Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-07-15


Honours TO Lafayette, and Fourth of J,fy Celebration
at Columbia. FYuvGnna County, pa.
hceorng 10 previous invitaion there had assembled
by 10 o'clock A. M, at Mrs Lees tavern, large and
most respectable assembage oil both Shortly al.
terwardr the breeze sprngng up spread the broad folds
OF the sar-spangled banner, which msjescally waved
as though it was proud Of the Day it was honorine
AT IL O'Clock the company proceeded TO the Church,
where MIR JAS W. Jennings offered the following Pream
BILE and Resolutions, which unanimously adopted:
Whereas intelligence has been received from France
announcing the death OF the great and good
the friend and companion Of Washington the adopted son
OF this country, the brave and faithful defender OF Lber
~ in both gallant services during the
war of our Independence whose patriotic and disin,er
csted efforts made in that great Struggle whose uniform
and consistent Republican principles, whose purity of
character, deep attachment for and sincere admiration Of
our institutions and laws, have united place him in The
highest rank among The citizens of this county, has
created deep and heartfelt regret at the Of
PIovdence-iheTeiore
Resoiued, That this meeting does, with re greet
sympathse with the nation for the loss Of this dis,in.
guished Warrior and Statesman.
ResoiUed, That each member Of this meeting wear
Grape on The le arm Tor thirty days, in memory OF this
great patriot.
After which, Doctor VIM. b. TowIes prefaced the read.
ing OF the Declaration OF Independence, by an appro
pirate and beautiful addressaud read the Declaration of
independence in clear and orcible manner when Jo
sepb Hodgson, Esq and delivered eloquent adj
dress It's style aud sentiments elected that glow Of pa.
trom on every heart, that fred the souls of our fathers
every counensnce brigleued every expression was
admiration aud applause.
The company returned to the Tavern where fhey mar
took OF sumPtuons repas prepared in Mrs Lees best
style The utmost harmony prevailed, which the inter.
esIing occasion and the rich banquet 20 much caIcu
lated to inspire No occurrence rsnspred 10 mar the en-
Joyment OF the companyoD the contrary the feast of
reason and the How OF soul" conspicuous rouehou
Tie ladies' retired The Ball room hfied up in an admin
ing house, and entered into the may dance with eight
fantastic toe, which gave much befty and animation 10
the scene. The following TOasts were drunk:
REGULAR ToAsTs.
l. The 4h July, '76: May the principles then asserted
maintain triumphant ascendancy and diHuse their rich
blessings over the whole globe [3 cheers. Tune cyan
kee Doodlc."J
q The Of the Revolutions Let their Stern vir
tues and exalted public services, excite within bosoms
spirit OF lasting gratitude and reverence and Stimulate
US TO initiate their example. r. cheers. Tune, "Auld
Lang Syne."1
3. The Constitution Of tie United States. Conceived
by the wisest beads, and adopted spirit Of compromise
may II stand through al lUuye sges unscahed by The
rude sacks Of usufpaion and the insidious
OF sftiu demsgogues. 70 cheers Tune, Hail Colum-
a. George Washington: The great and the good pabove
all Greek, above al Roman ianeH fDrank standing
Tune, "Wsshingons Msrch"1
8. The memory Of our departed FIX Presidents. May
the mantle Of their wisdom and patriotism descend upon
their successors In Office. Drank standing Tune, "H all
20 the Chief"l
g. Our surviving Ex.Presidents. May their declining
years be calm and peaceful their public services
have been useful and brilliant. [3 cheers "Home !!
7. The Peoples Represepisdves--Tedersl AZ well as
State; They the peoples servants and their
tiers. Their duty is pIan--obedience 10 their will r.
cheers. Tune, The stsr.spsngIed BsnBeT"I
8. Virginia: The blessed Mother Of us III.
LIVES there a wish soul 20 dead
VIZ rS never y to himself hs,h ,; .sd ,..s,,,
10 cheers. Tune, "Sweet Home."1
Q. The march Of Civil and Religious Liberty: May IL
nod no resting place, until It's consolng effects ie by
each individual ~ the universe Free trade ard Sailors
ngh's IL cheers. Tune, 'Je6erson's March,