Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-07
CELEBRATION OF TaG FOURTH OF
INV

| JULY.
The Richmond Light Infantry Blues. with their
guests having participated in the military exercises
ofth day, proceeded to Buehanan's Spring, where
after having partaken of bounlilul repast, the fol
lowing sentiments ere drunk with the utmost IA
lari,y md good fellow ship:
'. The day we celebrated at ought to he con,
memorted ~ day OF deiivcrance, by solemn acts
o' devotion to Almighty God. IL ought to be sos
| lemnized with pomp, shows, games sports. bells
guns oonhres, I'LL limitations, tom ore end Of the
continent to the o,her. from this time forward for
ever" Iuns-Hail Columbia
| 2. The great men who signed the D,el,r,ti,n of
Independence. and the brave men w no .ea !, ~ MI
thelr oocd: Iheif glory brchtens with their coun
try's fame. Tune-Lisht of other DAYS.
| - peo'go NaShhs'on. On that name attend
the gratitude and rEeisea OF oil time Washing.
| tons March.
4. The s'nIiment &C Lafayette. "Amcri,,n i.
6erty! The spting which IS to ier,ilzo 10th Hem
iiphefe,; May It preserve i's native purity" La.
fayeue's March.
s. The principles of &c. "They should be the
creed OF QUE political faiththe text Of civic instruc
uon-the tombstone by which TO try the services
OF those we trust" Yankee Doodle
| q. The Uuon. The Harp with % strings: If
tuned according correct principles, aud touched
by faithful hands, 1t will discourse most ciouuent
! muse"
Z. Virginia. In the tempest Of the Revolution
her liehtnings were well directed vivid md
purifying: The electric fluid has no, persisted. Lut
Will Hash AGAIN when comes the storm of war
Clare de Kitchen.
| :. The freedom OF speech and the Pfess. rresery
cd ieV'oat; without which, genius aud science,
Icns'on ana liberty are given 10 man in van."-
Brucc's Address.
9. Education. In the spring of life she fills the
mind with buds and lowers-in autumn, with rich
est fruits.
! 10. Our Foreign relations. National honor ;s
national property Of the highest value. The sen,i
nieni 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
| abovc-Amercau Star.
IL. The Army and Navy. The sword and
shield OF the Nation; Let them be ever used for the
protection OF virtue the maintenance of right and
Banner.
10 Woman. "when all other wreaths are with.
cred, trampied down a cast away" her smiles and
sympathies will lishten up the gloom.
VOLUNTEERS.
BY Capt. George w MunCord. Government as
designed by our fathers: Limited in power, frugal
IN expenditure, simple IN machinery, splendid in
wisdom.
BY the Committee. Governor John 81 Gregory:
An homes, heart and faithful oficor-The inter
es's and honor of the Old Dominion are safe in his
hands.
Governor Gregory responded to this sentiment
and at the conclusion OF his remarks, gave
q The Richmond Blues. raised in '93: They have
continued TO retain their stand among the military
always ready TO defend their own rishts-they are
tue sale guardians OF the rights OF others.
BY Lieut.. Edward n Alien. John NJ Patton
The able luris and faithful public servant he will
always I've found ready TO discharge his duty.
Mr. Patton responded IN happy and humorous
VEN, anu concluded with the fol owing sentiment:
wei regu a,od and liberal system of volunteer
corPs-ihe only organization Of the militia that VIC
neel
BY Lieut.. George II Tompkins. wyndham Ro.
bettson, our former faithful representative: Liberal,
enlightened, firm and consistent, we give him the
cordial greeting Of true friends.
MIR Robertson teelingiY responded TO the senl
men, and gave IN return,
The City Of Rchmond The home OF my child.
hood and past life, the abode of my kindred and
rlends, To me ever the liberal dispenser of its no
nOrs and confidence, and now OF rs hos pi,ality.
S Nv here, turn nv, whatever realms to sce
by Lieut.. VIM Y Sheppard. Judge John Ro
6ertson: The faithful eXpounder or the Constitution
according 10 its true principles.
Judge Robertson, always ready, responded in his
best style, and concluded with the following sen,-
msn:
The Federal Government: Economical Exoenii-
tue, Adequate aud Uniform Taxation, Projection
Protection only to ali kinds OF Industry-favors
to none.
Mr. Thomas Richie having been called on for
sentiment, deprecated IN the strongest minner all
illusions To party, aud gave
The Day-the gre,t ddy-the birth day Of our
Republic: On this day, at least, lie, us not give up
to party, what was meant Tor minkind.
GENERA Bernard Pcyton being called on, gave
the Virginia Military Institute: May Il continue
to receive the patronage AMI fostering care of the
constituted authorities OF the Siaic which is great
usefulness and high distinction, justly entities it
TO.
MIR Stafford II. Parker. the Register of the S,ate
being called on, gave the following;
Let us never forget the sentiment eloquentlv ex
pressed by the ilustrous Charles Fox, In the House
Of Commons: "rhe Resistance Of the Americans
To the Cypress OF the MOiher country, has un
doubedly preserved the Liberties Of mankind"
NJ Fabius NJ Lawson, the Treasurer of the State,
being called upon, gave
Private and Public Debt: An honest man will
pay his honest debts; an honest Commonwealth
can do no less-Vrsina with her honest sons,
must be honest. she can n,UT rspudiaie.
Mr. George Tay'or being called on gave as his
sentiment:
State Rights men: Speak to the children Of Is
Tael that they go forward" though theif way may
be hedsed by thorns-theIr path be filled with
stones Of stumbling and rocks Of offence, yet re-
spendent tow OF promise lies in the bosom OF the
retire ting storm.
BY Mr. Archibald Peasants, nm honorary mem
Der Of the Blues. Agriculture, Commerce and Ma
nuiaciuros and indivsiblc: That their substan.
tive union is as essentia 10 earthly, the spi
ritual Trinity j. to our heavenly salvation, none bu
an Inhde can doubt.
by John G. Blair an honorary member. L.icon.
tious Rebellion: IL never can be sustained in land
OF Liberty and Law.
BY VIM III Pearson. The Old Dominion: Her
Clay - celebrated throughout the world; let her
sons prove faithful 10 her soil
by Srrgt. John Il ID iniorlh. The habtua use Of
stimulating drinks, one Of the old customs "more
honofci IN the breach Than in the Observance"
by Corp. John Regnauli. The Grand En-.
campment NJ Baltimore in May, 1912: "The Blues"
although not on the ground, felt the warmth aud
glow of patriotism on the occasion. There is n
day yet IN store for the Blues the ever to be
remembered "Indcpendent Grays"
by @ Watson. The Husbindmen nj our coun.
try; They ask not for Bountos or Tariffs The
OILY protection they invoke Is that of Heaven.
Capt James Lyons, late Captain OF the Rich
mond G'renndiers, no! being able TO be present. sent
the following:
The Diy: From i spnng the great family Of
American States. Thanks TO an overriding Pro
violence md tho Loyalty OF Rhode Island, every
member Of II yet lives 10 rejoice in its r,trrn.
by u Smith. Henry Chy: If n n ition shall |
pace his name among the greatest that have lived
u will be Just; but Fame has charge Of his Glory
and will speak his praise as long as Virtue shall
possess place in the hearts Of his counirymon.
BY ID M Eustice. The Heroes Of the Reyolu. |
tion; Time dms not the brightness Of their fame |
Wy WIN II Pearson. The Ladies: A tsent, tho
not forgotten.
BY Corp Peter - Mckinney Colonel VIM G.
Cooke, prisoner Of the Santa Fe expedition, and
m old officer Of the Blue: a speedy release TO him
IS the hearty wish Of every Blue.
by II. Danorih. Texas; Valiant in her former
struggles, and glorious IN her victory may she soon
plant her risen star on the walls OF tho Mexican
Capitol, md teach the infamous Santa Anna, "Sie
stmpsr Tyrannis."
BY L. T. Allen. The Declaration OF Indepen.