Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-07-10
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATioN

The 57th Anniversary of American Independence was
celebrated in Richmond with than spirit Capt
Pannills Company of Dragons the Light Infantry
Greys, commanded by Capt Branch both of Petersburg
arrived in this city OH the evening of the 3D. of July hav
ing previously accepted invitation them by
the Richmond Volunteers, 10 dine with them on the 4th
The arrival of the Petersburg Volunteers was announced
by the firing OF cannon. They received by the
lchmond Light Dragons, commanded 10y Capt Harrison;
the Artillery Capt Jno b. Richardson's the Light Infantry
Blues CAPTAIN Bigger, and Captain William H. Rich
ardsons Rife Corps with hearty welcome and escorted
by them to the Eagle Hotel where suitable provision had
been made for their accommodation during their stay in
city; The Chesterfield Cavalry, commanded by Captain
eth, who had accepted similar invitation, arrived in the
city on the morning OF the 4th The line was formed at
half past in the morning. and pursuant to the order of
arrangements the Troops proceeded to the Theatre The
boxes and galleries appropriated the ladies' and p
Yate clzens and the pit TO the military guests and our
own Volunteers occupied the stage. When the curtain
rose, the Artillery Band, which stationed in the or
chestra struck up the National air of "Hail Column
ba and the effect produced by the presence of 500
weii-armed Volunteers, and Of the boxes and gale
Iies hled by the fair and beautiful of the land aided
ny the inspiring strains of martial music, was in a
high degree, striking and imposing. The Company testi-
fed their admiration by loud and continued cheering The
DECLARATION OF Independence read by Major Munford
IN an emphatic and Impressive Manner and in the course
OF the patriotic and spirited remarks with which he pre-.
FACED H. an winch he took occasion pay compliment to
the military guests which all present felt to be well de-
served ard appropriate, he repeatedly INTERRUPTED bv
hearty and deaien9g burst OF applause Holden Rhodes,
Esq, then rose aud delivered exceedingly eoquen
classic and impressive Grafton, which drew forth many
and prolonged cheers. When the Grafton concluded the
to"Phhy NtuIeu, Dan1 playing the while the anima-
ting National tune of "Y ankee Doodle The customary
salute was fired at o'clock, p. NJ and the Troops then
took up the line OF march for Towards Grove and partoo
Of sumptuous entertainment prepared for the occasion
drunki
REGULAR ToASTS.
j. The Day we celebrae-The festival of Americans
VINO wiled TO be free--and they were free. 4 guns 6
cheers-Tune, Hail Columbia.
T. The memory Of Washington Expressive silence
best bespeaks his praise Drank standing. No gun-no
cheers-Iune' Woshtngton's March.
%. Our Countrywide second Eden
May foul traitor
Grasp at fruits which Heaven has n,crdictod,
. owdyc u 70 our exile"
guns, chcers-Tune, Home, SDeet Home
\. The Unon-The wretch who fred the Ephesian
Dome, Is immoralized by the infnv Of his deed LEI
him who would the torch Of discord among us be-
ware OF The fame of Erostrasus. ~ guns. 6 cheers
Tune, Yankee Doodle
B. The Army and ayy Of the United States Their
country ornament IN peace, in its shield guns
chcers-Iune, the Star Sp0ngled BANNER
b. The Patriots and Heroes Of lie Revoluton-A oreer
old age TO those who survivca cup flowing Gun 10 f,e
inemory Of the iusrous dead. No gun no cl,eer
PIeyers Hmm.
7. The American Rovolution--A lesson TO the oppres.
sor and a9 example TO the oppressed. guns cheers
Ldfdgefte's Bf0yeh.
8. La Fsyette-QThere never was but one" runs
cheers ,Harseiiiois Hymn.
" Charles Carroll Of CarUlllonLke the Star Of Beth
lehem ne stands alone. BE II ours to pepeuate what Ne
mas assisted TO achieve. guns cheers .aUid Robin
tHo who prefers country TO party and principles TO men
guns, cheers G0yeritOTs .Hdrch
IL The Federal Cousiitulion-The chain of "a links.
Iet not one pc seyerednay ouchedet age increase is
strength guns, cheers. JcGtrson's AfarcI
~ Cur Ouess-Our irjends-our brotbers--we greet