Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-07-08

ardent political predictions, and who reflect upon
the great majority present that concurred in his sent
mcnis The eu!ogstic episode in his address, absaining
as DID IRON reflection on any party, was III great
degree pardoLable.
I'VE differ with all respect, and in one particular,
from the Compiler. We consider the Epsod as
in bad tasle-as calculated TO the harmony of
day, on which all Americans should be OF one
mind and Of one feeling. On such a day, there
should be no political ma ory or mnority-no ef-
fort made TO emblazon the candidate and the cham
pion of the Wing pary-to single out Henry Clay, of
all the great aen, dead living, in country except
Washington, aud 10 place him almost along side of "the
Father of his Country hold him up deliberately as
the savior OF his country on two occasions. On the
last OF these the Compromise act Of 33,) Mr.. Forsyth
justly remarked in the debate, that this "proect to bar
monte the people, could have from better
source than from the gentleman from Kentucky. For,
TO man were more indebted for the dscord aud
discomfort which agtate u.s.. And the friends OF the
great PacIcator now among The first to disturb the
Compromise, which he has the credit Of establishing!
But if his friends anxious to him with 'the
highest honors, to seize upon the National Ami
versary to commemorate his seryices-if they are so
Jealous rs 10 push him forward at all times, Sin season
or out vi season. it becomes his opponents TO profit by
the lesson and TO initiate the zeal of his friends, all
proper occasions The Orator may have "ardent poll
teal predllectIons;' but others in the minority of this
City have as strong feelings he has-and they had
right to hope that this day at least, such
party predictions would have been expressed ex-
cited
MIR. Griswold devoted the greatest part of his dis
course to strong denunciation of lntemperance He
argued, that there other safe course, but 10 be
Ieetotaler ain the course of his remarks, MIR. u
appealed 10 the Westinghouse to bear him witness.
MIR. Ramsay stepped forward with much emotion and
proclaimed at said that coulo never be saved;
but ! am saved-so can all others who the proper
exertion" Mr.. G. stated in his address, that 9 900
had taken The pledge in Rchmond-and he produced
other interesting statistics in the recommendation OF
his cause
After The Address, the Military formed in line on the
Square, and the Usual firing took place, Captain Ellis
Artillery manning and firing their cannon with skill
They then repaired to their respective dining places
The Blues, Captain G. W. Munford, dined at Buch-
anans Spring-The Artillery, Capt. Ellis, on Mayos
Islund-rhe Grenadiers, Captain Joseph r. Anderson,
elected that morning, the place Of James Lyons,
Esq resigned,) at the Exchange Hoel-The Scarlet
Guards, Captain John d. Nlunford, purtook of q
temperance dinner at the City Spring-And the
Henrico Cavalry, Captain McIiae, with their guests,
The Chesterfield Troop, Captain WeIseger, d'ned al
Bacons Branch Tavern. The best feelings generally
prevailed, and sobreiy 'lhe order of the day
notwithstanding at several of the dinners, lbaons Of
wine were offered in honor Of the day.
ny TIE Il. ]. |. BLUES.
The Richmond Light Infantry Blues, with their
guests, having participated in The military exercises oil
the day, proceeded TO Buchanans Spring. WHERE after
having partaken of a bountiful repas, the following
sentiments were drunk with the utmost hilarlty and
good fellowship
L. Tie Day ioc celebrate at onght to be commend
rated as day Of deliverance, by solemn acts oil devo.
ton TO Almighty God. 1t ought to be solemDized with
pomp shows games SPORTS bells, guns bonres, illu-
minatons from end Of the Continent TO the other,
from this time forward forever.
[Tune Hail Columbia.
q The ereat men ,rho signed the Declaration Of In
dcpcndcnce and the Grane nhO sealed it ,ciM their
byu pIfh hpir q
fTune Light Of other days.
3. George Washington On that name attend the gra-
ttude and praises of all lime.
TUNE: Uashingtons March.
4 The scntimtnt Of Lafayette: "Amerlcan Liberty!
The Spring which is TO tertze both hemispheres
it preserve its native purity [Tune: Lafayues .harrh
J. The principits of 70: "They should be the creed
of our political faith the text of civic instructions the
tombstone by which to try the services OF those we
trust" [Tune: Yankee Doodle.
6. The Union: The harp with 70 strings. If tuned
according correct principles, and touched by faithful
hands il will "discourse most eloquent music.
T. Tirginia: In the tempest Of the Revolution her
rhtnings were we'll directed vivid and always purify
inr The electric fluid has not perIshed but will flash
ogan when comes the storm Of war.
lTune: Clare dc Kitchen.
6. The Freedom Of Speech and the Press: Preserved
nyiolate "without which, genius and science religion
rTune Bruce 5 address.
- EdHcdfiOH In lne spring O lie sHe MS the Hho
with buds and fowers-in autumn, with richest fruits
| 10 Our F0reign Relations "Natonal honor is ma
tional property Of the highest value. The sentiment in
the mind Of every citizen is national strength
II. The american Stars: May they shine in union and
harmony as long as the sister stars shine above
TUNE: american Stars.
~ The .7rmyand Nary The sword and shield oil the
Nation Let them be ever used for the protection OF
virtue, the maintenance OF right and the ylndca'on oil
national homer. TUNE: Star-spangied Banner.
ILL fhur, he fyarn
rnmpled down, and east away her smiles and SYM
patLies illghten up the gloom
TTune: Thou retgnst in MiS bosom.
VOLUNTEER ToAsrs.
By Captain George w. Munford. Government as
destined bv our Fathers Limited in power frugal IN
expenditures simple in machinery; splendid in wisdom.
By the Committee. Gortrnor John ". Gregory:
An honest heart and faithful officer. The interests
and honor of the Old Dominion are safe in his hands
Governor Gregory responded 10 this sentiment, and
AT the conclusion OF his remarks gave
The Richmond Blues: Raised in '93; they have con-
tnued to retain their stand among the military; always
ready to defend their rights they the safe guar
dans of the rights Of Others
By Lieut. Edward ~ Allen. John NJ. Patton: The
able urist and faithful public servant; he will always
be found ready TO discharge his duty.
Mr. Patton responded in happy and humorous VEIN,
and concluded with the following sentiment:
a ,cfN regulated and liberal system Of potunteer
CorDs The only organization of the militia that we need
By Lieut. George II. Tompkins Wyndham Robert
son. Our former faithful representative. Liberal, en-.
phtened firm and consistent: wegive him the cordial
greeting Of true friends
Mr.. Robertson feelingly responded to the sentiment,
and gave in return.
me Gin Of Richmond The home of my childhood
and mast life the abode of my kindred and friends to
me ever the liberal dispenser of lis honos and conn.,
dence. and now, Of its hospitality.
.Whcre'er urn-wla,ever realms TO see,
My heart unirnvoll'd fondy turns to thee"
By Lieut. VIM. Y. Sheppard. Judse John Robertson:
The faithful expounder Of the Constitution according to
its true principles.
Judge Robertson always ready, responded in his best
,tv,e. and concluded with The following sentiment
The Federal Gorcrnmcnt: Economical expenditure;
adequate and uniform taxation. neutrality-suspicious.
only 10 ell kinds of indusiry-favors to none
MIR. Thos Richie having been called on for sentl-
men deprecated, in the strongest manner, all alluson
The Day The great day, the birthday ofonr Repnb-
In ma "