Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-07-12

subject OF American Independence the Union OF
the States, and the immediate Annexation OF
I Texas 10 our Conicderacy, which ever and anon
I called forth the applause of the audience, re-
] spending IN the true spirit OF the day 10 the pat
! riotic eloquence, in rchcarsing the deeds OF our
fathers, and urging upon our attention, that now
! is The golden moment for the admission to our
I Union Of "ihe Lone Star" AT the close of the
! Grafton, silmpluous repast was in readiness, at
the conclusion Of which, poem, prepared for the
occasion, by Capt. Benjamin f. Whidden was
read, which did justice TO The subject, and 10 his
reputa;ioras scholar, and man Of learning.
REGULAR TossTs.
/. Tke Day we Celebrate Our political
! Sabbath. May we never neglect any of It's rites.
,. Washington "First in war, first in peace,
and first in the hearts OF his countrymen."
| 3. The Signcrs OF the Declaration OF 1nde
pendcnce: They are gathered TO their fathers, but
they live in all that perpcuatcs the remembrance
OF men on earth, in their own great actions i'll
| public ami The respects and homage of mankind.
| !. The Soldiers of the Revolution We can
not honor them with TOO deep reverence. We
owe them debt Of gratitude that can never bc
! paid.
3. The Union of the States: The rock of our
| political salvation.
q. Lafayette; The friend of our fathers, the
hcneiacor OF our nation, boon OF Providence
to The human race.
/ !. The Memory of Thomas Jefferson: The
apostle Of civil and religious liberty.
! ). The President Of the United States.
Q. The Memorv of Patrick Henry: The
champion OF liberty.
/ 10. The Mcm0ry Of the Volunteer Corps ur-
der Patrick Henry, in l17G.
! II. The Old Dominion.
I II. The Lone Star of Texas" II will yet
be added to our glorious constellation Of six-and
twenty.
! l3 Woman:
"The world was sad, tic garden was wild,
And Man, the hermit sighed till woman smiled
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs.
By the President of The Day. The Wing
Party In 1910 they had no opinions for the
public eyc-the order OF the day was Tippecanoc
and Tyler too log cabins, hard cider, cooncry,
builoonery, &c. And now, in 1914, low dogsrels,
sung 10 the tune OF Zip Coon, Old Dan. Tucker,
and other Constructing melodies, joined in the
chorus BY professors Of religion. 'Oh! shame
where is thy blush ~
By ~ A. Thompson. John Tyler: On his tair
worth his single chivalry, halh depended the fate
OF Democracy. For his noble bearing in sustain
ing it, he deserves the first office within the gill ot
a free Tcope.
BY Capt b. F. Whiddcn. The Union Of the
States: Palsicd be the ann that is raised 10 sever
them.
By Col. C. P. Goodall Whggery: 1t has
within itself the elements of It's own destruction,
, as illustrated in the effects ollSlO
By Lemucl Vaughan. John Tyler, COT late call
ell Oll Neto): This patriot, though abused by the
American people OF all parties, has risen above
their abusc-and molly adhering 10 principle he
has proved the Savior of Democracy.
By Capt James Mcdowell. The constellation
of the United States: Only wanting the Lone
Star 10 complete lis beautiful galaxy
ii Tlt,, al. ltN
has saved his country from Federal Wing misr'ile,
and NAV it reward his virtue.
Bv VIM Priidv The day we celebrate: Made
glorious by the heroic deeds Of our iorelaiherS.
BY Thomas Bumpass. James h Polk and
! George NJ. Dallas: May we triumphanlly elect
them in the fall
By James w. Vaughan The Orator Of the
Dav: Our thanks are due him for his concise, srl-
ril:trrine. and patriotic address TO which We have
listened this day.
