Lord thy God giveh ,hee''
The Union though roughly shaken by war
b-sely attacked by ueason. and neanly assailed by
iTeachsry, may 1t live and challenge eternity
Liberty etul and religious purchased by
the dearest blood of fathers, with the sove-
reign will Of whose Sous, corruption, intrigue.
6oTga'n and management, have dared to famper,
and Tor iour years Perrert 'tis patriotism tn for
bear and bow to Constitutional form for the sea
son, but in the day of judgment, "Wo to the
spoier!'
Il Tariff general, equal. national; with a
view TO reuenuei literally constitutional, and no
tstteaAy necessary; " so far shalt thou 60 and no
farlher.''
10 The Constitution of the u. States may il.
provisions be so altered etfecually to prevent
repetition OF the dsgscefu scenes of the last Pre-
| sidential election.
| llih Andrew Jackson" The Military Chief
tain" like The Immortal Washington, may he be
honored with the highest Office in the gift OF free
men.
18th John C. Calhoun, Vice President of the
u. States Bright Star 10 the Political firma-
ment though 1eIacton would tarnish his rising
lame; lime and his country will do Justice TO his
merits.
18th Or Fair Countrywomen -Yir,uous and a.
bove suspicion; the Sanctuary al which party or
| political assault fails in lie point.
The foregoing finished, the following toast was
read from the Chair:
Andrew Stevenson Our respected Guest the
faithful able Champion of Tt;sinia P0Iicy
Upon this, MIR. Stevenson said:
lie did not rise to make a>speech, but for the
purpose OF expressing his grateful thanks to those
present, Tor this distinguished mark of their conf
| hdence and appropriations; i, an offering of res,
peer ana kindness towards hinselt certainly un-
expected as 1t was fat,ering an gratifying
lie must be permitted TO saw thai he ,yss too
sensible OF his own inadsQuscy 10 The high duties 10
which he had been called in the Council, OF the
nation, TO take 10 himself the compliment, which
hey had been pleased TO pay, in considering him
Champion IN The cause OF Virginia
| To such distinction be had no Just pre;ensioo.
yet In dlsclsming 1t, as ne certainly did he hoped
he might cherish the sentiment (without presunp
ton, oil having been, if not able YET faithful
and Jealous repre- entave OF the rights and interests
OF Virginia. OF those good old fashioned princinls.
and doctrines so dear TO her and her sons and 90
essential in his opinion not only to the vindicaion
! OF her own Immediate nghis aud Interests but 70
the advancement OF the true e. ory and happiness of
their beloved couniry He had gone into the Ma.
tonal Councils, Jealous aud devoted friend TO The
rights and sovereignty OF he States, and in favour
OF just and lime ed construction of the Cons,iiu
ton; but he was no enemy 10 the government NJ
the Union In maintaining and advocating az he
had done, the rights of the States he wa not -,
De considered as hostile to The general governments
nc ieIl Dehihd no man IN his attachment 10 the
Constr ution Of bis Country, and TO fhe ,nion 81
the States! He looked 10 that union az the 80, -
all prosperity and happiness, and to the Cons,;t,
tlon as the cement OF union, " ell though in lis
Limitations as in Its authorities. He regarded tho
preservation OF the Federal Government il il,
constitutional vigouT, as indispensable for union Al
nome, and respect abroad; but The support NJ the
state Governments, In their rights and sovereignt,
was also TO be regarded, equally important ior
The security OF lie, Liberty and property. and a.
the safest buiwak against anti-repubiican tendeu
cies.
These we're the opinions end principles, Mr.. s
saul Wnich ne hrst carried with him into public
lie, and which be should continue zesIopsiv ami
iesrlsssly to maintain. They would nevs, -" -.
abandoned under The influence Of local preiud;ces
or attachments; OF separate views, or party ami
mosiiies! They had found support in the renevved
corhiehce OF bis immediate Constituents and in
deep conviction OF their truth and Importance
They were the creed OF has political faith. So r.,
then as an honest and Jealous maintenance Of scb
opinions and principles might entiils hin, 10 the
compliment which had just been so kindly ofF.,eJ
ne was willing to receive - snd II was tie biebest
that couid he PAID him the only reward which he
had ever sought or expected for his public ssrvi.
ces, was the appreciation of his fellow men. and
next TO his own immediate Constituents (the rnos,
generous and kind that man ever hsd) th-,e ,,.ra
none whose confluence and good opinion was more
gratifying to him, than that Of the INTELLIGENT ,d
viTiuous cizens oil The county OF Stafford and H.,
Immediate vicinity. IL contained verv ,nanv al
The companions OF bis early youth and the frienSs
% his manhood lie eopcluded, b. oEsiiDg The fol.
lowing sentiment
Our Public Rulers They are trustees. NOT o,,,.
eiS OF the Estate; The fec simple is Ia The peo.
pie.
The presilsnf bsioo Tho, o.tt.a 49,