Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-09
COMMUNICATED
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION

The 57th Anniversary of American Independ.
encc, was celebrated in Richmond, with more than
usual spirit Captain Pannills Company of ORA
goons, and the Light Infantry Greys, commanded
BY Captain Branch, both of Pctcrsburg arrived in
this city on the evening of the Sd of july having
previously accepted an invitation extended to them
by the Richmond Volunteers, to dine with them on
the 4th The arrival of the Petersburg Volunteers
was announced by the firing of cannon. They
were received by the Richmond Light Dragons,
commanded by Capt. Harrison; the Artillery, Capt
John B. Richardson; the Light Infantry Blues,
Captain Bigger, and Captain William H. Rich
ardson's Rifle Corps, with hearty welcome,
and escorted by them to the Eagle Hotel,
where suitable provision had been made fer
their accommodation during their STAY in our CITY
The Chesterfield Cavalry, commanded by Captain
Heth, who had acccpteda similar invitation arrived
in the city on the morning of the 4th The line
was formed at half-Past in tho morning, and pur-
euant to the order of arrangements, the Troops
proceeded to the Theatre. The boxes and gallarics
appropriated to the ladies' and private citizens
and the pit to the militry guests, and our own Vo
lunteers occupied the stage When the curtain
rose, the Artillery Band, which stationed in the
orchestra, struck up tho National air of "Hail Co
lumbia," and the effect produced by the presence
of 500 well armed Volunteers, and of The boxes and
galleries hiled by the fair and beautiful OF tho land
sided by The Inspiring strains of martial music was
IN high degree, striking and imposing. The com,
pany testified their admiration by loud and contnu
cd cheering. The Declaration Of Independence
was read by Major Munford, in an emphatic and
o
otto ami Fprited remarks with which he prsfacoJ
1t, IN which he took occasion to pay compIi ne Mt
to the military guests, which ali present felt to DO
well deserved and approprilte, he was repeatedly
interrupted by hearty and delfcnnp bursts of an.
p 'uso. Holden Rlodes, Esq, then roso and de-
llvercd IN exceedingly eloquent, classic and inn
prossive Grafton, which drew forth many and pro
ionged cheers. When the Grafton concluded. the
company retired the Band playing tho while tho
aninating National tune Of ''YaHkeo Doodle - Tho
customary salute was fired at O'clock p. M and
the Troops then took up the line Of March fot
Towards Grove, and partook Of a snmptuous en-
tertainmcnt prepared for the OCCASION After the
cloth was removed, the following toasts were drunk:
REGULAR TOAsTS.
j. TUE DAY WE CELEsaATE. Tne festival of
Americans: who willed to be free, and they were
z. THE MESoRY OF WAsHrNGroN Expressive
No gun, cheer. Tune, Washinpton's March
3. OUR COUNTRY: The second Eden:
"May no foul traitor
Grasp at fruits which Heaven has interdicted
And no sword Of flame fash forth despair
To wave us 10 our exiler
guns, cheers. Tune Home Sweet Homo
d. The Union. The wretch who fred the Epbo.
sian Dome is immortalized by the infarny of his
deed. Let him who would cast the torch of dis
cord among US, beware of tho flmo of Erostratua
l3 guns, 6 cheers. Tune, Yankee Doodle
S. TIE ARMY AND Navy or THE United STATES.
shield. 3guns, 3 cheers. Tune, The Star Span.
gled Banner.
g. THE PATSroTs AND HEsoEs OF THE Revolt