Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-07-09
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THURSDAY MoRNING, IULY 8, 1880.


ua-The Anniversary of Independence was &c lobrat-
cd by the Volunteer Companies of the City, with spi-
rift and good feeling. At noon, salutes were fred on
the Capitol Square, by the Blues, Artillery, and BRA
goons, respectively commanded by Capts. Munford,
Richardson, and Harrison. This being done. the
Blues with their guests, repaired to Buchanan's, the
Artillery with their guests, the Dragons, and u num-
Der of citizens, to Clark's Spring AT each place
harmony and goud feeling characterised the proceed
ings; u few hot shot in the way of politics, towards
the conclusion of the feast, serving only to give q
zest to the wine.
AT Clark's Spring, the Declaration of Indepen-
dence was read by 1t. Wyndham Robertson of the
Dragons, accompanied by a few felicitous observa-
tions; on appropriate response to q complimentary
sentiment towards the Dragons, was made by Lit.
Williams in Their behalf and a short and handsome
address by MAJ Butts of Petersburg. in reply to the
handsome toast of Col. rutherford.
We beg leave to point the emphatic attention of
North and South-Unonists and Nullifyers-to the
pointed, and decisive toast of Mr.. Speaker Steven
son. 1t breathes the sentiment of united Virginia
one and al-Jacksona and Anti-Jackson--or if there
be exceptions, they are too inconsiderable to deserve
notice. Al such q time. such q sentiment, from so
high a quarter, is of inappreciable value. The mis-
%unc w Virginia, originating III Cnc lCel tnat MI.
Giles was the organ of her opinions, has led to much
Of the excess which is witnessed in South CaroIina.
The following ToAsrs, accompanied by discharges
of artillery and appropriate music by the band, were
drunk by the Richmond Lafayette .4rtiIlery, and their
guests the Richmond Light Dragons, the members
of the Executive, and various officers civil and mill
tary, on Monday the 5h' instant. at CYayk's Spring.
Lieut.. Col. Rutherford of the Artillery, acted as
President, and Capt. J. B Richardson, and Lieu,
TIo~-,I Lo- - Va IL ct
dinner, Liert. Windham Robertson, of the Dragons,
at the request of the Company, read the Declaration
ofIndependence. ~prefaced by a few concise extempo-
raneous remarks.
Phe utmost harmony and convivialitv prevailed
throughout the day.
LIST. The 4A Of Juiy '76-Added thousands of
free and happy voices have greeted each returning
anniversary: Thus be it ever. till all the earth unite
in the Joyous jubilee
Cd. The Day-Let all minor differences be absorb
ed in one common feeling Of patriotism.
Sd. The memory of WAsHINGToN.
9TH. The memory of Observation-Disclosures no.
nors shall gather round his monument, and thicken
over him."
5th. The Declaration of hndependence.-No char
ter from a naughty tyrant to his no less naughty
barons-but, the manifesto of a whole natiea, resol-
we'd to be free
9Th. Our worthy guests, the Richmond Light
Dragoons;-gallant, patriotic, and sociable-We de-
sire no better comrades in the battle field, or at the
festive board.
CLieut Commit ]. G Williams of the Dragons,
after rendering lin a manner highly complimentary
to the Artillery the acknowledgements of his Corps
for the sentiment Just offered and its very cordial
reception, gave the following toast:J
The Richmond La FayeNe .4rtHery!-Their ur-
banity and hospitality give promise of their zeal and
valouf in the battle field, when in defence of their
country.
18th Phe Richmond Light Eafa-try Blues, and
their honoured guests, "Ms old Blues"-The bright
example of the Seniors has not been lost upon the
Juniors.
9Th. Our Countrywide polar star to the Cypress
ed Of all natioas.
9th. The Army and Navy of the U S.-The
right and left arm of the national defence.
10th. La Fayete-A anne associated with all
that is great and good-the friend of liberty and Of
man.
18th. The amended Constitution Of Virginia,
Iphe result of q peaceful recurrence to fundamental
prnciples--A satisfactory refatation of the dogma
that man is incapable of self government.
18th. TIE Flag Of our Country! May its stars
never be ecipsed, nor Its stripes obliteraled.
18th. Womau-The sovereign Of the lords Of the
UniveFse--Death, or Il single life, to the dlsloyal.
VOLUNTEERS.
By Lieut.. Col Rutherford, of the .AytiHeyy-Our
Guest, Col Butts of the Cavalry-The guest of our
guests;--Twiee welcome,--We greet HIM for him
seJ--we greet him for his friends.
By Col Butts, of the C~acutry-(After a brief ex-
preston of his acknowledgements dor the iiattering
reception ofthe foregoing toast)-The Richmond La
.fayette Artillery and Light Dragoons--uniied; The
Long and Strong arm of the City.
BY Capt. Harrison, of Ike Dragoons--(with an a.
pology for his Unavoidable absence from the cityl-
Phe three Volunteer Corps of RIchrnond-with a
single object in view, may they always cherish q lib
eFal and friendly confidence in each other
By Peter Y. Daniel-The event we commemorate
May 1t INSPIRE with gratitude tn heaven, and with
fraternal feeling every bosom IN the nation.
By .1ndretc Steoenson--Ouv Union The high and
holy trust committed by our fathers; the only shield
Of civil and religious hberty--May 1T be i~mnutadtc
and immortal
By Gen. Harrie--Liberty of conscience, liberty Of
oninioD- liberty of suecch. liberties FIR cvhtch
our ancestors fought--the liberties which their de-
scendants will at all hazards maintain.
BY Lieut.. Wyndtam Robertson Of The Dragons
Phe Union--Preserved, our liberties may be invaded
-OissotUed, they perish.
BY Cornet flyers ofMe Dragoons-Nadison and
Monroe-We admire them for tleis talents, we hon.
or them for their patriotism, and for their virtues we