Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-07-21
cELEBRArIoN OF THE 4rH July, ls4s.

NJ rHE HASovrR INFANTRY euAlp.
The Anniversary Of American lndependsncs fos the
lsts celebrated by the Hanover Light Infantry
Guard Mseou's MIL IN the county OF Hanover; Capt
GEO. w. RICHARDSON presiding. and Liss,susns VIZ.
II. MACON aud D. w. TALLKy acting Vice Presidents.
Dinner being over. and the cloth removed Capt Rcu
Axpsos read the Declaration Of Independence. at the re-
quest Of his fellow soldiers aud the following Regular and
Volunteer Toasts drank; ...------
REGULAR TOASTS.
!. The Day celebrate: The heart which throbs not
with patriotic emotions upon recurrence. has within IL no
cord which beats 10 the touch Of feeling.
3 The American Union: May it continue unul time
shall be more.
,. The State Of Virginia: In gone by she was the
Mother OF Statesmen and o Heroes. Has the VI her
glory sunkf
4. The County Of Hanover. The cradle Of Liberty
When Freedom ssves tho world. her last foot will Do
found in the dust OF this soil.
S. The American Navy: The dauntcss foo to all the
tyrsnts OF the wave.
s. The American Army: Worthy OF its couutry's fame,
whether eneoun,eng the skill and vslosr OF British resu.
lars or the eroclly Ut Indian sasases.
]. The Declaration Of American Independence: The
indignant and dsuness spirit OF Liberty, speaking in
Thoughts that breathe and words that burn"
g. The Eec,is. Franchise. "A right stimsbe u free
men, and formidable to yrsnts only"
g. Lille, Liberty, and the pursuit Of Esppinsss "To Sc
cue these. governments Instituted among men, dcrv-
ing their Just powers from the con ent o the governed
10. The Heroes aud Ssges ct the Revolutions No mar
bic monuments required perpetuate their memories
or mark their homes their earthly are the
hearts of their coantrymcn; their spiritual resdenee
Bosom ut their Gcd.
II. George Washington: Each year sends forth men
with minds and souls dare but ages are
qued to unite exalted character the Hero the Pa
uot the Christian the Father Of Nations and Friend Of
Mankind.
IL Lafayette: The Hero who proved that the spendour
Ut despote Government debase miod which
Nature created free.
I3. Woman The lovelie.t flower which blooms in the
wilderness oi life. In her defence willing 40
whatever it may become do and will do.
vote our hearts and hands, whether m the camp parout
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
BY DR. Henry CARTS, guest. Honour 10 the Hanover
Light Infantry Guard; Their exhibit to-day has afforded
ample OF hsu efficiency military corps, and hiss
proof that their organization less potent for
social and liberal intercourse.
By Capt J. d. Elicit, guest. Henry Clay: Eaved and
rejected by Nation which he has ached with an
eagles eye and parents affection. How ungratsiu the
Ameriean people May the benedicuous OF Heaven be
sho~ered on this great msn.
BY Lieut.. WIN. II. Macon. Old Bachelors: May HIS
Ssts0ic Majesty have mercy upon them.
By Lieut.. B. w. Talley. The Iih ol july: The birth
day Vt American freedom May pleasures and annci.
pations never be niarred by party sentiment
BY Dr. wm. I. Gaincs. guest. lienry Clay When
the shafts oil msee nave been spent him. his fame will
stand imPershsble upon the rock of ages.
BY Corporal j. &. McGhee. Heres To the Volunteer
Company May it grow and thrive a well thrven Tree,
and eli OF live psriake OF fruits the 4th day OF
July
By Lieut.. B. W. Talley. The LADIES' We admire them
because OF their beauty adore them because OF their
goodness, respect them because 81 her virtue; and
love them becsuse VIC can't help II.
BY WIN. J. Clarke, guest. The Hanover Light lnfan |
try Young, gallant aud hOspi,abe sUdeTs-should
ceSsty require 1t, thew will be found able and effective
By DR.. Wal. II. Tyler, guest. The VI the
laniented Decatur "Our COuniry, right wrong"
BY private james T.. Jones' Tine Day celebrate: |
May II be reverrd by the American people.
BY VIM. J. Clarke, guest. The Memory OF Msl Sa- |
muel Jordan Winston vi HanoYcr.
BY friend to and CUES; tine Company. The Han
Light Infantry Guard: Knowing the material of this
corps fully believe in its ability sustain itself in
all cases where its services may be required.
By DR.. Henry Gurus. glrsi The Patriots snd Heroes
Of the Revolutions The noble blood 10 RAINING oui.
BY Lieut.. VIM. h. Macon. The blood Vi Revolutionary
Patriots has departed IL only requires an occasion
show Itself in times gone by
b. friend to the Company. The health Of the Hanover
Light Infantry Guard May they continue long the
Of their country, hOaOur her. and the county
OF Hanover.
b. Jno. p Taey, guest. rhe Hanover Light InfanIsy
GuarI: Their hospitality only equaed 10y their bravery
and gallantry.
Lieut.. VIM H. Macon here rose and said he would pro-
ioas which he would be responded by
the whole company, soldiers and guests lie offered the
following sentiment
speedy health OF much respected
beloved guest and honorary member, Archibald Goyan
Eq. This sentiment received by all present with
deep feeling
Mr. G,van then and said The sentiment Just offer
ed by friend, Dr. Macon, and cordially responded
by this company adds If possible strength the many
why should respect and lose my nryhbors and this
association.