Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-08-03

delegate To each county. That power be given to
the Legislature 10 organize the courts in such man
ner as experience from time time may poini
OUT To be oenehrai and If you please, that judges
be iinpeschable by the House of Delegates before
TIE Senate, ard removable from office by vote
OF two-thirds of the legislature, and that provision
be nadefor future amendments. For the purpose
ga asceitanIng the sense OF the people, would fur
'her propose, that petitions be prepared embracing
tue above propositions, and copies sent into all
tue countes-and II 1t should appear f.om the
returns TO the Legislature that majority were for
such a convention, that then a law be passed for
conYe'ing II without further expense or delay
Pearis5urg, GILES County, July 4th, 1927
TO the Editors Of the Ehquier.
DENrLEMEN; You are respectfully solicited to
give publication TO the following proceedings which
will be gratefully received by your subscribers in
this county.
The 4,h of July was celebrated at this place BY
a large number ct citizens, with a vast deal OF
enthusiasm After elegant and appropriate
remarks, the Declaration of Independence was
read by Mr. Augustus a. Chapman in an animal ed
and emphatic manner. Mr.. Christopher +. Weldon
was the Orator of the day; and delivered truly
eloquent. classical, and patriotic Grafton, which
was received with much satisfaction and applause
by the audience. The company then retired to the
house of Morton P Emmons 10 regale Themselves
on sumptuous dinner prepared for the OCCASION
Henley Chapman, Esq. presided, assisted by Col:
Andrew Johnston and Captain Guy ID. French as
Vice III esldents. After The cloth was removed
the following loasts were drank:
lst The 4,h Day of July-1'he commencem emit
OF the 02d year OF American Independence. We
hail IT with JOY; and may the feelings that animal
ed our fore-iathers hfIy years ago, never We for
gotten whilst the sun in the East nnd sets in
the West.
% The memory of the Patriots OF IS, whose
courage and virtue obtained tor the United States
ht,hr l. IL.
manifested to- he advocates of monarchical princi.
Pies that men inspired with the genius Of liberty
are capable of self>goy eminent.
81 The memory OF General George Wishing
ton The patriot and sage, the father Of has roun-
Try.
4th General Lafay visited our country
10 time oi war, and was received gratefully; and
he visited country in time of peace and the
voice of grateful millions were raised at his
arrival.
9Th Thomas Jefferson-The Author of the De.
claraton OF Independence, who devoted his life to
the good OF his country.
9Th Patrick Henry-The orator Of nature; the
prophet who swfully fose,old the usurpalions of the
General Gov eminent.
9TH The Constitution of Va.-WhiI.t we are
viewing It's defects, may not forget that its
cool qualities numerous.
Sh The Army aud Navy of the Uni!ed States
- valiant in and courteous in peace.
9th The Politicians OF the dsy-May they be
governed by virtue and patriotism, having nolhIng
IN view but The good OF their country.
10Th The next President OF the United States -
May he be selected by the people on account of
his talents, virtue and patriotism, and may he
keep wstchiul eye on the interests Of his country
llth Our Sister Republics OF South America =
May wisdom and patriotism a,tend their public
councils, and enable them TO appreciate the bles-
sings of liberty.
18th The U S. of America She is the mother
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to her any services due to parent
9Th The American Fair Whose charms and
society encourage the true patriot in properIy an
precaiing the blessings of Liberty.
After which the following Volunteers were
given.
BY the Precedent Of the D.y. The torch ofIi.
beFty lighted ia America May it shine rs the un-
unclouded sun at mid day, and enIghisn all the
benighted pats OF the earth 80 that all mapki md
may know and enjoy the blessings Of liberty
By Colonel Andrew Johnston, Vice President.
United States OF America May the Chair of
State and the Cabinet be always filed with men OF
virtue, Integrity, and true republican principles
without alloy.
BY Captain Guy ID. French Wee President.
John Qaincy Adams The faithless beuayer Of
party, and the aniien, enemy of the other; al.
ways with the party 10 poSef, AID hence always
in office
BY Jesse McComas. Andrew Jack.on-Po.-
sessed of the Integrity OF the II man Fabrieiu,
who could not be corrupted by the offer of the
Presidency made by Clay and his undersirarpers;
and " bom all TIE gold Of the Coalition cannot buy
BY Samuel Peck j.. John Randolph of Roam
oke The FedefalIsts and friends OF the Coalition
made successful attempt TO hUrl him from the
Senate Of the United States, where he too faith
fully exposed to the people the schemes Of the
Wild Administration but, unfortunately Tor them.
be caught IN he House OF Representatives.
BY Maior David French. John o. Adams -
mere political player, who always acts bis part
with his face towards the Treasury. and wifh each
hand furnished with large silver spoon which he
uses at the close Of each scene 10 sppease his vo
racious appetite with treasury pap
BY the Orator Of the day. The memory Of the
Revolutionary leroes wv hose blood baptized lber.
ty's young hope.
By Augustus A. Chapman. The blaze Of Re-
Publicanism which has been kindled In The OId
Hickory Of Tenue.see- May IL continue 10 burn
until u second time overthrow and consme the
haleln Federal principles OF 'g5 and cause all NO.
nafchical bred hypocftes TO take refuge In some
Europesn Lighl-hnuss rf The sky, there 10 star.
gaze until hey discover Symmes's upper ure TO the
niernai regions, where they may drunk TIE waters
Of Letne, and return rsgeoeraied.
BY ltofus A. French The memory Of Thon.s
Jefferson, in whom was happily concentrated the
si''''~sH' tie patriot sd 9sphlsa'5'op