The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-07-18
CELEBRATION OF THE 4TII JULY, AT
PROVIDENCE CHAPEL, IN ST BRIDES,

to The Norfolk County Rifle Patriots, ON the 4th
inst, at Providence Chapel Early in the day
the company began TO assemble ; and groups of ioy
Gus faces enlivened the grove. At noon, the Pa
triois paraded and fir ID salute; then all repaired
to the Church where, after fervent prayer by
| the Rev. Mr.. Stanton, the Declaration of lndepen
dence was read by Mr.. #. w Ta,em Thomas
Ta,em, Esq, then delivered address of deep
interest and thrilling eloquence. every way suited
To the occasion, and on which his audience hung
with degree of attention and satisfaction rarely
| witnessed. The services at the Church being
over, The company, consisting of mnre than one
hundred ladies' and gentlemen, sat down 10 a
snmptuons dinner. at " hich (hy the request Of the
iadIes) Dr. WIN. Talem presided, aided by
Nlessrs. Nath' Porilock and John II. Hope as
| Vice Presidents. After dinner, amidst an over
how OF joyous hearts, many sentiments were ut
tered and responded to with such feelings the
day and the circumstances were calculated To in
spre Al about half past four the company left
the table to mingle more promscuously in sucial
enjoymens in the delightful grove, and when al
nonshed by the lateness Of the hour u leave, they
were not disposed TO sepa rate. but left in groups
to spend the evening as they had spent the day in
an interchange of thoughts, sentiments and feel
| ings. The incidents of this davis celebration will
adorn beautiful page in The memory of many
who were there. The warm and trustfu graiu
lations of friends, as they met upon the ground !;
Declaration Of Independence the snul stirring ora
ton the feast of and the flow of soul ;''
the picturesque grove. lighted up with grace
and beauty; the groups of glad ard merry chill
dren, and last of all, the servants feasting on the
rich viands and slipping their cool femonade-per
fected the miniature picture Of National Jubilee
of Freedom-a picture which their minds eye
will delight 10 dwell in after years.
The following are part of the toasts given on
the occasion
|. The 9TH Of July-Sacred to Liberty-Let it
be a perpetual memorial Of the pledge of our IA
theirs in the cause OF freedom, and the aid of our
Gud in the redemption of that pledge Six
cheers.
g The Constitution of the United Siales-Is
letter and its spirt-one and the same thing
Three cheers.
g. Thomas Jefferson--The author of the De-
claration of Independence. and the able expounder
of the genius OF our free Institutions emphaiical
~ the apostle of liberty. Six cheers.
BY the Ladies-The Norfolk County Rife Pa
| trots--A band Of soldiers organized in 1881 for
the protection of our homes. We are assured that
in no one instance has the character of The gentle
man been disguised by the conduct of the soldier.
They command our respect, and we cheerfuly
giuc them thanks.
Capt. ThOs. Tatem arose, and in peculiarly
happy stv!e, returned his acknowledgements and
his thanks Gin his own language) 20 from heart
like his glass. not only full but running over and
concluded with the following toast:
"Thcre's naught but care on every ham
In every hour that passes, o;
What signifies the life o. man,
An 'twere ma for the lasses, o 20
| 5. Washington of the first, and Jackson of the
second war t-Taylor of the third, is readins in
the footsteps of his illustrious predecessors. p
Cheers.
| 6. Texas-Having kindled the fire of liberty
upon her affairs, by its broad light she catered
the circle of her sisters, her brow decked with
anrels, and palms of victory in her hands,
Cheers.
7. The President of the United States" Hon
or to whom honor is due"
&. Madison. the author of the Resolutions of
| '9S-These alone are an undying record of his
fame.
9. The Army and Navy-Tbey have ever been
the architects of their own fame.
10. Our Federal and State Government-Let
each keep strictly within its sphere, as marked
out by The letter Of the Constitution.
IL. The Heroes of re; and the Heroes of '46
The conduct of the former is emulsted by that
of the latter. Worthy of noble sires!
IL. Patrick Henry, Virginia's gifted son-His
eloquence gave the first impulse TO the ball of the
revolution in the South.
Is. Woman-The riches, jewel in mans crown
of rejoicing and the only treasure which he may
enter Heaven with.
BY the President--Our own free Government
1T has made the United States the Eden of the
EARTH and cannot be overlhrown by any external
force if it fall, it will be by internal corruption,
whose fnrernnners are avarce and luxury
BY Vice President, John Fl Il0pe-The Fair
| They have favored with their company we
appreciate the honor, and will remember il as a
valued testimonial of their respect and esteem
BY Vice President, Nath'l Portlock-The spir-
il of rs still burns in the heart of the nation
| ha Hach e thoS th onI
9th of May and fled.
By Capt Thos. Tatem-The peerless States
man of the Palmetto State. John c. Calhoun
The ablest expounder and firmest defender of the
| Federal Constitution. The splendor Of his public
life equalIed only by the purity of his private
character Office can confer no honor on him.
| BY Lieut.. n. ". Tatem-rhe Lades-God
bless them what should we do without them 2
| BY w. b. WeIons, an invited guest-The
| Bachelors and Widowers of Norfolk County
! May Providence provide them partners.
| BY James Jones-Our own sweet lasses-
Pretty as humming birds and just as hard 10
catch.
By James Taiem-Jno. G. Calhoun-A States.
man in deed and in toorth-The first and the last
to do what is great and noble for his country s
good. May he he our next President
| BY Andrew c.. Whitohnrst-The Ladies of
Norfolk County-If our soldiers as valiant as
your smiles are bewitcbing, the war with Mexi-
CO will shortly be ended.
By Solomon Petree--The officers who fell at
| Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma-We deeply
lament their death, while almost envy their
glory. May many others be found in the army
! like them.
| BY Robert +. Carson-The Ladies-We &C
Knowledge no conquetors but them. BY their
bright smiles the brsyest soldiers are often taken
| captive. May they ever make good use Of their
power-always treating their victims with ten
derness.
BY +. w. Tatem--Our Army-By its late
brilliant achievements on the Rio Grande. il has
secured for itself the confidence Of the nllon. and
the resnecI of The ,unrld MAJ frnnl la..-.l- -