Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-07-13

Declaration OF independence then read by Capt Jno
w. Baker, in clear, orcble manner, accompanied with
some appropriate observations TO the particular
that brought existence the great charter of our
dom. An Grafton then delivered by Lieut. VIM. L.
Booker which unclaimed the attention of highly delight
ed and grated audience nearly hour. Although il
hackncd theme, and which few orators hope TO
render interesting this late day must acknowledge,
this occasion, the subject seemed have lost none
its interest, but illustrated in style, only pcsp
aud eloquent. but which brea,hcd the
"holy enthusiasm" OF the patriot, and manifested the
deepest devotion TO the sacred principles that animated our
fore athers.
AT 2oclock the company sat down TO plentiful din
ner Capt John w Baker acted as President, assisted by
John I. Leigh, Rch'd Booker, and Lieut.. Wm s. Book
Vice Presidents. After the cloth was removed the
following toasts were drunk:
L. The Day celebrate. The Jubilee of frcemen;
let yrants tremble while they listen.
2 Washington. RECORDED honors will gather aroundhis
monument and thicken il, it is solid fabck and
well support the laurels that adorn it,
3. Lafayette The adopted of America; health TO
his check, honor TO his to his principles
4. The heroes of rs. Let invoke their TO
grace festive board; let testify admiration and
gratitude by emulanS their virtues and following their
examples.
8. Thomas jefferson fit model for those who re-
garu the States sovereign and but bane
TO those who look upon them mere shadows reflected
from one mighty whole.
6. Charles Carroll of Carrolon. Like Pompey's pill
lar, the solitary remnant of a recorded race.
James Madison. Honored for his talents respected
for his integrity, and beloved for his patriotism.
8. Andrew Jackson, President of the United States
ell may he be called the hero Of the age frank, fear
less and honest he has acquired peoples confidence and
a peoples gratitude.
8. The People. Beware, or your political leaders will
sacrifice your liberties the shrine of their ambition.
TO- The Congress of the United States. May the good
OF their country aud not party intrigue, govern their deci
H. The Union. Foreign oppression created t-domes-
tic oppression may dissolve it.
H. The Tariff Whilst the cupidity of the North
the chvary of the South may the temperance and
justice OF the middle States allay the violence OF both
IL Woman " The only power before which ireemen
disgrace"
VOLUNTEER ToAsTS.
by the President OF the day. The Union Palsied be
the tongue that would advocate and neveloss the
that would attempt, its dissolution.
BY the lst Vice President. The late Judge Peter Ran
dolph The polished gentleman the able iGrist the hon
statesman; like Caesar brave ke CATO firm: like Aris
tides just" His loss is depored by the public and re-
membered in bitterness by his friends.
by the ID. Vice President William s. Archer our
present member of Congress- an intelligent and firm
statesman not to be bought by the promise of office or
to be corrupted by the debased clan in Washington city
by the Sd. Vice President. The American System:
Tyranny uneXempllied, tax imposed by the represen-
alon of one portion of the Union upon the constituents
oil another portion.
BY Mr.. Geo. w. Johnson. The orator of the dav :
may Virginia, and either OF the western States be the
scene OF his future emnence.
by Dr. Stirling Ford. The reader of the Declaration
of Independence: may his prosperity be commensurate
with his merit.
by VIM. II. Johnson Esq b. w. Leigh A bi,,hlv
gifted gentleman, who has honesty right and capa-
city 10 know how.
BY Midshpman John Banster of the u s. Navy. La
iayeue May his latter day be as happy his former
have been brilliant.
BY Geo. Q. Robertson, Esq. Philip p Barbour: The
patriot who will facilitate the progress of the Southern
piowShare without interrupng the motion OF the North
ern sky.
BY Capt. Ed Eggeston revolutionary soldier The
American System: Although based injustice yet is
compromise preferable TO civil and dissolution
BY Everard NJ Eggleson, Esq. The Constitution of
the u s. design that would do hoaor and confer glory
any people, but so perverted in its execution as 10 tar
N IlgplI
BY Col. Thos. w. Webster. The State May the same
spirit unite and bind together the 2I which influenced our
forelathers to unite the IS.
BY Richard Booker, Esq. John T. Brown of Peters
burg-an able and eloquent satesman Eastern Virginia
owes him much for his abours in the last Legislature and
will most cheerlully discharge the debt.
BY Edward NJ Eggleston. Philip p. Barbour: Thou
conservaor of state and constitutional rights; Haowed
be thy name may the will of Thy State be one and
your country ascbe TO you that praise which your po
cal career so richly merits.
BY Berhier Jones' Esq The Orator of the Day. and
he speech which he delivered: Patriotic eloquence
flowing warm from the heart and hhful TO its fires.
by Jno. L. Leigh, Esq. VIM. S. Archer our represen-
tauye in Congress- In private life amabe, just and up
right in public, intelligent, firm and ncorruptbe.
By Capt Torborne Andrew jackson: In war the an
cry tornado In peace the gentle breeze patriot pure, db
tort which frail Clay can make.
BY WIN. b. Giles, Esq South Carolina: If she null
es, may the Southern States assist approve and protect
her.
BY - WalthaIl, Esq South Carolna While we
commend her for asserting her rights, we recommend
patient orbearance.
BY DR.. VIM III. Robertson. The Union of the States.
May the genius of liberty watch it with an eagles
eye, and guard from the nroads of OPPRESSION nuca-
ton and dsunion.
BY James p. Cooke, Esq Henry Clay the war, pes
thence and famine candidate: May he fall victim TO the
latter calamity ere he reaches the Presidential Chair
BY DIR. +. A. Wilson Esq p p Barbour: His uoIiti-
cal course evnces the pato his statesman and his
life the manMay he live to enjoy the fruits of his labor
Jy e. Nj. Eggeston, Esq. Martin Van Buren, and John
Sergeant Half dozen for and six for the ohcr heads
or tails.
BY Fabus Lawson, Esq. Martin Van Buren,: y great
and patriotic statesman, who is more worthy TO be trusted
than those who refused TO trust him.
by Lieut.. VIM. ). Booker Oar Union: II must be
preserved but not by passive obedience, and non ress
lance to unconstitutional and oppressive laws
by Berthier Jones, Esq. of Memphis, Tenn. The Old
ever land they soourn
BY b. Ii. Jackson, Esq. The American sword: Nav il
never be drawn but in defence of its liberties the combn
ed power of despots shall not prevail against it.
BY Miles a. Bot, Esq. The Orator of the Day: Nav
he continue to improve that talent which so distinguished
itself OF the present occasion.
Hy Fabius Lawson Esq. John c. Calhoun and Hen
ny Clay: (Unhallowed combination y they are too am
bilious TO be wise, too aspiring 10 be honest too much
OF both to be trusted-away with them.
ny VIM + Eggleson, Esq. Let's keep johnny Q. in,
and Henry Clay out
BY Col John T. Bottom. Martin Van Buren, and Hem
ry Clay
'. FHa more ss1 true peace Msrsollq. qssd, ool,
BY John T. Leigh, Esq. Judge Tho r. BouIdin A
sound head, warm heart and clean hands.
BY Benz Moody, Esq More honesty and less discord:
Champagne and no real pain
BY WIN. w. Meriwether, Esq Thos jefferson: He
whose memory will remain sacred in the breasts of free
May the tongue of that who dares TO cast stigma on
his political career, be eternalV palsed