Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-07-17
THE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION


The citizens Of Powhatsn assembled At tho Conf.
housc, IN the town OF Sco,svic, on Monday tho 5th
sath Anniversary of American Independence Al
nall past eleven o'clock, the Declaration of Indepen-
depee was road by Thomas Miller. ESQ.,; after which
az Grafton was delivered BY Henry L. Hopkins,
auditors, and failed not To inspire every bosom
WIN feelings OF the most glowing patriotism. At 2
o'clock the company consisting OF number Of ladies'
end about 30 gentlemen, sat down to a sumptuous
dinner. prepared by Mr.. Jordan Dallow. AAeY the
ladies' had retired and the cloth was removed Tho
mss Miller, ESQ was appointed President, and John
GILLIAN, Esq Vice-Prcsidcni; and the following
toasts were drunk.
REGULAR ToAsTs.
l.. George Washington: Fathor Of his Country
and Libertys great Champion. Drank standing.
2. The Revolutionary Officer. and Sollierr Tho
nndsunted supporters of the Declaration wo th, day
$. Thomas Jefferson: Great advocate Of Freedom
a. Truth! Language express but tythe of our
affection Tor his memory-Drank staaoing.
=. The Federal Constitution: Faithfully admin
powerful bond % Union
.. The Constitution of Virginia. May its operation
auy the enouses and promote the interest .f every
section OF the State.
crown him with i'nperisheble glory.
2. The Governor of Va: Ever true to the doc
trincs of '93 aud '09.
q Heads of Departments: IF they wish oar sud-
port let us not have in imitation of the late admins
ration travelling and -speeches; but let them give
their undivided attention to business
Q. The President Of the United States: His sound
ana Republican doctrines recently developed, have in
Virgins at least. delighted his former, and attached
TO him many new friends.
10. Tho Virginia Convention of 1899: Who saws
now that Virginia has lost her talrn,s'
III. Our Representation in the Iste Convent;on.
Worthy depository Of the peoples riehts.
II Patrick Henry The Orator who boldly assert
CO. una the Patriot who nobly assisted in establish
ing the rights OF On oppressed people.-Drunk stand
ing
IS. The Fair Sex Their smiles rewurd the v;r,u.
Gus, their frowns confound the VICIOUS
VOLUNTEERS
by Thomas Miller, President of the Dsy-Old
Hickory: During the var, he saved New Orleans
and the navigation of the Mississippi, by assuming
power and responsbility-In time of peace. on the
Maysville Road Bill by refusing power and nat,one
age, he saved the Cons,tion. Who will now ssv
the people look to it. "
ny John Gillian, Vice President-John Rando,nb
OF hoanoke No less distinguished for his talents and
PATRIOTISM than his devotion to the true interests Of
BY YIN. old-B W. Leigh: Virginia. o,a,o,
and Statesn an. s' o'a'"'
BY VIM. Ligon-Phe principles which MIR. Jefsr-
son brought into power, acted on while in power and
BY VIM. b Randoip h-John Randolph of Ro,n.
oke love improvement He is cer,ainlv he,te,
now than he used to be 'e''ei
=, BY r. Bookcr-Ths President of the United States
tuition Of the U. States. '''
by Dr. Abner Crump-Truth. Would Won have
me rising generation become honorable and useful
H nnoSI' o, is sSSe'e then impress deeply their
yo..nu LINUS the Importance OF rigid adherence
TO truth as the grand fundamental prnc,ur Of rnor.l
character. - '''' -
BY James H. Harris-State Rights: Phe on,v s,,s
foundation of liberties '
BY Charles Seden-Msrtin Van Buren,: Iet no
know him better, before adont hi. q.
ceesor to Gen. jackson " 'u0
>, ny II. l.. Hopkins, Orator of the Day-Tie
United may we ever be-
tn sweet accord with liberty
by b: +. Graves-The Hon John Tylor: A distin |
guisned Statesman, true Republican, and q good
Dan--heloved by all who know him
by Il. b Sampson--Andrew Jackson Prea,den,
OF The United States: His rmness and fidelity in ths
discharge Of his official du.ies will secure to him the
esteem. confidence and support of Republican Amer
i,p. '
BY Geo. Jeferson-Thomas Richie: Viro;n;s,s
faithful sentinel; foremost to apprze no az d.n
gcr
By II larry Iiarris--P. p. Barbour: the upveldinp
advocate of Virginia principles: He has as wise
head as ever paused to deliberate and M s,ues, =
tongue as over gave the words of wisdom utt.r,nce
by +. Leake-We have heard of the dark dave
OF the first Adams May our republic never wit
as DARK DAY as that which gave birth to tho frst
message OF the second Adams.
By o. b. Lowry. VIM. 8. Archer, our ,en,..
sentative in Congress: Tho undaunted patriot. the
able politician aud successful advocate of the peopes
f'ghtsmwe VIII have no other representative.
by Thos: j.. Scott. John Randolph of Roanoke.
His voice affords melody to his friends but de,I do
trucion to his enemies ~"
By Lady. The Orator Of the Day: Nav bis ga
nus Continue to expand, until the most remote reces
scs Of the Earth, echo with his fame
BY H. l.. Hopkins Orator of the Dav Tho f.;,
sex; Their faces beam with beauty, their hearts team
with goodness. '''"'
ny reter Lesseur. WIN. b. Giles: His thoughts
reach from pole TO pole, his guation crcumvoives
me earIh-hay he soon recover from his affection,
aud enter into The councils Of the nation
BY WIN. ID. Lyon. Branch T. Archer: His v;r
tue, wisdom and philanthropy, have secured tho .d
miration and applause Of oil who know him.
W. MAJ. WIN Lyon. The Orator of the Day:
by DR. Mayo-John n . olph vf Roonokc---
Loud and unfeigned applause for the Iudiciou. 60
lection OF him as minister to 81. PETERSBURG. n
Is worthy Of the highest hsnors within the rit Of
FREE people. s
ny r. Graves-The Fair sex-IIcaven's best
Gilt to mar. Even m thouobt NJ fho.. TT ~