Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-07-07
LY:yCEYBURG V.xRGIv.Z.s.V:
Thursday, July !, 1896.
FOURTH OF JULY.

FOURTH OF JULY.
The Anniversary ofour National Independence
was comnemorated in this place, in addition to the
ceremonies usual on such occasions, by interest
!ng display of the pupils attached ts the different
Sabbath Schools At early hour in the morn
I'M, they assembled at their respective school
rooms, and marched thence to the First Presbyte-
rian Church, where they were formed into gene
raj procession, with the pastors ofthc several ciur-
ches a, the head Of the line, and eacl, class prccc-
dcd by its teacher. Banners, on which were in
scribcd the of the several schools. and with
appropriate scriptural mottos, were placed in
front Of each. About five hundred children were
in procession, and they presented most agr cable
and interesting spectacle the delighted crowds Of
adults who gazcd upon them, as, in imitation Of
their seniors, they marched through the main street
with slow and measured pace, and thence down
Third street, to the Methodist r. Church. We
have never, indeed, Witnessed AN exhibition more
Interesting in its character, or which gave
universal satisfaction to those who saw it. On its
arrival at the NJ. +. Church, PRAYER was offered by
Rev. Mr. Reid of the First Presbyterian Church,
| "'"' "'H'h INV. "a ~. 'niiiH, VI tc DdpliSt
Church, delivered am Address to the scholars,
which We regret that we were unable TO hear, but
which IS highly csollcd, bo,l, for the appropriate
ness Of its matter and the beauty oft style. The
/ ceremonies of the occasion we're concluded bv
prayer from Rev Mr.. Ball, OF the Methods, Pro-
tcstant Church.
Abou, 10 O'Clock, the Mechanic Artillery, the
Patrick Henry Debating Society, and the Lynch
burg Young Mems Society, accompanied by four
Revolutionary Soldiers formed in procession,
in fro / of the Union Hotel, and escorted the
Reader of the Declaration OF Independence
and the Orator Of the Day to the Methodist Epis-
c"ral Church; where, after an appropriate pray
or, offered by the Rev. Mr.. Wadswor,h the Dec
lara,ion, prelaccd by pertinent and eloquent ad-
dress, was read by William NJ. Davis, Esq and
an Grafton was delivered by Richard II. Tocr
Statutes were fired at morning, noon aud eve
ning.
At the usual hour, the Mechanic Artillery par
took of public dinner, prepared for them at the
Race course. We subloin the Toass drunk on the
occasion.
REGULAR TOASTS.
]. The day we celebrate Til anniversar,
of Nations birh--of the restoration of Light,
Reason and Libcrty to man Yankee Doodfe
2. Patrick Henry Long let us cherish the
memory of him, Who said =" LIT America be free, y
and she was free who gave the impulse to tn,
ball of the Revolution, and said " Go thon into
all the morid, and cease not ill the thrones of the
earth shall have crnmbled into dust, and tn,
crowns of Kings and Emperors shall have becom,
toot halls for the children Of Republicans. "-Hn-
RVS Waits.
3. The memory of Washington = Washing
toms Dnge.
T. The Signcrs of the Declaration :-Choser
instruments by Heaven to burst asunder and dispe
the cloud of darkness which for ages had bound
nations in ignorance and slaverv.-Ndch
). The Saycs, Heroes and Patriots of the Re.
yolution, who " have been gathered unto their ia
theirs, full OF years and full of honors"-Let us e.
vince gratitude for their services by prcscrv
ING the invaluable legacy which they bcqnea,hcd
involablc both from invasion from abroad and IL
; surpalion at homr.-Grdnd March.
8. The surviving Soldiers of the Revolution =
May the evening of their days be as peaceful am,
happy as the morning was brilliant and stormy
iuM Lang Syne.
T. Lafayette and other Noble Foreigners, VIII,
shed their blood for our Liberties While a sparl
, oi freedom CLOVIS in our bosoms, we mW not, ",
cannot forget them Pulaski, Grand March,
8. The Presidency A station far above til,
thrones Of Kings the reach Of SccpreS le
none ever enter there, whose virtues do not ent,,
him, like the high priest, to minister in the limos
Templc.-Presidenfs March.
. q. Agriculture, Manufactures and Commerce
: -ilandn,aids of Health, Happiness and Prosper
: ny-thc bone, muscle and sncw of Nationa
, Strength and lndcpendcncc-NIay they equal,
# houris,.-G rand Watt.
9 10. Internal Improvements by the State Civ,
II us but these, and Virginia will soon be what SIN
: once mas the brightest Star in our National firma
y mcnt :--RdH Road Warrh.
J. IL. General Education Send the schoolmas
ter into every cottage in the land that the mind
OF our daughters may be polished : mirrors, tina
our sons may know their rights and knowing them
know how to defend them. Then shall our Insti
luions be placed on a basis more durable tina,
brasS.-Narch.
II. The Freedom of the Press :-Formlable I,
yra"ts only for " Truth is mighty and will pre-
, vail )" While corruption carries in its own bosom
: the seed of its Observation-Disclosures
l3. The Fair =
= May Heaven forever bless the American Fair,
, And they bless MS, is every Soldiers prayer
1nnc-Smcethcarts and Hires
, VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
f ny VIM. 4. Talbot-The Reader of the Dec
h laration of Independence May the honor and
credit which he has justly merited be bestowed up.
on him by those whom he had tho honor to ad
dress.
. BY Gen. Joel Lcftwich-The Orator of III,
I1lN S.,n pt,I