Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-07-17
POLITICS.
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GREAT DEAoCRATiC CELEBRATION on THE FOURTH

GkbhI DEMOCRATlC CELEBRATION ON THE FOURTH
OF JULY, AT SHUTTERS HILL.
On the last anniversary of our independence, the
principles which gave birth to that day, and 10 the
Constitution of the United States, principles always
c%ontended for by the great Republican party, one and
Undivided, and upon which they most soleinnly believe
all that rs most dear 10 cur country mainly depends,
were celebrated nj Shutters Hill, by The Democratic CT.
tizcns OF The District OF Columbia and Fairfax county,
accompanied by many Of their friends Of the adjoining
parts ol Maryland, and other parts OF Virginia.
The day was ushercd in BY a salute from the Hill, Of
twenty-six gans. At ten o'clock, the. Democracy Of
Alexandra, with a number from the country, assem-
bled IN Fairfax street, opposite the Public Square, and
after forming, marched down Cameron, to Union
street, where they awaited The arrival of the invited
guests, on whose approach, in the boat Joseph John
son, a salute was fred; on their landing, they were re-
ccivcd by the Committee of Invitation, with a mos;
cordial and hearty welcome, accompanied By u few
remarks on hct.2:f of the ces,pany, which were res
pended 10, by Mr.. Gcan2 md General Aylett, of Viz
gina, in tncr usnai warm rnd feeling manner; after
WHICH, they marched Ia King street, and awaited the
arrival OF the citizens from Washington, Georgetown
and Maryland, who, Joining the lines, the whole pro.
cceded up klag street, in the plain old Dcinoc -atic way;
animated by the drum and fife, and patriotic airs from
the Marine Band, under the panopIy of none but the
American Stripes: occasionally chcrred with biacE
fagS, from The windows OF houses in the occupancy o.
distinguished politicians. On arriving at Washington
street, the procession turned down it To Prince street;
thence out Of Prince street to the beautiful and dense
grove of SInter's Hill, on which was flying in maies.
TIC lO!uS lllTip lett ABOVE tue trees the GLORIOUS lhir-
teen, having displayed itself, IN all its grandeur in full
view, from the commencement of the imposing process
sion, which "xtcndcd nearly half mile, and from ! 10
q abreast. On arriving at the ground, they were greet
ed By the I%tomanry o: Fairfax, ii might almost BE- said
by thousands, after Which, the company sat down to i
splendid dinner, prepared BY Mcss.s. Hubbard and
Lerr, IL thrr he's. order.
When The cloth was removed, Ike following Toasts,
announced - judge Ncalr, President Of tn. day,
"rrc drIak. from on" end Of the tables TO The other,
each followed b, appropriate airs from the Band, and
the cheers q the surrounding audience
lst. The Day wc celebrate.
ID. The Constitutional It's vitality is suspended, when
placed in iht hands of Doctors who practise on the
latitudInaran system.
Sd. The memory Of the illustrious Washington
First in tr field, first in Council, and first in the hearts
of his Conlt:ymcu.
4,h. TIE memory or JctFrrson-His reputation a. a
Statesman can neither be exalted by praise, or injured
BIZ vi.upcra,fon: It's foundations are deep and broad,
and shai endurc through all time.
9TH. The memory OF Aladison-Embalncl in the
wara!cS aud best affections OF his f-'low-citizsns
9th. Andrew J~acksom-thc Soldier, enlightened
Statesman, and incorrupt;hlc Patriot.
1h. Tia. Prrsilcn; Of the L. Slatcs-Evcr firm and
true tothc Virginia PRINCIPLES 81 l7!r. ana -.
Slh. rhr "0!d Dominion.
Nh. Onr Sister State, Maryland.
l0t, Respect for the P~eoplc-no appeal 10 their pas
sions.
lIth Tie strength and virtue Of sllard Cider"
shall he lost in lis speedy evaporation.
18th. The unbouGht snilyaees OF ;tre sons of Ncw
Jersey, shall be respected and sustained, despite ccrti-
tica'rs and broad seals.
18th. Our invited Guests--tlicy know their duty TO
the "unntGy, and xii! faithfully and ably discharge 1t.
