Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-07-09
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" AULD LANG SYNE."


! On the recent Anniversary of the DrcIar,
hon OF independence, a remnant of Dunning.
ton OLD Artillery (with several othe~ frendsl
convened at Oakley, by the invitation of its hos.
piiable proprie or, Samuel Garland, esq. to
nonor the birthday OF National INDEPENDENCE.
phrtake Of good Greer, and pass the day in SO.
cIal and COW vial Intercourse The fate of
tlls once martial and patriotic company is sin.
gdarly characteristic of the mortality of our
nature and the migratory habits of our citizens.
Numbering about eighty, rank and file, on its
return from service in August, 1918, our town
and ITS vicinity can now muster not more than
twenty of that well-disciplned corps--deatb
that memorable tyrant, that respects not youth
and manhood more than age and infirmity;
and the spirit OF enterprise and adventure that
snail we say p intects the people Of Virginia,
have reduced its we'll filed ranks 10 a handful.
That handful, however, assembled, and pass.
ct the day pleasantly, socially and joyiaty--
"ngased in the agreeable though melancho
asn OF recalling TO recollection the qualities and
merits OF their absent aud departed comrades
in recounting and laughing over The hans and
mshaps prisations, tolls and frocs of sol
ders iiir-and Ia partaking freely aud plenG
fully OF the good things" of life, of which we
should not OMIT to mention the flowing glasses
savoury viands and their most SAVIOUR, ssuce.
the hosts hearty welcome. Al dinner, Cant.
Peter Dudley was requested TO preside, assisted
by John Robinson, esq. Afier drinking the
following toasts and passing the day harmo.
niousy aud agreeabl, the Company retired Iare
in the evening
REGULAR TOASTs.
l. The an July, 70; The day on which
our ancestors pledged life, liberty and sacred
honor iol National Independence and for the
right OF sell goVernment-noby " as the pIed5e
rede med
2. Washington Bountful Providence gave
him 10 maB-a benetacor of his species, Fd.
Their OF his con9try and model for after ages
8. our revolutionary Ancestors lney
we've worthy otthe times and the lines worthy
of them.
The President aud Constituted .1uiho
hes: nations confidence placed them in az
'ho''ty--lef them do their duty and they viii re
cerve lis gratitude
| o. lie ONION: The ark Of political safety
the rainho" covenant of national prosperity
anu individual rights. Who does not seek %
cement anu Strengthen il tails in his duty the
wretch cannot live thai would ear il asnnder.
o. Urlttea Constitutions Record the pa.
tent IN Heavens chancery +; earth cannot TT nder
/ IL adequate honor.
T. The Var Of independence and The Rar 10.
mani n We sought not the blood of our
enemy; but crimson Fl IDS attest our support OF
national rights and national honor Thrice
is he armed that hath his cause lust"
g. Huntington, Lynch and other departed
comrades: We witnessed their ready obedience
10 their country's call and their faithful service
in the "teuted field p we esteemed them living,
we honor them dead
9. Universal Education aad Unipersal SUI
! fdge,
10. Bass Of State Representation !; Equality
IS at stake principle IS involved and liberty
IS concerned LET no weak prejudice or suppos-
ed sectional interest lead US into error.
Al, Roads and Canals The cause and eff
iect, evidence and guaranty of civilization
indispensable to the prosperity of the three
great national interests, agriculture, commerce
and manufactures.
IL. IT!t La,cs: To peril the UuioD in
| support OF, or in opposition TO them is wicked.
! they are not iii subjects OF electioneering. Let
| 'nen be settled by the sober reason aud practI-
cal sense OF the American people.
! I3. THE Fair Ser /.
| . biest as the immortal Gods, is he,
4he youth who fondiy sits by thee,