Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-07-12

PHILADELPHIA, July D.
"The Fonr,h Of July" passed "tf in very CRAFTY
inr manner in this vicinity more delightful day iof
the purposes of the celebration could not have been ue
sired. The sun shone warm and brightly, but Inc ram
of the previous evening had cooled The atmosphere ana
refreshing breeze so tempered the ar ina, me nsha'
oppressive heat OF the season was not iet ne process
sGns, and the multitudes the reore, as&ehho al va
rous points, enjoyed The day without inconvenience,
and in consequence have rarely Known The glorious
Anniversary more generally mnre cordially ceehra
led. he political folks on both sides iau lhtf respect
i've gatherings well attic nded-at least the Democrats
have rarely assembled IN greater iufce-he co"c""se
at Bers whose proceedings mny be found in aT''hsf
column, was so ereat that il was with dhcny lhey
were accommodated Every place OF resort 10 me
neighhorhoGt IF the city crowded. the sleamhnas,
stages and GmEihusses doing large business Us the
hurried TO and fro.
The Temperance Procession very large and I'm
posing and attracted great attention Us passed ihioneh
the Streets tie display being The more striking 80 was
composed considerable extent. OF hard working
men, whose example the of THIS important mo
raj reform cannot be otherwise than productive OF Tie
hest eifrcls In addition TO those composing the process
sicn large number Of other persons many LADIES' Oene
included, assembled TO witness the eel, 6nuon In lhe
Muse UNI The magnificent saloon Of this building is
admirably adapted the purpose and the exercises oil
the day passed off with much feet The Grafton Of ''e
Rev DR. Tying powerful and impressive Ptoonc'
ton, and was delivered in manner worthy OF me MAJ,
ter The literary celebration al the Musical Fund Hail.
paed in it, and 10 render such rational modes Vi passing
!le day still more popular for the future
The city itself offer the hustle oil marchlngs, ana nn
ryng to tie places Of fssi,y, presented ITS
usual quiet and deserted appearance, The stores oene
chiefly shut, and The people away TO ENJOY themselves.
During the middle OF the day, and IN tact until apou.
sunset, Philadelphia on the Fourth OF July, IS scene
ofsoltpdp, such a popuous and pushing ci'y ia'y
offers One would think that living creature was
scarcely To- b. fund in it, till The returning e OF pops
laun aea!n fills the streets, when all IS again ne a"o "
vacty unlil late hour IN the night Ich'Ss' eH"
DEMOCRATIC CELEBRATION OF THE 4rH OF JULY.
Ageeabiy 10 previous arrangements, very Numerous
asseinblage Of the Democratic oz'ns OF The city and
county Of PHILADELPHIA assembled al Berrli's Railroad
Hotel, corner Of 9th and Green SITS on the anniversary
OF American Independence The rooms at BerR snoi
beipg large enough for the company, they were obliged
10 adjourn TO large building in the vicinity, where The
company were organized by The President Of the day,
Col John Thompson On The right and eil OF the Ere
sdrnl sea'ed two of our venerable Rev"iulnnaty
soldiers, Col. J"hn Dennis and John Douglass, Esqr
formerly sheriff of the county of Philadelphia.
The Declaration of independence was read by Alr. L
w David in very emphatic and energetic style
After the reading Of the Declaration, the company as
sembied again Berrls but we regret to state that
many obliged 10 walt until the iabes were again
and again set for The accommodation Of the Unexpectedly
numerous company. Others who were iaugued from
delay were obliged leave in despair Of obtaining seats
The toas,s received with great enthusiasm Inc
greatest union. harmony, and good feeling prevailed
George w Barton. Esq., who had been selected as
Orator Of the Day, prevented, by severe ndispos
ton. from attending.
The President, Gel. Thompson, was assisted by the
following gentlemen as Vice Presidents and Secretaries:
Ficr Presidents Henry Hon. Col Lemuel Payn.
Ter. James II Hutchinson, VIM DIlworlh, Joseph Sny-
der, Thos q. Town, Francis Clinton, Wm Piersoil,
jacob tloahsn John G.. Kimball, John NJ Bockius,
John Horn, Francis Lyons Charles V. Hagner, Col.
