Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-07-09

AC0oiuihS W appointment, handsome and ap-
propriate addresses were then delivered by
Chas. II. Lewis, Esq. and Littleton Waddel,
Esq, and some beautiful odes, composed for
the occasion, sung by choir of amateurs,
under the direction of Mr.. VIM. ID. Cook.
Tho singing was certainly of very high
order, and reflected great credit on the perfor-
mcrs.
After the exercises in the Church were
concluded, the procession was reformed, and
proceeded thence to the beautiful site of the
Virginia Institution, where handsome COLA
ton had been spread for the children and in
vited guests. Here another elegant address
was delivered by Hugh w. Shelley, Esq.
The procession of the Sabbath Schools was
one ofthe most lovely and imposing specta-
Giles of the kind, which we have ever Witness
ed. All the children were neatly and hand
somely dressed, and the different schools
Were arranged in order, each with beaut-
full banner, and all wearing distinctive badges.
The number of children in procession, we
understood was upwards of three hundred.
On the arrival of the Dinner hour, the
Staunton 1t. Infantry returned to town, hav-
ing made arrangements to dine at the WASH
ington Tavern After marching through the
town, and performing various evolutions, &c.
they proceeded to the Tavern, where they
found an elegant and sumptuous Dinner pro-
vided for them.
We are truly happy to add that the day
passed of very observation-disclosures an acct
dent, or other circumstance to mar the pleas
uro OF its recollection to those who participa-
ted in its festivities. So may it ever be.
The following toasts were drank at the
Dinner of the LIT. Infantry.
REGULAR TOASTS.
LIST. The day we celcbratc-thc birthday of
our National independence. May its annual
return, down to the latest period of time, find
us a free and happy people.
ID. The Memory of Washington-Time has
nothing more lasting-Fame no nobler record
Sd. The Heroes and Sages of the Revou-
tion-Living or dead, we cherish their MEM
DRY.
4th. The Constitution of the United States
The bond of Union, and the Palladium of
our Liberties-May it ever be administered in
tile SplElt ol us cOnceptlOn.
9Th. The President of tho United States
May he ever be the faithful guardian of the
glorious institutions bequeathed to us by our
forefathers.
9th. The Judiciary of the United States
Set as watchmen on the ramparts of the Con-
| stltution- When they prove false to their du-
~, the citadel OF liberty must fall.
18th. Church and State-As they are-we
want no alliance between them.
9Th. The Old Dominion-We have been
| nourished at her bosom-we will die in her
defence.
9th. The Prcss-The great steam power of
Moral, intellectual and Social Improvement
but which unhappily sometimes bursts the
boiler.
10th. The Army of the United States-A
lump OF leaven, to leaven the mass: when dam
ger threatens, our country will not want for
defenders.
Il 18th. The Navy-The glory which en-
balms the memory of Perry, q Macdonough,
Decatur, and host of others, shows that
proud England is not as she was of yore-
''mistress of the sea-
18th. Agriculture, Manufactures and Com
merce-all essential elements of a sound Ma
tional prosperity-Let us cherish them all.
18th. Woman--Angelic being whose
hand, like thine, can smooth mans pillow
Whose voice can so effectually silence the
fuerulousness ofhis temper,and soothe the an
guish ofdiseasel Proffered by thee, the Wand
has an added zest, q even the nauseous medi-
cament IS Invested Gifts loathsoneness. 1--WE
had been brutes without thee.''
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
by Capt. Harper-Our worthy Hostess {:
Her elegant entertainment deserves our
thanks.
by Lieutenant Dlair-Virgina, in her
central position i'll the u. States. like the bal
lance-whilst it preponderates on either side,
the fulcrum is firm.
BY LIT. John II. Virginia-Belov'd
because 1t is the country Of my adoption, the
birthplace of my cllildren-the land of the
free, and the home of the brave.
BY K. w. Stevenson-The Democracy of
Old Augusta, tho few in numbers, sed null
tum in parvo.
BY Harman Saupe-Virginia my adopted
home.-l saw the beacon light of liberty upon
thy shore, and came, directed by its RAYS, to
the freeman's home.
BY Guest-Our worthy Captain.
BY Samuel g. Chariton-Gen1. VIM. II.
Harrson-One of Virginia's iewels-"OId
ViIginny never tire.''
By T.. Calvert-'The President Of the II.
S.-The patron of our civil and military in
stitutions-may his shadow never grow less.
By James A. FoTbes-Wiiiam Fl. Harri-
son, son Of the illustious Benjamin Harrison,
one OF the signers of the Declaration of our
Independence, the anniversary of which we
d this day celebrate.-May the son of so il
smstrlous sire be for his merits and well ear
ned tame exalted to the Presidency of the u.
>. ana exchange residences from the 'Loo