Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-07-10
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WILLIAMSBURG
The Fourth of July celebrated at William & Mary
college with the customary crreionias, aud exerc,cs
The President, Professors and S,nae pts being a.
sembled in the Church PRAYER was cd bv ,he Pre-
sident The Declaration of lnde ,id.ncc was then
Ieau oy M thomas Martin Of thu Law Class prelaccd
by some appropriate remarks.
nlr Robert Tyler of the Senior Chsses then deliver.
cd an Grafton, the subject OF the Influence of Com
erce on the civilization, intelligence, and happiness
The degree of y. b. then conferred on Mr. Robert
Tyler Certificates of good conduct, proficiency in
Logic, Rhetoric, Bellies Irt,res and Ethics under The
Seal of the College. were delivered to h,essrs Philip
Lndwr Lee, Albeit Z: Jones', Charles b. Hayden Fran
chs J. Mettauer and William A Christian A like GER
uhcute oil proficiency in Natural and National Law was
delivered To the last named gcntlcmsn.
vote OF appreciation and testimonials of good con-
following pupils of the Grammar School: Jolla Cali
Archibald Peachy, Edmund Svmpe, and James Rem.
ley.
TO TIE EDITORS OF TIE EyoUAarR.
YoRS Ce.vSry, 9th Jsslv Isl5
GEsrLEMEs:- LETT Richmond in the Siean, Boat
on Friday and reached Williamsburg in time to spend
the 9TH of July in it, The following is lastv scte, of
what transpred therc-Early in the day the tyipg of
guns and the sound OF martial music Indicated ba the
military were in motion. The Volunteer companies
composed OF Capt Krby's Artillery Capt Durfcy Ca.
vairy, and Capt George w Southas Light Infantry
assembled on the beautiful green the Court.housc
and after forming and going through Jew eyoutions
marched to the Church, where the ceremonies of The
in hlv
commence. Preceded by music the organ and the
reading of the Declaration of Independence a Iumi
nous discourse on Commerce delivered by Nj Ro.
bert Tyler, eldest son of Senator uld the only ora
duate the present year, William and Mary Colleen
TINS young gentleman of hiuh pron,;sa
he bids fair follow in the DISTINGUISHED and bonorahl
career of Lis gifted father The ears of uumerou. mn
dience delighted his eloquencc and from cvcrv
tongue there came forth sounds of praise. When the
services at the Church had ended the military AGAIN re-
paired 10 the Cour house Green and after number of
exercises, fired salutes honor ohe Dav and dsne,ved
In the Apollo of the old Raleigh Tavern, Mr. Hans.
iod the present proprietor had by pre- vous arrange
ment, prepared sumptuous dinner; and at 3 Z M he
tween SIXTY and seventy gentlemen of all parties land
there many shades of them assure Won fHinn
town anu country, including many disng s,ran
gers, (nvitcd guesls) down the table Captain
Eoodrch Durey, OF the Cavalry, assisted by two of his
Lleuenants, Dckie Gait and Albert G. SoutLall Fsnrs
presided on The OCCASION After the company had dned
Alorcau Bowers, ESQ., of the Troop rose and e,r
ABOUT nan an hour, engaged the silent and admrng at
tentIon OF those present whilst he delivered ,nos in
erestng and appropriate DISCOURSE highly suitable to the
day The latent talents of this young member of the
Bar, every day developing themselves and he il no
doubt destined FILL in future large space in the re-
spect and confidence Of his countrymen At the James
Town Jubilee, in May and Fourth of July Celebrations
IN Williamsburg last year Mr. Bowers delivered ora
uons which were highly commended at the time and
did him great honour.
Ihe cloth from the dinner tables ha ling been reovcd
toas's prepared by Committee, in honor of the Day
and of distinguished individuals of former and the nre
sent times, were drank with great unanimity and plea
sure ne seventh toast called up Senator Tyler who
IN an address OF some length gave his vie s OF The nre
sent state OF politics in country and Of his
Stae,hights principles had heard in Richmond and
elsewhere that Mr. Tyler intended make speech i'm
Williamsburg the 4th July and tina, he intended to
explain away the Impressions which had been made ON
the minds OF some of his friends and the public
generally, by his disaVowal of Notification n ,l,p
supper given him at the Raleigh Tavern month
or Two agolt has been stated, you may recollect
tnat on being complimcned that occasion as To his
Snllhcation principles he not only dsavowed being
-, iirr but said that he had been too long politician
Son. dubbed at the present day with a new name
Mil - f.; III.
disappointed ahd( 1nns. they were sadly
at all of Nuiiicatiof!lZ1. Ter shid nothing
subducd spirit, apparent in that party, as a -
the proceedings if published as suoDose they win
Will plainly show. | much surprised and pleased
too at the moderation cvnced by them at the dinner la
b and at the readiness and visible pleasure with which
many OF them received the toasts which were offered by
sointo inc company, complimentary to MIR. Van Buren,
and Mr. Ritchie One OF the STANDING toasis too os
you VIII see was in the highest degree compliment
TO Ciei Justice hlarsha Their mode raton extended
far, indeed, to receive with kindness vounteer
offered by Governor Tyler, in honor of the 4uiaat at
the Hampton battle during the late War (now Cantoin
of the York Mita,) one OF the most determined SUP.
poricrs of the present Administration, and of Mr. Van
Buren, for the next President.
81 have often attended the Fourth of July Celebrations
in Williamsburg but on occasion do recollect 10
have witnessed so much harmony and apparent good
irrnng as was eVnced on the past occasion. Even
Chickafominy' and % Old PowhataD" who were pre-
sent, appeared 10 have buried their tomahawks and
scdiPng knives, and seemed To smoke the calumet to-
gcthcr.-Ihe company retired about dark i'm perfect
good order, and without single case of excess -
Martin Van Burcn The the man Of tho Peop..
Though rolling staHders DER his Bosom spreud.
The netos's sunshine hovers his huud.
Inc Richmond EnqueG The certain fndex
mentlko the light of hs Sun eetiag plaie clouds which
it, but render truth bcauty and striking
. coMuONTc4TED.
The Anniversary of American lute pendcnce was &C.
ebalcd by barbecue at the Bowling Greer on the 3rd
and 4th July AZ the termination of sunptu0us dinner
which reflected honor the taste and ibcrality OF
Mcsars. Thornton and Chandler, W G.. Minor was an.
pointed Chairman and John Battailc Secretary Of The
festive board The following toass were then drunk
REGULAR TOASTS.
J. The Day: May II ever be celebrated by free and
united people.
The Soldiers Of the Revolotion Freedom their re-
ward gratitude their triumph
3. The Army and Navy
q. The Plough It's one share in k0nh of earth, is