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

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we trust will never cease to swell the bosoms Of
the increasing millions of our countrymen, as it
now does ours, with proud and grateful recollcc-
tons Of the past, and conscious blessings of the
present--was celebrated by the Staunton 1t. In
iantry, and number Of citizens, by public din
ner, prepared in fine style by MIR. Thos. Basby,
in the beautiful Grove the cite OF the Virgin
ia Institution. Judge b. G. Baldwin was called
upon to act as President, and Captain Harper,
Thomas J. Niche, esq. N. G.. Kinney, esq. and
Mr.. John Wise SEN, as Vice Presidents. The
Declaration OF Independence was then read by
Judge Baldwin, at :he request of the company
after which the following toasts were drunk
REGULAR TOASrS.
4. The day zee celebrate. (tIail Colunba.)
=. Tie Union Of tie Stdtes-"W hist we are several
tStar Spanglcd Banncr.)
). George Washington. (\Nash,ngton's March.)
4. HE Signers Of Ue Declaration Among the few,
the immortal names that were not Dor" to die',,
s. Lfaye,e-"IIigh upon the list OF The pure and dis
Interested benciactors Of niankmd
T. The Army and Macy The fewer the men, the
greater share Of honor. yankee Doodle)
s: Ihe SURVIVING patriots Of the Reooiution-"May
their latter days be prosperous and happy their
first were useful and glorious" (Long time ago.
.. The Old Doainon- Mother OF us all.
(Od Virgnny ncber tirc.)
10. Old AUGUSTA, the mother Of Stdtes.Tho her body
is diminished, her spirit has not contracted.
II. Jas. BarJou-Ful of years and OF honors he has
been gathered his fathers (Roslin Castlc)
u. D.miel Shegsy-"we'llt talk cup o Kindness yet
Tor auid lang sync. (Auid lang sync.)
l3. UOmdn.-
''Oh raylcss that night is, that morning uublcst
Where 10 beam from her eye lights JOY in the breas'
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
BY Lieut.. Ast-1ne memory Of The Signers Of The
Declaration Of Independe'ceThe mute and motonlcss
monument OF marble point the traveller their ST
lent graves-but the Declaration of Independence will
proclaim TO ages yet unborn their fame, which will only
cease when time shall be
BY Lieut.. Ciarke-1ne Heroes Of he Rerolution-
Their ought th admiration of their dc
scendants and the applause OF the world.
BY Lieut.. Stece',son1ne Constitution Of The United
StateSrhe work of united wisdom and patriotism. IL
construed in its proper and true meaning is the
of Republican frccdomfpcrvcrcd and corrupted
it will become the engine of its destruction.
BIZ Lieut. Gcigcr-Fdrmers and MCctanicS-ute bone
and sine,c Of our iu,,d-May they always bear in mind
that the happiness of our nation is in their hands.
BY Il. ~ Co,can-Briscoe e.. Baid,cin His com
manding talents in the Councils o! the Statch unbcnd
ing integrity and his sterling worth in all the relations Of
life, have length elevated him to that rank and
which, who know him best, conscious that he has
long deserved.
| ['rhis toast was received with loud and repeat
ed acclamatons by the company, which at length
called Judge b. to his feet, who, in few brief
4 SeHttIlCtS, tuc
compliment thus Unexpectedly paid him, with
the feeling and modesty SO Characteristic Of the
man..
ByJ. Il. Herman Henry Ciay--The brightcs, star
that adorned the councils Of his country. After
long battling for the best rights and interests OF the Uni
he seeks the reposc OF private life May the people
Justly appreciate his great services by his clcv
lolj to the Presidency, and thus great
sures of public poiicy-a Bank and a Tariff.
52y the Drummer-Whcn the drum beats for Harry
VnO ref scf 10 Ike nm he sfen
BY Capt. Hanson Of The u. S. .-"Siceethearts ana
Wuess-Our arms their defcnceheir our reward -
l-Whiie his name lives in the memory of America, thS
Catholic Irish never be deemed the enemies of Re
By s. j. Daris---iadrero Jacksonville Hero of n
Oreans-Fcaricss in Battle, udicious in the Cabinet
state.-A well spent life is nearly past-Nlay his las
| BY o. JpeiIen-Martin Pan B,uen-rhc clouds of ca
umny and detraction have for time obscured The bright
ness Of his amc-The breath of the popular will vii
soon sweep them away and leave it, like the sun aftc
the storm, brighter and more glorious than ever
May the year l545 find him President of the U. States
By a. NJ eo,s@''-IHe tresi3entiA Ctsir-Eiil 6.
By H. s. Rinney-Joseph c. CaJels-The De wi,
linton OF Virginiaiis enlightened policy and ndefat
Gue eNcr5ions IN the cause of lnternal Improvement
nave reared monument that will carry his pame dow,
inc stream OF time as long the river the theatre
ms ac9ns shall pour its watery tribute the Ocean
tai man is no morc-bu he has left behind him nam,
ior al that good and great among men, lasting as the
hiouhtals Oh MS own
Hy J. b. Decentralization Robert y,orterfeyJ n,
11rS"$td-Ihc Soldier and the Chrisian-now in the
Wiigh oi hovcring upon the verge of two worlds
patiently awaiting orders take up line of march 10
mat bourne from whence traveller has vet returned
ny I'm; II. Hartman James Observation-Disclosures
cd by all who know him. an ornament TO his friends and
ms party he be Cur Governor.
.by|' w. Str'c!ing-Ihe Lddies-Thcir charms and
virtues are our Jowelsther influence our magnct Of at
ByJ W. Shibling- Henry Clay-1Iay all who have
learned to magnify his name, learn also to respect his
principles. ~ F' M
By Jotn Doyle The Representatives. Of old 4,bena,le
an Inc Eert LesiSidfne-U essys Raudofnh and Ienke-
The worth of the has been long known and Justly
reciatcd II is sufficient say the other is true dscI-
pie OF jefferson. Long life and success to their
principles.
By Nm. S. Ryleor Alabana- Yirginia and alabama
- nc land OF my birth and the home of my adoption
"hiSt feel reverence for the cannot withhold the
cEo vi ahecuon que To the otler-and nothing but death
VIII sever the ties which bind me to each.
~ I'm. ~. JohnSOn-Our inyited guest John Itise
s"- w cherish him noble compatriot in arms OF
inc late and lamcned Harrison the battle the a,l-
Long may he live TO enjoy the fruits of his youth
iui services IN the cause of his country.
6yh H. hinney-Lis Accidency-'Tis said that For
she made him President.
~ Il. ~. Kinney-Hcuy Cgoy-Our country will
nan MN as President as The mpcs! tossed ship docs
sunbeam which is the harbingey Of her safety
Sent dy JON: Co.ho,n-1R nnesaoyu OF alexander
Hd'Hion-lo the wisdom and patriotism of the accom-
Pshed statesman he united the skill and bravery of the
uc soldier Is best culogy is the fact that hc the
bosom friend and companion Of Washncton
By John Grdndsfod-IHc an Of f,I1 I77G-Only, g.
q"aied by the day winch VIII make Henry Clay Pres-
dent ~ 49,
By Chas II: Le'ois-Benj. ". Leigh-Thc Amcr;
can Curiius-l His srfinmoaticn upon the altar of his
cCuntrys good will be remembered and appreciated long
after his time serving colleague shall hay ceased TO be-
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