Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-07-09
THE CELEBRATION.

The celebration OF the late Anniversary of
our National Independence, went off with a
good deal of spirit, considering the inclemency
of the weather. The new Light Infantry
Company, under the command of Capt. E.
G.. ALBURTIs paraded on that day, and was
much admired. This Company promises TO
be quite an ornament to our town, and its
commander deserves great credit for the ener-
gy he is displaying in perfectng it in the drill.
sc. Another Company, the VIRGINIA BLUES,
commanded by Capt JAMES RUsT, also made
quite pretty turn out. This company is
composed of the boys of our town, and we
doubt not, that the gallantry and spirit display
ed by them now, will ripen with their years,
and should their Country ever need their ser
vices, they will find them ready, These gal
liant little fellows seemed to know no fatigue,
as they were son the march" all the time.
| About IL O'Clock the military and Citizens
repaired to the Methodist Church, where the
exercises were opened with fervent prayer by
LUTHER L. WINTER read the Declaration of
independence, in clear, distinct, and impress
! sive manner; an Grafton was then delivered
| by JAMES E. STEWART, Esq, after which the
exercises were closed with prayer, by the Rev.
Mr.. DULIN
| The exercises being closed, the Military took
up the line of march to Capt BoAK's Hotel,
where they, and a number Of our Citizens Of
1 tho nd cntI ox,-r IN n
cellent dinner, prepared for the occasion by our
worthy host. The fact is, Capt BoAK, in
matters of this kind, is hard to beat. After the
cloth was removed, number of Regular and
/ Volunteer Toasts were read by Col. E. Z.
HUNTER, and enthusiastically responded TO by
the Company. On account Of the press on
cur columns this week, from the reception of
the news by the BRITANSIA, we cannot find
room for any other than the Regular Toasts Of
fered on the occasion. We would gladly have
inserted them all, but for the reasons stated
above The events the day passed off plea
sanity, and we hope will long be remembered.
REGULAR TOASTS.
| |. The Day ,ce Celebrate, The unnecessary
Of american Independence; Hallowed by llea-
ven, and consecraied by the blood of the Rev
olution.
/ g The Constitution Of The United States,
the Magma Char;a Of our Liberties: A strict
and just construction of its principles, and
| firm adherence to them, the surest guaranty Of
the perpetuity of our institutions.
! 8. The Memory Of George Washington:
Though dead, he lives in the recollection OF
his countrymen-a nations tears embalm his
| grave.
4. The President fhe United States.
5. The .4rny and Nary Of the United STATES
"A towering bulwark Of defence, the pride of
/ Columbia, and the safe guards of American
| Liberty.
| 6. The State Of Tirginid: Possessing all the
elements of greatness, she ought to be olsen
thralled, redeemed and regenerated from her
present situation, by the united energies and
exertons of her sons.
7. General Taylor and the .lrmy under his
Command: Those who guard our National
honor, are worthy successors to those who
won It.
8. The Sig,aers of the Declaration Of .7meri.
can Independence: Who Knocked the storm and
defed the tempest; who wthstood the light
nlng's CLEAN and the battles rage; Peace TO
their shades A Nations blessings enshrine
their memories.
9. The Heroes Of The Revolution, and their
blood be-sprirkIed Banner Of Independence:
/ go long may IL we've
Der the land OF the free and the home OF the brave
10. The Governor Of Tirginia.
IL. The Union: "United we stand-dlvi-
ded we fall"
4 II. The Congress Of the United States: The
Nations Sentinel on the watch tower OF Lib
erty.
n Is. Woman:
Creature, in whom exists
} Whatever can to sight or thought be formed,
! Holy, divine, good. amiabls or sweet"