Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-18
Celebration at .'fo0retisid, Hardy county, "a.

Celebration at .hoorcfstd, Hardy county, ia.
The Romney Ineliigencer gives the following parti-
ouars Of the celebration Of the Fourth of JULY by The
"Hardy Blues
s'rhe Procession having arrived at the ground, and
having been seated, the ceremonies were commenced
by an address to the Throne Of Grace, by the Rev Mr.
Chenowith of the Methodist Episcopal Church
After which, George G. Price Esq after few ap.
propriae remarks, read in clear and highly impress
siye manner. the Declaration Of Independence. WIN.
R. BArbee, Esq (the Orator of the Day) the arose
and delivered his Grafton, which for beauty o! style,
purity of sentiment, and lofty patriotism, is seldom
surpassed For full three quarters of hour the au.
dence charmed with the burning eoquence of the
speaker, and only regretted when the time expired
which he had allotted himself to speak. After the
Grafton, the Rev Mr.. Scott, Of the Presbyterian
Church, pronounced most feeling benedicton. The
Procession then marched 10 the dinner table, where,
through the exeriions of the Hardy Blues and their
fair coaGjutors, the Lades-a most sumptuous banquet
awaited them
1.-THE table, being $50 feet in length, literally groan.
ed under the weight of the variety of good things
which it contained, and seldom indeed, has il fallen
oi to witness the degree of tasle and neatness
which displayed by the ladies' in lis decoration.
The appearance of the table, after the ladies' were
seated was not the least imposing sight of The day
the sweet faces of the ladies' ranged on either side
the Officers of the Company at the head and foot Of
the table--the waving plumes of the Blues as they
wed with each other doing the honors of the day
their bright uniforms passing to and fro along the line
their beautiful and gerng arms arranged IN stacks
and the pleasure which appeared 10 dance in every
eye-altosether presented scene which will not be
forgotten for many years The Toass which were
then given were equally dedicated 10 patriotism and 10
beauty. The heroes OF the Revolution were invoked
from their tombs. ,enderer strain then struck
from the lyre and "Woman was honored in frequent
bations and in varied modulations Such is the in
spraiion which their presence breathes around it =
The following are specimens OF the sentiments OF the
day
The Memory of Washington: 1t stands pre- emf
men, and alone in the hearts of his countrymen who
can erect greater monument TO his fame, to their
own, than by following his counsels.
The Fathers Of the Revolution Commemorated
alike by lay of the Poet, and the page of the ils,o
rian It's ours emulate their virtues and initiate their
deeds
The surviving Heroes of the Revolution A scat
tered band, holy brotherhood-he links that bind
to the past Theirs, The thrilling recollection of noble
daring of perilous effort. Theirs day. the full fru
ton of glorious achievement Theirs, the profoundest
homage OF this mighty nation. Be it ours to preserve
nyolate, what so dearly they purchased MOLLY they
won.
The Star Spanged Banner: Revered at home, re-
spec,ed abroad,he symbol of JOY to the free, of hope
to the oppresssd-the fields OF Chippewa and New
Orleans well attest the devotion of our army TO it,
Wills, gallant Navy has borne it in triumph through
every cline, to every shore. Nerve 10 The arm, ior
ude to the heart and triumph to the ou of these It's
defenders.
| Virginia: Our native land, our chosen home-ge
her soil, beautiful in her aspect, delicious in
her cme-honoad with the birth, and hailowed by the
grave of WAsRIHGroN fertile in great men and the
Their Of Common wealths;-may we not be pardoned,
even amidst the haowed associations and enshrined
remembrance Of to-day, for owning that we love THEE
STILL and for exuliing in so glorious an object of our
love?
/ WoMAy: She, above all others, well deserves the
ma me of friend-her legitimate dominion and rghtfu
reign is over the heart Hers is TO win the affections
and sooths the soul-Ours to sustain and defend her
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By Capt. John Dailey.-Gen. Henry Lee: The fell
! low-soldier OF Washington
! TAfter the announcement Of this Toast, Charles Car
ter Lee ESQ., arose. evde ny under feelings of intense
ulness, and addressed the citizens for Jew minutes
with the most heartfelt eoquence- indeed, was
the effect of his feeling address, that tears flowed in
abundance from his hearers Before he took his seat,
he offered responding sentiment.]
i BY w h. Berbee Orator )-Agriculture: 1t is the
staff of life, the wealth Of nations, and the foundation
of social and political comfort-may it be nurtured
with care protected by industry, and favored with the
smiles OF Heaven.
ByS. A. McMechen, (Sergeant)-The Ladies of the
South Branch We honor their character, for it is
crowned purity VS. love their virtues, for they
the soul of society; admire their beauty for it is
enshrlned by moral excellence; and proud of
their patriotism, sheds fame of glory Ger oil this
Valley.
By Capt Jno G. Harness.-Old Bachelors, like old
shoes, of no accoant
By Charles c. Lee, Esq, (Guest.)-The coy Sex ::
They ,cont, to show how easily they aouL-they don't
to prove how we'll they do-they shant, TO show sweet
y they ShaH-and they can't TO prove how delightfully."-
they So between will, wont-do, don't-shal,
shan't-can, can't-it is no wonder they keep in d
whrl which makes Us fall into great blunder,
as being old bachelor
By Capt. J. Parsons Old Widowers: How pleused
they would be 10 exchange places with old bachelors
By DR.. H. J Ssngster The National Jubilee
Among the happy effects Of lis celebrations the
least that lose political ascerbity in that overflow
of kindness which naturally feel to those joined
with us in an ardent CONNIE mora.ion of an love,
of gloes which they share with Us, and of heroic
ceslors who also theirs.
By Dr. Sangs,er Woman: To the overthrow Of
philosophy, and division Of mans art, she attract
by repellng, and pture her victims by her fight