Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-07-14

"e s..uS""h 81 me 'Sehtfe Temple" IN fortunate in
deed The grounds around il form beautiful aupi,b,
sfr. TO which Is supcrsddc the gorgeous E,rcst win m
mIr"erable shade. The towering oaks, the green "a,
l'sgo. the soft, bamy air. the apreesbe s,csjon nil
seemed 10 coospire by Natures onn potent spell 10 in
vi'e To recreation and enjoyment.
The morning VI tho a,h awoke us Il, bcnlJ ci,al.ss
and serene sky he abundant wheat la,yes, helm, n
yer, and tho corn crop laid peace and plen,v
prva'ling,-a persons seemed 10 be solicited 10 rest
from 'hr Tolls and 10 30 lorh and feel tho sp,rl of
| their country. -
In this neiphberhood the 4h of july never fail. IA
rouse thu sPrt Of the country the spirit of '7Gihe
spirit oi devotion 10 the principles Of free dom and III,
rights OF nan,-ihat holy "amor pItrir which vlov
ed In the breasts Of believe ancestors and made ma
free
M9 A. NJ. every avenue 10 the Centre Tcmple"
was alive with gay riders. and their various eau aapes
They poured IN, by every road aud path Young aud
oldin carriages Of all descriptions. and horseback
oy he, aud battalion. horsc, foot and dfagoon; they
came and sui came, until. by II O'clock there was an
assemolage al The Temple that would have made the
heart oi the patriot glow with admiration and gratitude
10 the imagination, the blue vault above us appeared
h''ed win heaven bound spirits Of the Revoluilon look
nv down on the assemblies Of the daythe yen,r,,.d
names Of John Adams and Thomas jefferson. in their
ceu'an arch. smiling consralua,ion to each other at
The fruits Of their labo,s
About IL O'Clock. NJ. Richard Perkins. Eaa.. III.
President OF the Day called tho attention ot the assem-,
bly,. and introduced Doctor Roy b. Scott as the reader
OF the Declaration Of Independence
Dr. scott came forward upon the stand, like a man
really hlled with the truth and grandeur of tho subject
before him, aud after making lew sublime aud touch
ing sketches. which elaed every heart he mpressively
announced The language Of that immortal instrument
lhere being no regular orator Of the day present, .
Games T. irvine Esq. from ndisposon, la wing decln-
td.) the President called on Dr. VIM L. Innbe,h
who made spirited and patriotic remarks and then
gave way 10 the President hmself. fle il is knuwn
always speaks on such occasions. the present. IA
though he were The immediate advocate Of the rights Of
man before tribunal Of tyrnns;-as il he were then
telling George the third boldly his face that he had
no lawful right To tax and control these coln,e.-,b,,
the heads Of John Adams and John Hancock belonged
to themselves aud that their lives were as denr ia Them
as his could possibly be him. and that brGre he should
Jay 'he weight OF his finger either of these great liza
ders OF their country, avery man. woman and child
would suffer ihemse Ives to be dawn md mad
hung up AT the cross roads
The audience doubtless thought tho Address If the
President much too Short but he said he no, con
sent To deain the younger portion Of his hearers Com
that Tar more thrilling and delicious eouence which h.
knew awaited them
After The acclamaon hsd subsidized the President cal
led for the gentlemen amateurs. who soon boldly SEM
forth their sweetest melody. and in a moment; hvely
ana bewilrhlng ftms twrled through the graceful
yes Of the delightful dance. From this time un near
ly o'clock r. NJ, there was little or no n,ermssion
excepting tor dinner Of this agreeable and innocent nc
complishment.
OF The barbecue dinner itself. a word only may be
said. II WAS sumptuous and proflise the tables ex.
ceeded hundred feet IN length. and thrice filled
and yet groaned beneath their varied aud excellent bur
den. Lemonade and water the only dr,nks used
The President retired side table and benches prepsr
I'd TOR The purpose Of reading the sentiments of the dny
and the following were announced. lie was assisted by
Two Vice Presidents, Adam Clement and Josiah Shep
person, Esqrs
About L. NJ, the company began IN ease away; and
by Z. alter the nmost harmny and innocent hlnri,y
the late resembling Centre Temple was AS silent and
calm as its pristine w,~ids.
Passing homeward by the Court House about
o'clock =. NJ. WE upon the same Joyous melody
which had 81 "itchlnpy assailed AT tho Centre
/ lemple when 10! II proved but adjournment
thence, tn the 'micl If certain chip Of n veneraed
old block. This chip haed and amid ed hos
pilany, and kindness. delightful music sylph like forms
grace and benigniiy, the nigh. ill /, A. NJ, melted
away. ,..,..,
s.'omeiimne beiwcek 9 aid 8 4. w.. Ola N,orth.u.
with his sable MANTLE came pokipg around, and lay
his benedic,ons all the world
80 passed he day Of The dlh, and SC may !, pas.
nnay, nd iajniium l..
'See Capt. Psrkins's sentiment.
SENTIMENTS FOR THE DAY.
l. The dav We celebrate. 3 cheers; Yankee Doodle
g The Uni,n. Eso perpetual cheers; Hail
Columbia.
3. The memory If Washington. Heard standing
Washingon's march.
Hymn.
s. The memory Of Lay fayelio hiarseilles lynn
=. The meinory Of III, Heroes Of The Revolution.
Hymn.
7. The surviving Pa ,rlo's oil the Revolution 3
cheers; College lornpipf.
s. Tie tin tipn Of the L. Slaos-as lis. cheer
Star Spangled banner.
/ 9. Literature and Science 3 cheers College HON
PIPE.
~. Agriculture, Commerce aud the Arts. cheers;
Match
~. The Lone S'ar Welcome 10 our copse lla,on
3 cheers; Texan March.
] IL. Old NrelnlaThe land ofhospilaliiy and friend
ship---oi intelligence and PATRIOTISM The birth place
Of the distinguished statesmen HE wod has ever
known Nav her risns add still greater lights 10
her already brilliant constellation. Her principles must
continue 10 influence, long the purity OF her
exists. Cheers, cheers cheers !. Home, sweet
home
49, The fair sex !--Wuman +! what music in the
sound As the soft Of the lutte fall mtodously OF
the ear, the uame OF ,conlbi loriy tconidn sooho
The heart Of man.
Who against her charms is proof?
Who that loves her. loves enough
l(Chtersi cLeersl, cheers ll-Conp, haste to the
Nedding.)
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
BY Richard Perkins. The Reader Of the Decara
lion Ut Independence DR.. Il. b. Scott.
BY Adam Clement-Ouf accomplished Daniel
His claims have been long overlooked. May he b
our new Senstor.
BY John IT, Mouman The Union. In iimts Of dan
ger le, lay aside parry strife and selfish motives. ant
rally around the constitution as msn, armed io
defence. The lion will iIIeD ier 10 his lair
| by r. H. Coeman--Jamts X. Polk: The Whig
cIo ,f nd