When the regular toas;s were ended, the invited
Guess were requested 10 ascend toe stand: when MIR.
k0AS::, one OF Ni!gaiaS veteran aud ncvcr-il nchIng
Republicans. was enthusiastically called for. lie re-
spondcd to he call, and led oil the addresses, in that
noble and ia.vid manner, which ever flows from a ncart,
warmed a. ttic conviction Of tiIv"- great trutiIs, ne
wishes 10 communicate tn others. it were almost need
less 10 state, that his address was enthusiastically re-
ccivcd by the adInir'ng audience. He was followed in
succession, h. Gen. BEowS Of Miss, Mrssrs. lIoLLE-
hiN of w, It&DEErnEL nfN. y, T. THoNAs Of Md,
Doctor Drvc,N OF Ohio, Judge WIcK ofIa., and MIR.
PARIS ot Name, III t@eir best style, which, 10 all who
know or haze heard them, is a sufficient assurance, that
they wrr" listened 10 with admiration, by all %indepcnd-
en-; vcomanry, who are always better pleased with adj
dresses iaadc to the understanding, than with cithgr
speeches or exhibitions addressed I" their passions.
There were a number o! other distinguished members
OF Congress and other invited guests present, among
whom. wc!n Generals WALL and DRoaGuoLE, Mcssrs.
I. RIyEs, CRAZY, BANKS, BEIESE, BrSrM, WELLER,
Rooms. Awos KENDALL, &c, scvcra! OF whom, would
have addressed the audience, had lime permitted.
The company broke up about Z O'Clock and a large
part marched into town, IN the same order IN wiici
they went out, cscorting the guests and the citizens Of
Washington and Georgetown on board the boat for
Washin Iton, and on their departure gave them three
times three heavy cheers.
IakiHG the whole allaiT :nlO cGnSiUtTaIl6n, IL Wis olt
of the most numerous, orderly and imposing public meet
mos ever convened in this or The adjoining country: ami
mating and cheering To the bosom Of every true Repu5-
lican.
In front Of the stand erected for the speakers, was
the ACTIVITY Of the grove, on which the audience ar
ranged themselves, MS It were, IN cnnccn;Fic circles; The
front not n the least ohstructing the view oilhose he
hind them. and within! the audience OF the orator; and
what added effect and animation 10 the scene, the outer
circles wee adorned b. a vast number of the jdirea 81
he fair, Ike 4 rich and gorgeous fringing, adding rIe-
rance to worth and substance. From this position;
Won have y commanding view OF the Potomac, the city
Of Alexandria and the beautiful aud highly cultivated
valley which Immediately surrounds il.
There we're about $50 sat down TO dinner, and
without cxagGcraiinn, the whole could not have beer
short Of icnr or five thousand.
The toni ensemble in the Grove was calculated to
recall 10 our recollection, some Of those occasions whcr
the people assembled in their amphithcatres or groves
10 listen to the patriotic orators of the Roman ltePub!ic
in their most vir.uouS and p:.!mv days.
Wl.at added greatly to the pleasures OF the day,
was, thai not an accident occurred to mar the sociaI
hiIarity of the occasion; and the most perfect orderant
harmony reigned throughout the whole.
The following sentiments were read from those in
viicd, who were not in Attendance:
By X. NJ. Johnson. Vice President. The Old DOM
Mon: May her Republican principles remain Immo-
vablr as her mountains, and extend themselves as wide
" as the fame of her most honorable sons.
BY Hon. J. NJ. Niles, Pos!mas,er-G General. The indie
pendent Treasury System, now the law oil tle iahu:-
Whilst il uivcs security 10 The national revenues and
protects the public creditors from imposition, by a de-
prcciatod currency, may it prove the first step toward
The discnlhralmen of the country from Bank power arr
the evils Of paper money.
By n. D.. Gilpin, Attorney-Gcncral The Constitu'
lion of the u. S A deviation from its letter, is altera'
ton, not construction.
By Hon. Felix Grundy. Virginia: The land of pa
triots and sares, may that spirit which dictated the De-
clara,ion Of independence, continue to ac'uate and 60
vcrn her citizens.
BY Hon. Thomas II. Benton. The 4th day ofJnly,
l776, and the 4th day Of July 1Sl0-The former gave
Us a Declaration Of Independence from the European
Government; the latter gives US an ACT OF %lndepend-
encc from the Government of monied corporations.
jefferson drew the DEcLARATIoS-Fan Buren, recon-
mcnded the scT. one the father the other The disciple
ofthe Democratic School-pcrpetual duration to their
work and perpetual honor TO their names.
81 Honorable james Buchanan. The Constitution oil
the United Slatcs-lts true construction demands that
no power shall be exercised by the Federal Govern
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