Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-07-15
DOMESTIC.

tb.h.hC-N IED'
NEW KEN COUNTY.
The Goth Anniversary OF American independence
was celebrated at Pamunky Church, by a portion OF the
citizens of said county. The meeting was organized
by calling Col. VIM. Ra,c!itie 10 the Chair, and APP
pointing VIM. G. Jones, Esq 10 act as Secretary
The Declaration of independence "as then read by
Jno. :. Lacy, Esq which he preceded with a few re-
marks, detailing some OF the principal causes which
led TO that memorable event. Aiter which, the Rev.
Jao. Goodwin rose and delivered 4 very handsome and
appropriate eulogy on Tie character and services Of
General George Washington, the father of his coun.
try. On motion Of the Rev. Jno. Goodwin, the Chair.
man proceeded 10 appoint the following gentlemen las
i committee 10 prepare seine snIta5'e sentiments TO be
read 10 the meeting)-vjz Rev. lno. Goodwin, Jno.
=. Lacy, Wm G.. Jones, Wan. Slater, and Jno. +.
Woodward, Sr, who retired i few moments, and re-
turned with the sutjolned.
fThe said celebration Was conducted IN the true Ie-
total Abstinence style
Ist. The Dag re Ctidfote 4 day consecra,ed By
the events of the American Revolution. We hail it
wth feelings Of patriotism and grateful hearts to AL
mighty Gud.
Tine Father Of his country.
Sd. Tic Sisners of ne D,e'ara;;o. r. american In
dfpendence Their nac!es are deeply enslrlned Ia the
hearts and memories OF our ieIow-citzcns.
18th. The Peop|c Tie only legitimate source OF all
power-Therc!ore n Representative form oi Govern
men, is the only kind suited 10 their condition.
9TH. Tic CoRStiimttoa IF tie [. 5: The great safe
guard to American freedom. May lis perpetuiiv remain
To the latest ucIcFdItD1.
9th. orr Revolutionary offers IF Me .frmy ana
Macy. Alike distinguished for their bravery, generosi-
ty and benevoie nee.
9Th. The Fram0s cf hc Constellation cf he [. S
Their fame is recorded IN the memories oi The Anier'
can people.
Sth. Tie i.rcatg SIR Safcs mhjcA compose ar e'orious
Union May our S.ar Splnsicd Banner continue tc
wave over them as the hou,e oil the brave and the lane
of The free.
OH. Tie Pcoyie al The L. 5: Brave, in,elligen: and
Y.r,uou, Thu ~ IN o.va cuhn,if Ia n violation of theI
nights, either by the ambition ot t.yrants abroad or aspI
rants at home.
10th. Om Religions, Girl and Literary Institutions.
Three great sources vi moral and intellectual haPpi'
ness
ll,h. Tic SUITE IF iJr4in;a; She stands erect upon
The principles Of - and -, and will not depart from
Them.
lau. Tie Agricultural Interest cf Tie tnitei states
The great source al American prosperity.
18th. Tie Supremacy If oW LGWS May Incen-
diary ,apinr, and mo5s cease TO disgrace us as a people.
l4,h. The .NcmorU II J.ftfSo", .NafiSoa, anil .Non-
rae May N.!gin.ans never cease TO cherish The me
mory Of Their many v,.'G"s.
18th. Tie louas .HHn # oHr Country. Apart
from habits Of dissipation, they are i nations hoFe
and a nations glory.
10th. Tie Press When conducted with prudence
and sound discretion, is IN invaluable blessing but
guided by The spirit Of faction, &, stoops 10 low slang
aud vulaa, abuse, is a source Of the NEST teplorable
corruption.
l7,h. The Grpius Of Liberty: May The notes of its
spirit LONG continue 10 echo over cur laad, gladden;np
the hearts OF our fellow citizens TO The last hour o.
lime.
18Th. The practice IF Dueitns, no rridcnco Of IRA
rery May our icllow-oiijzcns, in "bigh places,
have moral courage TO resis. the temptation.
l9tA. ON proStHt .irlEg, .tary ami .hdttary fetctS
They are sufficient 20 guard Our rights aud protect on
Liberties iron ans INVASION, let ii come from whence !
NAV.
ao.h. Tie Far s.. Intended by the Creator to be
hclpmates fer man, may they adhere strictly 10 tie or
pinal constitution.
wy. RADCLIFFE, Chairman.
WV. G.. JoNrs, Slcseicrg.
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