Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-07-23
THE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
NILNIARNl

| KILMARNocK, LANCASTER Co. July O. 1880.
Messrs. Editors The 54th Anniversary of Amer
can independence was celebrated with great biarity
and spirit at this place The morning was usbered IN
ny The roar OF cannon, the effect Of which upon our
waters was grand and imposing. At I2 o'clock, the
declaration of Independence was read by Dr. Morris
nanuel, prefaced by concise but highly entertain
ing recital of the events which led to It's adoption
AT 8 o'clock, the company sat down TO handsome
dinner, prepared by Capt. Isaac Brent. After the
cloth b was removed, ' Conway, Esq was appoin-
ted President, and Col. A. Palmer Vice President
when the following 'toasts we're drunk
L. Inc DAY we celebrate-May its return be spec-
dy hailed with universal, it is with national
rejoicing
2; George Washington When the triunphal arch
OF liberty shall extend the earth his name shall
De inscribed thereon its illustrious founder
- .. fhomas JeHerson-The renowned author of the
Deciaratlon OF Independence Thc world is enriched
oy Ills wisdom whilst liberty has lost her dearest vo
tary.
q. Our Unon-Let it be as the seven sealed book
torn asunder only at the sound of the last trump
s. Universal Lberty-Though the desolation of
hings, PruCipaitics and Powers be the necessary
crifce, it must prevail,
For freedoms hattie once begun,
Bequeahed from bleeding sire TO son.
Though baffled oft, is ever won.
=. The EX-Presidents-Their ],pht wes shaa liz
the golden beams of tine meridian sun. Like the de-
Ginning rays OF that orb, their wisdom is reflected by
other luminaries.
z. The President and Heads of Department Nv
their acts shall they be adjudged.
Q. me Army and Navy-Let them command tie
"atcn-to"ers and batflements of the fortress, for
winch they are so emnently qualified, and there let
their command cease
D. Agriculture, Commerce and Manufactures
he foundation, pedestal and milan of pationa;
strength and individual wealth. May not the weight
OF the pillar crush the PEDESTAL and cover the Eop-
dalton with ruins
TO- The Arts ind Sciences-They u,qy grow and
prosper under the fostering hand of King or Des
pol-They must ever flourish in the genial soil of Re
publicanism.
ii. The New CoDstituton-The work of the sa
gcs patriots and orators of the State. Nav its prac-
lcal good be commensurate with the exaltc1 charac
ter of its trainers.
u Virginia-From the ashes of lfer illustrious
utau' may The genius of wisdom and glory, phoenix
IKE, arise IN regeneratcd spendour.
10 The Daughters of Amerca-Not less distin
gushed for beauty intelligence and love of virtue,
thun her sons are for wisdom, chvary and love of Ii
berry. WIZ wv " -
VOLUNTEERS.
by the PRESIDENT of the Day, V. Y. Conway ESQ.
Inc nag OF our country which floats from Won battle
ry-How dear to our hearts is. each star and each
stripe.
by Capt Gresham The memory Of De Witt
Clinton the friend-fbe genius of Inter
nal Improvement His name will ever be remember
20 win admiration by the friends IF equal rights
BY Nh J. W. a Edmonds. Henry Clay--May
he receive from his countrys hands that which his &c
niusrtalens and public services merit-the Presden
cy Of the United States
by MI b NJ. Tomin. The Ladies--IIet us offer
hI hea'ts OF devotion and ask in return, smiles of
BY Dr. EmanoeI. South Carolina aud Geors,a--