Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-07-11
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FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRAT ON AT
GOOCHLAND COURTHOUSE.
The Anniversary of our Independence was cclc-
bratcd at Goochland Court House. us usual. A nu
merous party of gentlemen attended, and thouuh
not SO many OF the furcr part Of creation fvoured
us with their presence might be wished, II is TO
I've attributed rather to the lowering aspect OF the
sky, Than to want of patriotism their part
The utmost harmony and cheerfulnesS prevailed !
Bs II should do, when meet together 10 cor,u,c
morate an ovcnt, which has Conferred 81, r-oat
blessings on ourselves, has broken the spell tha
fettered the mind and promises TO discnthrh Ia
rope
Joseph S. Watkins was appointed president, .ad
John D Fleming vice president. AtG o'cloc. th,
company sat down to a sumptrous dinner flrnish.
o. by VIM. Lewis. After the cloth was removed.
the following toasts were given:
l. The Day we coebrate: The birth-dav % Free
dom.
.. General Washington: The idol ~ b;s o,,n
and the favori.e of every nation.
}. Tho's Jefferson: The power OF his rcnins has
gwen new charms to tho philosophy OF human
rights
4. James MOdison = profound statesman. = mt
riot, -
5. 3su 8 Nonr, e: Virginia ranks HIM s,nop.s,
tho nninboi OF hcr honoured son,
cd States.
Z. Poland: The gallant struggle IF ar or ,ssscd
people commands the sympathy of every freeman
g. shrzynecki His country's hope, and Free
3. England Her reformed Parliament will n.
iast) enable the voice of her people to bo hcuri in
her councils
10. Internal Improvement md tho union Of the
eastern and western watcrs Essential to the inter
est and prosperity of Virginia.
IA Onisn of the States: The only hope OF a
merican freeucn.
a. Modification: Like tho Hartford Corvyntio,
will be blot upon the page of American histo-r
H. The American Fair.
VOLUNTEERS.
BY Guost. The memory of the srsat Nz,o-
loon.
BY Edward Garland. The 4th July: The gr,nt
communion day of our ndependenco in the cele
bration of which all parties should unite
BY Wm. Lewis. Henry Clay: Frank, manly
and independent he merits tbs confidence of his
country.
By the President of the Day. The Jancs R;vcr
improvement: Experience, common seu-e and
the honor of Virginia demand the continuation
of the Canal, at least to Lynchburg
BY Henry L. Hopkins Of PowIatan. T.yttleton
W. Tazowell and John Tyler, able honest and
faithful to the Constitutions They mort the ,dn,i-
ration, and will receive the support, Of every true
Patriot, and Friend to Federal Union.
BY Granville Timbcrlake. General Andrew
Jackson: May every weapon that liz :ioied against
thee, prove inefficient, and every tongue that is
raised against thee, be unnvailing
BY Chas. NJ. Kean Henry Clay: Toe croe. TO
soon call for his aid.
BY Tios. Curd. Henry CLAY: When Will Enc
period arrive, fer your calling Mr. Adams to ac
count? ldont wish 70 hurry you, Sir, on:y ask
FOR information.
BY Jno. B. Anderson. The Constitution: The
cackng of geese saved Rornc----T'hv sent;nels are
deaf to {, the Lions Lilo [john Randolph roar.
hope of Freemen: Her success the downfall of
Tyrants.
BY Jno. Woodson. The Hickory Of Tennessee:
It's top has fallen off, its branches and lis green
leaves have withercd---onc more hard winter and
tits dead
BY Samuel Drake, of Powla.an. Tho Clay CT
Kcntu cky: Not being adapted to the growth OF
the New England ounce, il has been sapplzated
by a Tennessee hickory, which shoots forth its
branches luxuranuy.
BY Thomas r. Argyle. Henry Ciey: Tho able
and unwcarcd advocate of the American system.
he has been weighed in tho balance and found moi
wanting.
ByJ s. Winston Audrey Jackson: a CRATE
fui country has Justly rewarded him with tho high:
est houours within its gift, ana we'll has he shown
himself worthy of its confidence.
BY Julian Kean. Andrew Jackson: Infanpy to
the man who has lowered his country in the eyes
of the world.
BY Richard w. Register Andrew Jackson: He
has shed lustre around his brow, which the cen
sure and invctcracy Of his enemies cannot tar1lish
BY Thos. X. Harrison. The President of the
United States, Andrew Jackson: His acts proclaim
his merit Il Statesman, and Patriot, aud Inspire
q confidence unsurpassed.
By J. n. Pondcxter. The General Governments:
Not as it is--thc UsurPcr Of Independence, but
MS 1T should bc-thc Prcscrvcr of Liberty.
BY Henry l.. Hopkins, o. Powhltan. The Day:
We have met, not to flatter e Honaych or court
the favor of an angry Tyrant; but Frccncn, to
celebrate the Grand Birthday Of our Liberty
Let each of us them with the spirit OF the occa-
zion, turn off Il bumper TO the Valiant Poles.
BY W. q. Poindextcr. Suffering Poland May she
speedily overthrow the Russian Tyrant and resume
her former stand among nations
By r J. Archer. Capt. Niles Cary Of Camp
bell: An honest man, the nobcst work of God.
BY an Old Maid from adjoining County.
May all tie single be married, and all The married
be happy.
BY the Prcsiden. of the D.y Martin Van Bu
ron: Great Magician, by the power of his intel
leet the honesty Of his purposes and tho devoted
of his patriotism.
By r. r. Harrison. The informal Improvement
ofVirgnia: The only means Of her regeneration
May it not be married, by soct:cna! interests, and
Sectiona! jealousy.
BY Thos. Curd. The Spirit ofPoli.ioel Reform:
May it go forth to tho ends Of ,ha es-th ard llc@e
the nations with liberty, civil ani religious
BY Jordan Balow. Cur Worthy Hc.t WIN.
Lewis, Esq: The provisions which have been dis
played before with so much bounty and at.rsc-
ton, this day, proves his 5crllity, taste and patti
otisrn.
ToustS at Petersburg, Tirrinia.