Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-07-21
THE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Messrs. Editors: The 5ith Anniversary &C hmcr-
can Independence was celebrated with great hilariy
and spirt at this place The morning ushcred in
by the roar OF cannon, the effect OF which upon
waters was grad and imposing. At - o'clock. the
Declaration of Independence read by DR.. Morris
Emanuel prefaced by concise bnt highly entertain
ing recital OF the events which led to its adoption
at o'clock, the company sat down 10 handsome
dinner, prepared by Capt. Isaac Brent. After the
cloth was rel Sved, Y. Conway Esq was appoin-
ted President, and Col. a. Palmer. Vice President,
when the following toasts drunk
l. The Day we celebratc--May its return be spec
dy haed with universal, as it now is with national
rejoicing
9. George Washington When the triumphal arch
OF liberty shall extend over the earth his shall
be inscribed thereon az its illustrious founder.
J. Thomas Jefcrson-The renowned author Of the
Declaration of Independence. The world is enriched
BY his wisdom, whilst liberty has lost her dearest
tary.
4. Our Union-Let it be MS the seven sealed book,
torn asundet only at the sound of the last trump.
s. Universal Liberty-Though the desoation of
Kings Prncipa!itics and Powers be The necessary
crIfce, 1t must prevail
For freedoms bait begun,
Bequeahed from bleeding sire to son,
Though bafled of, is ever won
o. The Ex-Presideus-Their light was shed ike
the golden beams OF the meridian Like the de-
Ginning rays of that orb, their wisdom is reflected By
other lunina RIGS.
Z. The President aud Heads OF Depar,ment-Ey
their acts shall they be adudged
o. The Army and Navy-Lct them command the
watch-towers and batilemenls oil the fortress. for
winch they are so eininently qualified, and there let
their command cease
o. Agriculture, Commerce and Manufa cturcs-
The foundation, pedestal and p,iiar of national
strength and individual wealth. May no' the weight
OF the pillar crush the PEDESTAL and the Jcn-
datson with ruins.
10. The Arts mud Scicnccs-Thcy naoy crow and
prosper under the fostering hand of Kiug or Des
They must ever flourish III tho genial soil Re
publicanisn.
Tho, NJ,
ges patriots and orators of the State. Nav its prac-
lcai good be commensurate with the exalted charac-
ter of its trainers.
u? Virginia-From the ashes Of her illustrious
dead. may the genius of wisdom and glory phu,n,y
H6e, arse ~ resen"rited ,ndour.
- The Daughters of Amerca-Not less Gistin.
Suishc0 ior beauty intelligence and love OF virtue,
than her sons are for wisdom, chiYsry and lore Of IL
Serty.
VOLUNTEERS.
-, BY lie President OF the Day, v. Y. Conway Esq.
The Tag OF our country which floats from yon bate
stripe.
BY Capt Gresham. The memory OF De Wit,
Ci;nton-Of liberty the friend-the genius OF Inter-
ma Improvement. His name will ever be remember
ca with admiration by the friends of equal rights.
By MIR. j w. a. Edmonds. Henry Ciay--Mav
lie receive finn his countrys hands that which his ee
mus, talents and public services mcr-the Presiden
cy Of the United States.
BY Mr.. b NJ Tom,in. The Ladics--I.ct us offer
o
affection.
ny DR.. Emanuel. South Carolina and Geornia-
a grave 20 then spirit Of anarchy and disorgauiza
tom monument to their attachment TO the Union
By MAJ. Duany OF the dsafcction of Carolina
hill" -'o -
BY Mr. James Pollard. Friendsip-Aiay its be-
nign influence cease to be felt
BY Col A. J. Palmer. The prosDorty of the
Union-A reduction of The Tariff
by capt. Gresham Our absent frienI, J. w.
Chlnn-- Nay he live many years and enjoy that es-
TEEN and admiration, which his bland and nminbe |
nm to-
BY Cap. Armstrong. Gen. Jaclson-IIis brave
y set at defiance the upif ed sword of British Off
Ter, when boy His reputation has no less ,rium-
Of his enc mics in his ma,urer age.
by DIR. VIM. Eus,ace. The Fair SeX-Thonrh !
the theme OF compliment may BE- exhausted their
"armest enlogium will ever reside in our hearts
BY MIR. ]. w. EdinoLds. The American voulh
--The future support of oar notion. May the repub-
lean spirit of &c dwell in their hearts and NAV
virtue direct their steps through life
By DIR. VERIFY Washington and Liherty-T'hc
one the cause, the other the effect The former our
fortress In war. the latter companion in peace
By DR.. G. Fl. Leland Lew Woodbury., Rob. Y.
lIayne and Philip Barbcur--Able and efficient ser
wants Of the peope.
leeds Of the patriotic of the Revolution we will not
forget the brave defenders of our country in the &C.
cond
BY Wy Conway, Esq. President of the Dav.
Henry Clay--like the slurnberng fires Of H,;na he
will again burst for:h in splcndou, but not in terror
save 10 The foes Of regulated liberty or the friends Of
military msrule
Charlest9n, Aena5oha County, Urgaia.
Chns. IL Baldwin, Esq. The Veto--a Ju.!icio4s'
on Constitutional powers
"lt keeps the word Of promise to our ear
And breaks II to our hope"
Maj Geo w Spotswood. The Day we celebrate
may ITS commemorstion extend throughout the
Union, ana at each anniversary may the name OF our
indebted, generous noble aud patriotic statesman
henry Cay be toasted amidst the loud and reiterated
acclamntions Of the people.
d.. ,: Patrick Henry Clay the people are look.
ing to HIM tor dcIiverance from the abuses and dis
graees which have been brought upon them by the
election OF Jackson, the ficklo slave os passion and
caprice
By Guest. Henry Clay for the next President
WIN. Hue Henry Cloy: when storms and tenn
pests thunder on HE brow. and oceans pillows break
rectilUdc.
A.. RulFnpr. Ileprv Nr,t;,a f,