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

'Seu"S W ouV IcIloW. cllZeDS. We
have heard Of three public celebrations
OF the day in the county. the proceed
inss of which are given in this paper.
At Staunton. salutes were fired, morn.
ing and evening, from a six FOUNDER
planted on an eminence above the town.
The Infantry paraded about 10 o'clock,
and alter some preliminary exercises
marched to Butter Milk Spring. where
Dinner was prepared for them, and
such oftheir fellow citizens as thought
proper TO join them, under the superin.
tendenco of MIR. Henry Speck. The
whole company consisted Of upwards of
l2O.-D. w. Pattessn. Esq. was chosen
President OF the Day, and Capt. Harper
Vice President. The Declaration of In.
dependence was read by Chesley Kin.
ney. Esq, prefaced by some beautiful,
sPirit.stirring and appropriate remarks,
which elected the warm applause of the
company, After the cloth was removed
the following toasts were drunk
LIST. The day Toe colsbrafe-Mav its animal
return be hailed with increased ioy bv ali
succeeding generations, as a day without mr.
" striie, sacred only TO the proud feeling
that We are all Americans.
End. Iac Congress Of 76-Composed of
spirits sufficient for The crisis "that tried
Hlea's sonls.''
Srd. George IVashington-Hi country
eaa only show that il IS worthy OF such a Ia
li,icsI nrecsns w yenera.ion for the wise po-
remembrance Of his inesiinau,ea .
the cause OF freedom. Ia
4ih. The Statesmen and Heroes of the Re.
ooiufton-ln wisdom and intelligence, integ-
f'ty and magnamity, they Stand present.
mont on the page OF history, when compared
with the most ilustrious personages OF all
CIent or modern times.
9th. The Constitution of the United States
An emanaiion from the loiIiest intelIects
nnd purest hearts that ever adorned any la
ton IN any age: reason, unin fluehced by
party or passion. may always decide with
safety what powers are granted and VIVA,
may be impl:aa
9th. The President of lhe Unitsd States.
9Th. The Congress Of The United States
May The representatives. Of a tree people 81
why's have tho good OF their country, and
moi the fear OF their constituents, nearest
their hearts.
9th. The Judiciayy-The expounders of
the supreme law Of this mighty Republic.
How wsighty The responsibili,y-of what
vast import--thai the official ern inc should
ever be preserved pure and spotless.
9Th. TIE Union of the Nates-Best secur.
ed by the good sense and yiriae Of the peo-
pie.
10th. tins Army and Navy ofihe y. States
Rivals in valor and patriotism for the one
noble object, the coed of their country.
llth. IHsPrsss~"The peoples friend the
Tyrani's foe"-ihe safe vehicle of political
knowledge when unshack!ed by political
power.
18th. agriculture. Manufactures and Com,
1sTce-Three sisters Of The same family
equal in merit-patiality 10 either enpen-
ders hHftful discord
18Th. Woman-Ths only earthly power
before which ireemen may kneel without
dishonor and brave men ,remble without fear
-" Heavens las, best gift tn man."
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
u: w. Patteson, Esq, The President OF
The Day, beng called on for toast. gave
the following, prefaced by some happy aud
appropriate remarks:
hs mother OF States. statesmen, patriots
and heroines, tho nearly a hundred wears old
Capt. Harper, the Vice President. be,
Ing then called on gave the following in res.
posse to The toast Of The President:
Zhs Centennial ann,versnry of "Old
Hngusf"-May it be celebrated with
spirit and lIberaliiy worthy of her sans.
By Areh'd P. Stusrt-Hsnry Cyay-Tbe
v!'tuoos and enlightened statesman {; NAV he
De Called 10 the Presidential chair 10 neal
Inc wounds inflicted on lis country by Jack |
SON and Van Buren,.
BY Col. Geo. G. Robertson NJ a thems.i. |
call zhe fair daughters Of Columbia-
nay they add virtue 10 beauty -subtract
envy rom frindship-muifipky amiabIe ac-
C;oHpiishmenls by sweetness of temper
0tv'ae Time oy saciali.y and economy-xnd
r'educe scandal TO its lowest denomination
by modest Christian department.
ny Sergeant John Carroll THE Sfemory
81 Lteutenants Craig and 2app-Tbey fell
mo The grave ere they bad passed The bloom
VI manhood-ibeir virtues are enprayen on
our hearts. ="
ny >. u. Watts-Iae Declaration of In.
instrument sound 10 the core.
oy fo'unteer-S s. Preatiss--An cr.
nament to the State he represents. and
PRIDE 10 The Union, which in ,ine :, II, hono,
hs services with the riches, rewards 81 Tho
fajibfuI servant. VI tue
BY Capt. Harper-Jae Orator ofhs ro,
md Reader IF the Declaration of /nds'
With his warm hear, and clio.
9nent Tongue, and the inspiring theme oil
our CountTy's glory--wbal need have we OIL
By Henry Bare--ze Afschauies NAV
culy appreciated.
ny y. K. Stribling- Our Hast when
oulcbmaB provides tlo,, =;