Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-07-16
COMMUNICATION,
Fol RIli OF July
Celebration IN tie iomcr end of Cam

Celebration IN tie iomcr end of CampboN
In pursuance OF previous arrangements, the .poi,
anniversary OF American Independence was Gel
chrated, with great spirit, the late residence OF
Mr. Thomas \. Cobbs, near MIR. Pannill's BRIDGE.
IN the lower end of Campbell county, \ spacious
arbor was erected nearly 100 feet long, and the
ground was elegantly carpctcd over with grass. \
trcolorcd ag way ed in the air during the day, ad-
ding by It's height to the beauty of the scene.
Two tables OF sufficient extent 10 accommodate
100 persons ran parallel with each other and were
completely sheltered from the rays Of the sun b,
the arbor and by handsome grove of locusts.
! At an early hour, the company began To assem-
bic which soon amounted To between Il aud 700
persons. They then convened under the albor
when the Declaration OF Independence was read,
III most impressive manner, by Mr. John Henry.
An Grafton had been anticipated, irom B. Nawtcr,
Esq. oil Lynchhurg but other engagements OF
that gentleman unfortunately prevented his attcn-
dance on the OCCASION The reading Of the Dec
laration was succeeded by the strains of music,
stealing softly and gently upon the car; Joy flash
ING IN the countenanccS of the young and the cay
-Dancing commenced at half after - O'Clock
The table was furnished with "A very ELEGANT and
superb Dinner, the thirteen Old States being rep
resented by as many chicica PICS labelled with
tlcr respective appelIations, the old Dominion
standing at the head. The greatest harmony and
good order prevailed during the whole entertain
mcnt. Mr. Samuel Pannjll. being called upon,
acted as President of the day. After "A few cx-
planatory remarks from the President, the follow
ing Toa>ts we're drunk
REGULAR TO ASTS.
!, The day We celebrate, the birth of our Lib
sry may millions Vet unborn partake of its blcs-
sings and hail lis annual return.
,. General George WASHINGTON formed by
inspiration to achieve the Liberties We cnjov
}. John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James
Monroe; alike DISTINGUISHED for their intrinsic
worth and hrancy OF talent they filled the mca-
sure Of their counry's glory. Each served As
President Of the United States, and each died ON
the anniversary of lis independence
L. Madison, Hamilton and JAY, the able ex-
FOUNDERS and champions of our Glorious eonstilu-
ton.
5. John Q. Adams, TX President of the lni-
ted States; may his latter DAYS be as happy as
his former ones have been glorious and honorable.
T.. General Andrew Jackson, President of
the United States may the measures of his
administration rebound To his connry's GOOD.
Z. General Lafayette, the great apostle of Lib
crty, and the hero of three revolutions
s. Tho surviving Patriots of the Revolution !;
like the prophetic Books of the Sybis, they in
crease in value as they diminish in number.
Q. Dir. Benjamin Franklin; he caught the light
ming from the clouds, and wrcsted the sccptrc from
the tyran'S hands.
10. Patrick Henry, the great natural orator,
who gave the first impulse to the bah of rcvou-
ton
II. The Press; may It's preservation be dura-
BILE as Time and truth It's motto.
II. Science, Commerce, Agriculture aud Man
ulIctmcs; may they grow with our Growth aud
strengthen with our strength.
Is. The American Fair; the pride of the
world.