Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-17
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
CELEBRATION OF TIE FOURTH OF JULY
A. Madison Court-IIOuse, Va.

Courthouse a, the appointed hour. ne ~, :
ration OF independence was leaa oy so"I ',ol
Walker Esq. after which an Address "as wv Wv.
yercd approp, ia,e 10 the occasion, Whien - ~
in Incarnation lor the press by James J. @h'i
'rbe company then adjourned TO the Eagle ~
p, ~ nar,ake OF sump,uous dinner piel,aade
he our gallant host, Anselem BROCK, Esq ,rnar
The removal OF the cloth, the lniio"i, BSs,ibcn,
were appointed: Col. Robert n. ban1 ST. Vic
Cant. f. II. Lewis and John H. N i..s,,r,
Presidents: and John c. VI aIacii ~. tSIowin,
The President hcn announce ,',c,; he a -
roaular mass. which had been p'eF"'e' y
lect committee: fsiusic. Hail Co
'"."0 Washington, Jefferson, Madison and mon
80. Tbs Warrior. the Philosopher, Inc STATES
w., w. and The paIiot-all sons Of Virginia.
The Constitution Of the United States: Ma.
!, over he preserved as kind memeh'o VI Wv
! V;reinia the Mu,her of States and OF States
men. We'll may she be proud OF her sons an'
daughters, who are always foremost III "di DIV
foremost in peace. ,,. h,, III,
5. The County of Madison: IL neeos u"' i1o e
cation as lis rouchslune under The fostering car
NJ rho Siae II begins 10 show itself like rnSn
~oN that when the polish is complete, II VIII d
worthy OF is name ami is Sidte.
Gen. Andrew Jackson the Hero Of New
Orleans: MAY hc b. long remembered WIN ga ~.
ritude by The American people a MS WAoie iii'
was dedicated to his conniFys service.
: lanes X. Polk: The Junior Hickory, wor
,by ofthe name and the station ne hoids.
s,h Col. Linn Banks: Long the faithful repre-
sentative Of the county OF Madison one IN ~noi
she ever repcsed confidence His memory VII
ALWAYS be toadly cherished by her ci,,zehs.
csn Jnaior ami his ANN: They showed
themselves on The S.h and OH oil May 10 pe uue
Americans. aud hare 10 10 cofs. =,
10 Gen. Edmund 7. Gaines The accomplish
81 scholar The patriot an senelal. Like virgin
.,"J H.. my. Won rub him The brighter he shines
~ .rb. University OF Virginia: ihe hrs seal
- ls,rni,c in America. May she overcome me
,e,;l;nos II her enemies, aud disseminate NE
blessings anticipated 81 her founder.
- Iataye,,c and Kosciusko: The former the
bosom friend Of Wa>hiGe;on-ihe later Inc mar
tyr OF Liberty.
"a Woman: The guardian angel sent from
Heaven 10 cheer AM comfort man.
..rh- world was sad, The garden was Wild ;,
Aud man. the hermit, sighed III woman s"'i'e"
Alter which the following volunteer toasls were
offered: - No. ;sr..,s.
u III q.
her Lrish,cst levels are her brigh, eyed lassies.
Nv Ioha G. Walker The University OF Vr-
ginia the sanctuary Of science and literaIure;-
Stav che soon disspae The clouds OF ignorance
which are said 10 hover over The Old DOMINION.
~ Iohp II. Mcciung. The Ladies: We al
mir Them. because o! y.eg beauty; respect iaeln'
h.cause of their virtues: adore them, tccaus" g!
;heir intelligence; and love item, because We
cannot heplt 49,, ~. ~.
LIVING ha. already received the honors usually
paid lhe dead His name, al no distant Gay,
will spread halo .! light around The RePuollc
inferior TO none, save that OF The Father of ms
Country.
