Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-07-12

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beautiful arbour, which had been erected some distance
IRON the church and near the spring, where a sumptuou,
entertainment had been provided for the occasion. After
partaking oil the pleasures OF the festive board, at which DIR
4. NJ. Carver acted as President. and DIR. Buck as Vic,
PRESIDENT, the following toasts were drank:
l.. Inc day we celebrate Tyrants may strive TO con.
signit to oolivion; but its remembrance shall live so long
as civilized man shall tenant the western world.
z. The U. States OF Anerica. Their liberties cos
The lives oil thousands; let us never forget how to sppre.
3. The Constitution OF the U. States. May the rules o
Its interpretation be based upon principles OF equality ant
uniformity.
4. The Signers OF the Declaration of Independence
they are gone, but not so the memory Of their god.liks
virtues.
o. Our invited guest, Andrew Stevenson, Esq. The
last Congressional election evinced the determination
OF the people to reward a faithful and able public ser.
want.
This toas, was drank standing, and with many Others.
Alter the cheering ceased, Mr.. Stevenson rose and re-
turned his thanks in an Impressive, eloquent and appropri.
ate speech, which was received with marked pleasure by
sne company. lie concluded his speech by Offering the
following sen,iment:
The Federal Constitution, in its primitive simplicity
larry CONSTRUED faithfully administered. (cheers(
words cannot add to hi, glory. Drank stan ing0
Z. James Madison. The morn and meridian OF his life
spent IN the service of his oounry-i,s evening happy la
the gratitude aud love OF his countrymen.
8 virginia. Right in her principles-,he will support
them to HE last. rr
.. Union The main pillar and palladium of all our Ii.
III. The surviving officers and soldier, of the Revolu.
non-ast their numbers decrease they become more dear
and venerated.
Upon the ahnunciaiion OF this toast. Col n H Sam
der' returned thanks for himself and his conpa,riots OF the
revolution then present, in a shor, and appropriate adj
dress aud offered The following sentiment:
May the great blessings which your athers have ac-
CURED at the expense of their blood and treasure. remain
WIN you unimpaired, uuil time shall be no more.
III, Benjamin Franklin. The American Philosopher
Of the world.
~ 10 the memory of Thomas Jefferson and John
Adams. The one the author-the other the able support.
er OF the Declaration Of independence.
ID. The Fair
The blossomed thorn
Shines Srislis.. in the dewy morn,
A light to gid u night of woe.
VOLUNTEERS.
o5,he rresideht. The Orator OF tho Day: may be
meet the iul reward OF 'talen, aud imte gritty: he deserves il
By the Vice President. Poland: the land n, hcro.s
in which the spark OF liberty has been elected. c,rno,
long remain in bondage.
By ne Orator efhe Day. Since. by the event, of this
day-I0-we can all worship God under our own vine
aud hg tree, lot no one then object TO its celebration.
By the Reader ofthe Day. The United States Navy:
may she ride triumphant on every sea, and keep her enc
by Col. G. W. Cole. The Federal and Stale Cavern.
neh's: Union without Consolidation, State Rights without
Secession or Notification.
ny Samuel COtterel, Sen. The Press: only usef,I
while guided by the love of truth, and love of country.
; by IL. Connolly. WIN. Z. Rives, Esq: Virginia will
hoia IN grateiui remembrance the zeal and indie pendence
m'n wnich In me moment Of peril he yielded his support
the following: s"e
Agre1tgre; God speed the plough, and prosper those
By DR.. Nm. DMinton. Phrenized be the brain. and
palsied the hand that attempts to destroy our Union.
ny DT. ID. y. Dupdl. Superstition and Priestcrun
IKE the reign OF Marat. Robespierre and Dsnton; may thew
NC equs"y dreaded by every free aud enlightened citizen,
ny II. ~. Saunders. Religion, a blessing; Fana,i.
By O. III. Alley. The tree of Liberty: NAV it nsvs,
lose a branch. ~
By Henry Fisher. The surviving Officers and Soldiers
OF the revolution: as the morning OF their lives was spent
II. s,r; acquiring Jul, %s Tor us the liberty we this day enjoy, let US all
BIZ John ~ Wood,rnrJ 80
may we never fail to commemorate il.
by r. ". Alley. Liberty the glory of our nation.
may we always maintain il.
After the President had retired, the following tsas, Was
offered by Dr. -Minton, and drank by the company:
Inc President Of the Day he deserves well of his
guests. as