Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-11


The 57sh Aaaiversasy OF eur National
Undergraduates Was celebrated hy the citi-
zens OF Shepherds, town and neix hborhood
according 10 the arrangements previously
adopted and publishsd. AZ 10 o'clock the
procession VAS formed 10 front OF Mr..
jacob Sheetx's tavern, by tho Chief Mar
shsi Of the day. in the following ORDER
The surviving Soldiers Of the Rsvola,io6.
in coach drawn by -four grey horses
the Stat; the Orator OF the day. on the
right o: the Stat; the Reader Of the De-
slaration Of independence. and the gen
tieman selected to read the tossis. on the
left; the Rev. Clergy: the Committee Of
ransen,euts; the Mayor, Recorder. and
Common Council; tho Bend; Invited
Guests; Citixens:-sndfr from thence march
ed to the Lutheran church. rhere an elo-
quent and appropriate grafton was pro-
nounced by Thomas Van Swesrine gen.
Esq in presence OF the Committee Of Ar
engagements and large Assembly ofladies
and gentlemen. the GRAFTON being preceded
by the readiag Of the Declaration OF In.
dependence by Henry Berry. Esq. and
both being preceded by an appropriate
prayer BY the Rev. Mr.. Monroe Of the
Me'hodist Epise opal Church.
Alter the conclusion Of the ceremonies.
the procession assumed its original order,
and marched TO beautiful spring on the
Potomac, a spot consecrated to the pur.
pose. and dedicated by the late Colone!
Joseph Van Swearingen to the uss OF
The citizens in celebrating their annual
festivities. AT about Q O'Clock, p. M. up.
wards OF one hundred citizens sat Gown 10
an abundant and excellent dinner. provid.
ed by Isaac n. Carter. Esq at which Dan
iei Morgan. Esq. presided. assisted by
Dr. Henry Boteler as Vice President. Az
ter the cloth was removed. the following
foasfs were given. accompanied BY sppro
pirate airs from the Band:
j. The Day zee eeie6rais-A glorious epoeb
IN the annals of human liberty.
:. The Declaration Of Indepen4leacs-A bea-
con on The mountains top, that will direct
all future generations to the goal Of liberty
and independence.
3. The Constitution Of The United stn,e.-
May IT be in successful operation when in
trigue shall be trampled under foot, and un-
PrlnciPled ambition ashamed to manifest lis
doctrines.
=. George WasAington-The Soldier and the
Cbristian-ile has given lessons To the world.
and examples worthy the imitation OF all sue.
ceeding Presidents.
S. The Heroes Of the Reroiufion-
free and liberal principles, they hazarded
bonours.
e. 7At President Of the Uniied Ssstes-May
he never forget that he is the head of the ma
tion, not OF party
z. The Heads Of Dspsrfmenis-They have
shown themselves safe pilots in the late storm.
9. 1Ae ConSrer y dke United Staie,-The
collected wisdom OF the nation, a representa-
ton Of free and an enlightened people.
y. Ihs .frrny Of fhs UHitsd States
I'D. The Nary Of fhs Usiisd Sfasss-WeIl
grown-England will long roeollect its in-
fancy.
IL. 7Ae United Stafes-Alay thev IN found
connected together in the original bands of
Their union, increasing in political rto-
ry,snational strength, honor and prosperity.
when The doctrines Of secession and nulii6-
eaton have been consigned 70 The tomb Of
oblivion. -
IL. Domestic .Hsastaefyyss sal TattyuaI In
ProreHkni--Cherished by our system Of poli-
ey' they are powerful means Of strengtheninp
me freedom aud Independence OF our country.
ID The Fair Ssr-Flowers flourish beat In
free soil.
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs.
by A. iiumriekhos.c, Esa.. Thomas Van
Swearingen. Esq. tie Ors,or Of the DAY.
BY Fonrose Morgan. The Reader OF the De-
eIsr-''on Of independence Health, happiness Aad
By John Wysoog, Esq. The Rev. w,,,;su
Monroe Msy bis prayer On this days oscssioa be
~ Jacob COoots. The people, the only L.
BS NJ. 4. Root. The Pine Arts, May ,,,.;,
ineatimsbIe worth be duly appreciated, and their
improvement ever eoatiaue TO be ehcrished h,
the isp Of this enlightened Republie.
>. Din'.ea. ID. OCOaSoll, lreIasd's true
by Giles G.. Gibbons B~njaauiu Franklin.
whose origin was ~ obscure as that Of a sosrE
which BY The coalitions Of steel and sslasapt "a,
ar,,ek cot Of darkReas.
By Wm NJ. Shee,x. Plenty OF ron. .nd =
good swing 10 tie enemy OF his ea,,,1rv
BY John Miller, Jun. Dur eounsrv, prrr' 49,
re'ga aud tndepeBdeat, - declared In fy76 4,
Ameriea, aid acknowledge By Britain IN i7es,
May aee eesome wilderness rather than sah,,,,
20 say melton 90 earth.
per- rvbus." f'pS'~' ''eH"s 'u'-
,,IbI rhioeas Massey. Col. Edward I.a,.a. Inn.
We 10 soone'l, Maid IN power, dissieV,,.shsj
a. .;,;.s, " , serr'ees have snaeared him 70
~ NJ NJ. Tovncr. May thr H.. ~ So,
hosfl,A r9sna the Ei0bs, aud ever honsss Ls.r,
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e'a 1.'s. :, Er0S 20 evevy 'rss A-s-risaa.
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gunA msy tl.eir length Be iner~naed n n~essu.-v'
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AtsJ the respieDdehs ltar ~ Liberty eoo,ioo- -
sa,"e "a Ne Uni0a q Amerieaa People, uu,ii ~
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shall " 20 a.ora
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