Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-07-06
THE VIRGINIAN.
LYNCHBURG,JULY G, 1929.
FOURTH OF july.


ming Of the 3D., and continued The whole ni,b,
without iniermission. The morning or a.
4th, however, was ushered in by music, Gr;n,.
aud the ringing of the large bell la,e,,,
purchased by the Corporation. At sun.r..
the Rifle Grays. commanded by Lienten,,,
Ayres, lin the absence of Capt. Pegram, ~.
AIDED, marched through the main street a.,
fired a saute. At 8 O'Clock, Capt. Norvs,p,
company of Light Artillery paraded, and wen.
through variety of eyoIuiions and manor.
vres.
At 10 o'clock, the latter company marched
10 st Pauls Church, where, after an apnronr;
| ate prayer, by the Reverend Franklin G Smi,s
the Declaration Of Independence was ,ea5
10 handsome style, prefaced by "A f+w apor..
PIRATE and eloquent remarks by Samuel Cinuo.
ESQ. and an eloquent Grafton deliveredbv
John A. Whdrton, esq.
Al nearly the same hour, the Grays pruceededIh
the Presbyterian Church, where, after fervem
address 10 the Throne of Grace from the Rev
DR.. HIM, Walier, the Declaration Of Indenep.
dence, preceded bya neat and beautiful ac !!
dress, was elegantly read by Capt Samuel J.
Wat, and an Address delivered by Richard Il.
Toier.
After these ceremonies were concluded, the
Military Companies. each attended by nnmer
Gus guests, retired to their respective places o.
dining, and united in the " teast of reason asS
III pf sauI - Tha In
TO each will be found below.
The great nclenency of the weather tended
10 check in q measure the pleasures of the
day Among other interesting exhibitions
which it prevented, was the procession of SAB
bath School children and the Address which
was TO have been delivered to ,hen.
TOASTS.
Drank at The dinner of The Rife Gray.
REGULAR TOASTS.
/. The Day zoe celebrate" The Sabbath day
ofFIeedom'-hay lis spirit live in every AZ
msrican bosom to the latest generation.
Q. The Union Of The Siates-" Palsied be the
tongue and withered be the arm that would
nj in etfecting its dissolution.
8. The Memory Of Uashington-His name
sha II live 10 the affe ctions of his countryuen
till virtue and liberty and The spin OF true glo-
~ shall be hanished from their hearts.
d. The Memory Of Jefferson aud Adams
Thsir ac,ipns are recorded on the highest page
of history their names high on the roll 6
fame.
s. James Madison-His modesiy could ne,
Their conceal the lusire OF hist talents aud his
virtues, nor restrain his ardent devotion 10 the
cause Of liberty.
6 James Monr0e-A name associated in the
history of ms country and in the Affections of
his countrymen with those OF Washington, Ad-
ans, Jefferson and Madison.
7. Charles Carroll, Of CarroiHon-The only
surviving~sgner OF this days Declaration The
venerable aud honored remnant OF a heroE
age.
8. La Fayette-The steady friend OF Freedom
in both HEM pheres-Hs noble deeds and
generous sacrifices in our cause, shall never be
forgotten.
| g. The Old Dominion-Our Hnnored Mother
The frs, to resist the arm Of oppression--
NAV she bs ihe last 10 abandon the principles
lof'76
TO- The cause of4Lideriy throughout tie
| uOrid
II. The departed Heroes of The Reroiuhon
They have built their own monuments, more
durable than brass, IN the hearts OF their coun-,
! trymen.
| IL. The Mrpiring Patriots Of The RerO!uiion
Il he venerable pillars OF a stormy age--tte
e. attitude OF their country shall follow them to
| the grave, and lila blesSingsres upon THEN iomhs
| forever.
10. The Army and Nnry-The pride and Of
namenIs OF their country the chivalroW cham'
pons of her Freedom.
| II. The Far Ser" The dearest. and tue
fairest," and the best of Gods Iealion.