Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-07-22

neutrality-suspicious..

The sd Anniversary Of American Indepen-
denee, was celebrated at Brooklyn, Halifax, with
unparalleled enthusiasm, and in q style worthy Of
the day. Among the most interesting incidents of
the occasion, was the attendance OF several old
Revolutionary Soldiers, who had been politely
Iicited by the Committee Of Arrangement to par
icpate in the festivities of the Nations Jubilee
The orders OF the day commenced with prayer,
by the Kew. John Weatherord, veteran soldier
Of the Revolution. His frame, which had ever
been tall and erect, like a cedar, now bending
under the pressure Of more than four-score years.
When this devoted and faithful servant of God and
his Country arose 10 offer up thanks to the Throne
Of Mercy, il might be truly said, his whole APP
pearance and department was no inapt representa-
ton Of an Apostle of old. He spoke with that
robustness and dignity which age seldom fails to
inPart, even TO less striking sentiments, and his
hearers were deeply attentive and silent as the
grave. AT the close of his sermon, and while in
voking blessing on his country and its happy in
stituhons, the features Of the old gradually
changed, and appeared lighted up with portion
OF that intelligence, which, half century before,
had been wont to communicate its youthful fire TO
his companions in arms.
Two companies of the military, paraded by
Caps. Ferrill and Kirby, having performed seve-
raj handsome evolutions were dismissed, when
Doct. Claiborne w. Barksdale rose and read the
Declaration OF Independence. Having dscharg
ed this duty, he then delivered address TO a
large assemblage of ladies and gentlemen. We are
extremely sorry that Doct. Barksdale did not con-
sent TO its publication. 1t happy effort-the
style chaste and beautiful and the sentiments
teeming with patriotic feeling The novelty
which he threw around each topic embraced in the
address, iorbids any attempt the part of the wr
ter, to afford any thing than faint idea of its
intrinsic merit. He commenced by handsome
eulogy oifthe memories of the immortal signers of
the Declaration Of independence, who had gen.
erously pledged their lives, their fortunes, and
their eacred honors, in support OF that invaluable
instrument. He mkt enumerated some of the
| most prominent causes, which had inpelled us to
n separation with the Mother Country; after which
he painted in lively and vivid colors, the quality
OF patriotism, and impressed with much fervor and
beauty oil language upon the youth OF our coun-
| try, the daring deeds Of our forefathers. He
spoke of the many different occasions, which
they had exhibited their courage and prowess, and
Of the privatons and necessities they had submit
ted to, to render their country nation of freemen.
At this par; of his address, the awakened spirit of
the old soldiers present, cleaned in their eyes il
might almost be said their forms dilated and became
more imposing under the magical influence OF the
GOrator. When Doct. Barksdale had concluded his
address, the company repaired to a sumptuous
, dinner prepared by Mr.. A. Dutler-Gen. b. Graves
| presiding President, assisted by Col VIM. Belts
| and Bowling Eldredge, Esq rs Vice President
were drank, accompanied at intervals with excel
| lent music:
| 1. The sth July '76-Freedom's Juoilee-May
each anniversary return continue 10 be hailed
WIN Increased Joy ana anllatI0n Dy the sons OF
| freedom throughout the world 8 cheers-TUne,
Hail Columbia.
| 2. The Declaration Of Independence-The off
spring of misunderstanding alone to Tyrants--
May the memory Of its immortal author. be cher
ished by his grateful countrymen. cheers
! Tune, Jefferson and Liberty.
.. George Washington-Abore eulosy-Unri-
vailed in fame he was in goodness.-Dralk
| standing and silent. Solemn Dirge.
| A. The Constitution Of the United Gtates--The
1 O,trn safe mi fha nnkt
ment OF human wisdom-EIay it stand amidst the
( war OF elements, the wreck Of matter, and the
crush OF worlds. 6cheers-Tune, Cataract Of the
| Ganges
| o. The Surviving Heroes and Soldiers OF the
! Revoution-They freely poured out their blood
and treasure, that their country might he called
q" the land Of the free and the home of the brave
cheers-Tune, Scots wha'e Wallace bIed
| 6. Col. Thomas Davenport-0ur faithful repre-
| sentative in Congress-He has been true to the
peoples Interest and they viii be true TO him.
| 5 cheers-Tune, Old Scipio.
| .. Gen. Andrew jacksonville warrior, the
statesman, the ciZen-Honest and patriotic
The people hail him as their deverer from cor
rnpt and profligate administration. Cheers un
numbered-Tune, Jacksons march.
3. Agriculture, Commerce and Manufacturer
Eet them alone. Scheers-Tune, Fine times at
our house.
8. The Governor of yirginia-The profound
politician and able advocate Of the rights OF the
States. cheers-Tupe, Hail TO the Chief.
10. The Army and Navy: cheers--Tune,
| Decatur's Victory.
| H. The Ex-PTesidents, Madison and Monroe
We appreciate their worth g cheers-Tunc.
The Civic Wreath.
IL. John Randolph Of Roanose--Tbe scourge
and terror Of corrupt administration. 6 cheers
Tune, Jenny NuttIes.
| 10. The American Fair
/ The Garden ,rdS a trHd,
ind man, The hermit, sighed
| TN sooDtan sDsiIe6.
Cheers 1O0-Taue, Lassie with lins white locks.
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