The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1828-07-14
Celebration Of The Fourth Of J0ly a,
amherst Court house.

The fourth oi July was celebrated " I'll unuSn=
a animation nj Doctor james Powells Tavern
at Amherst Out House Tins glorious era in
our couniryis history, which can never be lost
in the nndiStingnshcd moments of passing time,
was hailed with every demonstration of Joy and
patriotic feeling. The young and the old, I'M.
PEELED by one common feeling. came forward
10 renew their deYotions at the altar of civil
liberty and To exhibit again 10 the world that
mos, imposing and sublime spectacle. Of u tree
people COMMUNICATING Tire anniversary Of their
national Independence. And the interest Of
the celebration was not little enhanced hQ the
presence Of u few OF the still surviving patriots
of the revolution. who were specially invited.
THESE old soldiers. forgetting the inhmlIles OF
old age IN the animatng sCeue that surrounded
them fought over the battles of revolutionary
times, and from the fulness Of their hearts re-.
ioced thai they we're spared to see the sun Of
another fourth of July rise upon Their beloved
conn'fy.--And though ii might have been tcal
ed from some of the toaSfS gwen, aud from the
agitation ol the public mud M this particular
uncture = owing out OF the approaching Prcsl-
dental election. that the spirit Of party feeling
would have disturbed the JOYS ADD fcstiyites of
the day, vet II was pleasing 10 see that the ut
mos, harmony aud good feeling pelyaded the
whole assembly and that all we've alike anima.
cause Of civil liberty.
At l. O'Clock, the company repaired tn the
Court House, where the celebration Of the day
was opened bv de.nut aud fervent PRAYER OF.
lere, up by the Rev. Chartts II Pagf. He
was followed by Mr.. Sami II D07its. who ~
n neat and appropriate Grafton, uniolded the
great principles involved in the war Of the rev
olutlon, -dwelt with becoming emphasis ON the
blessings Of civil liberty, and pointed ont the
great superiority OF oui free aud happy insttu.
ions over those OF the resi- of the wolld.=-Ihe
company then returned 10 the Tavern, and, nj
half past one. sat down 10 smnptuous Rarha-
cue prepared ~ the very best style.-Ihc I've
ning closed with Ball, where the cares AID
perplexitles of lie were lost III the wlndings OF
the may dance or forgotten amid the charms
and destinations OF innocence and beauty
Alter the cloth was removed from the table,
the following sci toasts were drunk IA flowing
ola sses. each followed by appropriate music -
Captain Ed Penn, acting as President assist
ed by Mr.. Rott. lmsley and DR. John L. Brown
As Wee Presidents
SET TOAsTs.
TIE day ne ceiebroIe-A day of proud re-
ioicipg 10 the patro' ot every CLINE.
o-lbe constitution fHe United Siaies.-1he
sheet-ancbor Of onr political salvation
The SinteS Of the tiHon--NIay they never
forget that they sisters, of the family
unilrd by the ne. of kindred blood aud common
interests
1.-The a,reiriue patriots Of The Rerotulioo.--
May they be long spared to witness me glorious
fruits of their tolls aud suilt1ings and receive
together with the consolation of well spent lives
the ailectionale regard OF erarcinl country.
). IHginin.-Ihe beloved mother OF us sii--
Nature has been mindful of her, may she not he
unmlndfa of herself
&. The departed Patriots IF The Revolution
they sleep in glory, but their memories will
long live deeply cmbalmed in the bosoms of adj
hiring freemen.
:. The memory Of Wosbiagion eonn.
try's glory. his highest enlogv.
g. The President oftie United Slaie+.
Q. The freedom efbc Prsa.-One of the
great hnl"arks OF liberty.
10. Jhe Lliion Of The STATES --Ccmeuied with
the blood Of our fathers, may the arm fal
neryeess tina, would touch with unhdiloweo
Hands a bond so sacred and 50 dear.