Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-07-19
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS.


ANEIyERSARY CELEBRATIONS.
CslsJrat:on RI the E,ulh Of July at lLunt ia
cob. SOUTHAMPTON Comfy, FWeia;a
The Fourth of July was celebrated with bccom-
ing and proper respect at this place by the people Of
the neighborhood The day was pleasant and re-
ireshins beyond example. After PRAYER b. the
Rev. Edwin Harrison, the Declaration Of hide
pcndencc was read An Grafton, well written
and thrilling, was delivered by Thomas $. JOY
ncr, ESQ, who is entitled 10 the warmes. thanks
OF the respectable asscmblage OF people of both
sexes who listened 10 him. AT > o'clock the com
pany sat DOWN 10 a sumptGous dinner, we'll served;
alter which, upon the removal Of the CLOTH the
following regular and volunteer toasts were
drunk:
!. The Day we celebrate That on which the
splcnior, enlivcning the heart of every patriot.
,. The Memory Of Washington
3. The SigneIs Of the Declaration OF hide
pcndence.
4. The Old Dominion: The birth place Of he
roes and the nursery OF statesmen and sagcs. May
her glory never be furnished by degenerate Off
| spring
5. The President of the United States
6. The Presidential Chain: Nav those who oc-
cupy it, ever remember that Washington, JET
ler>on, a Madison, Monroe, and Jackson sat
there.
!. Liberty of Conscience: Mans dearcs. priv-
lege on caIth-thc richest boon Of our fathers
s. The sitar-SpanSied Banner: Rcvc.cd al home,
respected abroad lrequires bu, tie Lone Star 10
make its constellation complete
! g. The Heroes Of The revolution: 4 holy bro
lherhooj, almost extinct. They deserve the pro-
foundcS gratitude Of this great nation. We should
preserve inYolatc what they 50 dearly purchased,
! nobly Won
10. Agriculture: It's the staff of life and the
wealth Of nations. May it no, be lrammeiled by
! the legislation Of political demagogucs.
H. The American People In all great poli-
cal contests may they ever be mindful OF the great
national interest
l.. As people OF This grea, Republic: May
our Representatives ever prove faithful 10 their
trust
10. Woman: She. above all others well de-
serves the name of friend Her legitimate DO
main and rish,iu REIN Is over The heart Hers
is 10 win the affections ard southe the SOUL
ours, 10 sustain and defend her
Alter The regular toast> were drunk. the follow
ing voGnecr toGss were given:
By James Mage. Esq. The Lone Star Of
Texas: Displaced from lis sphere IL the reridv
Of HE elder branch OF The coalition family; and.
if not soon replaced may wander of SO far from
the system Of our Republic. as finally 10 find
place in, and attach Itself TO, some other contend
ing constellation around AZ! opposed 10 Us. So
Texas now or, may he never.
By George III. Crump. Esq. Or Orator Of
the Day: In the name OF all here present, free
" offer TO him our acknowledgements Tor his very
able and appropriate discussion of the brilliant
achievements OF our departed heroic ancestry.
BY Thomas S. Ioyher. Esq. The United
States: May they remain in union for the sake ol
the Union.
b. Merit l. Davis Patrick Henry The
llsl American statesman who had The soul 10
feel and the courage TO declare, in the very face
Of the yrant, that there i no treason in resisting
unconstitutional tyranny and oppression.
By Il. w. Britt. Thomas H. Benton: May
Heaven bless the man who iearlessy defended the
character and honor OF his country and tramped
it not undcrioot 10 save the party he so long has
been the pride and boast OF
By Leonard Cobb, Esq The Presidential con-
tes, in the Old Moth state. Hokus Poktis against
Humhug
By t. Harrison, Esq Polk in Tennessee like
Poke in Va: The old 100, po:sonous-thoush the
Young sprouts may be used-it with proper cau-
ton.
