Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-14

appropriate remarks, after which Hugh W. Shelf
fey esq delivered an eloquent and patriotic adj
dress, Astounding with beautiful imagery, and
soul-stirrring incidents connccs.d with our Rcvo-
lutionary struggle.
Capt. Baylor, Company formed an imposing
part Of the ceremony, being perfectly equipped
and handsomely uniformed.
The ex-olicers of the regiment were invited
guests, several Of whom attended. Our late dis
unguished delegate VIM. Kinney, esq. as also
Messrs. Brooke and Frazier were invited, who, we
| are sorry could not join us at the festive board.
The company repaired to Mr.. J. Audo's, where
| our townsman Mr.. Chapman, had most sunptu-
Gus dinner prepared under u most magnificent sha-
day walnut grove.
Col. Franklin McCue presided, assisted by DR..
l.. Waddell, Peter Hanger and Gerard ID. Stuart,
| esqr's. and Captains Baylor and Miller.
| The cloth being removed, the following toasts
were drank-some of which elected spirited and
appropriate addresses FROM Mr.. Shelley, Col. Nc
Cue, Capt. Baylor and Mr.. Allen.
The company left the table about o'clock, no.
thing having occurred to mar the festivities of
the day.
l. The day we cclebrate-Whilstl liberty is pr-
zed in our land, it will not he forgotten.
,. The Signers of the Declaration ~ Indepen-
dence-They staked their "lives, their fortunes,
and their sacred honor" i'm the cause Of American
liberty-Postcri,y will lold their names in lasting
| remembrance.
3. The Continental Congress and Army-One
devised the "ways and means to preserve and
defend American liberty; the other put then, in
| execution.
4. George Westinghouse .sSampson in the
| field, Solomon in Council''-the model Of
good man in retirement.
! 8. Lafayettc-''A friend in need,
Is friend indeed"
| His name will be cherished long as our coun-
try shall esteem gratitude for the most disinteres-
ted and important services virtue.
| =. The Officers and Soldiers of the Revolution
Am example oil fortitude in the hour OF danger,
and of patience and forbearance under trials and
privations the most severe. May their descen-
dants not forget the example.
| 7. The Union of these States under the pre-
sent Consiitution-ElIected by concession and
compromises, may itbe perpetuated in the same
spirit
8. The Heroes of the last War-Worthy sons
! Of noble sires.
8. The Army and Navy of the u. S.-Hcreto-
fore they have done battle in defending and main
tanning liberty; may they never become the instru-
mentS OF tyranny or oppression.
| 10. The Congress of the u. S.-May each
member thereof remember that he has "country
I to serve, as well as party TO obey"
III. The cause of Education-One Of vast i'm
portance to the pcrmanency of our institutions,
and the honor and prosperity OF our State. May
it receive tho fostering care of the Legislature.
| 10. The State Institutions at Staunton--Found-
ed in benevolence, may they prove sears to the
deaf, eyes to the bind,' and the lamp Of reason
to the insane.
49, Our Country
'.Lives there man with soul so dead,
Who to himself hath said
This is my own, my native land!"
| VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
n BY the PresiGent-Gen. Ro. Porterfeld, the
; Patriot and Soldier. When the war is over, and
the last tattoo shall call him into quarters, and
when the Supreme Commander shall cause the
grand reveee to beat, ordering him to general rem
devious, may he pass muster, and receive from
{ his Captain General warrant to an inheritance
that is perpetual.
BY 6. b. Stuart, LIST Vice President Henry
Clay, the first statesman of our country and the
il age. Augusta like kentucky, will stand by him,
if he should be deserted by all the rest of the
world.
: by DR.. L. Waddell, I'd V. PresldenI-Our iii
vited guests. Ai dfGe officers of the 3ad ren;.
meht. Examples worthy of imitation by the Off
GERS now In service.
by Peter Hanger. Sd V. President-John w.
er' President of the U. S. by chance, and unlike
, : most of chance animals, good for notbinr.
By Capt. Geo. Baylor. 4,h ". President Tho
memory oil Samuel Chase, who first caused the
continental Hall of Congress to re-echo the voice
OF Independence declaring at the same time that
ne owed no allegiance to the King Of ENGLAND
May his spirit be implanted in the bosom oS every
American aud there cherished down to the e0n,
summation of time
By Lieut.. J. C:Barger-G George Washington
and mos. Jefferson, the Chief and Apostle of
| BY Lieut.. J. III. Evans-Daniei Webster Tho
seemingly In a doubtful position, may time prove
IL TO have been the love of country and not Of Of
flee, which has kept him where he is.
by DIR. A. Waddell-'rhe Waynesborough 1t.
Infantry Company, worthy sons Of Old Augusta
Like their gallant and patriotic ancestors, may
lhey be ever found at their posts in maintaining the
honor and defending the liberties of their coun.
try.
BY Lieut.. r. NJ. Clarke-Captain Baylor, the
pride of his company. May his name ever be
cherished by his subaterns.
by Col. n. kerr--Captain BAYLOR for his great
undertaking to raise volunteer company in the
Town oil Naynesborough, where military spirit
has been dead for the last ten years.
by }. &. McCue--The 9TH of July 177G, will
always be dear to the American people. When
they cease to love the day they will not deserve
the blessings that it confers.
/ ny Captain Baylor-rhe memory Of Thomas
Jefferson. the great Apostle of Democracy the
author oil the Declaration of independence. May
his fame live as long as that instrument.
by DIR. l.. Waddell--IIenry Clay. Born in
humble obscurity, the friendIess youth and solia-
Ty Pilgrim to the then western wilds of America.
In the maturity of manhood the ef1ulgent sun
whose beams have penetrated every cline where
liberty breathes, and whose philanthropy is cock
tensive with the habitation Of man.
by Sergeant Allen--The address of H. w.
Shelley, esq.-Patriotc sentiments beautifully
and eloquentIy expressed.
BY Henry III. Peck--The Declaration of InGe-
| pendence. May this sacred instrument never be
trompled onby the children of those who have
| freely shed their blood TO establish it,