Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-08-01
FOURTH OF JULY


| AT HALIFAX COURT HOUSE
The 4th Of July celebrated Halifax Court House
with great spirit unanimity and eodisy without
neton Of party. About IL o'clock large eopcou,,s of
when, alter impressive prayer by the Revd John A.
Scott the Declaration Of Independence read by Col
Elisha Barksdale, IT, and eloquent Oation was dey
| cred by b. +. Garrett ESQ.,
The gentlemen then adjourned dinner, prepared nv
Mr. James H. Edmondson. in adjoining grove Of oaks
alter which, Thomas j. Green, Esq. being called
preside at tho table, assisted by John R. Edmun Thomas
Fournoy and Jonathan B. soval, Esqr. Vice Prss-
dents the following tossts drunk:
| REGULAR TOASTS.
| l. The Day celebrate.
=. The Memory OF Washington.
j. The Heroes OF the Revolution: Their memory shall
last whilst Patriotism lives in the breasts Of
ants.
| I. Lafayette: A Frenchman by birth; an American in
heart-his brilliant services gratefully remembered
s. The Constitution of the u. s.. Founded in compact
and created by sovereign Saies will be perpetual bond
OF union, the principles and spirit which animated its
founders are sacredly observed.
6. The President OF the United States.
T. The Army Of the United States The recent exploits
on the Rio Grande prove that the martial spirit and bravery
| OF our ancestors are still alive.
B. The Navy of the U. s.: IL needs only opportu-
nifty TO rival the gallant schevments Of the Army and
though small, IL recognizes no "Nisress OF the Ocean,
y Virginia: The mother OF States and of Statesmen
TO- General Taylor; Trough and Ready" in the eamp
brilliant and bold in achieving victories modes, and chss,e
IL. Texas: The once "one S,arr-beautiful in her
loneliness, still more brilliant in the great American con-
| stelation.
H. Oregon: The smicabe adjustment Of tho boundary
question, difficult was exhibits in wonderful de-
gree the wisdom and prudence that prevailed the
ellis OF the nations.
H. Woman "Farest resemb ancc of her Maker fair ~
VOLUNTEER TOASTS
BY the President The Orator of the day Drunk with
appalsc-in response which, Mr.. Garrett and re-
turned thanks Tor the compliment conveyed by the enthu
sastic reception OF the toast feeling and eloquent
manner, and concluded by offering the following
The doctrine OF modern equality Let remember that
IL N % lnyyt herei
BY John X. Edmunds. Is, V. p. The Reader Of the
Declaration OF Independence.
After this toast drunk Col Barksdale was loudly
called for, who, after few remarks begging be
eused from speaking, offered in reply which has
| since been handed in.
BY John II. Elam The surviving Officers and Soldiers
Of the Revouon May their days be their best days
BY George II. West. General Zachary Taylor: His
victories at Palo Alto and Resaca de Ia Palma placed
him by the side of the immortal Jackson.
BY VIM. l.. Bouldin. The Declaration Of Indepen-
dence The MODEST paper penned by when il,
principles shall to be cherished and respected
will have reeated from the world ard freedom become an
| obsolete word.
By John o'Bryan tan Irishman.) The eloquent John
Randolph Of Roanoke said 81 have seen that raa
terTis "a black swan have never seen an Irish
| tory, the who had seen one"
By Thomas j. Green. John c. Calhoun and his late
course the Oregon question: Osuacism for this would
eHa him the more. The suering point Of electric
rod but bsIes the brighter for the ghnings stroke and
while II receives the bolt protects the mansion.
By. James H. Edmondson The people Of the United
States Too strong be vanquished-too free 10 be en-
saved-too proud TO the domain Of their
BY A. S. Reid. Henry Clay When the Liliputian
traducers OF this mighty shall have spent their epem
ea existence and passed oblivion the Of Henry
Clay will be pointed the crowning pearl in the dadem
of his country's glory.
By VIM NJ. Howerton. Popular Education The sure,t
for all political diseases.
BY George e. holt. Virginia: The garden spO, OF the
world-HAliiaN the garden spot of Virginia.
BY Henry Z. Moon. The Volunteers OF Halifax who
have galany siRnied their readiness respond TO
their eonnys CALI Victory will ere long perch
brave and true.
BY Thos. J. Green. The Presidents Message refusing
to disclose the confidential application of the service
fund by his predecessor Worthy Of the and cOnsde-
rate policy OF Jefferson and tho pure and immaculate
honor OF a Madison.
BY George ii. wes. The Orator of the Day A fne
specimen OF the Virgins gentleman. He deserves he
will receive nj the hands of generous and intelligent
muniy that confidence and support which his talents
and honorable bearing 30 justly entitle him.
BY. John OBryan. President Polk: BY his Oregon po.
hey he has hushed the OF fearful war; has bright.
ened nations honor, and gladdensd the hearts Of mil
lions OF Froemen.
BY VIM. VI. Howeuon The Ladies OF Halifax The
faest Ewes manufactured from the best ribs that DO
furnished by modern Adams.
By VIM w. Breedlove-Bigots may bow to Popes and
BOnapartes contend for Thrones but il s to woman I'll
bow, and for whom Tx contend.
BY Beverly Barksdale, IT, lSsnt George w. Purkns:
Old Essex can you boast OF another such ron In him
combined all the qualities OF the Lawyer the patriot
and the genteman-whose eoquence and lofty sentiments
yesterday won for him glory enough for day"
(Mr r. responded to the foregoing in a short but
BY l.. F.. Adams-The Reader Of the Declaration Of
Independence II talents Of superior order untiring per-
severance and the indomtable energy receive their
just reward, the time is far distant when he will reach
| the highest round in the ladder Of his ambition
BY A. s. Red.-Tho memory Of JoHN HLMFpEH
PLEAsANTs: In the untmey death Of this gifted Of
genius the press has been deprived Of its brightest orna
ment. the Wings OF their abest champion, and the world
| Of brillanti light
Farewell great souli
II virtues votary, II freedoms friend
BE worthy VI the palm and robes Of white,
Then you have place eternal with the blessed
Adieu Adieu your county mourns!"
There several complimentary given to gen.
emen present. viz: Mr.. John r. Edmonds b. Stovall,
Woodson Hughes, Esq, Thos S. Fournoy Esq, WIN. NJ
Howeuon. Esq., and rhos ]. Green, Esq, &c, each Of
whom being successfully called out contributed much TO
the good humour and social hary Of the evening their
humorous playful and appropriate addresses
The company thon separated without single incident cal
cuaied in any the Joyous fesviy Of the
day. Several toasts unavoidhby omitted which
impossible for the Secretary catch from the sound and
which have not been since handed n.)
/ lCowrugtfarrn