Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-07-13
Fourth OF JuIy Celebrations.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
CELEBRATION.

1t has seldom fallen lot to be present at any cec-
bration OF this Memorable Day in County, when the
order OF proceedings, well the gay and brilliant as
sembage OF females, AMI the displays of patriotic
feeling have struck with force than on Wednes-
day last In the absence of every incident that could
mar the feelings of any human being there was much to
interest the heart and to fix upon the minds all present
ana especially the youthful part of the assembage, those
deep and abiding impressions of paotism which teach
us TO love country aud its institutions with all the ar
dour OF enthusiasm, and all the sincerity of religion.
ms ancient usage of our people in celebrating the
epoch OF their Independence has become interesting in
another poin; of view The Day itself naturally sug-
gests and confirmed the practice of making II
the occasions not only for intoxicating patriotic sentiments
but OF passing in review all the merits dement's of our
public unconaries, and the wisdom and policy of their
acts Hence the public sentiment, both in relation men
ana measures Is always pretty faithfully reflected, by the
complexion of the Toas;s drank such OCCASIONS and in
this way iestvlty itself is made tributary public virtue
no great expectations had been excited in the County
in relation % &c Celebration the Court House. before
the morning OF the 4th Tickets Of invitation had been
sent out as USUAL but at an early hour of the forenoon
was manifest, that the Day be celebrated with be-
coming spirit and good feeng.--The Company oil
Cavalry commanded by Capt Gray, Ohough not i'm full
strength,) was present end paraded the occasion.
The Declaration of independence at II O'Clock was
read by H. j.. Hopkins, Esq, and accompanied by few
remarks, In which he warmly and fociby contrasted the
happiness OF people, and the justice benignity of
our Government and Laws, with that the other nations
oil the earth and inferred from thence in strong terms the
solemn oohgauoh we Were under OF preserving them.
Alter this ceremony over, "the joyous dance, with
ght fantastic step was commenced, and continued with
me interval OF dinner, until the close of the day. At o.
clock, the Company sat down splendid dinner, fur
nshed by Mr. Baliow; and after the ladies had retired and
the cloth removed, John w. Nash, Esq, was chosen
as President: DR.. Abncr Crump, Vice President and
r. f. Graves, as Secretary, when the following Toasts
were drunk:
REGULAR ToASTS.
lst Tho Day we celebrate. The great Jubilee of our
country and norable epoch in the history of civil
religious liberty. Tune Ydnkee D00die.
2. The President of the u. s. Always patriot tho
people look TO him in the present crisis Tune-Jdck-
3. George Washington The united voice of his coun
try, has proclaimed him. "Fst in hrsn peace, and
FIRST IN the hearts Of his countrymen" Drank standing
-WdshingtOn'S Mdrch
A. Thomas jefferson. The Philosopher and Statesman,
always TO be remembered this day-Je0crson and lii
6erty
8. James Madison. The sage, the patriot, and the
Statesman The 4lst No of the Fcderalist, his celebr
ted Report and Resolutions Of gs and 100 tocctber with
his late letter 10 Mr. Speaker Stevenson have rendered
him immortal in the hearts Of RepubIicans-IyroIese
song If Liberty.
8. Lafayette. Born an Aristocrat yet genuine Re
Publlcan his glory is too great be monopozed by
nation: us divided between the two hemisPhereshdr
seiIOiS Hymn
7. The Union. Cemented by the blood of our fathers;
let not hcaress ambition and gTaspng avarce make the
same causes that gave birth, produce its dissoluon-3
cheers. Hall Columbia.
8. The American Revolution Like the pillar of fire TO
the captive israelites may it be guide other nations
ana lead them to liberty and glory. cheers. Ydnkee
0. The State of Virginia. As we love our mothers,
let us love Virginia, and prove attachment by render
ing her good service. Tunc-StdT- Spdngied Banner
10 The late movement in the James River and Kanayy-
ma improvement y" hail it as the harbinger of better
things Tunc-Ihe C0mpJtHs are coming
IL. Earl Grey and the Rcformists Of England The
hearts OF Americans with you Do the Aristocras
think to stop the march of knowledge and Libertv3 Their
Efforts viii he imp0tcn those Canuie of old
when he attempted to stay the Of the by his
command Tune Eari mira.
II. Patrick Henry. Tho Demosthenes of America
the Oracle OF FrcedOH when every other voice was mute
ho fear, his alone dared TO proclaim the sentiments
Liberty and independence Tune-IHe american star.
l3. The Fair Sex. The best and sweetest soace of
our lives. Is cheers. Tune-Eiasfe 10 the JVodiing.
VOLUNTEER TOAsTS.
By Dr. julian Nean, Of GOoChland. Henry Claw His
talents coDlDdRd the admiration Of his enemies lis vr.
tues win the warncst regard Of his friends.
By Dr mo T. watkins, OF Goochland Gen. Jdckson:
bctargy To the mind hd dictates and palsy to the hand
that records him not TO be the pride OF the Union
by Col S'ml Drake. The President Of the e. States 4:
Altho some seem TO wish hm go out Of Office al the end
Of four, may we not have 10 lament, that we have not
another Andrew Jackson succeed him at the end OF eight
years.
BY WIN. c. Scott r. p Barbour. L7fimus Ro.none,,,,
lis country looks 90 him for salvation
BY Col Stul. Drake. p. y. Barbour. May T. and all
the rest Of + real friends, wait with patience proper
period.
BY Capt u. L. Hopkins. Martin Vpn Buren,: The
New York magician aud political intrgucr: bo who has
belonged TO many different parties and advocated SO
many different principles, can never be fGitfh either.
lie who voted for member Of the Hartford Convention
~ Senator OF The o. s. who is i'm favor of distribution
Of the surplus revenue Of Internal Improvement by the
Federal Government; who voted for the Tariff of 1898.
anI who severed ihe friendship Of the first and second Off
under TIE mantle of Minister Pcnpoeudary, 10 avoid
discovery and detection, ought never TO receive tie vote
Of Virginia Vice President
BY Jno. y. Iilwic Thof. Bjuldin The able and
fearless advocate Of Ic Virginia doctrines worthy OF hay
ing succeeded The Statesman Of Roanoke
BY o. b. Loury. The Constitution of the u & Nav
Hconunuo unimParcd amid the temporary conflicts Of