Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-17
CELEBRATION III THE FOURTH cF JULY IN
IsiacksbIrS.

Eiacksburs.
In pursuance ol previous arrangements 4 long
procession was formed at he cen'Ta! as On Main
st;cc. headed by tue volunteers, followed by
Major James r. k"ar, President OF the day;
Charles Black ESD nr. i;ibble and DR.. Wade,
Vice Presidents; Dc. Phillips reader, and Mr.. M.
Tredway, orator ot the day-Ailer those follow
81 a large concuurSe Of citizens, who were
marched by order Of The Marshal, Col Il. T..
Preston, assisted by Col. Barnett, all mounted
on splendid s;eeds-to the Methodist Episcopal
Church, when The Declaration q independence
was read in clear and ia!cpe manner IL Dr..
Phillips and = cery pertinent cra;ion delivered by
Mr.. III. i'!ejway-ai'er which iha procession
was formed, heated By he Brass band and
marched - tie 'cnale Academy, where q choice
entertainment, ha, hecG prepared, over which was
DISPLAYED he National Flag, throwing lis beautiful
colors 10 the breeze. After dinner, and the cloth
being removed, the following ioasis were drunk :
REG ULAR TOASTS.
isl. The Day celebrate May il be pcrpc-
,ual as the era Of American Independence, as
long as man shall desire good government.
81. George Washington Executing The man
date OF Heaven, he gave freedom 10 millions.
Sd. The Signers oiihe Declaration OF lndepen-
dence.
4lh. The Constitution OF the United States
The basis of our independence-ihc cemen, Of
our Union-lhe chart Of our National ship
Nav il be Eep, sacred as long as the ocean wave
continues 10 roll.
:,lh. The United States Like stars II lie first
magnitude: NAV they shine in our constellation,
TIL lie world shall be illuminated H. pure repub-
lican principles.
6h. The people OF the United States: May
they cherish and cultivate the sentiment: "Nevcf
submit 10 any thing Thai is wrong, nor demand
any thing lha, is not night"
1h. The memory OF Thomas Jefferson.
S,h. The memory iGen Lafayette.
OH. The Flag Of cur Country: The terror CT
oppressors the refuge OF the oppressed May the
new stars which have been added 10 lis galaxy,
but add 10 its ever increasing brightness.
10Th. The Officers and Soldiers OF The Revo-
LUTON: Whether iii prosperity or adversely. IN
at,luence OF indulgence: May they never fail 10
receive that attention aud respect which The ne.
mory OF The dark hour oil '16 should elici, from
every true American.
l!ih The Army Of The United States: Nobly
has i, maintained The glory OF our country; one OF
The brightest pages OF lis history viii &c Is brilliant
victory on the RIO Grance
18th. The Navy OF The United States: May lis
lau,els never be Vanished.
| 18Th. The American Fair: Alwa,s ready al
their conniry's call 10 offer np their brishtes,
Jewels: May they ever continue TO be Heavens
bes, gift 10 man.
| Rv Col. VIM. Thomas. The volunteers oflhe
10Th Regiment: There are bu, few Regiments in
| Virginia that will present bolder front. Well
NAV we be proud Of our political institutions,
when so many are willing and ready Al all times
to defend hem. Should they be called into the
service Of their country. may they acquire unla-
ding laurc!s as a reward cr their patriotism and
rir;uc.
By Col. d. Batnee Gen 4 TayioT: Ano-
,hef iilns,rious son oi iht RI lani> 81 Virginia;
a proinc soil ior The held anu cabinet,