Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-12

the duties Of the office.
BY guest. tTiIiiam C. Ripes-The lii.
| Ito expunger has by his course cxpunged
| himself from the affections OF the American
people.
By John p. Ballard. Wyman--Our
| swectest treasure in prosperity, our unfailing
solsce in the hour Of adversely.
eli TO her lot some female errors fall,
Lcok in her fac. aud you'll forget them ALL"
by James G. Waddsl-'rhe following
sentimsnt, is a relict of olden times. II is
the Motto which was painted in bold relief,
ON the first stand Of Colors erected ia the
Northern neck Of Virginia, after the decla-
ration Of Independence:
"Oi injured freedom, and our Country's Slave.
"These Banners, Britain, mean no harm 10
thee,
1--WE love as children, bH ire tuiH be free"
Ky Jesse Logan-Hndretp jackson, the
Soldier and Statesman, wise in council and
undaunted in the field may the evening Of his
days be as serene as the morning was spien-
did and glorious.
by j. p. Ballard Clay, Webster and
Calhoun, in point OF talents the world cannot
produce their superiois.
BY Gucsl-'rhe new G ulley lately oren-
ed in Waynesboso'-may it's tendency be as
| 49, snsSSo ~ vi tho UCecuk COiu Wutef UCC1-
sion, and may il be long and often as prof,
tably filed up.
By A. Lynn-Alessrs. Patteson, Stuart
and Kinney, The able representatives of Old
Augusta in the General Assembly. Well
done good aud faithful servants though alb
sent. ye are not forgotten.
BY Friend-Venry Cay, The enliyht-
ened statesman, tie tried patriot, the able
defender Of the faith Of our fathers.
By Col. bicCue-Daniel w ebsier, n. CLAY
and John G. Calhoun. a triangle one side OF
Gold, one side Of Silver, the other OF pewter
and lead-Guess
| Gsen']-Old Bachelors: the crab apple.
Of OUT species their utter wretchedncss. The
tongue OF woman, however eloquent, cannot
pourtray.
Reply by Bachelor]-OM Bachelors ::
Ne"e to the ladies' not crab APPLES but sour
grapes; they see US, but they dare not touch.
by Christian Gregory-'rhe return Of this
o2nd anniversary Of American Independence
awakens in my bosom emotions which cannot
be described.
BY James Triplett -Henry Clay, Ingrat-
I!uue must be expected from mankind, hut
tho mankind are nngrateiui, he i, not weary
OF doing ge"d we may forge, his services
but heaven ill remember them
BY Guest-Our fare, Tho sump,uous.
would have heen greatly sweetened by the
presence Of the fair.
George Warrington The great, the good
and the brave; tho deliverer of his country
} from British usurpation He will be ac
knowledged the alpha and the omega OF gen.
uine Republicanism, while liberty has a
star. spaaEfissdf i b Rga%me: cheers. tune The
! MT. MERIDIAN CELEBRATION
| COMMUNICATED.
Tbe E2nd
was celebrated by the citizens of Nom, M
r!dian and vicinity, al the Grove Sprino .con.
t,suous to the place. The Declaration of In
dependence ~as read by Capt. JAcon MoH-
LIh aiiss which the company partook OF a
most sumptuous dinner prepared for the ocs
casi'n. Col. ALEx'R r. GIvExs was than
unanimously appointed President of the dav
and DIR. G. W. McCuLLooH Vice Presi'
dent The cloth being removed, the follow.
| ing toasts were drunk
LIST. IAs ddy trs celebrate, MAY the sam.
spirit that gIowed in the bosoms of the i'm.
mortal hiiy>six, ever continue 10 animate
American citizens.
y znd. IN: memory Of Washington,-The
delights TO do him humage.
Sd Lafdystts-Wh ose name never can be
swallowed up in the vortex Of revolution. but
survive as bright iuminary TO direct the
course OF ireemeD..
9TH Thomas JeGerson, the author OF the
DeciaEatIon OF Independence, and of the bill
OF religious freedom. Those monuments of
his political wisdom must endure as long az
love OF Country and ofIiberty shall find res
ing place IN The hearts of a grateful peonIe
9th. Patrick Henry, One Of natures
brightest ornaments -histransCendent talents
sterling integrity and devotion TO his country
emile him 10 the gratitude of his country
| men.
9th. James Madison and James Monroe
he enlightened statesmen and devoted ma,
| tripts.
7ih. The cictim of Bunker MI, The brnre
out unfortunate Varren-who brsv civ fell in
.he cause Of freedom, and walered with his
blond the tree Of liberty.
9Th. Governor CdmpbeII-A plain, honest,
independent republican, worthy succc sser
10 those who have preceded him.
sih: Ihe freedom Of speech, ofMe Press,
ana q conscience: The invaluable blessing q
OF Tree gorernment-IDay they ere long be
enjoyed ny every member ofths human fam
lily.
10th. Homan.
when nature stamped thy beauties fair,
! so much petfection in thee shone,
She feared. that too divine for earth.
Ths skies might claim thes for their own.
| VOLUNTEER ToAsrs.
| by the President of The day. The i'd
niinistration-May it cling literally 10 The
consiiiulion-may The Bill Of Rights of Vir.
| GINA he The model, liberty and equality tho
square and compass, wisdom The plumb, rca-
son The level, and justice the cement-ihen
VIII the temple be secure asylum for
| freedom.