Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-14
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS.
SOUTHAMPTON CorNrY.


ms day OF our National independence was celebra
ted IN this county with much spirit and enthusiasm :
Al eleven clock, the Blues beautiful Company Q
Light Infantry Dragons, commanded by Captain N
NJ. SeDreH formed on the Public Square, and IRON
thence, proceeded to the Court House, where large
number OF citizens had already assembled. The cere
MONIES oil the day commenced by an eloquent and ar
proprIate prayer from The Rev Benjamin Devany; afie
which, VIM. Is. Shands, Esq, delivered Grafton
which, for style and sentiment, highly creditabls
70 ,he talents OF The young Orator After the ce'emo
mes had closed al the Court House. the Troop formed
and from the accuracy and promptness of the
manGayres, satisfied ALL that in the battlefield they
would De as efficient, as on the "gala day they were
beautiful.
At two o'clock the Military, together with many
ner, prepared BY D. II. Dromgooe, ESQ. After the
Company had dined, Saml. j. Douglas was called tc
the Chair az President, and DR.. VIM A. Spark as Vice
President, when the following Toas,s were drunk:
l. The Day we Celebrate:
All hearts happy,
ANA NIL voices bless Ibis day Of fame,
Which holds nation jubilee.
< The Constitution Ii originated with, and has
ITS firm seat, in the affections and confidence of free
people.
3. The President of the United States
4. The Heroes and Sages Of the Revolution: Their
yalor and wisdom shall be the proud theme for poets
and mlnstrels in all after time.
D. The Memory of Washington The modern Fa-
bus, whose only ambition the good of his country
and whose fame fills all corners of the earth.
b. The Army and Navy Rivals in glory-,he
ocean and earth bear the records of their yalor
Z. Freedom of conscience in matters of Religion
One OF the most lnesmabe blessings Of free conn-
Try. May 1t live rs long the OF the immortal
Patriot, with which it is connected
9. Universal Education, and general diffusion of
knowledge among the people: The best safeguard OF
our Liberty, as our true greatness is based upon the
virtue and intelligence OF the people
.. The Memory Of Madison The Constitution
and the Report Of 9e-99 bear the impress of his
mighty intellect.
10. Citizen Soldiers Our bulwark in war-our
proud boast in peace
II. The Memory of La Fsyeue Il descends to
posterity, entwned with that of the immortal Wash.
ngon-a glorious contemplation for the free, through.
out the world.
~ Civil and Religious Liberty The birihright Of
the CITIZEN. Where is the prodgal that would part
with the paternal heritage
-. Woman The sunny South and frozen North
alike acknowledge her dominion
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By the President of the Day The Orator of the
Day lie has this day given earnest of bis future
usefulness
By VIM. A. Spark The Memory of Madison ::
The Father of the Constitutions and the Report of 90
and '9o-twin jewels in the diadem of bis fame.
Sent by Lady. The Company of Blues. and their
gallant Captain In peril give them place of trust,
By Capt n. NJ Sebrel Woman She by her
smiles or her frowns moves the arbiter Of manners,
of morals and ofvr;ue and commands the admiration
Of NIL classes and ranks of citizens.
BY VIM. b. Stands. Virginia The Mother of
States and Statesmen May her sons ever prove them
selves worthy OF her and their ustrious sires.
By John w. Rochelle. Political Faction 1t sell
dom leaves man honest however it may have found
him.
By VIM. 8. Goodwin. The Union of the States
like the Siamese Twins: United they stand, divided
;, =. r,cnolson. The present hard times F:
us reau'y relieved by general industry and strict
nv II D. Moore. The presen. aunn,s,re.'vn .
May il be proved by its merits, condemned fo- its vices,
and res pected for its virtues alone.
Bv j. Ellenpcr. May dlscord cease, and may a
pure Republican spirit animate the breasts oil all who
participate in the festivities of this day.
By |. p Nicholson. Public Schools: The suresi
promoters OF all social happiness
By Capt n M. Sebrell. The People of Virginia
However they may differ in political principles, they
are true TO their country and however they may differ
concerning political men, they are generous and just to
their faith full and honest public servants.
BY Sam J. Douglas. Virginia: From whose ca
pacious womb hath sprung States, Heroes, and States
men The star of her glory is obscured, not sell
By John w. Rochelle. Woman Most observed
wnen she seems least 10 observe.
By John w Gurley. Woman We admire them
FIR their beauty adore them for their excellence, and
love them because we cant help II.
By VIM. b. Stands. The appointment Of parlizan:
to Office, without regard to fitness or honesty Anti
Republican and demorazing in lis tendency, tending
to encourage faction, and to make look not to thu
people, but 10 The President for their reward
By VIM. S Goodwin. The Nottoway Total Alb
stinence Society, and Southampton Apple Brandy
direct anpodes Success to each TO certain extent
By Captain n. NJ. Sebrell. The battles Of Tren
ton and Princeton should be remembered for they la
the foundation on which the Liberty Of America wa
secured >,
By DR.. Kello. Our Host A glorious fellow. Ii
| is ali we wish for require.