Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-07-26
Anniversary Celebrations.
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The fifty eighth Anniversary OF American lndcpcnd.
ence was celebrated in the usual by the citizen,
oil Warrenon The day was ushered in by a salute from
Academy Hill. The IVduenton Blues, commanded b,
Capt H. III. Withers, paraded o'clock in front Of the
public square, and having formed the procession
to the Brick Church. where crowd of ladies' had already
assembled
After prayer by the Rev. Joel Bernard the Declaration
of Independence read, in an impressive manner bv
Capt WIthers, OF the Blues very able O,dtiO de-
lvered by Capt Thomas T. Fauntcroy, editor of the
Spectaor) a crowded audience These exercises being
ended the Blues, together it'll number OF other citizens
marched TO delightful grove Southeast of the tow
where they found table loaded with an abundance OF
substantial fare, served in fine style by our townsmen
Tho L. Fitzhugh s. Co,--Aher the cloth was removed,
and Dr. Tho.T. Withers presiding assisted by Dr. CHI
~. Scott as Vice President the following toass were
drank with great glee and ariy Nothing occurred dur
Ing the OF the day, except the circumstance noticed
IN me last Spectator to mar the enjoyment of those who
participated in the celebration.
REGULAR ToAsTs.
l. The day celebrate
e George Washington; First President of The U. s.
g. Thomas Jefferson, and the Declaration OF lndepen.
dence.
4 Jane, Madison and the Resolutions of '9s.
8. The President of the United States
g. The Federal Union: II to he preserved by moIera-
ton and orbearance.
Our national pride II consists not in splendid parades
and pompous show but in wisdom of council and strength
of arms.
8. The Federal Judiciary.
g. The Heroes and Sages Of the Revolution: Remcm
brance TO the departed, aud gratitude the living
TO- The Union of the States and the Sovereignty of the
States I" Now aud forever, one and inscp,rable"
H. The Militia: Its TO them look in The hour
Of national peril.
IL. The Army and Navy Designed to shield our coun.
Try from foreign invasion.
IL. The Fair Sex.
VOLUNTEER ToAsrs.-( SelectedJ
BY James Cowles The Orator OF the Day.
BY J. A. williamson The County Of Fauquer: Its
Union and Prosperity.
BY John 5. Byrhe. Thomas Jefferson In the aGec
tions OF grateful millions he has inpershable monu
men than the scuptured marble reared over the names
of Kings and Emperors.
By Geo. N. Fitzhugh. The republic of A nerca: Nav
government In tic nj iecfa Ia.
purged OF the drugs of sophisticated republcanism.
BY Jeremiah Simmons. Our Union--the Offspring of
truth and Liberty: May it last eternally "What God
has joined together, let man put asunder."
by VIM l. French. The republic oil America May
the sentiments that inPeled her TO resist British yran
will, aud the energy which rendered it eeclua prompt
her to repe usurpation in whatever shape may asss
her
By Robert Gordon. Andrew Jackson President of the
United States Beloved by his friends respected by
his enemies May our Union and his memory last for.
By G. Foote. John Randolph of Roanoke {: His ashes
sleep in the bosom of his loved Virginia May his memo
ry live in that Of her sons.
BY II. ~. Wihers. John Randolph of Roanoke
.io was a man. take him for all mall,
BY james M'Causlond. Daniel Webster: The firm
Republican and unaspiring Statesman respected abroad
and honored at home May the evening oil his day be az
serene as the morning was glorious
BY I. w. Ashby John e. Calhoun: Persecution and
SANDER have left him where they found him: an honest
man and firm defender OF the faith OF '9S.
By f. Gilespey. Henry CT y: May tie Star of the
West shed tie rays t. the East, and its setting bril-
liant as its rising
BY James o. Whera. Henry Clay OF Kentucky :
May he be next President.
BY James Hamilton. An infle xible regard TO prnc
pies and not blind devotion TO men.
by Olmisiead G.. Johnson To the three greatest and
best Generals: General peace general plenty and gene
raj satisfaction.
From tho same.l
The FiIty eighth Anniversary OF American Inlepen
dence was celebrated by the New Baltimore GrenaIiers
according TO arrangement. The day ushered in by
firing at dawn and sunrise A 10 o'clock the Gonna.
ny Pdrdded and at about III, the morning 50
IHes were concluded, procession of citizens formed
wbich moved under escort OF the military TO Broad Run
Church-where, after prayer by the Rev. John Ogvie
and an appropriate hymn, the Declaration of indie.
pendence was read 10y Captain Thomas H. Usmp
ton and very able Grafton delivered by joseph Black
well Smith, Esq.-A short address was then deliver.
ed by Mr.. Ogyie In behalf Of the Auxiliary Colonz,
ton Society proposed to be established al New Ri,nor
who followed by DR.. Pb. A. Knpsline WHO read an
Impressive address from the Parent Society Of Virginia
and liberal subscriptions obtained upon the spo Tie
clizeos were then escorted by the Grenaders TO beau
hiu grove on The h from The top Of tall hekorg tree
on which waved large fog prepared for the OCCASION aud
under winch large company sat down to an excellent
dinner prepared by the Committee Of Arrangements
Alter The cloth was removed, Major Oh. Hunton was
called upon by the Committee preside and James w
Foster Esq 20 act az Vice President when the floyyn
Regular and Volunteer oasis were drank with wine and
lemonade, (ardent spirit having been excluded by the
Committee Of Arrangcmens) accompanied by music and