Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-07-19


which nearly half the enemy killed. Tins the
hrst British flag that struck the American people
T. Patrick Henry and his Hanover Volunteers The hrst
Virginia take up i'm defence Of American Libcr-
L. The patriotic of Hampton and Norfolk: The
first l775 beat of the forces of lori Dunmorr who at
tempted burn III the latter, being asked by the Go
OF Virginia. the LIST January l776 furnish pro-
for the Royal vessels, replied negative for
which 1t reduced To ashes.
5h. The 9Th of July May il remain sacred 10 Ii.
h"ry, and ut each annual return be greeted by
foecmen.
.. The Memory of Washington:
awhile the tree
Of Freedoms whored trunk puts forth leaf
Ecu for thy tomb garland let 1t be-"
Z. The Soldiers OF the Revolution: Theirs was pure
patriotism: they fought for Freedom and
shall ever be remembered by grateful country.
5. The Memory of Lafayette: Europe claims him as her
citizen; America her benefactor Freedom owns him as
=. The Constitution II may have its defects but
"lt Is better to bear the ills we have
Than hy TO Others that we know Of"
10 The Union Our only tower Of strength-our only bull
wsrk Of safety from behind which We may laugh To corn
ali the enemies of Freedom.
II. Our Liberties; Let love and preserve them rs
rich inheritance from roveTed ioresthors love
sur religion. for the sake OF its supreme author
-. eland May the tyranny which has long Cypress
thee and caused thy best blood 10 How So freely enlist
the sympathy OF an admrng world, and the
strike successful blow for Liberty and Emancipation.
10 Woman "Woman's beauty, virtue, truth
Are loved by man, are loved by youth,
For woman stands by all contest
OF natures gifts, tho last, the best"
Encored and three cheers
(After the enthusiasm caused by the last toast had sub
sided the President read the Company letter he had
received from Mr. Jno. w Nash invitsd guest stating
Of ms absence and concluding with the wing
sentmeni:)
By John W. Nash. John Tyler: Though eliminated
and abused by the OF both parties he has been
himself and faithful TO his country. Poseniy will do him
justice.
BY the President. The Repealers Of Ireland What
though OCOnnel may abuse institutions, heartily
wish TO their
b, Herbert Harms The Day we celebrate: ''Tis the
Of years that gone and they roll before with all
their deeds"
By David ]. woodfn. Coils. Henry L. HOPKINS and
Edward {. Mostly, and Major Richard +. Graves Com
mandant OF lO2nd Regiment brave, gallant and efficient
Officers.
TO this sentiment Col Hopkins briefly responded and
concluded by giving complimentary the officers Of
the Powhaian Troop OF Cavalry, which regret mis-
laid, but which Capt WIN. c. Scott responded in behalf
OF these officers.)
BY Charles X. Forse. John c. Calhoun: State
Rights Republican OF the School OF '9s and 80: may he
lsi4 be elevated that station which his talents will
and which his eminent public services Justly deserve
the first Office within the gilt Of free people.
By Trooper. VIM Old, Jr. a talented and courteous
gentleman, love and admire the Mr.. Old briefly
responded and concluded by giving ihefoowng sentiment
BY Wm. Old, Jr. John c. Calhoun: His purity pr.
life and his undertaking defence OF Republican princi-
piles preserve him from the assaults OF political par
BY Lieut.. Willis J. Dance. John c. Calhoun
stuff in opin5n always in the wrong
Every thing by turns and nothing long.
By Tho. J. Lambert. May the Lions Of our Union
their roaring and devote their earnestly to
the interests OF their country.
BY Thompson Bryant. Henry Clay
"Be all his mornings bright and fair
His evenings calm and void OF care,
Nor SORROW throw one poisoned dart
At his frank and noble heart.
By James E. Mayo. Thomas Jefferson; The Apostle o
Liberty, the best expOunder and practical peseryer OF W
Doctrines both his Legislative and Executive acts
all the varied stations either private citizen public
officer he has been in found deficient.
