Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-07-13
ELBBRA TIoMs.
NoRkoLK. July [

The Celebration of The fifty first Anniversary of
american Independence by The citizens Of Norfolk
was peculiarly animal cd. and characterised by the
utmost harmony and union of feeling Political
differences We're forgotten in the generous emotions
Inspired by the occasion, and the demon OF party
ascord was banished if by common consent
he day was usbered In by the roar of cannon
which was succeeded by the sounds of the spi.
'it-stiTpg drum and the ear-percing ffe," sum-
nioning our citizsn>soldiers to the psrade At o.
clock our patriotic volunteers, the 'Independents''
and The "Juniors," under their respective com
niandors, Capt. Capron and Capt. Gibbons sssem
lied IN front of the Town Hall, where having form,
ed their line, they marched down Man street and
up Cdtharine street, TO the residence of Thomas
Newton, Esq. where they received under escort
The OfstOr of The Day, William Maxwell Esu
and the Reader of The Declaration of independence.
Thomas Newton, Esq; the Rev. Clergy of the
Borough, the officers Of the 54,h Regiment, nnd
heir Guests for The day, and thence proceeded 20
the Presbyterian Church, here very numerous
auditory had already assembled: The Rev Mr.
Koiiock, Minister of the church, Rev DIR. Dnca-
ahet, Pastor Of Christ Church, and The Rev YSr
french ofthe Methodist Church occupied the mil
git; carpetted platform raised in front of the
pulpit, on which the OlatJr and Reader of the
Declaration of IndeF @ndence iook their stations
he volunteers entered by the eastern door of The
Ghurch and separating in The lobby, passed
through The inner doors, the Independents to the
GIT and The Juniors TO the left, and took The seats
essigned TO them. The Church was much crowded
and The extreme heat of The weather would have
'seD insupportable, but for delightful breeze which
raj sprung up since morning.
The 7 Dr. Frsnch commenced the services
~ the day, by giving out lie I4iih Psalm, from
Watts, long metre) which was particularly aprro-
aria,e, and sung by full choir The Rev. Mr..
POLLOCK then adressed the Throne of Grace in pray
80, In adapted at once 10 warm the heart
the christian and the patriot.
Mr., Newton then rose tn reod tho
Il Independence, which lie introduced with the
blowing remarks:
Friends and Fcko,U citizens;
Previous to reading the Declaration of indie
iendence, permit ne TO max few Introductory
mark.
We are assembled here TO celebra.e tn soIem-
NE tie Dist Anniversary of the Declaration of
'adePeadence-the Natal Day The great Jubilee
%! America Liberty That declaration estsb-
shed a new eTa, The most important, the mos,
nemorabie OF any ever recorded. 10 the history
4 nations.
In that declaration is asserted and maintained
is great American principle that the people
the legitimate source OF power, and that all
i,e functionaries OF government, Legislative.
Jzeeuiye and Judiciary, and all other Officers,
u what description soever, merely trustees
'ad as sucb, responsible 10 the Btople either
aedistely or immediately, for the faithful and
0nest execution of the respective trusts To the
constitution OF the u. S established on that prin-
pie, and now in operation, this nation is indebt-
Tor its unparalleled prosperity and happiness and
o It's high and distinguished character and stand
~ with foreign nations
IN almos' every part Of the civilized world the
snelicent effects of American principles are Eel,
sd appreciated. Every Anniversary that we cele.
ate, we have the pleasure OF congratulstinF each
her on ihsir successful progress Their effects are
sible in The relaxation and mitigation of the stern
nd oppressive tyTannies Of the old Governments
I'D i'm M oCr Ia
biects:
In enIsrsing, Improving and libera!iZiny the
atoms 4 intercourse subsisiing between nations:
in Opening to genius and enterprise bounjiess
Il here Of action:
And in quiekenibs end stimulating industry of
very sort.
a government the, has &C accomplished il, 81 years
'ore 10 improve the condition and 10 promote
e happiness OF msn thsn sh other governments
yer de, merits our unbDun5ed admiration The
~ measure Of our wetmest affections, snd s
isIy entitled, If we know and consult Our eood
. our unre'niiiing suI port and confidence.
The eolighiened friends Of liberty in every
esion Of the 2lole, land they are NUMEROUS y take
deep Interest IN the expansion aud success of
'osa principles, and la the stability Of our ns,i-
,ions
They are celebrating this glorious day, and
'6gline their ASPIRATIONS simultaneously with
RI, 10 Heaven, that the etafs of lberty mas
f.cfease In lusire and dsbtDess and that new
iafs may rise and shias Ia other ciimes vyi,l,
41al lusIe, brightness, and bsnigniy.
Let ne here offer our sincere gratitude 10 Cod
~ having esst our desnnss IN . l.nd noveyaos.
With milk s7d honey" and Le.srd win IN.
ajoyment Of political, aid ciyil and relia,o,.
Defty. Let US heIe renew 90 our country o.
sgsuce and declarations Of support ~ tie CON
-iution Of tie r. States, the ark VI Our Political
ovation, sod also render the honisge Of aGsc-
,nsle respect b the memories Of that eonstel
iOa Of iuscfel ss.s,wse, ~ b1gss Wis.