Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-07-09


ed States with several Of his friends who
him. returned 10 ihscy IRON his Eastern tour on the morn
ing Thursday, the fourth instant His arrival was not
only wholly unexpected here but seems to bavs aken
every body elsewhere by surprise, he travelled with
the speed OF the Mail from Concord in New Hampshire,
me most remote point OF his journey, 10 this place.
we understand that the President is in as good health
as could have been expected His return, without lon
ger delay we have doubt been udicious In ,ef..
ence TO his heal and the manner of his return avoiding
arepeon OF parades, Sc has been at least
The President reached Concord, New Hampshire, on
Friday the authorities, eight light infantry corps aud
large cavacade, i'm waiting to receive him, and
corted bin to the Eagle Hotel On Saturday he received
al az, Of gn' troops in the morning, and a, visit
ed the SLATE Government at the Capitol assembled tho
Representatives Hail. where he was addressed by the
governor ana introduced severay to the Counsello,
Senators, and Representaiives.--Int.
THE. FOURTH OF JULY.
ALEXANDRIA, July 6.-The anniversary of American
Independence, in quence OF disappointment In The
Uraon; Sc was not celebrated in with the usu.
al parade National sau,es, however, were fired Captain
Morse's Arless and the National Flag display ed from
the Museum The different Churches were one duriny
e anu appropriate religious discourses delivered by
The Alexandria Independent Blues with many citizens.
(ihere being no public celebration home made an ex
curslonup the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal the Crom
nein Hotel The day was delight aud the trip UGH n
oyed 6y all who par'icpaedin the pleasures the excur
s'on On the banks Of the Potomac sight of tho splendid
scenery oil the Great Falls the Declaration Of
was read The Company sat down O'Clock 10 an excel.
en repast prepared by the Messrs Howards, to which
ere were several invited guests amongst the m the Hon
u e. ashngton, OF Md, late Chairman ofhe District
Committee oithe House OF Representatives Mr. Washing
IONS health was drank with applause, to which eomp-
ment he returned his nens in an anpron,,
and handsome manner. The Independent Blues with their
citizens then took leave OF their Maryland frisnds
ana returned nome Just in time for the fine band which
accompanied them, to gice midnight serenade--Gax
The Anniversary of American Independence was oh.
served on Thursday last in this city by pretty
cessation from business and labor but was NOT hv
those Military Displays, Process &C. which have c
morally distinguished it here This is probably in soma
degree TO be for from the recent absence Of The
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ohcers OF the Government-but in part, by the division
Of our CITY into parties and the absence any particular
cause al the present moment 10 excite either OF them TO
exeron or 10 emulation. The only concerted assemblies
on me occasion were, we believe, the convention of The
sabbath Schools OF which account will be found in
Library Association For the rest the citizens dvidJ
esshrs,sd prey much into private parties and each
ceeora'ed the day IN his or their way-.Naf INT
o., tFrom tho Charlottesville Advocated
The anniversary of National Independence IVA. oh
served in this place. with due respect On the mar, of The
Students of the University the Declaration of inann
dence was read by Mr. Edmund Ruin of Prince (eorgs
and an oalon delivered by MIR. Richard Parker, w ch
paretsm and just views Of the character Of our nsu
TONS commanded our highest admiration The ceremo
any" y, e occasion LOOK place in the Episcopal Church.
ana were opened and concluded by appropriate PRAYERS
by the Rev. Mr. Meade. r'"'N''
The Jefferson Guards, with considerable number Of
S'uzehs from the town and county, dned at Hawking
Spring The following the regular oasts which were
drank on the occason Capt Lech- acting as President
day: '' " mo
ls' The day celebrate: The principles which II
must every where loosen the asp ranny
ana extend the empire OF Freedom.
Xxi, lhomas Jefferson The sage the patriot, the re-.
publican slaesnan cherish his precept and example
III me halowed precincts OF his grave.
B. George Washington His name is identified with
the immortality Of his counrys glory
James Madison His public services are ersbalmed
IN The gratitude Of his countrymen.
o. James .honroe: As his neighbos in life and the
reverers OF his memory after death, we cherish the rs
conecuoh oil ms public and private virtues
b. The President If the United Sfafes
T. The Union Of the States Its origin plain written
constitutions its strength the affections of Jealous and free
people. " "''
Q. ihe cause Of Freedom throughout the ,corid
brave hearts and steady arms to its champions.
y. me rue theory Of government. The people SO.
Vere'gn; The laws, the mandate Of their free will.
TO- Wrihen Constitutions. The only safe guard
the anarchy OF the many, and the ambition Of the
H. The Memory Of Freedoms martyrs Peace to
her ashes and honor TO their wherever they have
IL The republican simplicity of other days When
'"e. ono honor TO offices; not Offices to
To- Ihe FdU Sea- Our last best toast
w; Nov h,o truce with men, and truce with Constitutions
And that shall be majesty Of woMa "S" summon
ae substituted st Rives in his ssea .d'' O0 retiring
Extract Of a etter(rom williamsburg to the Editor. of
the Norfolk Beacon.
HE 4TH OF JULY celebrated here vesterday;r
lhe usual way in manner peculiar and appropriae IN
this old city The Oatons at The Church OF course form
ed the prominent attraction OF the day and the voun
emen of the College acquitted themselves viii ra
cred send you copy OF the literary bill of fare from
which you will perceive that there were some fine suh
Jecs or The display OF ancy and feeling well AZ ore
serious investigation gothere in time to hear several
oil them There also public dinner al the RaIeio6
ou without any iofnaiy OF previous arrangement: no SET
'oas's About hiiy gentlemen down 10 table and Tho
afternoon was spent with much hilariiy. The COMPANY
seemed composed chiefly OF Nul6ers; but there were Sc
versl striking exceptions among whom may be mentioned
MIR Robert 4nderSO who gave several ioasts that nro
claimed him TO be an Union of the Old Fedora stamn
was exceedingly amused of his tossts fiom be
wy faces and severe comments occssioned among the
haiconens IL was ell as | recoIecf This effect.
1homas Richie, Editor Of the Richmond Eno,.ir,r,
or more man twenty years he has had the sagscy 10 dis
rerD fhesenimens Of the majority and the fdeIitv
resent them. He is now leading the Pan"
order Of The Collegiate Exercises fine Church.
INTRODUCTORY PRAYER.
CREATIONS.
On The progress oimProvemsnin the United States;
on the value and advantages of knowledge; by Nm,
G.. Young. y '"'
g. On Memory, chiefly source of PIE asure and I'm
provement; by Jno. b. Lord
a On The Justice and policy Of Capital Punishment bv
Jas. l.. G. Griffin
B. On the pleasures OF Hopes by John W. Den,
o. OrauoD on christopher Colun,bus by f. H. Toffm
:! Views of Nature; by John Payne.
Degrees delivered TO the Candidates by the President
BaccaIaureate Address.
Concluding Prayer.
From the Charlottesville Chronicle of July Al
good deal oil sensation produced among The
people on our last court day, by very and
violent assault, which was made the person of our
Senator, Mr. Rives, by Thomas w. Gilmer one of tIe
Representatives oil our county IL that some cor