Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-22
CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH OF JULY, la's

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Bu tho Hanorcr Light Infantry Quad.
The Anniversary of American independence
for The year 1915, was celebrated by the Hanover
Lish, Infantry Guard at Macon's Mill, in the
county of Hanover, Capt. Geo. w. Richardson
presiding, and Lieuts. VIM. Ii. Macon and b.
w. Talley acting as Vice Presidents. Dinner
being over and the cloth being removed, Capt.
Richardson read The Declaration of lndepence al
The request OF his ellow-sodiers, and The follow
ing regular Volunteer Toass were drank:
/. Tic Day We Celebrate: The heart which
tbIobs not with patriotic emotions upon It's recur-
renee, has within il no chord which beats 10 the
touch Of feeling.
.. The American Union: May il continue m
iii Time shall be no more
3. The Stale Of Virginia: In times gone BY she
was the mother of statesmen and heroes-flas
the star Of her glory snnk9
4. The County Of Hanover the cradle Of liberty
When freedom leaves The world, her last fool
prints will be found in the dust o! this -oil.
s. The American Navy: The dauntess loe 10
all the tyrants of The wave.
g. Tie American Army: Worthy OF It's coun.
trys tame, whether encounerinS The sRlll ana
valor Of British Reculars or the ieTocily OF IN
dian sava9es.
:. The Declaration of American lndepen-
Gence The indignant and dauntess spillt OF IL
berry, speaking in Thoughts that breathe and
words that burn
5. The Elective Franchise: "a right inesiima-
Bile 10 lreemen and formidable 10 tyrants only"
O. Lite, liberty, and The pursuit OF happiness:
To secure these governments are Instituted
among men, deriving their Just powers from The
consent Of the governed"
10. The Heroes and Sagcs Of the Revolution:
No marble monuments are required 10 perpetii-
ale their memories, or mark their homes-lher
earthly monuments are the hearts Of their coun-
lrymen their spiritual residence the bosom OF
their God.
IL. George Washington: Each year sends orlh
men with minds 10 conceive and souls TO dare,
but ages are required 10 unite in one exalted cha
ractcr the Hero, the Patriot, the Christian, the
Father OF Nations and The Friend Of Mankind
Drunk Standing.
70. Lafayette: The Hero, who proved that the
.pcndor OF Despolic Government cannot dc.
base the mind, which nature created Free.
l3. Woman: The loveiest flower which blooms
in The wilderness OF life: in her defence we are
wiling 10 do whatever it may become men TO
do, and 10 her we will devote our hearts and
hands, whether in the camp or in the parlor.
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs.
By Dr.. Henry Curtis, an invited guest Ho-
nor 10 the Hanover Light Infantry Guards-iheir
exhibition To-Day has atirrded ample oil their
efficiency as a military corps, and has given proof
thai their organization is rot less potent for social
ana liberal intercourse.
81 Capt j. p. Elicit an invited guest. Henry
Clay-envied and rejected BY ua;ion over which
he has watched with an Eagles eye and parents
affection How unsrateful the American peo-
Die May The benedic;ions OF Heaven be show
cred upon this great ma2l
Bv Lieut. WIN. Fl. Macon. Old Bachelors:
MAY his Satanic Majesty have mercy upon Them.
By Lieut.. 2. w. Taley. The Fourth Of Ju-
Is: The birthday Of American frcetom-may
lis pleasures and anticipalioDs never be marred
by parry sentiments.
Py Or. VIM +. Gaines, an invited guest. Een-
ry Clay When all the Shafts OF malice have
been spent al him, his fame will stand imPerish-
able upon The rock OF ages.
By Corporal j. F. McGhee Here's 10 The Vo-
uneer Company: May it grow and thrive As
we'll lhiven tree, and all OF US live 10 partake oil
il> fruits on the Alb July next.
b. Lieut.. B. w. Talley. The Ladies We
| admire them, because OF their beauty; we adore
| them. because otlheir goodness; We respect them,
because Of their virtue; and love them, because
We can'thelp il.
By VIM John Clarke, Esq, an invited guest.
! The Hanover Light Infantry Guard: Young,
gallant and hospable soldiers Should necessity
require it, they will be found able and effective.
By Dr. Wal Fl Tyler, an invited guest. The
sentiment Of the lamened Decatur: "Our Coun-
! Try, right or wrong
By private James f jones' The day we cele-
braie: May 1t ever he Ievered by The American
pcope.
BY VIM John Clarke, Esq, an invited gnesl.
The memory Of Maj. Samuel Jordan Winston,
+, Of Hanover.
| By friend 10, and guest Of The Company.
| The Hanover Light Infantry Guard. Knowing
the ma erial Of this new corps, we fully believe
in lis ability 10 sustain itself, in all cases where
its services may be required.
By DR.. Fl. Curtis q guest. The patriots and
heroes of The Revolution: The noble blood is run
ming out.
BY Lieut. WIN. II. Macon. The blood Re-
voulionary patriots has not departed: j only re-
| quires an occasion to show itself as in times
gone BY.
| BY friend TO the Company The health of the
Hanover Guards: May they continue long in the
service Of their county, an honor 10 her and TO
the county Of Hanover.
By John p. Tal!ey, an invited guest. The Ha-
mover Light Infantry Guard Their hospitality is
only equalled BY their bravery and gaaniry.
Lieut.. VIM FL. Maco here rose and said he
would propose loasl, which he was sure would
be responded TO BY The whole company soldiers
and guests he Offered The following sentiment:
A speedy restoration 10 health OF our muchre-
specled and beloved guest and honorary member,
Archibald Govan, Esq.
This sentiment was received, by all present,
with deep feeling.
Mr.. A. Govan then rose and said, the sentiment
offered by my friend, Or. Macon, and so cordial
" responded 10 By this company, adds fpossible,
strength 10 the many reasons Why should re-
srccl aud love my neislbors and this association.
For he Enquirer.
BETHANY COLLEGE
Al the Examination al the fourth session OF
Bethany College, the following students gradua
ted in The respective schools under which their
names are placed, viz:
mental AND MoRAL SclEScE.-Albert Allen,
Lexington, KY; VIM Baker, Piusburg, Pa.
J. w. Brown, Tenn. Andrew Campbell, Tenn;
H. Christopher, Louisville, Ky; J. 0. Ewing,
Nashville Tenn; C. r. EsiilI, KY. Funk