Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-12
WILLIAM AND MARY.
STUDENTS CELEBRATION.

| The 66lh Anniversary of American Tndepend
ence was celebrated bv the Professors and Student
OF Old William and Mary in a manner becoming
4 the occasion. After the exercises in the Chape
were over, the Faculty, Students and invited cues,
| sat down 10 partake of sumptuous entertainer
| prepared for them by Mr. Walden, the College Stew
| ard This very essential part of the days enjoy.
ment being performed to the satisfaction Of all con
cernei, Mr. James w Preston, of Abingdon, rose
and after a few predatory remarks, teeming will
brilliancy OF thought and glowing patriotism, an.
rendered doubly impressive by the rich and mslo-
| dious voice which uttered them, read with much
| effect the Declaration Of independence.
| The minds OF all we've by this time prepared foi
| the brilliant effusion which followed. II Oh ex-
pectatons had been formed of the orator selected
for the occasion. But the effort far surpassed any
thing which the most imaginative mind could pic
| ture to itself.
Mr. Robert Ould, of Georgetown, D. C., arose
and during IS minutes unclaimed the attention OF
the audience. The orator did not pursue the plain
and beaten track usually followed such occasions
bot selected an unuodden path, seldom II ever
travelled before, and mos, ably and CALAMITY did he
sustain himself IN the lofty flights which his soaring
fancy sometimes took. Bold and fearless in his
figures, strong and nervous in his language, ard
impassioned in his delivery, the orator showed him.
self worthy of the honor, aud added new lus,re TO
this time horored Institution. IL was every thing
patriot could desie. In the language Of toast
handed in by an invited guest, "This day which
spoke nation into existence, is honored by us
orator." But farther description is unnecessary
Those who heard it will forget il, and those
who did not may truly regret it.
REGULAR TOASTS.
/. The day we celebrate: As lovers oflbsr,v
our hearts rejoice at the of her natal day:
Americans, our souls are filed with the remem-
brance OF The mighty deeds of our fathers.
=. Liberty The glorious reality OF national ha D.
piness, for winch mankind have ever Struggled,
but never found except in our own Father land.
the West, intended by its creator TO enlghten not
It's own sphere only but the world.
4. Washington: HIS fame is beyond eulosy.
Patrick Henry: Oh that his fearless spirit
animated some being amongst US, and his
piwerful eoquenee were at that beings command:
then our country. though sick nnd languishing,
might still prosper.
C. Thomas Jefferson: The author OF the D.cla-
ration OF ependence- moRu1isntum psreanius
Gre!
z. Virginia: Her fame is shadowed forth by her
Statesmen and Heroes.
s Sou Carolina Amidst the dsrkes, hour of
her history, when her existence was threatened by
The overwhelming power Of her co-SaIes, she
proved true 10 herself and true TO her sovereignty.
0. The Political Press: May IL be cleansed from
the Impurity of party prejudice, and become what
II should be, the organ through which the peoples
rights shalt lie set forth and defended.
10. The l5.h day Of May, l776-Virginia's birth
day: Then, for the first time, burst asunder the
cnalns WnlCn bOunu her 10 q tyranIS throne, and
made known her intention 10 be free. lie. her sons
ever be familiar with the history Of this memorable
day, and swear upon the holy altar OF their coun-
try. TO be true to the principles then asserted.
II. Our Navy:
America needs no brlxurkg,
No towersalonE me sisep-
Her strength Isl her noble taTs,
Whose home is on the deep
70. William and Mary. The proud alma mater
OF Jefferson and Randolph: Nervous be the arm,
snd Pasisd be the tongue, that would not defend
her IN time Of need.
10 Woman:
How can man gaze nPonher beau'eous form,
Nor feel his soul with chastc affection waTml
VOLUNTEER TOASTs.
By b F Garrett, an Invited guest. Virginia
May she never decllne-may the laures Of her glory
be ever green-miy her sons always cherish the
doctrines Of Repubicansm, the glory Of our immor-
tai Jefferson.
BY WIN. 3 Taliaieuo, an invited guest. Our
Alma .Mate' She is tainted with the ephe: of"hot-
bed Of politicians"-Lst her reyilers Lehold nmone
her Alumni, Jefferson, MIN oe, and Randoph and
soft on.
BY VIM. s. Gusts May the session OF 1871 and
AZ, OF William and Mary College, add fresh lustre
TO her interesting history, and produce a genius
around whom freemen will feel proud TO rally.
by John Povali. The Orator Of the day: This
days effort has but added another wreath 10 the
chaplet which Fame, with her fair hands, is weay-
ing for him.
BY Student. Robert Ould, the friend, the g.ni.
us, and the gentleman: We hail his advent amongst
US as orr o. the Urlghes cras in the history OF VII
liam and Mary.
BY Geo l. Upshur. The Faculty Of William and
Mary: As Professors, talented and impauial-as
gentlemen, high minded and honorable-as mem
beIs Of society, beloved and respected.
BY q. Christian. The Lldi,s Of Williamsburg
We admire them because Of their beluty-rsspsct
them because Of 'heir yir,ue-adore them because
Of their inieigeace-and love them because we
can't help IT,
by Student. Ro. Siundert. To his Alma Ma
ter one Of her most du!ilu che proudly points
TO him as her jewel.
BY J. Jones, an invited guest. This J,y which
spoke nation into existence, Is honored by It's Ora
tor
BY Jos. II Lewis. The College Of William and
Mary: While her light continues to ilumine the
arch Of Nngina's destiny, the aspeui,ns from the
tongue Of SANDER which would su'iy the briebtne,
Of her reputation will ever be hushed in the soft
murmurs Of her praise.
BY the Committee. The Faculty. Theirs the
profound wisdom, the erudi;e know edge whose
brilliant lusire lights up every science, and by re-
heeuon from minds polished by their own rays, H.
lumines every walk OF life.
President Dew here rose, and in one OF his happi.
est Efforts, responded In behalf Of the Faculty 10
this sentiment. Ills beautiful address sbounding in
classical illusions, profound wisdom and sage advice
made deep and lasting impression on the minds OF
when the learned Professor, in his
Own peculiar and earnest manner, pOinlej out kHeU.
ledge as one Of the means whereby the wary pilgrim
might reach her cOnsscfated dveiing7 lie then
begged them 10 accept the following sentiments
The Alumnus Of Old. May he Ge 10 the Alum
nus Of the present day, as the Star Of Bethlehem 10
the Eastern MaRi.
BY -. Judge Beverly Tucker. The Viz.
giniA gentleman, jurist and scholar.
The Judge, IN bis Own humorous and original
vsy, which ds6es description or miia'ion, returned
his thinks TO his youthful friends Tor this eTpr, Sc on
Of their opproba after the mouft tain torrent
speech Of Ould, he rot soft enough attempt "a
mske one himself lie hoped, however. they would
accept the following the best he could offer at III,
moment:
The Law Glass Of al .'42i In the words or youi
Op,or-"Go5 bless them ALL"
BY - Professor Millineton A foreign gen
sdorning the brow q Ameucon Literature
BY STUDENT Professor SAUNDERS Mature
/ nobieman.p
BY ~ A'unnus from distarce The oit zsn
lo' Williamsburg, Like the sweet and MslodiOu
echoes o. distant music, the voice Of their welcou
loonss pleasure N the soul.
by Cnas Moncure az invited Guest. The eitl
OF Wnhamsourg On her Eastern border, you be
hoid me walls opr ancient canito On her Yves
|'sTn' the venerable College VI William 4 Mary