Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-14
CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH OF JrLY

CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH OF JULY
Nv the Isle Of Wight Rifle Company.
The Fourth OF July was celebrated by The ls!e
Of Wight Corps OF Rihemen, who invited The Ri
fc Company Of Nansemond 10 paIlake Of Din
ncT a, CarIsyille.
The Declaration of independence was admira
hv read by DI. F. Nj. Boykin, alter which, Mr.
Charles E. Hayden pronounced very eloquent
Grafton, adapted 10 The occasion.
Tie cloth being removed Col. Josiah Thomas
of Isle of Wight, was called 10 the Chair DR.
Boykiu appointed Vice President, and Maj Jno
R. COPELAND, of Nansemond, Secretary.
The following Regular Toasls were then drunk
/. The Day we celebrate.
>. The Constitution OF The United States.
3. The President OF the United STATES.
A. The Ex-Presidents.
5. The Army and Navy.
6. The Militia.
:. Agriculture, Manufactures and Commerce
3 The Heroes Of the Revolution.
q. The Signers OF The Declaration oil inaePe"u-
10. The Freedom Of The Press, the BulwaFk Oh
Liberty. ~ s.. p,o
GIande.
- VOLUNTEER ToAsTS.
p,cd Thomas Geo. M. Dallas: A distin-
ouisbed statesman and faithful officer.
Nv DIR. Boykin The Fourth OF July, 10;
d.y sacred 10 the cause oil liberty, and most dear
10 The hearts Of recmen.
By Major COPELAND. The Isle al Wight RIhe-
men: Nav they always be As Ieaey 10 meet inc
enemies 81 their country III The he'd, as liey are
n meet their friends al Ihe conylylal board.
By Capt. Watkins The Rlile Company OF
Nansemona: NAV il flourish, prosper and pos
sess that kind Of spirit which prompted our iore'
fathers in The time OF The Revolution.
By Lieut.. ]. w. Duck The Orator OF The
Day: Nav he arrive to that degree OF eminence
which his talents SO lastly deserve.
By James NJ Holland. Gen. Il. Taylor: his
services in The Army of the United States, espe-
cially on The Slh and OH Of May last, eDtille him
10 The gratitude OF his country-bn, as his studies
have been Tor The field, we will keep him in The
field.
By John B. Prenlis The Fourth OF July, rs
The halo OF lis glory is as vivid As It's deeds are
imperishable.
By Cant, VIM. Eley. The Isle OF Wight Ri
hemen: Gallant, patriotic and full OF philanlhro.
py; We want no better friends, or Drawer com
rades; they will ever be found al their post in
time OF need
By S. T. Saunders. The preservation OF The
Constitution Of The United States, the admiration
OF the world, and the boast OF The American people.
By Col Thomas The memory Of the heroes,
sases. and patriots OF the Revolution: Their vir-
tues we're like the countless galaxy OF The skies,
grouped in one brilliant constellation OF uncloud-
ed glory.
By Richard Eley. Virginia Volunteers
Nav they be beneficial TO The community, and il
called onl 10 protect their country, may they emu
ale Washington, the Father OF his Country.
By Lieut.. Simons The OF w. Rihemen
A band of brothers, with wisdom 10 discern their
rights, and valor TO defend them.
BY J. Fl. Daushrey. Volunteers: We hope
they may ever support their honor, MAINTAIN
their dignity, and defend their country;
| ByL. T.. III. Wills George Washington, The
Father OF his Country: May his memory never
be forgotten.
By Josephus Parker. May General Zachary
TAYLOR be victorious in all his battles with The
moor. ignorant and unlhoughlful Mexicans.
By M. Z. Marshall. Virginia's Daughters
Famed for beauty, intelligence and villue-how
We admire them.
By John E. Mason. Gen. Taylor May he
be our next President.
BYE w. Riddick. The Fourth of July 1916
NAV il lon. be remembered BY the Narsemond
and !. OF w. Rilemen.
By Lieut. VIM. II. Jones. The Declaration
OF independence and lis Author May The recol-
lection OF both be eternal.
By N. P. Young. Col. A. Smith: Our anna
bic friend and patriot.
By w. w. Roberts. The Ladies Of Virginia
May they ever be protected by The volunteers o.
the State.
BY VIM. P. Daugh,rey. The |. of W. Ria.
Company: We tender them our grateful thanks
for their muni6cenI and sumPiuous fare.
Irjah Johnson. Beauty, intelligence and vir
tue persoDlfed in Virginia's lair daughters.
By N. P. Young. Farmers and laOorer' o
Virginia.
By The I. of w. Riaemen. Our Host: Ma,
we be his guests onentimes.
BY Edward Rawls. Liberty: More valuable
10 ireemen than life itself.
By Elisha Rawls. ]. C. Calhoun His coun
Try intend 10 requte his talents by raising him Il
The hiehes, eff in their power.
b. Josephus Parker. Gen George Washing
Ton: Thou Oh dead, he We, lives and will ever ly'
| 10 The heart Of every true American.
By Archabird Fowler. Gen. George Wash
ing,on, the Father Of our Country: May his nam
never he forgotten.
| Ef The Old Dominion will please copy.