Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-07-14
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.

By a Guest. The Ladies, to whom
we are indebted for the tasteful decora.
lions that surround us. We know YOU.
and properly appreciate your worth and
the delightful contributions you have
made TO our enjoyment.
By a. d. Almond. The 9Th Of Ju-
~; The birth day Of American indie
pendence:-May it ever be celebrated IS
il is upon this occasion, without the use
Of perncious and intoxicating liquors.
BY A. A. Jones. General Washing
ton; The father Of our liberties. His ends
were always upright and his means al
ways pure.
By 6. L. Jones The young ladies'
who represent the different States from
the graceful and patriotic style in which
they have acquitted themselves on this
occasion, are well worth "a tribute from
the muses. pen.
By BENZ. F. Grayson. The fair: The
only endnrable arlstocraey-who elect
without votes-govern without laws
decide without appeals-and are never
in the wrong.
BY Guest. "Woman's love:
"'J'is like the rock,
That every tempest heaves,
And stands amidst the shock,
Of oceans widest waves.''
By ]. Baker. The patriots of the revo.
luton: May their memory be cherished
by millions yet unborn.
By Jacob BIume. The citizens of
Page: May they emulate the example
set them by their forefathers-sustain
the rights OF freemen, and eIeaye to the
American standard.
ByJ. J. Thompson. The 4th of July:
May it ever be celebrated as the ami
versary of independence, and never desc
Grated by the rancor of faction, nor
prostItuted to the purposes of party.
BY Lady. Our Chaplain: We du-
ly appreciate his presence, and feel that
we have been benefited, by having our
hearts and affections guided and drec-
ted from the good things OF earth, from
nature, to natures God.
BY ]. II. Stricken. Martin Van Bu-
rem: May we never fail to cherish the
memory of that illustrious statesman.
BY a Guest. sour Country: Like
an old maid, may it ever boast Gifts free
dom aud independence. happy in its pre-
sent state, yet ever looking forward with
pleasing antIcipations to change for the
better. Strictly guarding her virtues
with patriotic eye; and when union is
called for. ever ready to present heart
and band"
BY John B. F. McAllister. The Ladies
who assisted the committee Of decora-
tons: The very tasteful and elegant
manner in which they performed their
part. calls forth the adaptation and ap-
plause Of every beholder.
BY a Lady. The Orator of the day:
May his youthful mind, the illusions of
which we this day have listened to, Le-
come mighty magazine, with his spot
less elevated mlen, such as nations NAV
envy, but worlds cannot emulate.
BY Francis II. Jordan. May we ever
m'ngIe with our earliest and brightest
dreams Of national glory, all that just
admiration and that generous loyalty to
the sex which ever has been and ever
will be accorded to the American fair.
By N. F. Grayson. Rhode Island;
May the difficulties be amicably adjusted,
and the grievances of which portion OF
her citizens complain, be speedily re-
dressed.
By David Bumgarner.
"Fo quench our thirst, we always bring,
Cold water from the well or spring,
So here we pledge perpetual hate,
10 all that can intoxicate.' -
BY ID. III. Fisher. The American
flag: May it wave triumphantly over
every freeborn citizen of this glorious re-
public, until tine shall cease to roll.
BY G. Jordan. Page County, in
political point of view-She stands where
she always has stood but her citizens
know when to exert their power, and
when to abstain. Our hearts have no
room for party feelings OF sentiments to-
dav.
by hon. W. Affairs. Liberty: Rights
OF property and rights of person regula-
ted and secured by law-equal privile.
ges. equal burthens, freedom Of speech.
freedom Of the press, and the right to
worship God as we plsase-shis is liber-
ty.
BY T. NJ. Almond. The Orator OF
the day; His display on This morning
argues what lie may be. May his after
lite realize the hope and anticipations Of
bis friends.
After dinner the company repaired TO
The Court House, and were dispersed with
singing, prayer, and a benediction. The