BY John w. Nash, Jr. Washington, Franklin, ana
Madison, three OF the brightest examples in American His
tory for the imitation OF the young Of the country
BY Thomas Fowler Henry Clay: The Patriot Philan
thropis, sage and Staesman-Inay he be P!es
dent despite the efforts of the Locos the contrary.
when elected, may he administer the Government with
eye single to the good OF his country.
BY John r. Simpson. Gen. Andrew Jackson anC
Martin Van Buren,: The frst in public and in private lt,
has always travelled the great highway Of Democracy, NAL
the latter "ioow in the footsteps Of his usons pre-
decessor"
BY the President John Tyler:
"The man, resolved aud steady 20 his trust
Iuiirxible to Ill, and ObstinneIy just,
May the rude rabble's insolence despise
Their noisy clamOrs and their senseless cries"
By Thomas s. Henning. Henry Clay: The sage tn
patriot aud statesman in each and every character
praise may he be elevated by the voice Of free peopI
that high station his great talents and distinguished put
lie services Justly deserve.
BY 4. w. Subet. Henry Clay: In his retirement
Ashland, let bid him "lust and long farewell"
BY DIR. Joseph a. Mayo. The American Revoluto
and consequent free institutions: They the
der and attract the admiration OF the world.
BY VIM b. Murray. Henry Clay: The iayoriio Of hi
parry for the next Presidency
BY sam1 b. Drake. John c. Calhoun: Tho ables,
statesmen, lac be the President Ut the T. State
BY Trooper. Benz. w. Finney: Our modest an
talented guest, 10 know him, Is 10 love hun.
Mr.. F. responded and concluded by giving the follow
ing sentiment
by Benz. w. Finncy. Henry Clay; lie will remain
ell s.,tls G.r
will be found where he has always been found batlin
first amongst the foremost in his countrys cause.
BY David J. Woodfn. Daniel Webster: The gre
negotiator aud intellectual giant Of the 4 s.
BY James NJ Finch. The omnipOfent and true lora
OF creation They govern without as without youn
mary without courtng decide without appeal aud thong
seldom 10 the wrong, sometimes miss the figure.
By Henry Walthall The doy celebrate: Too p
cred Republicans, Tor the manifestation o. party polite
By VIM. b. Cralle. Cold Water: The finest beycraa
in the world, may the celebrations Of this day BE- d-u
Ruished by ts triumph alcohol
BY MAJOR X. r. Graves. The Powhatan Troop: "
have met them to-day around the festive board and enoy
their hospitality, when their county calls them they
not be found amongst the missing, however much lhey
love the EHissss.
BY o. l.. Drake. Chastnin Cooke, Esq: Our delogn
elect, gentleman beloved aud admired by the men
every political party for his honesty and dsnleestedness
constituents need fear with such representative.
Lieut.. WIN. a. Cooke, Jr being called on respond
90 us toast, on behalf Of bis uncle who absent
concluded with tIo following sentiments
by VIM. A. Cock, Jr. Our Congressional Distr
Whilst fowhatan county s the heart may ~ entire b"
soon be recovered from the LocDl0co epidemic which
~, violently racked iis eKtrcinitics.
by Richard &. Hudson Col. Henry L. H5pkir
COns0led IN defeat by the consciousncss Of public
spent IN the defence Of Republican principles.
lCo II. agan responded
BY Jounan l.. Strauon. Washington: A name ever
be remembered with ufloofonatc gratitude.
BY WIN. r.. Harris. The Dragons Of Powiatsn al
ther officers worthy tho chivafy and generosity Tor viii
ther county is much distinguished.
Lieut. John NJ. Miller being called responded ON
hef II the officers Of the Tro0p-and concluded with
following sentiment;
by Lieut. John VI. Miller Virginia. May she r.,
stand foremost among the States of the Union aud t
prove 20 her enemies aud the world that her Sons are W
fhy of tlsir ancestor.
BY Lieut. Willis J. Dance. The Orator u iic Day.
Ilis effort o. day does honour the Troop and o. hms
We hid him onward in bis course-a proud trophy
hands of hs country awaits him.
NJ. Poyall responded aud concluded with the iolowi
sentiment
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