Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-07-07
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rUEsDAY MORNINGS, July J. 1879.
FOURTH OF JULY.

Tie day was ushered in by u morning ghn by the
Artillery and salute at sunrise and twelve O'Clock
from the capitol square. The Artillery Company
commanded by Capt. Rutherford, with their invited
guests, proceeded down the River in the Steamboat
Potomac. The Light Infantry Blues paraded at
easty hour, and marched to the Capitol, where the
Declaration of Independence was read by Mr. Ro
hert Burton, and an Grafton delivered by Mr.. John
W. peterborough. After which, they proceeded
10 Buchanan's Spring, where they dined with many
invited guests. We have heard of other celehra-
tion, public or private, in this city, We doubt whe
Uaer there is any city in the Union, which exhibits
snGh disregard TO the day from wich we date orr
political independencc,-an it is very evident but for
che public spirit OF military corps, there would be
celebration l city. The day was rainy and
dfsasreenbfe. We putsh.he ,oas,s drank OIL tie oc
trsion.
Tho following todsrs, accompanied by appropriate
music by the Band, drunk OH the 4tl, inst. bv
the RICHMOND TAYErrE AaTILLEay durinp On
excursion down James River, board the Steam
b'rat PoToMAc, Capt. Jenkins. The company left
the wharf about o'clock, and after proceeding below
MISSIONER returned to tho City ubout sunset having
fired national siute at e O'Clock, while passing the
shipping at City Point. Notwithstanding the in
ciemency of the morning (Which unluckily deprived
the company OF suudry guests who were expected to
Join them) the day passed in great comfort and
convivality. Much credit is due to Captain Jenkins
tor the elegant and sumptueis preparations which
were made for the accommodation Of the company
VINO, before separating expressed by an unanimous
vote their sense of the very liberal manner in Which
Ire hadcaered for their qualification After the cloth
was removed, Ny. John Robertson lat the request of
the company read the Declaration of Independence
pretaced by few concise extenporancons remarks.
in which he pronounced beautiful and eloquent
euIogiun upon the sacred charter OF our Indepen-
dence and it's Immortal author.
TOASTS.
i, The memory of the departed heroes Of the Re.
voiution! Light and green De the sod that dp..Ls
tieir hallowed graves.
2. The viviug patriots, heroes and so os OF the,
Revolution! Length of days in their right hand
5fcfes and honor in their lc-may all their ways be
ways OF pieasanness, and all their path he peace"
@. The memory of GZoRoz WAsHTSGroY.
4. The memory of JEFFERSON! Here lie the
mortal rcmans Of Thomas JEFrERsoN--author of
the Declaration OF Independence, AMI the act oC re-
Hgious freedom. MANKIND acknowledge in the sim
Pie cpltaph, claims TO Immortality.
5. The union of the States s'E-horn God hath
joined together, let not man ut asunder."
6. Our Country. Beloved, because it is our coun-
t:Y--doubly beloved, because 1t is the land OF the
free, and the home of the oppressed
,. Feelings every where that suit the day! May
cOnviviaity soar above the auImostes of party, and
patriotic recoIlectOns sweeten to ali the Gun Of fs-
tiv1ty.--and the pledge Of brothery love!
8. The memory Of VIM. Lowndes of South Car
DINA! Blamcless in lfc,-sise in council,--fearless
IN right.
Q. Ireland! The land of song, chiyalry and hospi.
talty! Redeemed, enancipalcd, generous Ireland
10. Catholic Emancipation! Hay the day which
witnessed the death of religious persecution in Ire
land. prove suspicious to the cause Of civil liberty
throughout the world!
H. The Administration Of the General Govern
mehl Open and manly support to its good-open
"nd manly opposition 10 it's bad measures:-Freetacn
WI examine candidly, aDd Judge fcarlcssly.
~. The Convention! Virginia fears nothing
rom us patriotism but expects every thing Um its
wisdom.
81. The Ladies'
30 ,0oaa0, in our ho1rt5 Ut ems.
"Dpceyi7iu coy, and hGrdt1 1sa-r
oPdrigbc as tie stadc,
"By The light 7iiverirg Aspea raa4e:
"JPhen yGi1 md anguish 1oripg tic b,o,r
~ u'iaisfeyiag y4ncct thou!
VOLUN7EERS.
By Captain RuthSrjoord--Our worthy friend and
Egest--JoHN RoEERrsoN! The able and uniform adj
vra'e cf liapral principles, aad equal rights.