Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-07-19
cclcJration Of tie FI,om ofJpiy at U5aiqm&mg

Ctlcjrat;oa Of The Fitr,h Of .luiy At williamsburg,
by he SiudcnN.
Ailcr the annual exercises Of the College, i'll
the Chapel, which concluded the session OF 1913
and H. Il large number of the students with ma
ny distinguished guests and some of the Proics
Sors assembled 81 Hcnlv's Hotel, where, accur-
ding to his accustomed l;bcralily, he prepared so
sumpuous Il dinner, that il we had all been epi-
cures, according la their custom, our appetilcS
might have been saliatcd. by bite from The sun
ny side Of each peach. The pauaking of which
enjoyment being realized, the dishes were re-
moved, ana their places supplied by wines India
fruits ice creams, &c, when Mr.. ii. ). belt, The
reader, made some very appropriate and happy
remarks, preceding MS reading The Declaration
oiour independence, which he did with beauty
This done, slr. Beverly b. Douglas, our orator
for the OCCASION delivered 80 suitable IN address,
as to make all who heard it, anticipate for him a
happy destiny. He fully cquallcd what was
looked for and entirely sustained the reputation
he had deSeryedly acquired both among the stu
dents and citizens: evidently showing the sub
ject from which We derive our ih Of July speech.
c.. is not vet exhausted.
This ceremony being completed, the President
Gideon Christian, and The Vice Presidents, Mat
thew p. Waller and Robt. Gresham read the resu-
lar toasts, which met with applause. Indeed our
expectations were To their extent, realized b. the
result OF our celebration.
REGULAR ToAsTs.
lst The Day we celebrate As long as il is
rcmcmb. red and cherished freedom shall survive;
when forgotten, or dcSecraied, despoti>m must
reign.
81. George Washington A mcasureless phi
anthropy belongs 10 his name: his fame is COM
incnsnrate with eternity. (This toast was drank
siandirc)
3rd Tie Federal and State Constitutions; mutl-
al stay and support OF each other. their existence
is coeva1.
ih. The Orator of the Day-(which accord
ing 10 the desire Of the guests was drank stand
ing)
9TH. The Trainers of the Constitution, and the
Statesmen who have supported it, Their virtue
is pure as Parian MARBLE their wisdom ncX 10
divine
9th. The day on which Virginia declared her
indcpendcncc-,he 18th OF May, l11G: Second 10
no day in American history.
7th Our Alma Mater: Whilst thunders roll
upon her brow, The ocean breaks its pillows be-
meath her icct-Aas like, she shall stand an
m0ced, mistaken and glorying in her strength
sih. The jus diyinum: Equally absurd, whether
applied to monarchs or majoritics
9th Philanthropy When il seeks misery in
obscure places and relieves the suferings OF the
unfortunate with one hand and wells lis face with
the other, it i beautiful; but when it proclams
itself in high places and all Of its efforts consist
in words n Is "dC
10Th The Faculty of William and Mary Col
lcre: Bv them one the Sccre, has been discovered,
of securing the aft ciion> and restraining the pas
sionS OF YOUTH ocyins heir preccpt> we only iol-
low The warnings OF our own hearts. Our biess-
ingS hc with them.
18th. Lafayette: Next 10 the father Of our
country. he lau>.liv in our minds.
10Th The Unoa. The taliSman, whose posses
sion will ensure us every blessing; whose loss
would be our ruin.
18th. Woman: Her government is the only deS-
potism known 10 the Western world; vet are we
willing capiiye>, and will part with our chains
ONLY with death.
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs.
The Orator OF the third Games Lyons) a
roaring LION 10 the foes OF his country
| After this, Mr. Lyons made rs remarks, ex-
cS:rg himself from speech say wing after the DIS
play OF oratofy from lis young iIen's, he iet III
! nonool for speaking; but gave tie following SEN
timcn'
Constitutional Liberty A happy medium be-
tween .hc RIGHTEOUSNESS OF Democracy anu me
restraints of Monarchy.
Robert G. Scott: Virginia, his adopted mother
| is proud OF him.
10 this Mr. Scott responded with few neat re-
/ ,rarks-savinc he was glad 10 tell he had educa-
ned so,Ec sons at William & Mary, and was rails
| ing some more for the same purpose ana offered
| the following sentiment:
| Popular Education: From the Common School
! TO the Uniyerstv--tlc corner and cap stones IN
/ the Temple of Gill and Religious Freedom
| Let every freeman 90 forth the champion oil suc!
! a cause.
Major Edmund Christian: A Virginia gen
| ,lenan Of The old school.
| Robert Oud; An alunnus whom William
! & Mary may feel proud 10 claim
| Mr. Oui said he did not feel in a humor Tor
speaking, but offered toast embracing the differ
cince between theory ana fact which am soIfy
could not be obtained
NJ Bowers: A son of William & Mary, %hoih
we admire for his virtue. (Sulcc it TO say he te-
sponded)
Bv w. S. Peachy. Tie Memory OF Abel /.
Upshur. - ,.:,o.o.h,. >
Thomas r. Dew: \ profound Philosopher;
strict Observation-Disclosures his auspices " IL
liam & Mary mus prosper
Mr. Dew On such occasions IS always appro-
nria,e. but in his response TO this, ne was pecu-
fiary 50: and in his conclusion, met universal
John Milling;on: Lawyer Physician and Pre-
fsssor he is practically Master of Arts.
Robert Saunders-As heis, We rele;', honor
and love him.