Seeretaies-7hos NJ. Rush, Aaron Waters, G. NJ.
Palmer.
RrGrIAR ToAsTs
J. The Day: The Fourth OF Jny. l77G-consecra,ed
10 fame MS The Gay that gave birth to our liberties; II
will be DAY cij jubilee and rejoicing while free and
liberal principles have vutary upon the earth
2 The mvm.ry OF General George Washington.
3. Tie Declaration Of Independence and its author.
4. Andrew jackson: The soldier and statesman
The halo that surrounds The hero only be rival by
the glory Of his ct: services
D. HE Presid.n, OF the U s The enlightened
statesman aGd lie pure patrio-hs frnness, sagacily
and wisdom, place hun in The first rank Of American
sages The '.suber second thought Of the people
firm them in their first choice.
6 The Vice President Of The Z. S The brave sol
der and e stesJinst advocate Of rational freedom.
=. The Governor o: Ppnnsy lvauia genuine son
Of Democracy With the pure principles OF jefferson Tor
his gudt; h's public docanenis, character and actions.
are sure pledges that he Will fearessy carry ouI the
doctrines oI he constituents
The Constitutional Currency and the Cons,itu-
t,nnl Treasury, ndisso!nby connected with The name
OF rckSon Van Buren, and Benton
9 buchanan. Dallas, Muhlenberg and wilkins: Penn
syivan;a is proud Of such sons
10 Tie Crisis at Harrisburg OF December 4,h 1893:
lowering cloud thei purified the political atmosphere
by developing the principle OF selfPrescrralIon, inhe
in EstI'uiions and displaying The miserable
impotence o. corrupt end faciouS minority, when ar
rayed against he people
III Education: Its wdes' dissemination is most con-
sslent with Republican institutions, and The best safe
guard TO their perpeluHy
r. The Army end Navy Of tie s.: Ever ready 10
maintain their country honor
l3 Agriculture, Commrrceand Manufactures: They
should br ostered. not rceo; free scope the volun
ary principle in every branch Of industry; The la Of
equal tights, in opposition 10 corporate privileges
he Fair: In peace was, hsppiness misery, the
friends, companions and consolation Of man
Letter addr'ssed 10 lie Committee II Iaritaucn
LANCASTER, is, July, le39.
GfSrLgMFS-l ha sc re ceivrd your kind invitation 10
5e pies. the celebration Of The approaching Ami
versary o, our Gerendeuce by the Democracy of the
city county of Philade phia The strong terms
sppr"tatiun which you speak Of my public conduct,
have ins PRED with the most grateful emotions Ii
is that "ugiou, "the dark period Of bank misrne
aud moned opposition, ] have devoted all my feeble
energies ~ their assaults upon the Government,
and u preserve il free from their corupng influence
have pursued this not from am hostility well
regulated and impa'Iialy conducted Stale banks, but
from honest Conviction that the pow or mcst 10 be
dreaded ~ our free inslilutons is that Of incorporated
wealth perverted from lis legitimate PURPOSES and al.
tempting control the Government MAY We not hone
thut this war; at least for The present approaching
termination; aud that the banks themselves sill tesin 10
perceive that whilst their pecunary neres, mus, suffer
BY prrssng in the struggle they cannot cherish any rea
sraobe hope that il Will result the triumph Of their DO
liticat friends " thin the limited sphere Of their own
inns, date Influence, they will always have
saelI,s and dependents; but if these parsans would
walk abroad Throughout this country and observe
The thousands and the hundreds Of thousands OF honest
and enlightened farmers and mechanics scattered every
where it's surface who, from their youth upwards
have cherished that noble feeling of ppndsnce which
is n>ped by consciousness that, under Providence.
they indebted 10 The labor Of their own hands for
their subsistence; they would discover how vain must
he The attempt TO render them subserven. The cica-
ton of The nancy power These aborng would burs,
The paper shack les with which that power would bind
them easily Sampson did the ropes OF Dellah
Of whum is recorded that The brake them from off his
arms like a thread"