Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-07-27
CoNNUNlcATEp.l
Celebration of the Ith July by the STU
dents OF William n Mary College,

Between the hours of and eleven the Chapel OF the
College hronged by large and respectable audience
including many distinguished gentlemen State and
gaeed with the soft smile and besming eye beauty The
exercises OF the day commenced with appropriate
prayer by the Revd Mr. Hodges; after which addresses
delivered by the graduates selected for the occasion
The exercises in the Chapel being concluded the Stu
dents with the Faculty the Visitors OF the college, and in
vted guests assembled splendid dinner prepared by
Mr.. Daneufville.
j. II, Lewis Esq. OF Essex presided, assisted by w. H.
Campbell Esq. OF Hanover LIST Vice President and
Motley Esq. Of King & Queen ID. The dinner was
spread in the corridor IN the of the college IL
indeed feast TO which the fasitous OF Epicu.
could not have objected but, the contrary at
which he would have considered himsolfmo in
being present But the pleasures OF the festive board
marred by the inclemeney Of the weather. considerable
portion OF the table being exposed drenching shower
which, most unfortunately, that time began fall.
On this account the company invited the chap
ell to hear the Of Independence read tho
Oratisn for the day The Declaration then read by
Bernard Peyon Jr. ESQ of Richmond preaced by short
but appropriate address epeto with beauty and the
soulstirring eloquence. The youthful few hours
before had unclaimed the attention Of his audience by an
address iron the rosrum, which elected the admiration
all; but the present OCCASION catching inspiration from
the glorious theme the classic "Reminiscences of the hal
lowed spot and pouring forth his feelings thoughts that
BREATHE and words that burn he lent charm
20 "the title deed Of liberties and awakened promises
OF most brilliant future In truth, should have feared
for the OF the OF the day. had known
so well 1.-THE stufi OF which he IL made" Judge Tucker
then aud delivered Of the beautifully classic
chaste, appropriate and eloquent oraons which il has ey
er been our good fortune hear. IL emphalcully
Nrgnian, breathing spirit of touching eoquence seldom
thrown into Grafton OF the kind II would be
presumption IN US TO attempt description OF the effort the
enthusiasm with which it received, the deep gush of
tense feeling which II elected at the tme and the unyer
sal satisfaction which gave all who heard Though
unable TO give the dimmest shadow Of its outline we
cannot omit mention the effect produced by the enuneia
ton OF fact till then unknown of us-a fact which
the author o the Grafton has rescued from wreck of
things that were" IL the noble bearing Of Virginia
At the commencement Of the Revolution in severng the
ues which bound her TO her mother county, and
TO herself all the attributes Of sovereignty on the 18th OF
May l176. She acted her independence as a then
existing fact and proceeding the formation Of her eonst
tuition the 29h of June adopted ordained and estab
shed it, In the language Of the Grafton, this the most
trying period OF our history she led for borne
in mind that yet the thirteen United Colonies had not
dared to assert their Independence OF Britain. la short
the Grafton was all that IL ought have been-nothing
that ought have been. No true born son Of the
Old Dominion, who heard IT, will ever forget Appealing
alike TO the feeling and Of ALL its records traced in
the deep recesses OF the heart, will be remembered
The following were the regular toasis for the day.
l. The day we ceebTae;lts return falls upon heart
OF every American, like the "dew OF Hermon's mount"
Ii will ever be remembered whilst Freedom hos votay
at her shrine.
,. William and Mary CoIege:-The nursery of the au.
thos OF Tree institutions May her be found firm
in their defence.
,. The Faculty OF William and Mary Colece:-Distin
gushed alike for their accomplishments scholars and
their urbaniy gentlemen. With such masters TO train
them, the youths Of Virginia will sustain her honor
50 noby by the Alumni Of this venerable Institution
Prot. Millngton, behalf Of the Faculty responded
happily TO the toast in his peculiar manner As is
always the case this response pure from the foun
tains OF the heart Instructive, yet witty humorous vet
dgnied his speech by that uranty and
Kindness which the students OF William and Mary have
received ks hands and which they will ever crate
fully remember In conclusion he gave toast 10 our alb
sent and worthy eEd Pres Dew and his lady which I'M
has escaped our memory.
4. Educaton:-The sun OF a Republic; the light by
which the Sons Of Freedom learn to appreciate and guard
Free Institutions
5. Our Federal Consitution:-The Ark Of the Cove
nant; let no profsne hand touch it.
D. Ngnio:-The FIRST in the ssterhood Of States 10 as
ser her Independence; may she be the last rcnquish
IL.
7th. The 18th Of May, '76 The day on which virginia
emancipsied herself from the thradom OF British tyranny
Rescued from oblivion by cherished instructor may its
annual return be proudly hailed by her gallant sons.
oih Our Army Consecrated to the defence Of liberty
and never employed but 10 guard tit bears blessing TO
the Mexican may he learn to enjoy and preserve it,
9Th. Our Navy The right Of the Nation; may il
ever retain the vgor that displayed in cubiag the pride
Of tho "Mistress Of the Seas"
10Th. The Heroes Of 76 Their fame is our inheri-
tance-iher memory pride.
llh Washington: An eKempar Of every virtue; whilst
Americans cherish these they must be free
18th. Lafayette America will ever gratefully remen-
Der him who came TO crusade for freedom in freedoms
holy land"
Hum penna
Mstaente soIvi
Fama fu2ersss
18th. Woman Let her hand entvne for the Hero's
brow the wreath in which heart is the mos, precious
flower
We must again express deep regret on account Of the
Of the weather. which declared Us the plea