By Anthony Holland. James X. Polk: Too
feeble Poke for the November i;o>to Va.
b. James Maset, Esq lie must be muS'y-
Drained JackasS. whodocs not know that the Der
ries of the Polk stalk Will come of long hciorcthe
irosts OF November; and my word Tor ii, they will
he administered in proper doses 10 silence all The
Coons in the Spooncy Hollow.
By Thomas \. Myrick. Woman: The bright
cst Jewel that ever decorated this lerrcs;ial habi-
tation, and the source from which our happiness
is derived.
By Thomas S. Joyner, Esq The Revolution
arv Patriots: The brightest cluster Of lupnarics
in the galaxy of nations
BY Ii. L. Smith, Esq:
Henry Clay and Frclinghuysen.
To the Locos real poison.
Bv DR.. VIM. A. Massenburg:
Polk and Dallas, the ,,ricknDe poison,
That shall kill Clay ard Frelinshuyscn.
By VI. J. Davis. The Twentv-six Sove-
rci.ns. who compose the Union: May they al
WAYS I've prepared 10 maintain ihcirrightS. and re-
si>t usurlation, from what quarter socver il may
come.
b. II. T. Smith, Esq Henry Ciay-an
honest man. May he be our mex, President.
By Allen E Jovner Henry Clay: Maywe
have so great an honor conferred upon LIS, as 10
have that eminent man elected for the next Pre-
sidcntal term.
By James Maget, Esq The contest:
The riders are up, the signal givcn
The turf clear-he start is even
Between Harry Clay, the slasied Miller
And Jimmy Polk, the Coonkiller.
By Benz. i. Pope Esq. James X. Polk e.
Nav he ride rictorioi:s!y into the Presidential
Chair. over his rival. Henry Clay. and may he
follow the footsteps Of his personal friend, An
drew Jackson.
BIZ Il. w. Britt Were 10 offer a Toast,
that would indeed, he a great Toast-ii would he
the bare mention Of that name, SO cheering 10
every soul-Hcnry CLAY
w Leonard Cobb, Esq. James Il. Polk =
Nav he never I've ihcl, of hearing especially
whel. Henri y. Wise speaks.
BY Anthony Holland James n. Polk -
Thrice rcpuliaied in his own Statc-ncHl Fall he
will bc rcpudiatcd by the American PEOPLE.
By NJ. I. Davis The Polk Poke Salad OF
Tennessee and Pennsylvania will not flourish
in the CLAY soils of Virginia and New York.
By II. IT, Smith. Esq. George VI Dallas -
A renegade 10 trne Republican principles.
By James Mayc, Esq The halgain and COT
r,nion of Clay and Adams in 1871 The one
made the ether presdcnl-tc other made the one
secretary Of Stale, upon the You tickle me-
tickle you PiHdpic.
By Jacob Barrett, Esq. An union OF al! honest
men of all parties. and an undivided and uncom-
promising opposition to all political Juggling.
By Albert G. Britt
The Coons NAV croak
Bout Dallas and Polk;
Well give them the Hickory,
And sing CO Hoto Victory!
ByB. w Britt, Esq. John Tyler. poor ic!-
low, is dead His Person still fingers IN lie CIT;
Of Washinoton-a living statue 10 his own
BY By james Mag,t, E-q His Accidency, John
Tyler: If his present elevated position be an
accident it : one among maj !9r'uitouS concouIse
Of accidents which pFoIuced, Washington, a
Jefferson, Madison, ana an me o'heI leal men
resulted in the achievement perfection, and pre-
seryation of Their counry's liberty and ndepend-
cnce
By john ]. Kindred. The Ladies: Domes-
tic dvini,ics, whose true altar place IS the hrc-
side ,nd whose true sway is over fond hearts,
generous sensbilies, and immaculate honor.
BIZ James Barrett May the faith Of Abraham,
in offering up his son Isaac, the love Of Jacob Tor
Joseph the wisdom ofSo!omon, be The supporting
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