Ry r. S. Vest The Old Dominion; MAY the
Genius of Liberty which as yet presides over her.
remain until the wreck o.! matter, and crush of
worlds"
By Col. Thomas NJ. White. The memory of
Gilmer and Upshur-lhe lion-hearled Statesmen
and patriots who were killed on board the Prince
ION: Virginia will ever mourn the loss OF her de-
parted sons-and whilst The green grass may ex-
tend over and encompass their graves their viz
tues will ever grow green in the heart Of every
pure son and daughter OF Virginia.
By G.. =. GooJall, Jr. Thomas Richie, Esqr
He has enlightened The community and removed
the film OF error from their eyes, by placing before
them Truth.
By VIM. l.. White. jr. The Democracy Of
the Union Though defeated i'll 1910, by the con-
tcmptiblc hrmbugs of the successful party 1t has
already exhibited manifestations Ola determined
resolution to succeed in November next.
By Charles f. Mcdowell. John M. Bots: He
has, with his most cctraordin0ry meDorn forgot
ten the Coalition
BvG. r. Vest. John w. Jones: May he con-
tnue the pride and ornament OF this District i'll
Congress.
Bv VIM. n. Bumpass VIM Fl. Roanc: The
man that is wholly devolcd 10 his couniry's cause
By y. A. Vest John NJ. Bolts He has I'M
moializcd himselfby sleeping with Captain Ty-
/ Ter"
BIZ Thomas p. Temple Henry Clay: The
| mo>i splcndet orator that the world ever saw
Would 10 God that the next fourth OF March, he
NAV occupy the mos, exalted station in this ma
ton.
ornament Of his country. He has upheld Wing
ism, and still continues TO do 50.
Bv y. Alex. Thompson. The immortal Clay
and The no less immortal Frelnghuysen: WAR,
Pestilcncc and Famine in place OF
wine for the Sacr2men-One the terror OF very
little children'-1hc other, the beloved Of elderly
female church members. Endless glory attend
vour names
By Thomas G.; Bumpass. John G. Calhoun:
TIE profound >cholar-lhc able Statesman. He
deserves high OF his country.
/ Bv Mathew J. Davis Poll; and Dallas May
they be eiecled-and may Texas be speedily an
! ncxcd to the United States.
Bv Col G. p Gooiall. Martin Van Buren,:
Not laurel has fallen from his brow since he re-
signed his claim 10 The Presidency
/ By Lcmue Vaughan. Texas: land OF LII
bcriy and the righiul property oil The ohi'eo
/ States.
By Capt James Mcdowell. Geo. McDutie:
He has ably and nobly exposed the glaring frauds
of the present black Tariff.
By L. 5. Vest The Heroes of the Revolu-
lion. Nav The patriotism, the valor, and The chi
y.,Irv which characterized those bright SONS OF
I,ihartv. ever continue TO animate their posterity.
By Jas w Vaughan. Patrick Henry
II oI,r shall we seek his likeness-lons in vain,
And tnru 10 all OF INN that may remain
By CAPTAIN y. f. Whidden. New Hamp-
shire: The polar star Of Democracy. In her
nrincples as true as the needle TO the pole; in
her nurroscs. as mistaken as her own granite
hills. Her pure Democracy is as indeiibly writ,
ten in the hearts Of her citizens, as geological
primitive series among her mountains.
:. Bv William l.. White, IT. Inc american
pennle owe President Tyler debt of gratitude
for his fearless and bold stand against National
Bank Is Internal improvement Bills and his mag
nanimous stand for the annexation oil Texas, as
we'll as appointing men to office Of the most dis,
,;nguished abilities, trust, worthiness and moral
BY G. P. Goodar, jr Washington Gone,
I'm, fresh in the memory OF his countrymen.
By the President Of the Day. The Times
They require mere sowing, more hocns, more
moving. less importing, more exporting, less
nresumption. more gumplion, less consumption,
les whiskey, brandy or wine, more water, less
time in reading newspapers. (unless We get better
hands except the cook, dairy maid and nurse;
four horses TO the plough instead OF TWO 10 inc
carriage; stay at home, and exercise the MAS
TERRY supremacy OF your domestic al!aiTs spe,