Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-07-13
COMMUNICATION.
ron THE yiRGiNiAN.
CELEBRATION OF TIE FOURTH.


The members ofthe Leather"ood, (tlenty coun.
~, Val Debating Society, together with portion
oi gentlemen OF the vicinity. assembled NJ tho house
OF Mr.. Sterling Cooper Tor Tho purpose Of doing
honour To the day. and ofQiying vent 10 those feel
ings, which they. IN common with 1lef countrymen,
entertain upon the return of the Anniversary Of A.
mtrican Independence.
AT the hour appointed, tho President (Mr. S.
Cooper took the Chair. and called the Sncie,y 10
order; whereupon Mr. Il. +. Gravely, pursuant To
appointments arose, aud alter some PREDATORY Ie-
marks, very applicable to the occasion, serving to
enkindle in the bosons OF oil present. feelings Of pa
trlotlsm and love OF liberty, and TO inspire them with
emulation, read in loud aud Impressive manner the
Declaration ot Independence.
In the absence OF Mr.. John X, Martin, who was
appointed TO deliver an Grafton. Mr.. Chris,ophrr Y
Thomas arose, and submitted some remarks 10 the
meeting serving TO Impress upon the minds Of those
present the importance of preserving our govern
ment IN us pfimeval purity aud TO feelings
consonaD 10 thai purpose adveued TO the sufletines
oil those who ereeiedu
The Company then sat down TO a sumptuous feast
which had beeo prepared Tor the OCCASION and did 10
ample 1nsiee. unahimity Of good feeling and
eheeiiulness reWaded the whole meeting. aud
mrih and happiness sat upon the brow Of all present
Ailer the cloth was removed the following ,oasls
were drunk
REGULAR TOASrS.
]. The day We celebrates may ns annual return
enk.ndle III our hearts The same ardent patriotism
and love OF Freedom which s,gnalzed Tho veterans OF
10. t6 eheeis)
9. The memory of George Washington. Drank
in silence)
3. The President of tho Unned States. Is
eheers.)
4. Thomas Jeflerson-The Declaration Of lode
pendence. Religious Liberty and the University of
Virginia are The distinguished Offspring OF his noble
intellect. t6 eheers)
5. Our Governor, Thos. w. Gilmef; a man Of
pfc-eminenl talents. II his administration equal his
abilities, it will be glorious one. &c eheers.)
g. The Presidential Chair: May II always find
an able honest and ylrtuous occupant. q cheefs)
z. James Madison, the author of The constitution
his memory will be cherished by grateful people.
&c eheeIs)
8. Gen: William IL Harrison, the Hero of Tippe-
canoe "a eheers)
9. The State OF Virginia noble pillar OF the
coniederacy-Shc will cling To The Union as long rs
is consistent with the freedom Of her sons. 70
cheefsl
10. The memory of Laefayeue. &c cheers)
IL. Commerce, Agriculture and Manufactures,
the great interests OF country ali important to
our happiness aud prosperity IL cheers
~. The Remnants OF 20 full OF years aud honors
Mas all gratefully remember their services. aud
forget that We indebted To them Tor the JOY OF
thus day. Is chens)
49, Woman, the last and best gift OF benevolent,
Creator In
"She is good as she is fair,
"None on eaith above her;
"As pure ia heart as Angels are,
ITO see her is 10 love her.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
BY Vim. Dayis-Grcat success 10 the Repyesen-
tatiyes who at truth and the good OF their coun
Try.
By Edmund Gravely-The Hon. John Tyler OF
Va.-A republican of the Jeffersonian School; the
people in November will elect him to the Vice Pre-
sidency OF the u. States.
BY John p. Wyat-llon. Vim. l.. Goggn: His
speech on tho Treasury Note Bill rs an evidence OF
his talents and honesty: you had better not oppose
him, Mr.. Tahalerro.
BY Christopher Y. Thomas-The Independent
Treasury Bill 1t proposes to collect in constitution
al currency The revenues of the government, and to
punish by fine aud imprisonment those who apply
dollar OF II TO Their own use unles, according 10 law
May it become the law of the aud before Congress
adjourns.
BY Geo. d. Grayely-B. w. Leigh and H. A,
WISE true defenders of The constitution, and fear
less opposers OF Executive usurpations: May they
be our next United States Senators.
By Craven Wyatt-Gen. Harrison, the chinth
bug and hessan fly: May our country never be visit
ed by either again
BY John Hundly-W. II. Harrison; an ornament
to his native Sta,e: May he live TO eradicate the
daring usu,palions prsctsed by Martin Van Buren,
by Joshua Zeigler--W. II. Harrison May he
gain as complete victory over Van Buren, IN No
vember, 1640 lie did over Proctor III October,
1873
BY Joab Dyei-Gen. Harrison, a Federalist sup
porter Of the two Adamss, and OF Gen. Jacksons
Proclamation may he live the remainder OF his days
in 'log cabin" and drink any thing better
than 'hard cider"
BY James Stone. IA guesi.) Gen. Harrison: We
believe him honest; ard though we will not "snk or
swim with him, will support him in preference To
NJ V. Buren,.
BY Zephenah Stullz-The Ladies Of Henry
Beauty, intelligence and modtsry their char
acterIstiCs.
By Lewis GraveIy-Wm. C. Preston of S. Caro-
INA one OF her most distinguished sons May he
ever occupy high seat in the councils OF The na-
ton
BY Chiles Z. Ferney. Ia gues)-M. Van Buren,.
the friend OF abolition IN 500 the supporter OF the
Tariff OF 1929 and Of internal i'm proyenent; opposed
to the comp, omise Of 1888. and under pledge TO
The South We hope nature, after casting such a
mind, destroyed the mould.
by Thomas +. Ramscy-Tbe memory Of Thorn
as Jeheison the au hor of the Declaration Of indie
pendence.
by John G. Galloway, IA guest)-Wm. II Haf-
tIson May sickness attend his body, and poverty his
purse may all the people watch hun, Tor he is not
fit to trust
BY Hsily A. Cooper-May God preserve us from
Van Buren,, Dick Johnson and the chInch bug.
BY Benz. r. Dyer-Tbe Ladies Of Leatherwood !;
lovely and beautiful, may they shortly be led TO
1ymen's altar, and married TO those they love best.
By VIM. A. b. Hingfeld. Ia guest)-May the
friends Of Mr.. Clay and Gen. Scott unite with those
of Gen. HARRISON IN gaming a complete victory
M. Var Buren,.
By Ja,ues Ccmpton-The result Of The Virginia
all loved Cesar much but that she loved Rome more
Thus il ever will he wi Demapopues affepDt IN