Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-07-09

suicient-tha, spirit which invoked in vain
for national state aid for military civil en,errris-
for general or local purposes 10 awakened! Jhe
Rubicon is passed'-,he reclamation is, Rome or
grave.
The Books for individual subscriptions ell, continue
open at the Bollingbrook Hotel and hour adds
to the number OF stockholders. The sub scrb
| cd yesterday at twelve o'clock ONE HUNDRED
| AND TwENTY-THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Several wealthy property holders (uJ-lrom whom II
berot subscriptions confidently eSpecedsC have
yet TO put down their patrons and promoters
of this magnificent undertaking. We hops all those
who considering will decide quickly in favor Of a
scheme which promises so many advantages TO Peters
burg. The merits Of good deed are sometimes much
enhaneed by the promputude and grace with which
Is performed IateWgencer.
THE CELEBRATION.
| The anniversary OF Our National Independence
celebrated in this tow1 on Saturday, last. According
to previous arrangements, procession formed OH
the Market Square at o. clock A. NJ. and, escorted
by the Petersburg rays, the Jefferson Volunteers and
the Junior Volunteers proceeded TO the Theatre where
large concourse OF beauty and fashion had assembled
10 witness the interesting ceremonies. The Decara-
ton Of Independence read nv r. Birchett, Jr. Eq
and an Grafton delivered by VIM. NJ. Robinson, Esq
We have heard the Grafton spoken OF composition
highly crediabe to the talents Of the Gator although
had not opportunity OF listening TO il ourselves
After the proceedings at the Theatre had terminated
the Military companies marched to Poplar Lava
where, alter firing the Naonal Salute they were dis
missed. About o'clock, a large company sat down
TO plentiful rep,st, furnished. at the Poplar Springs
by MIR. j. Worsham at which the Mayor presi as
sisted by Colonies Jos. Bragg ID. C.. Butts aud Samuel
Winfrce.-Afler the cloth was removed, the following
toasts drank
l. Fourth of July. '76-The h,lo of i,s glory is as
vivid 80 its deeds are imperishable. guns; cheers
| .Ndrseiiies Hmm
2. washin s,on-when hi. Country shall omit due
honors to his memory, her win be by-word "a
mong urions. No gun IVasiingfons March.
Thsmas Jef'rson-IIis life, practical common
tsry on his Republican doctrines. No gun-Jefersons
| March.
| 4. The Memory Of Patrick Hsnry-Experience has
declared the wisdom of the Sa,esnan whose arior
reused the energies OF a nation. No gun-Hoydas
.4ndante.
8. James Madison-The revcred object of a coun.
try. which his life has contributed TO honor. guns;
, cheer'-.hriison's March.
6. State Rights-If once abandoned, the Republic is
lost. guns; cheers-E,e drotpid the huge OAK.
| 4. The Cons'uiion-The Legacy OF fathers
loves let our hia guard /, from rash innova
ton guns; 4chsers-Tyroiese Air of Liberty
8. The Old DNmincn-Hcr poverty, like that Of Fa-
brcius proves her nae xib. devotion TO principle.
gum; cheers-.4uh Lang Syne
g. The President of the United Siates-His Veto on
the Msysvile Road Bill, evinces alike his moral
age and his Republican principles guns; 3 cheers
10. The Army and Navy-O>nune brood Of the Ea-
gie's Nest they have winged their flight through
blaze OF glory guns, cheers Stdr-Spangled Ban
II. The press-Inesmablc to Freemen. formidable
to Tyrants only. 4guns; cheers-PHdr Of Glory.
IL. The University Of Virginia-The last legacy OF
eferson, the nursing Of Madison and the hope of the
Aneien, Dominion 4guns; Standardization Star.
"Fsr ,oi,re tion art, there i, IRE corra Itself
ylth erery several pleasure in mo tcord
IL guns IL cheers-Oh sag not VOmans iOve is
bought.
VOLUNTEERS.
BY the Presidents The Orator of the Day
By Col. Joseph Bragg Oar Country--It cannot be
by Legislative scramble for unconstitutional
BY Col s. winfree State Rights-The Palladium Of
| our liberties
BY the Orator. The memory of the noble Bard of Br:-
tai nwho sung the praises of Washngon-ihe world
scarcely saw the coronet for the aursls that enwreah
| ed il.
| II ID. NJ .
our confederate arch. TO which it mparn whilst it
ceives strength and soiidy
By C. F. Osborne The Union and the Constitution
Virginia calculated the value Of the one nor
| violated the spirit OF the other.
BY VIM. H. Mcfarland: Town of Psersburg-She
has ever made the cause of the State her ownle the
| State stand by her in public cause.
BY Robt. r. Robinson: Heroes OF 70
! % A tomb is theirs-on every page,
| An epl,aph--on every tongue;
Fo Se% 'I IeS "op 10 'a aSe% n' Soo %s',
BY DR.. t. f. Gillian: Andrew Jackson-A practical
Republican, who has the irmness TO resist the auhori.
written powers of the Constitution.
BY f. Pescud: Andrew Jackson--He protected the
| West at Oreans-hs saved the Union at Washington.
BY VIM. Robertson The President Of the United
States-Es Veto upon the Maysville Road Bill entities
him to more credit than any and every other act Of his
whole life.
BY VIM. II. Maof1rland The President of the Unit.
ed States-Tbe Hero who defeated armed veterans and
the Statesman who 'i-ted party combinations: his last
act preserved the C0nsluon-the first, the soil of his
! country.
| BY c. d. McIndoe: A speedy deverance from the
Auctioneering and Tariff Systems the real cause OF
Southern disressthe first enabling foreigners the lat
ter our masters, Che manutacturers) 10 fleece us.
i BY Brchet Jr (: Hon. Thomas T Bouldin-The
successor of John Randolph-he has shown himself
i worthy of the armor Of Achilles.
| BY Robt. Clarke The United States Bank-A pow
eriul moDopoy unless suppressed, il will scou-ge our
country with desoa'ion consolidation and oppression.
/ BY the Artillerists: The memory of Andrew Jnenne
lie who braved the battery of foe, may well claim
a gun for his requiem no.
The subscription TO the stock OF the Petersburg IL
ROad Company, continues 70 advance. IL amounted
! Yesterday at o'clock 70 1926 400. MANY of our cit
me- who are lani-hoderS TO considerable extent re-
insin 10 subscribe. Of whom are ont of town and
others indsposed. The commssioners have not made
personal applications but the subsc ipton that have been
obtained have resulted from the spontaneous move .
ment Of oar patriotic townsnen This speaks volumes
in their favor, and calls imperiously upon those who
have not yet taken stock, to enter ther names forth
with. roll Dom
| BALTIMORE, July l.-Amonss the company who
yssesday rode the Rail Road the president and
Directors Of the Chesapeake and Delaware Rail Road
Company, who, are informed, visited this work for
tho purpose Of assuring themselves OF the practical re
suits which this means OF transportation affords who
we are informed, thoroughly sa,ed of ts adj
van'sge', az 10 have determined upon the immediate
commencement of the contemplated Rail Road to con-
meet the two Bays We also noticed amongst lhe straB-
gers who The road Yesterday, Jude Sum.
mers, and Judge Upshur Of Virginis These gentlemen
have been distinguished the Jealous supporters of
terna lmprovemen s in their native State and
highly pleased with the work far il had progress
ed. TGozeff.
(Ffom Correspondent
ala GUAInA, 18th Ju, 1880.
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