Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-11
CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH OF JULY N
WILLIAMSBURG.

whom were many distinguished visi'efs' h"e
lheexercses in The Chapel had been concluded .h'
Students and their invited guests proceeded 70 wv
City Hotel, where sumpluous dinner han 1eel
prepared Tor them by The proprietor MI NUE. Del
Hutchinson, of Hing & Queen, oi'lcIa!eo as riG
sidcnl Of The day. The Declaration OF lndepehu
ence, preceded by some beautiful and aPpropfid.'
remarks on The events OF our Revolution, inc va,
we had met 10 celebrate and us ASSOCIATIONS Wd
read by John R. Coupland, of Petersburg. I'M
Grafton for The dav, delivered by Mr.. l. u. Jones
of Buckingham was received with great applaus'
by the whole audience, and pronounced, oy an 'h'
distinguished gentlemen who heard u, Plou".
ton Of extraordinary merit, and one which evince'
genius of The highest order. The President '"ei
rose and announced the following toasls:
/. The Daywe Celebrate Long may II De nal
lowed in The recollectons OF tree ana hdPP,
people
,. George Washington The high and mons
mnd IN lis loitiest aspirations, may '"e"" ~
praise, but words can never express II. :.
3. The Declaration OF Independence; play ~
principles ever be devotedly cherished py Alie'i
can citizens.
4. Thomas Jefferson His name will live WIN
immortal freshness in the hearts oil gra'eiui pos
teri,y.
). The Heroes of the Revolution: Their deeu'
can never be forgotten so long as their chiiotel
shall he free
6. Virginia That will ever be The brishes
page in history which records her Revoluliohar,
deeds.
:. Our Union: May the recollections OF The
past always operate TO slave of the necessity
It's ,ubversion.
s. Our Alma Mater: Though she has received
from Virginia but a step child's portion, she ha:
made Virginas sons glorious through all time.
Q. The Faculty oil William and Mary; Theil
talents and virtues make them worthy oil me insli
tuition over which they are chosen 10 preside
President Dew here arose on behalf OF The "a
Guilty, and expressed his gratitude for the KIND
ness thus manifested by the Students, and ale
expressing his APPRECIATION Of the orderly ant
gentlemanly manner in which they had conduct
ed themselves during The past session, CONCLUDED
with the following sentiment
The Alumni Of William & Mary: Their his
tory is entwined with that Of onr country. Thel'
reputation and honor constitute the highest eulo
GUM on our Alma Mater.
TO- Our Army: May il never subserve Other
purposes than those Tor which ii was established
H. Our Navy. a wooden wall which vii
ever oppose an insurmountable barrier 10 oui
enemies.
IL. The President Of The United States.
Is. The Citizens Of Williamsburg: Their
kindness and hospitality can never be forgotten
bv those who have soJourned amongst them
Alicr the regular toass had been announced
the President read those which had been sent by
gentlemen declining 10 accept invitations 10 The
dinner. as follow
From John G. Ruherfoord. The literary in
siiiuiiGns of the Uniei States: Let Moth and
South contend for ple.eminence only in such
works as these, and each revolving year will add
10 the durability Of our Government and the hap
pness Of our people.
From Prot Robert Saunders. Old William
& Mary: May none hereafter enter her time
honufrd halls of whom her Professors NAV moi
say, as they say OF those now here that they are
proud Of Them rs pupils, and cherish them q.
friends.
From J. Chastain White. Old William 6
Mary: Like the age Sarah, never TOO old Il
give birth 10 dslincu SGD SONS
From H. Singleton Bet. William 81 Mary
When the devotion CT country aud The culogy
Of nations rest upon lie statesmen Of Virginia
She feels propd; !or SIC has many sons among
hcm
From VIM. Il. Taisierro. Education The
palladium of American Freedom true basis
Of conservative liberty Nav The yeneraled halls
al William & Mary e'er be crowded By the pa.
triotic sons Of Virginia seeking lis inesimable
blessings.
The following Voun.er Toas.s we're lhel
hanqed in and read by the President
Our distinguished guest he Hon. John Tyler
/ His distinguished and aIluous services 10 hi.
country have given him Ugh claim 10 our era
ti,ude as citizens: as a genl.man and Yirsinian
we say 10 him. "Welcomc lome"
Mr. Tyler arose and mad, most feeling auo
eloqucn; address 10 the company, concluding will
| The following sentiment:
The Youthful Orator Of tie Day: He has bi,
US onward: in the spirit OF pnphecy pronounc,
his course onward, onward.
Our distinguished guest, Go. Mcdowell: w,
are happy conscientiously 10 lai him as mos
| worthy representative oi the sovereignty oi IN,
| Old Dominion.
/. Gov. Mcdowell eloqueniy expressed his thank
for The kindness which had been extended 10 him
the honor which had been co.ierred upon him
bv associating his name with he sovereignty o
Old Virginia, and concluded with The lollowin:
sentiment:
Success 10 William & MARY and 10 the caus,
Of universe Education.
Our distinguished guest the Hon. Caleb Cnsh
ing: He whose ability and hisl individual char
acter have openedlo our enterprise an immens,
source Of wealth and prosperity, deserves hi
lasting gratitude of the whole country
Mr.. Gushing then addressed he company a
some length, in an eloquent and lorcib!e manner
and concluded with The following sentiment:
The College OF William & Mary May il
prosperity be as durable and brilliant as the slor,
of her sons.
James Lyons: lie bids defiance 10 party, an,
boldly thinks Tor himself
Mr.. Lyons rose and expressed himself very
happily on the occasion, concluding with this sen
limeni:
The peace and happiness Of The Union They
mus, be preserved.
Ro G. Scott: A worthy Alumnus of William
& Mary. He sustains her reputation by his Ia
Tents, and swells her numbers by sending his som
10 be educated BY his mother.
MIR. Scott spoke with warmth and eloquence o
the love he bore 10 an institution Of which he wa
proud TO be an Alumnus, and concluded with thl
sentiment:
William g. Mary College, and the University
Of Virginia: Let them stand upon The same plat
form, and success 10 that which shall do mos
good TO the country.
Thomas S. Gholson: Though mol an alumnus
William & Mary is willing 10 adopi him as ne
son.
Mr. Ghoson made some remarks on the bes
sings which had been secured by the Revolution
and particularly of the effect which il had had up
on the literature of our country, and concluded bJ
offering the following sentiment:
The American Revolution: Ii secured 10 Seniui
its inst reward
Richard |. Cooke: The evidences which ne ha'
given us OF his merit, warrant the assertion lha
he will one day rank among The brightest OF Vir
sinia's bright galaxy.
Mr. Cooke made some very beautiful remarks
10 The company, and concluded by proposing, to
drink the health and happiness OF Judge Beverley
Tucker
w. S. Reid of Lynchburg Though PERSONAL,
unknown TO us-by his fame We hail him as gen
telnan and a scholar, and bid him welcome.
Mr. Reid entertained The company with some
interesting and animated remarks, and ended BY
proposing The memory Of Thomas Bullock
whose genius had promised much, but who hat
died in The bloom Of youth, after having become
an alumnus OF William & Mary.
Thomas II. Campbell: Beloved for his socia
virtues respected for his talents, We hail him VIII
JOY and gladness.
Mr. Campbell spoke feelinsly in his reply, ant
concluded with this sentiment:
William s. Mary College and The City OF VIII