Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-07-11
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To tie Editors Of the Enquirer.
NorTowAY, 9Th July 1928.
Gentlemen: In behalf Of q number Of the ciu-
zcns of Notoway County, we request you TO
publish in the Enquirer their celebration Of the
SID Anniversary Of American Independence.
Unanimity prevails with US Oh the Presidential
Eiection;-' charge" jackson, charge" on"
reform, =" on,'' is the cry with us-the Administra-
tion will not get FIVE votes in Nottoway.
Oblige Us in this matter, gentlemen, and accept
the tender Of our best wishes.
We are, sc.
The SD Anniversary of American inexperienced
was celebrated by number Of the citizens Of Not
toway County, on the sth inst at the tavern OF
Col Samuel Is. Jeter.
The ceremonies OF the day were commenced by
the firing Of q salute by the beautiful Volunteer
Company of Cadets, under the command of Captain
Jones; an impressive and appropriate prayer to the
throne of Grace was then offered by the Rev. Mr.
w. S. White; Capt. r. Jones then read the Decla-
ration of independence, and accompanied the read
ing with an eloquent and beautiful Grafton. DIR.
j ). Baker then rose & rceited all excellent poem
composed by him for the occasion. The company
then sat down TO sumptuous dinner prepared by
Gel Jeter, and after the cloth was removed, the
following toast were drank, accompanied with
animated cheering, songs, sc. Capt. Jones 1.-THE
orator OF the day] acting president, and Colonel
TOASTS.
L. The 4th OF July, 76 Then the " br.,zen
serpent" was hoiscd in the wilderness; we looked,
and we're healed. Look, o we nations, look! and be
ye also healed.
2. The Heroes of the Revolution. Good be-
yon6 our gratitude, great beyond our praisc--May
their SONS never forget them.
g. The Heroes IRON abroad who aided in the
War OF Independence; may their countrymen
JOY the liberty ior which they fought and bled.
4. The Federal Government. Indebted FORTS
ext. cnce, TO powers expressly granted should il,
by construction become political giant, its creators
will confinc it.
s. State Rights. The sacred reservation of the
Sovereign peoplcpalsed be the hand that dares pro-
fanely touch the. holy thing"
g. Internal Improvement Let it" grow with
our growth, s. strengthen with our strength ac-
cording 10 the letter and spirit OF constitution
but let il 0evcr be the hobby to federal aggra3-
dIsement.
T. Tithes and Etiquette. The place named i'm
honour ofthe Father of his country, breeds and
fosters them; in republican simplicity we think
Old Fashioned honesty, worth all the Erce!Icl-
cieS, hOnourdblcS, Sc SC. Sc that ever dis grac-
ed a court calender.
g. The next President Andrew Jackson Of
Tennessee, from and after the 18th March next
ensuing.
0. John Randolph Of Roanoke. The American
Achilles, the able advocate Of Jackson and Reform;
better health and many days to him.
10. james Hamilton, jun. Of South Carolina.
The able and fearless defender OF Southern rights;
we deeply deplore his intended retirement from
Congress.
III. The memory Of Tie late Governor Clinton.
When patriotism and cloqucnce shall cease to be
respected; when science shall cease to be estmat-
ed then, but not till then, will his memory cease
TO be cherished, his death regretted.
IL. Lafayette. The Hero who nobIy relin-
quished the sweets ofrcposc and connubial bliss,
10 defend the banners OF people determined to be
free.
Is. The fair
Jpho by q thousand tender sciies,
By fond endearn,ersts and Gy smiles,
The bosom, Of its Ills beguiieSP'
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