Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-07-10
CELEBRATION AT WAYNESBoRo,.

Inc anniversary oil our National Independence
celebrated at Wayncsboro in very becoming and spir-
tied manner. At an early hour, citizens, old and
young, appeared to move, if something pre-
paraon for the day Soon the people from the
ing country began to throng the streets of little vii
lage and gave evident signs by their beampg coune.
nanccs, that they prepared celebrate Alright the
day that proclaimed their country free and independent
he military parade the strains of martial music and
the loud peals of musketry at proclaimed in Ian
guagc easily understood, that the fire of liberty still
burnt as bright in the bosoms of citizens.
Capt. BayorS company of infantry parade, and
went through their different military eyoutions, in
style that reflected credit alike the officers and pri.
Yates The Cavalry attached to the 32d regiment (ior
merly under the command of Capt Moses fl. McCue,
but who has recently been promoed) was also in at
tendance and added considerably the pleasures the
day. The command dcvoved on Lit. Peck, who dis
charged the duties of commander. in q that
won for him the praise of all who witnessed the
ments of the cavalry. Suffice it say, the officers and
privatcs have established for themselves Gin "Ite
Tammany'O high character, and will at any time
they may favor us with their presence, meet with a
dial reception After marching through streets for
some time both companies dismissed, but a
gain formed into line, (he cavalry front) together
with the citizens and all under the command of Capt
Baylor, marched TO the Methodist f. Church, where,
by previous arrangements our townsman, d. S. Young,
ESQ., after few appropriate remarks read the Declare.
manner. Vincent f. Geigcr Esq, of Staunton, then
arose and delivered an address, rcpetc with sentiments
Of the most lofty patriotism, and which has for him
the esteem and admiration OF all who heard him. After
the services through at the Church, the company
again formed and marched to the Waynesboro Ho.
tel, where they down to very sumptuous dinner,
prepared by MIR. Gibbs, the very worthy proprietor Of
the hotel-sufce it to say, the actions of the crowd
spoke louder than words as TO the manner in which
they rclishcd the bountiu repast set before them AZ
ter the cloth removed, DR.. l.. Waddcll
nounccd President, and Adam McChcsney, Esq, as
Vice President Of the day The President then
nounced the following regular toass, which drank
with considerable gec, occasionally enlvened by the
performance of the Waynesboro' Band who acquitted
themselves with much credit. Early in the evening the
company dispersed nothing having occurred to in
the least degree, the pleasures of the day.
REGULAR TOASTS.
1st-Our National Birth -day.-We will always cher
sh it,, the most glorious epoch in annals.
2nd-Thc memory of Washington.
3rd-Lafayettc.- The generous and noble Frcnchman,
who periled his honor and his fortune in securing the
liberty and freedom of people-not his own.
4th-Thc Constitution of the U. Statcs.-The great
Charter of our rights.
| 5th-Thc officers and soldiers Of the Revolution.
Those who fell in defence Of their counrythose who
witnessed the contamination of our frcedom-and that
noble who still linger amongst ENJOY the
blessings of that liberty achieved and the gratitude Of
Frecmcn.
6th-Thc Army and Navy-thc strong Of Our ma
| tional defence
7th-Pariotsm We are all republicans and all fed
crasts. Not British Wings demagoguc Democrats
we arc all unionists-onc and indivisole-now and
ever.
SthThc Press as il was-the Palladium Of our liber
ty-no ccntious- not the caumnator OF the living or
the dead showing fatal collapse in national virtue.
9th-Gcneral Education-Improvc the condition of all
classes Of citizens in knowledge and virue-as national
liberty cannot exist where national ignorance prevails.
grand of the prosperity and happiness of
| tions.
| h--Agricuurc--Thc employ mcn Of man in his
state of innocence. The great condcDsng apparatus and
| generator of social and political virtue.
l2h-Thc North and the South, the East and the
West-We have all common destiny. We arc all in
pursuit of the objectthc good Of our com
mon country.
l3th-W oman-Nevcr esteemed mans equal bat a.
mong nations enjoying the blessings of civil and religious
| freedom.
VOLUNTEER ToASTS.
BY Col. M. II. McCuc-May the voice Of party spirit
be scuced by the brothcry feeling of the glorious day
BY ~. NJ Peck Henry Clay-A pure patriot, an hon
est accommodated by fraud and intrigue, yet re-
spccted and beloved by every true American citizen.
BY Henry McClan James Knox Polk. President oil
these United StatesMay his administration be prosPc
| rous and glorious.
BY John Grooms; Here is to James X. Polka lone
star Of Tennessee, spreading his patriotic light all over
the whole Union.
BY G.. G.. Miller; Old Augusta-Thc first county i
the west, and second 10 none in the east.
BY ]. ii Wheeler Our Country toast which viii