Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-11
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Mack, (stone cuters) in default Of cannon ushered in
the morning with deafening blast from their quarry,
which reused The citizens of the village and neighhor
hood from their sumbes at an early hour. AT eleven
clock the procession formed the public square
BY Col Robert +. Palmer, the Marshal of the day,
when The whole company marched TO the sound OF mu-
sic 20 the brick Church, where were honored win
the presence OF the ladies' Of the village and surround
ing country, and crowded auditory, ANXIOUS 10 par
cpNte IN the ceremonies Of the day. After most aP.
proprate selection from the of the Episcopal
Church, and an impressive prayer by the Rev John
Gramne!, Mr. Daniel b. Easley proceeded 10 reao 10
clear, distinct and emphatic manner, The glorious
Declaration which has rendered. and Will ever renoef
The day immortal. The young Orator OF Inc Dsy,
Paul Jones Darlington, Esq, then delivered an elo'
quent oration replete with beautiful and interesting
illusions TO Revolutionary struggle, ana MANIFEST.
ing not only exhubeant fancy, and paro'c neaf''
but accurate acquaintance with the history OIL gu,
country He concluded with the io!lo"ihg oeaut'iui
and touching sentiment:
.hay the of Heaven, when speeding downward
in it's last revoution-when for the last time sinking
in the faint sreaks of loveness never to be renew
ed behold America free, with name consecrated as
the home of the Philosopher, the pride of the States
man, the Eysum Of the Poet, with Constitution
the bulwak of Liberty, civil and religious the advo
cate of justice, and simple and unpretendng worth,
nd People proud generous and enlightened, offer
ing honors, happiness and ie IN defence of The affairs
of your Religion your Government, and 'the dear
and yeneraed shades of our departed Ancestors"
The company then adjourned to the dinner table
prepared for them in of the beautiful groves
the Court House, under the shade of native oaks
where after blessing, invoked by the Rev. A. ID
MONTGOMERY of the Presbyterian Church, they parook
of most excellent dinner, which did great credit to
the Committee Of Arrangements-A. e. Keen, NJ H.
Pondexter r. NJ. GiilIland, }. l. Sump,er, and l..
f. Adams-who were kind enough to give il their per
sonal superintendence
After the clot, was removed, Thomas j. Green, Esq
was appointed President of the day, and Col William
Bailey, Doctor Thomas ii. Averett, and Thomas S.
Flournoy Esq, Vice Presidents when the following
toasts drunk with enthusiastic applause; and, not
withstsnding a variety of political sentiment the day
passed off with great good feeling and aeconate
diaty. The festivities greatly enivened by
ceent songs from E. Wilber, R. Richie, J. L. Hub
bard, and j. Brown.
REGULAR ToAsTs.
lst The Day celebrate: The day on which the
glorious Of lndepe ndence burst forth in meridian
spendor lighting up and revealing the characters Of
Liberty, written IN burning letters every patriot
heart
Cd. The independent sages, who, with firm hearts
and steady hands, signed and published to the world
that luminous Declaration embodyng the purest and
most exalted sentiments of civil liberty extant.
3d. The brave veterans, who echoed back the decla-
ration ave will be free, indeed and redeemed their
pledge of ves fortunes and sacred honor, lis
plishment
4th The skilfu generals who led the Sons Of Free
dom to battle and TO victory.
9Th. The bold Orators who raised their voices against
yrannical usurpation, and faithful seniines aroused
the sleeping host to arms
9th Washington, ard Columbus; Whilst the
welded the mighty lever that upset the Oppressors
power the other discovered the great deSidcratum the
Continent whereom TO fix is fucrrm.
IA. The noble Foreigners who went TO battle, viii
Their Sires went, ell where they fell, made
people their people, and our cause their cause.
9Th. Our happy Union, and wise Constitution The
motto of Patriot DsTpctuQ, the este
Rtdctl, the other.
OH. The President OF the United States.
10th. The ex Presidents of Nation A silent
tear 10 the dead, a cheerful health to the living
Ilth. The Oid Thirteen They have been together
in the hour Of adversty-so may they still continue,
and be the nucleus OF our glorious Republic.
18th. Our Foreign Relations "Peace, commerce,
and honest friendship with ell nations entan Cling al
liancvs with none.
l3h American W Women Among the deares, boons
freedom gives is the righ'u honor OF woman
"Then the toast, ,en the toast, be dear woman,
Il, each breast that Is manly approve;
Then the toast, then the toast be dear woman,
And nine cheers to the girls that We ove'
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs.
By the Presdent.-The Orator of the day His elo-
quence has proved 10 U.s. that beauty may be add
ed to an old subject.
By the LIST Vice President-The Reader of the De-
claraton Of Independence The clear and impressive
manner in which he has performed the duty assigned
him, entities HIM 10 warmest thanks
By the Cd Vice President-The act establishing
Religious Freedom, and the memorable sentiment of
it's author Forbeaance towards our opponents "errors
Of opinion may safely be tolerated where reason s left
free to combat them
By the Sd Vice President-The present generation
of Americans May they, by union, virtue and patriot
ism, prove themselves worthy descendants of those il.
psrous who bequeathed TO them the blessings of
liberty
honored us with their presence this day: May health
peace prosperity and happiness attend them upon every
occasion, every where, at all times and forever.
By Lady.-(sent in.)-The Young Men of Hall
fax: The flower of Virginia youth-Nlay their untir.
ing efforts to penetrate the mysteries which envelope
the beautiful field of literature and patriotic lore, be
crowned with that success which will cause their names
to be enrolled the brightest page Of our country
history, and be reverenced in succeeding ages as
Washington or Franklin.
Bva Young Man.-The Young Ladies of Halifax :
With their virtues to emulaie, and their smiles to
courage us and the stimulating hope of the reward o
their hands, we will dare lift aspirations towards
the lofty emnence to which they point US.
BY one Of the company. DR.. Thomas II. Averett;
As politician, firm, decided, and enlightened; as
member of his party able and Efficient though tolerant
in his private associations frank, generous, and
suming He we'll deserves the high and enviabe place
he holds in the and affections OF his countymen
After the applause which this toast elected, had SUBJ
sided the Doctor and returned his thanks to the
company in few appropriate remarks, which be con-
cuded by Sc nnen which too indistincty heard
amid the cheers OF The crowd TO be reported.
By Woodson Hughes The union Of the American
Statec The beauty of it's design is cqualed only by its
benefits, when its legitimate objects kept steadily in
view.
By one of the company. Woodson Hughes: dis
interested politician, good fellow and an enterpria
ing ctzenSuccess to him in all the ends and aims OF
life.
Mr.. Hughes being called upon, responded in short
but eloquent speech.
By G. H West. Our worthy and talented delegate,
John R. Edmunds, Esq destiny, glorious to himself
and beneficial TO his country, awaits him.
Bva Lady (sent in1 The reader Of the Declarations
May success all his efforts in this, crown his bright
est hopes and highest ambition.
By Lady (sent n) Our youthful orator; May his
bark glide safely down the rapid current OF ,lme and at
last land on the shores of eternal rest.
By John Wilson. The 4th of July, l776 the day
that regenera,ed man. and prepared him for sell govern
ment.
BY b. Burksdae, Jr To the martyrs of Bunker
Hill They The ball in motion that pierced the heart
of TYRANNY.
BY r. w Pate To the memory of the heroes OF The
revolution: 1t is 10 them indebted Tor the liberty
we this day enjoy
Dr. C1Ih tQoA n