Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-07-16
AMERICAN AMMIvERsARx.
COMMUNICATED.

me ol'h Anniversary OF Independence, was
celebrated in Sussex county. Saturday the 81 inst
The exercises were performed in Rivers Meeting
House, before respectable assembage of Ladies and
Gentlemen. The Rev. George Makood addressed the
hrone Trace, in prayer, tervent and well adapted
TO the occasion.
The Declaration of Independence was read by DR..
Marvin H. Griswold, in perspcuous and energetic
manner, prehced by eloquent aud highly app, opi.
ate exordium.
Mr.. Richard II. Parham then delivered an Grafton.
which for elegance OF dicon. chsse end appropriate,
classical and historical allusions-sound and seasoabe
political principes-noral feelings and prect pie aud
we sou-stirng spirit Of patriotism, has seldom be en-
eqnalled The warmth and vehemence of youth, min
geu wth the cool and cautious delibera,ion OF age
ire Jorfier ct suduiter-n happy alance-stsrn udg.
tn curhng the gambols of footed tancy chsrac-
terzed The manner aud matter Of this very intet esng
performances. we are sorry that could not obtain
a copy for publication.
The Company Che Clergy and Ladies' excepted Of
course) then repaired to the Spring at Laurel rove
academy, where they played knife and fc,k'' upon
Bdrbecues and trimmings. their siomachs' content
me repast finished, and VIM o. Chsmbl.s, Esq oHci-
a'ing 10y requesD as President and AIR EI,Y,,d A
wyatt as Vice President, the following select and
volunteer Toas,s drank with good order and deco
rum nut with the hiarity which the occasion ins pire
Inc Day: Memorable for the birth of our indie
pendence halowed by the death Of ,ferson s. Adams
2 The Heroes and Sages of the Revolution: Honor
10 me hoary heads that yet survive; 10 those depar,ed
the grateful tribute of our tears. TDra,,k sfondiug
.. Washington and Henry Like Castor and Poilux
nseparably united in the achievement of American Lii
La Fayette: The friend s. feow-sodier Of ash
ngon' M lame Is AZ durable history and bright
as unspoted glory can make il. RI Cheers
DR.. Franklin The Patriot. the Salesman. ard
uTeDts OF his genius 70 or
6, The Elk Pre-. dent. of the U s.: Peace and hap
plnsss TO their retirement RI Cheer
Z. The President and Vice President OF the u. s,
and Heads of Departments. re- Cheers
| 8; In. General and State Government The lines
Oh Ine~ jurisdiction should resemble two uarael lines
in Geometry, which can never intersect from NJ he
maticol Constiiuiion 70 rta
8. The Union, Este perpsfua." rs C6sers
10. The l5h of May I776 The epocb of Virg
Mas Independence. Ie CL.erss
IL Agriculture, Commerce, and Manufacture. In.
dn'ry and economy, skill and enterprise their sure
IL: The late Convention The political laboratory.
IN which The theoretical principles of our Government
the people. 70 Co., "
ID The Fair Sex Liberty gives additional ius,re to
beauty when female sensbiliy pays her its devotion
VOLUNTEER ToASTs.
by the President of the Day. The Orator: He ha.
given expression to sentiments of patriotism with the
vvacity Of genius end the fervour of oratorv.
| are Romans besides the Grscchi.
By the Vice President The health Of b. w Leigh:
Ills distinguished services, in late Convention,
should command the lasting gratitude OF Virginia and
place him high in the of her patriots
BY the Orator of the Day. The Right of Suffrage,
whether natural or coQvenona it should be subordi-
na'e to the general good.
by The Reader of the Declaration of Independence
The amended Constitution of Virginia Nav i, have
the effect to bring into Councils Statement of lon
ger heads ard shorter winds
BY WIN Mitchell. The Federal Constitution Ex
perisnce has demonstrated the accuracy of ts theory
may ii ever remain a memen'o of a Nations caplcy
TO govern Itself r"'
BY Hubbard Wyatt Respect to honest industry
prosperity 10 Religion; but contempt 10 hvpocrisy
BY VIM. Rves. The Maysve Turnpike ROAD Bill
Reformed away OF necessity, in the present order OF
things; no Clay road should he turnpiked.
BY James Oliver Gen. Jackson The pride Of III:
countrv; Virtue has been rewarded
BY Edward Walker William and Marv Cousge
May she no longer remain torpid in the soien 6c worLI
gina's sons
BY Williamson Smith. Washington and l., Faren.
They shall live forever in the memory of their Coun
trvmen.
BY WIN; Rges; May Henry Clay be the next Pre-.
sident of the U s.
BY Stephen p. Pool The ancestry and literary he.
rosm OF Mrs Barney should effect her husbands res
toration to Office
BY Benz. Maclin Gen Jackson: Nav he virtuous.
RETAIN as he has honestly gained, the confidence OF
the people.
BY William Rives. The memory of DR.. BENJAMIN
Rrsh.
BY Richard II. Parham. The honours of the vyorld
Like the fruit scattered by Caligula among the Roman
popnace; obtained by scrambling.
BY Marvin r. Grswold. True Patriots : Those WIN
practice. rather than those who preach
Mr. VIM. AbernethY and rem 4rked that various
volunteer Toass bad been given; yet the Fair Sex
ten thousand times dear than ALL had been ne
elected They ought not-should no,-shal not be for.
gotten.