Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-28
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FOURTH OF July CELEBRATION.

very large number of The citizens of Amherst
assembled at New Glasgow the 4h lust 10 celebrate
Tie anniversary of American Independence The pre-
vious invitations had been extensive and the company
was bonurcd with constellation of female heauty.-
fhe old, the young, and the inirn joined
Incmorarg the day which gave birth To the American
nation Every other feeling suspended, to give
force TO the grateful illusions the great occasion
SO well calculated TO Inspire.
They assembled at the Church, and The Grafton
preceded by eloquent and appropriate prayer by the
Rev. James Boyd. He was followed by Mr.. WIN. RI.
Garland, who addressed the audience the subject
winch had assembled them together In his Grafton,
winch Tor cleorness and perspcuity of style and dgni
~ OF thought, deserves Communications this young gen
ucnan ev'nced knowledge of the history OF his
country aud the ages which preceded u, and of the
science OF government often heretofore abused and
o' winch an experiment is now making i'm
land.
a: the close of his Grafton, Mr.. Samuel NJ Garland
addressed the company the subject of the American
Coion'za,Ion Society, in course of successful
operation al Lioeria and although these two Speeches
necessarily occupied some hours, the uniform silence
which prevailed and the respectful attention which was
PAID, manifested the high estimate in which the
young Orators we're held. With both, their graceful
nodcsty and delicate sensibily were more than equi.
valcnt 10 The loftcs but confident illusions Of the
veteran orator: and the efforts of both were certain
presages of their future usefulness aud distinction in
Society.
| The Rev Mr.. Page, animated alike by patriotism
and planthrophy, closed with au Address having
reference to bath of these highly interesting and oor
| tant subjects.
I The company tl;en repaired n sumptuous and
indeed splendid banquet prepared for the occasion by
Mr. james s. Pendleon; and had there the peculiar
happiness of having their hospitality shared by some of
the surviving heroes of the Revolution. These living
monuments OF the spirit of re, worn away by time
and decrepid with age forgetting their wounds houl-
der'd their cruch, and show'd how fields were won"
Whilst the Indies were engaged in dancing, Gin may
circles ost,' the gentlemen, cool iaccn shade
drnnli The following oasts, prepared for the occason:
! l. t!e day we ;lebrate-It will be ever sacred in
the reeolleciiuns of freemen.
g The memory of George Washington.
! 3 The memory of Thomas JeHerso
i. The memory OF John Adams.
s. James Madison: Egualed only By his predecessors
in the Presidential chair.
! 6. James Monroe: The distinguished statesman
who in retiring from the Presidency has Justly carried
with him the hearts of his Countrymen.
z. Gen. Lafayette: The advocate and champion Of
liberty in the old and in the world.
8. The surviving Patriots of the Revolution, and
particularly those who have honorcd with their
presence this dav
o. The President of the United States His talent.
polished by literature and his political experience,
formed on the best models, give assurance vi the sue
cessinl Storage Of the helm of state.
! 10. Our Country:
/ "vcs there viii, soul 60 deal,
'iVho himself bath said
"'Fhis is my my native laui''
/ II. The Sovereign People May they never lose
sight of the maxim, "Prncipia homDes,n and ali
will be well.
u. The cause OF Liberty tlirour houi the world.
is. General Jaciison We honor him as q patriot and
! we honor him 4 soldier.
II. John Marshall the Chief Justice of the ncd
States: Every thing would wish him to be-
! 10. The Fair Sex:
Oh. lovely Woman
VIZ State to