Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-07-16
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pa, homage nj The SHRINE of Liberty. Nothing
could he mote enllycninc 10 the feelings Of The
patriot Than the prospect opened 10 the
eaily on the morning ol tins haowed day nj Leaks.
vile In obedience 10 custom, the neehoru
elllzens Of the neighho,ng couury poured forth
IN great numbers 10 mlnPlc their feelings with the
glorious "reminiscences oi those lofty aud mne xblc
virtues viii, Il marked the cafeer aud guided the
footsteps OF our revolutionary patriots. Ii was
enough 10 prove thai The precious legacy bequcalh
ed us by our Gathers will be preserved, aud that viz
tue and patriotism sill maintain cloudlea reign
auone the people out county.
Al hall past ! | o'eloek the asscnblhce proceed
ed 10 the Male Academy, where the Declaration of
Independence was read in loud, distinct. aud i'm.
pressise manner hv Jones w. Button. Esq. and nm
O alton IL ltyefed b, Patrick NJ. Henry, Esq The
srftt oi our intcal'lers the wisdom that planned
aud rouibre that executed measures LOT our defence
against Brush oppression; the achievement ot Jude
pendence the dressings al Liberty dlllused through.
ON on happy land; wetc happily depicted by The
Ofator al The day; aud with much effect did he in-
rless upon the people the necessity of SURPRISING
on that day At least the hirhoned panty spirit thai
is now fag lng through the country, aud making
such rapid studies towards tie ruin Of our internal
peace anc domestic joy; that loeh affections, pre-.
JUDGES and reculanies should ali be Land aside. aud
men OF all parties crrcds mud professions should jain
heart aud hand on that glorious day. X hold commu.
nion as brothers. To the softer sex he madc nn nlirc
ing arpeai he Carried them back Ia The DAYS ot the
ntmity. out ma'rons and iar ma,dens excited them.
selves in the pattulc cause, aud by thelt zeal aud
sympathy and Ioftunde, sustained The spints of our
revolutionary patriots. Wnh confidence hn now
ook ed Tor the exercise of those noble, patriotic aud
enthusiastic virtues that characterized the lrmales Of
our revolutions audin conclusion hc called upon
them 10 JOIN us IN the application thai this glnti-
Gus anniversary might be celebrated by Americans,
generation after generation, With ptltoue nidor aud
laval zeal. with increased Animation and holy Pra-
ilude, until Tine Itself shall be more--iha
revolutions aiming n great aud good aud noble ends
might prevail over the face of the hnbllabe globe.
untd The civil religious and political rights and lib
critics Of mankind shall be established, from east to
west, from pole 10 pole.
Al hall past o'clock. aboul $50 persons sat down
% sunpiunns dinner prepared by Cant. Richard
Johnson aud found nj the festive board every thing
conernla 10 lie mertitpent and eon,lrlany oi the
occasion. Cart. James billiard was appointed
President aud Messs. Tllmen Colrman md Jo-
seIh IIolderhv. Wee Presidents Of the day.
Aiier the cloth was removed, the following reg
ulnr and volunteer foasts we're gwen;
REGULAR T0ASTs.
L. The day we celebrates the birlh day of civil
liberty.
.. George Washington, the parror, tho STATES.
man, The able aud skniul General-Grea indeed he
WAS, and goo IA he was great.
3. Thomas jefferson, the author Of the Decarn-
ton OF Independence.
4. Nathaniel Macon: An honest man - the no
blcst work of God.
g. Tho Heroes of the Amr,ican Revolution. May !
their deeds their sulern aud patriotic devotion
to their country, be ever remembered and rightly
appreciated.
g. North Carolina: First 10 declare the indepen- I
dence we tins day eclebure.
7. Vngins, our respected sister State The
fortunate mother OF Il long line OF ,llustfous
sons.
G. Oursys,cm Of Common Schools; Intelligence
power.
0. Public Spirit and Education: With these
what is free people may not accomplish
10. Agriculture, the fist aud most useful en-
ployment Of n,an.
IL. Tue Uulicd States: May they remain firmly
uniled; and as their geographical extent progresses
may their citizens mere Sc IN vrue, intelligence
aud paltioIIslM.
-. The President tie Unicd States
ID. The Far Sex: cleaners last best gift TO
man"
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
BY the Piesiden, Of the Day-The Union: May
it ever be preserved. aud education continue 10 be
improved.
BY i. Coleman. V p The Farmers: the bone
and sinew of the country.
BY Jos. Ilolderby V. P.-Onr Primary Schools:
II you woId perpetuate liberues. let them be
pall onized
BY The Orator oftle Day--Tbe hardy yeomen Of
our old Noflh STATE: They VIII ever be ready I,
fush 10 10 the rescue and defence 81 "Old KIP
from assaults without well a. The coruPons Of
ambitious leaders and demagogues within.
By George RrynOds-The blood OF our fathers;
an lud. 'ble dto.
BY George w. Robeus-May American viiue
shine when all other lights ont.
By DR.. Richd. II. Scaes-Inle,nal Improve
ments and Common Schuols in N. C.-May they
speedily develope lie agricultural, mineral aud IN
tellectual resources OF our good old state.
BY VIM. Browa-"May our country be always