By i. X. Durreu Woman: The loyeles
hower which blooms in The wilderness OF HE: IN
her defence ne are willing 10 do whatever II MAJ
become men 10 .io-and 10 her We ceVo'e our
hearts and hands whether in the camp 81 PAT
BIZ 5. w. Yuges James X. Polk; With
heart OF wisdom, has private character y wal
il should be. eduaet by lii poiilcd integrity
By ]. c. Walker. Vim. Smith, ctr woithy
Governor. lie neel~ 10 eHlosy-hs ac's and
deeds are perpetual monument OF homer ana
rcnown: NAV he b. oug neN' Senalor
ByA. Traver, .; Nc1 York. a happy HE L.
the Jewels OF the worli-he Ladies Il Madison
with the assurance lha, they viii wave their
handkerchiets with The Star Spans'ed Banner III
the breeze, while the Yankees are licking our
enemies, the Mexicans.
BY IL. Dunbal. The Ladies OF Virginia:
MAY they equal their mothers in modesly and
virtue
Bv Thomas a. Bradford. John S. Pendle,on,
tis LIME Star II Frgtmia 3: May lie continue
with his usual hrilhaacy 10 MAINTAIN he honor .;
the Old Dominion againI inc ovefOcains spFn
Of Losoictotsm.
By Dr. john Ill. EuTioa. John ;. penieloa;
A noble Jockey, mag IL tide liz Virginia colts
well in their iir>i-rate.
By James L. saipp, ESQ
Johnny Pendieoa horse,
Aud 81 are the old Drinlnioii,
Wen have a race without a rider,
For Johnny never can be>iIide her.
ByJ. Il. Brock. Hon. Thomas II. Benton:
MAY he long be remembered BY the American
people.
The American Flag wave 9Ter the land from the
lshmus u Darien 10 the North pole.
Sent bY a Lady. James L. Sfirp, Esq: The
Orator q! Tie d4y: Admired Tor MS talents and
,uavity OF manners, NAV he always employ them
in defence OF Liberty and Democracy, and MAKE
he gian, heart oi Whsgcry trembl.. beneath Inc
power oil his eiogueGce.
ByJC. Wake. Capi Thomas Davis, q
Greene: The faithful representative OF Oranst
and Greene. The saunch 2epubiican--ihc hen
Isl sentinel on the waich-lower Of Democracy.
Capt, ! avis responded TO the above, and offered
he following:
The Heroes o the Revolution: They have leil
rich example for all who may follow them.
By G. w. Pendeton. James t. Ship, Esq,
the Orator of the Day: The able and eloquent
expounder OF sound principles
Mr.. Ship responded 10 the above, and conc!u'
ted by offering The following sentiment:
Virginia: Educate her youth, and the ashes OF
nor illusrious dead will resi- from all fear that the
sacred earth above them vii! ever give oacH lie
iul soend OF the despo's tread.
Bv Guest, Col. L. A. Banks The well
tried and faithful servant; may he ENJOY the con-
idence OF the people OF Madison rs long as nc
lives.
Col. Banks responded to the above, and offered
the following:
The 4lh OF july The birthday Of our National
independence. May It always be held sacred,
and be celebrated by the sons Of Freedom, without
reference 10 party politics.
By Guest. State Rights and State SoveI-
eisniy The shield and sw, I'd OF our safety
w lille they are preserved and respected, as ma
ton we may defy ihc world.
By Capt. Oliver II. Finks. Tic i,h Of Jniy: q
aay hailed with deii.a; by the lovers Of ii5erty in
the United States.
By w. w. Walker. The Army Of Occupa-
,ion 1t has won impeflshablc honolS, ani entail
ed an eternal deb, Of gratitude upon the AmeTi-
can people. -,
By r. N. Willinny. Old Rough and Ready Of
the Bloody Ground.
By W. w. Walker. The memories Of Major
Ringgold, the officers ana the men VINO ieIl IN
their coun,ry's service in The memorable battles
OF the 9Th and 9th of May: May the monument
tal columns rise above their ashes, and their me-
mories ne engraven on every American heart:
By o. r. Dunbar. Scout and Taylor: The
one taking his hasly plate Of soup in Washing
ton. whilst the other is reaping laurels on the Rio
GRANGE.
By Thomas A. Bradford. Virginians! let the
monument Of Henry Clay find resting place in
the hearts OF his counlrymen;.
b. C. w. Pendleton. Virginians lei Inc
statue Of Henry Clay fnd place in the pubic
buryins ground in Washington.
Major Hay b. Bradford. Henry Clay; Inc
brigh,es, star in the West. May il never SCI.
nv DR.. A. II. Graves. Capt. Thomas DAVIS: