Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-11

u By Col. R. E. Palmer. Our country wants Pres
dent: Who shall it be ], Martin and his illustrous
predecessors we have had-,hey served US badly
John G. Calhoun expresses wish 10 follow in their
footsteps-Let's try "Harry of the West"
By w. NJ. Howerton Andrew Jackson May
the evening of his life be as pleasant to him, the
morning of it was beneficial TO others.
y By E. b. Averett. Thomas Ritche-the veteran
Editor, the true Republican: May his sons prove them
selves "true chips of the old block"
BY A. G. Keen John c. Calhoun-"as Cato,
Grm-as Aris,ides just" glorious destiny awaits
him.
BY Dr. Craddock. The Government Of the United
States-"a house not made with hands eternal in
| the Western world.
By W. Easley. Woman: The star that guides the
lost and bewldeed wanderer to safety and happiness
"the rainbow TO the storms of life
BY Lady Gent in) The citizens of Halifax Court
House May their prosperity, happiness and virtue, be
unbounded as their hospitality and generosity is
transcendant.
By Dr. Averett The rank and file Whilst we honor
the brave with epaulettes, let us not forget the
heroes with knapsacks, and cartridge boxes May
the rank and file of all succeeding ages have the
virtue aud courage to sustain the true principles of our
Government, whether by Of The baot-box
| fridge box
| BY w. N. Howerton. The Union, the combination
of and twenty stars: May they for time continue
shine with unvarying bruncy, and to beam forth the
rays of glorious freedom.
T.
clamor of the enemy arms in 1910 still resoundng in
his ears, how can he approach the coming contest
| BY DR.. Faulkner-M. Van Buren, Though round
his breast the vapors of the hard cider campaign are
spread, "eterna sunshine settles his head" When
called forth to 90 before the camp Of Democracy to
battle, he may approach the coming contest with sure
reliance upon the sober second thought OF The peo-
pie, for triumphant success,
By J. A. Sewers = John G. Calhoun statesman
of gigantic intellect; all the energies of his mind are
| lara he hest orTh q
our next President.
| By William G. Banks.-J. c. Calhoun and Martin
Van Buren,: Shall the mighty Lion of the South give
place 10 the cunning Fox Of the North, and Southern
principles become a sacrifice TO Northern intrigue 2
Upon the enumeration of the names OF these ilustr-
men, several Democrats simultaneously exclaimed,
spar mobile fratrum " 10 which exclamation every De-
mocrat present drank with hearty cheers
BY VIM. Wauhop. Here's 10 Henry Clay, the
greatest Orator of the Day: May he be our next
President, and his administration prove 10 this once
| happy pee epic a restoration cf our Government.
BY n. Fl. Poindex;er. John Calhoun-the pro
found Statesman, the incorruptbe Patriot, and, above
all, slhe noblest work C God-an honest man" He
is eminently worthy OF the mos, exalted station on
earlh-,he Presidency Of the United States.
BY B. r. Register. The mex, President: May he
be who seeks the peace and welfare Of his coun
Try, and not the aggrund;zement Of party.
i By Lady, (sent in) May the burst of eloquencs,
with which the noble young Orator has this day favored
US, serve &c enknd!e in the bosom of every Freeman
that spirit of liberty and patriotism which emanaed
from the heroes of the Revolution.
By Lady, (sent I'M May America show herself q
grateful and noble people, she has hitherto done by
assigning to her brightest ornament the next Presfen
cy-You all know Harry of the West
By f. S. Morris. Henry Clay May whg-ery
md true democracy elect him TO the Presldtnhai
Chair. and his Inauguration prove not only glory
to the cause of Whigsm, but the fight of hard times
! BY James Brown. The Ladies' Our arms zen
proeclon-thsir arms cur reward.
i By J. w Pondexter. To the good old Common
wealth May her Statesmen shake off the blind p'eJu-
dice Of party zeal, and unite in general Effort 10
restore her bankrupt currency.
i By II. C.. Bailey. Henry Clay-the Orator and
Statesman May he rise trlumphanily over the oPpo'
sition candidate in 1874, and be quietly seated the
Presidential Chair.
By VIM c. Moon. Henry Clay-the country
last hope May he soon occupy the elevated station
10 whch his transcendant abilities so justly entlIe him.
By Lewis It. Nunnelee John c. Calhoun:
| "a combination and form, indeed,
Where every God doth his seal,
To eive The world assurance OF 4 mag.'
By Lady (Sent in. Our youthful Orator May
the spirit Of genius and patriotism, which anlmates his
bosom, be instrumental in dispelling The dark cloud,
which hoverS our beloved country.
By J. L. Hubbard.-The Halifax Dragons May
they never be found lacking in the time of need.
BY W. G. Banks-John Tyler When his term ex-
pires may he retire from Office per se and not wait TO
be kicked out by the people.
By John a. Sowers.-John Tyler lie has proved
himself honest and firm Politician; he is entitled to
the thanks and commentator of every Republican.
By C. j. Craddock.-John G. Calhoun: The only
statesman of the Democratic party whose principles
fully and fairly nntagonze those OF the leader oil The
Federal forces.
By G. w. Willams.-Our Immortal Washington
! Has earth such seed IN her bosom:
| BY Lady. (Sent in MAY the eloquence, which
has enchaned to day, prove like the eloquence OF
Demos,henes of DID, alisman to draw our countrymen
to the paths of patriotism and truth.
| BY DR.. Faulkner-"May the eoquence which has
enchanted 10 day, prove ,aismsn 10 throw around
the heart of the among the fair toasers the sllken
thread of love- and TO draw her into the "Sessed state
Of matrnony.
BY one ofthe Company.-The President of the day:
We love the man, admire his taents--long may he
live the pride of his Friends honor TO his country
This toast received with tremendous applause.
BY w. Easley The Clergy, who have given us The
pleasure of their company this occasion: By do.
ing they have done honor to their heads and hearts,
and deserve The best wishes Of every patriot.
| By the Company. General A. G. Keen, and his
associate committee men The zeal which they have
manifested to make preparation for the suitable cee-
bra,ion of this day. prove them to be worthy descend
Of the illustrious who rendered the day
mortal
| ByA. G. Keen, for the Committee The citizen,
of Halifax court house and its vicinity Always ready
to award merit where merit is DUE may they long long
live to enjoy the inequalities of the inn keepers OF the
place
BY E. WILDER
Jovfnly have we met
Happy have we been,
Peacefully may part
l And next year meet again.
u The editors of the Wing, Lynchburg Virgnian,
and Republican, and the Danvlle Reporter request
ed 10 republish the above
JAMES E. HAMLET,
LEANDER FAuLKSER,
EDMUND B. AvERETT,
ALFRED S. REID,
Committee.
COMMUNICATED
/ FOURTH OF JULY AT FARMVlLLE.
AT the celebration Of our National Anniversary by
the "Farmvlle Blues" after elegant collation. the
following sentiments proposed and received with
applause:
| REGULAR ToASTS.
LIST. The Fourth of July: BY its annual celebration
we render just tribute 10 the memory Of our Revo.
lutionary s;res. (Air Hail Columbia)
end The American Revolution II snatched the
sceptre from the grasp of DesPotsm, and placed it
where il should be-in the hands of the People
(..r-Star Spancled Banner1