Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-07-17
Fourth OF July Celcbra1ions.
LUE.- lE!.fT-3GTRER.

PITTSYI.VANiA '''"1''
The 18th July was celebrated by portion of the citizens
of this county at Jones' Store. number of the revou-
tionary soldiers attended invited guests-among whom
was the Reverend old patriarch John Wedtherford who
IN eehnS voice but strong language, opened the cere
monies OF the day with lively description of the religious
and political prosecutions, which he and others suffered
before the revolution. He concluded with lcrvent ap
peal 10 heaven TO continue its blessings political
religious institutions. He succeeded by Thomas Will
Hams, ESQ., who, after few handsome and appropriate re-
marks, read in an Impressive the Declaration of
independence. After which the company sat down to
handsomely prepared entertainment by Mr. NJ L. Jones
Col Daniel Coleman acting President assisted bv Lewis
Gregory, Richard Jones and David H. Clark Esors as
Vice Presdents-and o. f. Hambeton, ESQ as Secretary
The cloth being removed, the following toasts were ran
l. The Day we celebrate The epoch which gave il
name will be always dear to the hearts of reemen-3
cheers.
2 George Washington The father of his countrv.-
Drank standing.
B. The memory ns of Adams Jefferson and Monroe:
they went on their conntry's glorious day,
Thoy .iis II" tlin IgS%s% 10 a bS@S
On the day which ticir iabours had won her,
Drank standing.
A. The Heroes of the Revolution Faithful and noble
champions-3 cheers.
o. Lafayette A friend to liberty-a foe to tyrants-3
cheers.
g. The Presidents May the welfare of his country as
At ever has been be the only spring to his acons.-6
cheers.
4 The Heads of Departments Honest faithful and ca
pabe. ''
s. Our Senators in Congress Faithful sentinels ON the
g. Palsied he the hand, and Theoretically sealed the
tongue that shall attempt engender discord among the
States
10. The Government of the u s.: Knows no pre-
requisites for Office but talents and virtue.
H. Virginia; The oldest State in the Union--like the
mother oil the Gracc, when asked for her jewels pointed
TO her
H. The University of Virginia One of the wise acts
OF our Legislaure-nay its future benefits be LASTING
monument of its illustrious founder.-3 cheers.
10. The fair
50 sS'iS S i.f 5 as p9 Soa a. S s
VOLUNTEERS CHEERS
BY Capt. Thomas S Jones' The Patriots of the Revo-
luton: Most OF them have descended to the tomb but
Thomas Williams. The Signers Of the Declaration of
Independence evlnced spirit and patriotism surpassed
by any people on the earth.
Richard Jones. May the patriotism which insured orr
ancestors oil 10 excite their poserity the pledge
to preserve and perPetuate the Unionl
Lewis Gregory. John C.. Calhoun
Still to be near never to be irst. ''' 1choors.
Major David II. Clark. | admire Barbour most and
Sergeant least; but policy dictates that Virginia should
with undivided phaanx march TO the polls in support of
jackson and Yam Buren-Long and continued cheering
j.. T. Wmbsh. The present administration The
most energetic and efficient since that Of jefferson.
Or. Chesiey Martin America The asylum of the
oppressed and home Of tho brave
Capt VIM. Motley. p. p. Barbour An honest man
and practical satesman-he merits well of his country
men.
Thomas Williams The President of the day: Com
mandant OF militia in the late made bold and emerge
TIC march in the Northern Neck of Virginia attack the
enemy oil his counry for his conduct this OCCASION
deserves well of his counlryi
Upon the enuncalon of this toast, Col Coleman arose.
nc services being thus brought again the recollection of
ms iellow-cuzens. He could remain passive when
illusions were made 10 those past scenes-scenes the bare
mention Of which, deeply affected him ibat he could
not properly give uterance his feelings After paving
mcned tribute TO those under his command he concu
ded win the following sentiments The political shin of
The Union always safely nayigated when yrginians are
~ the bem.-Cheers1
by Capt Benjamin Hall. May the great political mil
Ieniun be soon at hand when tyranny shall be more
when we can proclaim peace earth good will TO ali
Mr. Oliver =. Hambeton. General Winfield Scott oil
the u 3 Ary-the brave soldier and accomplished gen
tlemanl
John Douglass The United States and the bond Of our
Unon-Esto perpetual
EMANUEL Jones. May the banner Of nv country for
ever wave triumphant
wilson Walden Agriculture, manufacture and com
inercc-the main pillars Of America.
, Robert E1scy. The Heroes who bled in the war Of
men.
Johnson Adams The memory Of Gen. Francis Marion
william Womack. Washington and Lafayette: Com
panion5 in arms; though Of different nations emphaGcay
spoke the same language.
by Maj David II Clark. "Thc Union Of the States
must be preserved and palsed be The hand and tongue
chat FIRST sets about the work Of dissolution
When this toast was announced, Mr. Vice President