Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-07-17

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eastern Virginia ias received On south as,srn Vr
GINA they have peculiar Claims because that section
OF the '!te has experienced principally the benefits
sutng from Their past labos and because IT, in
liar manner. must be benefited by the future prosperity
OF the institution. For, there il no proposition clearer
than that the citizens Of that section of the State,
we'll as every other. will find it greatly their avan-
tagc TO educate their nearlome, we'll lin saving
expense, "a in preventing the formation OF vicious ha
It's andn sscurisg the moral and literary IMPROVEMENT OF
their children To the alumni of the institution (ond
Hamrden Sydney IL proud 10 her sous occupying
most important and useful situations la socio,y the
tees earnestly and confidently apply TO excr, that
intelligence and influence for which they great
measure indebted 10 ''Od II ,mpden Sy,ney'' in pro
curing all for their "Alma Mater in this her time Of
pre- ising mead.
COHHL.NYC9TED
Asse'ss efa aneos9na natu7 lot i'll
rna."-- Cle.
Born with adequate uowers aud faculties man is no,
only enabled TO enjoy the pleasures Of the present le,ir
but can look back with rsdouhed fcrvour on the past,
and loy!uliy anticipate those of the future. Aciusiel
by the impuis, OF patriotic and national ceilings short
time previous 10 the 4h inst, gentlemen acting
as Committee on behalf OF the citizens of Abingdon
ani its vciniiy, waited on their fellow usman
Humes, Esq. and requested tina, he would pronounce
address TO the people, in this place. on the Annyer.
sary Jubilee of American Independence. To th;. re.
quest MI Iiumes very politely acceled. And on Sa-
turay last the celebration o this orab,e epoch was
held by our cizens--young and oIdbo,h Of town am!
country with spr Of hilariy and mutual congrati-
lation which accorded in full harmony With the ho.p
table character Of the sons Of the Oil Dominion
little before IL O'Clock, Notwithstanding the dubious as
pcct ut the sky, there had convened at the Methodist
Meeting house respectable assrmhlage of ladies: anil
the citizens from the town anil country had also collect
ed there in considerable body Being met and seat.
ed. Judge Peter Johnston then rose. holding in one
hand copy of tho original draught Of the D. Of indie
dence. asit emanaed from the pen of s ustrious au
thor Thomas Jefferson; and in the other the same in.
s'rument as it was altered and published the world
by the Congress OF tina, day After Como prcfatorv re-
marks in relation TO the history that inmora produc
lion, the Judge first read with his usual rerspicu,v the
latter After which he took up the former ami read
tt.o, t,schk ,.tL
ton, with those substituted in their pIace and incrpars
ed the readings with remarks critical and historic AZ:
thereby exciting an interest and paios among the au
cienco which The writer OF this sketch or
witnessed any siminilir occasion. when the judge
had resumed his seat, Mr. ilumcs then mounted IN.
Ro.trur and In strsin of original glowing and ami
mated orato-y enchaned the mind Of his hearers To-
upwards of forty minutes After this fine Ora,i,n was
concluded, (Which by request will be given TO the
p"hi,c) the company left The Meeting house Many
gentlemen from town then paid visit 10 the Academy
where the students belonging TO that institution had
made handsome preparations for the celebration Of the
day in literary point of Jew; aIzo nv The prepara
ton Of excellent dinner TO which those generous and
promising youths had issued numerous Invitations -
There too the Declaration Of Independence wa,
and accompanied by Grafton ia bold and manly elo-
quence. ny one Of the Students, Mr.. James SheRey,
who commanded the applause Of all present These
| interesting themes being finished, the citizens then
retired 10 their respective dining places large party
of gentlemen met al Gen. Preston's mills and mar
took of dinner prepared in excellent style aboundns
with The venion and mutton Of the Mountains enlven-
I q
cloth was removed the following toasts were drank nv
the company with unusual gce until the hour approach
ed which sdmonshed all to retro from the table which
was hen done by every highly delighted wish the
happy return of The day. its convival pleasures and
every thing pertaining 20 il:
L. The 4h ofJu'y. I176
e. The memory Of George Washngton Thr Fa-
Ger Of his country, the Hero of Liberty, the Vrend of
Mankind "
8. Tho memory Of the author OF the Declaration Of
Z. Gen. William Campbell The Eagle tina, lef, The
banks Of the Holsein, Hew 10 Kings Mountain wres-
ell the sword from the Lion ard returned with in r
o. The Coils. Shelby. Sewer Cleveland and viii
liams: Who CALAMITY sustained their comInandes at
Kings Mountain.
6. The memory OF Col John Lanrens The abIs
negoator, the Jealous p,lfiot the distinguished soldier
His country witnessed his devotion death in her
cause"
7. The Patrio, sages and Soldiers of the Reyou.
ton
8. The Congress Of l776
The Hero who defeated foreign enemy al New
Orleans, and domestic foe at Washington
10 James Madison and James Monroe: Faithful
able, and well tried public servants.
ii South Carolina She is now first in the strip
gle Tor sound CONSTITUTIONAL Principiesfet her moi
faint IN the glorious contest
IL. The original draugbt of the Declaration Of In
dependence Changed and adopted very much for the
worse"
10 Woman Delightful WOMB. delicisc deieiarurn.
Fly Mr. Joseph stras-Charcs Carroll of Csrrorton
Sent by Capt Robert Crag-The present Admins
tration May il be terror 10 evil doors and praise
and protection TO all that 10 well
ny Mr. Peter J. Branch-Thc resident Non.Frec-
holders OF Virginia The time j. not far distant when
they viii he placed equality with the Of their
fellow citizens.
BY the Hon Peter Johnston. The Convention of
Virginia which will assemble in October next. Nav
their deliberations be exempt; from the Influence of De
magogucs May they be animated by no motives but
such as wisdom and love Of country inspires.
by Gen +. Preston The Convention OF Virginia !.
May IL check the will fame Of Democracy viii the
same vigilance that will exngu.h the slow consuming
ERE Of Aristocracy.
by Mr.. II. VI. Preston-Tbe approaching Conven.
ton May the Cohees obtain from the Tuckaboes an
equal representation according TO the present white pop
ulaiiOn
BY Maj Thomas MsCuloch- sorv. Of our
ancestors Of rs, aud the rights Of the poor nan-may
they NO, he forgotten.
BY Mr.. VIM Ewing--Ths Orator Of the Day fJis
theme worthy Of az Oraiof--anh the Orator did
ample justice 10 Tie theme.
Wy Thos , Smith -Ag dculture, Commerce. and
Manufactures; not Rivals, but Friends il no undue "a
vor be shown 10 either.
ny Capt. Francis Smh--Cencrai Harrison The
Hero Of the Thames
CO.8fJfU.V1CRTED.
The 53gd Anniversary Of American Independence
was celebrated at Benefits store, Ilalifax county Va
man unusually lively and spirited manner, by rcspec
aJc portion OF feOy- citizens. Owing 10 the in