Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-08-04

heard some inking to that effect Will "Conven-
Zionist" pardon and excuse me for conjeclurins
tina, his piece was suggested, prompted or Soil
cited by others?
One oker remark, McsSrs. Editors, and have
done Ii you will compare The vote polsd last
Spring with The average vote Of The county, ycu
will find, tina, nots outstanding The iorcbc ma
raGguiGg Of the Convention cant!ia'cs, and The
energetic effort made 10 rorse, stimulate, ana sir
up the people in every hole and corner Of the
county, on The subject OF Convention, there was
not, with The usua exceptions in such case, any
very great excitement or deep interest manifested
as 10 The result Of our election. Indeed, il was a
Thin one, and there has nothing transpired or &C
CURED since The election, that tends in The least
degree 10 change my belief, that majority OF The
people Of Halifax are opposed to Convention.
now yield the field cheerfully 10 Convention
isl" hoping il will not be necessary Tor me 10
trouble you again on The subject.
Yours, respectfully, &c.
Halifax, July :
FOURTH OFJULY At HALIFAX COURT
HOUSE
The Fourth Of July was celebrated al Hall
fax Court House with great spirit, unanimy
and cordially, and without distinction Of party.
About IL o'clock, large concourse OF ladies and
gentlemen assembled in the Baptist church, when,
after an impressive prayer BY the Rev. John A.
Scott, The Declaration OF Independence was read
by Col. Elisha Barksdale, and an eloquent and
appropriate Grafton was delivered by b. +. Gar
reli. Esq.
The gentlemen then adjourned 10 dinner, pre-
pared for them nv Mr.. James Ii. Etmnu'son,
in an adjoining Gro.e Of oaks; alter which Tho
mas ]. Green, Esq, being called on 10 preside
al the table assisted ~ john K. Eimunds.
Thomas 5. Fiuumoy and John 3. Siuvail,
E>qls., as Vice Presidents, the iol.wing toasls
were drunk
]. The Day We Celebrate.
> The Memory Of Washington.
3. The Heroes OF the Revolution Their me-
mory shall last while patriotism lives in the breasts
of their descendants.
T. Lafayette: A Frenchman BIZ birth, an Ame-
Iican in heart-his brilliant services grateful
| iy remembered.
5. The Constitution Of The U. States: Founded
in compact and created by sovereign States. it
will be perpetual bond Of union, ifihe prnci-
sArtcnBi onrerseu.l : - '"'''irrs arc
& The President oil the United States.
:. The Army Of the United States: Their re-
cent exploits on The Rio Grande prove that The
martial spirit and bravery 81 our ancestors are
| still alive.
). The Navy Of The United States II needs
only an opportunity 10 riTa the gallant achieve
menls Of The army and, though small, it recog-
nizes no "mislress OF The ocean"
9. Virginia: The Mother OF States and OF
Statesmen.
10. Gen. TAYLOR: "Rough and Ready" in the
camp, brilliant and bold in achieving victories.
modest and chasc i'll recouniing Them.
IL. Texas: The Gree "Lnne Star" beautiful
in her loneliness, sill. more brilliant in the great
American Constellation.
L.. Oregon: The amcable adjustment, Of the
boundary question, difficult as il was, exhibits in
wonderful degree The ,cisaom and Prroeace lla;
prevailed in The councils ii the iwo nations.
I3. Woman: "Faircst resemblance of her
! Maker fair"
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
| By the President. The Orator Of the Day
| Drunk with great applause.)
| Mr. Garrett rose and returned his thanks for
the compliment conveyed by the enthusiastic re-
ceplion of the toast, in feeling and eloquent
manner, and concluded by offering the following:
The Doctrine Of Modern Equality: Lei us re-
member that where there is no law there is no IL
berry.
By John R. Edmunds, first Vice President
| The Reader OF The Declaration OF Independence
| Alter this toast was drunk, Col Barkscale was
| loudly called for, who, after few remarks beg
sing 10 be excused IRON speaking, offered in re-
ply Toast, which has not since been handed 10
| the Secretary
By John II. Elan. The surviving officers and
soldiers Of the Revolution May their last days
be their best days.
BY Geo. "A. West. Gen Zachary Taylor
His victories al Palo Alto and Rcsaca de la
Palma have placed him by The sideo the immor-
tai Jackson.
By WIN. E. Bonldn. The Declaration of In
dependence. The nobesi paper ever penued by
man: When is principles Shall cease 10 be cher
shed and respected, virtue will have retrcated
from the world and freedom become an obsolete
word
By John O'Bryan. ireland The eloquent
John Randolph oil Roanoke once said: II have
seen iha, rara Gris ~ tcrris "a hiacs swami hui
| have never seen AIN Irish Tory, OF he mar who
had seer one"
By Thomas J. Green. John G. Calhoun, ard
his late course On the Oregon question: OSiTa-
cism for this would but exa!l him The more. The
girering point OF the electric rod but blazes The
brighter Tor the lighlnings stroke and While ii e-
ceives The bolt, protects the mansion.
By James Il. Edmundson. The people OF The
Uniied States: Too strong 10 he vanquished-ioo
free 10 he enslaved-loo proud 10 cuvet the DO
main Of their ncighbors
By Alfred S. Reid. Henry Clay: When The
Liiputian rraducers Of this mighty man shall
have spent their ephemeral existence, and passed
into oblivion, The name Of Henry Clay will BE-
pointed TO as the ROWING pearl IN The diadem ol
his cnunuy's glory.
81 WIN. ii. Howerton Popular Education.
The suresl cure for all political diseases.
BY George &. Holt. Virginia: The garden
spot OF the world-Hailax, the garden spot OF
Virginia.
By Henry c. Moon. The Volunteers OF Hall
lax, who have 50 galanlly signied their Irad'-
ness TO respond 10 their counlrys call: victory
will, ere long, perch on men 50 brave and true.
By Thomas ]. Green. The Presidents mes
sage. refusing TO disclose The confidential APP
picaton OF the secret service fund by his Prede-
res.or: Worthy oil The wise and considerate
nocy of Jefferson. and the pure and immacu-
| late honor OF a Madison.
Cv George II. West. The Orator Of the Day:
A fine specimen Of the Virginia gentleman. de
deserves. as he will receive, al The hands 81 &C.
nsrous and intelligent community, that confidence
| and supporl 10 which his talents and honorable
bearing So Justly entille him.
By John O'Bryan. President Polk: BY his
| Oregon policy he has hushed The nnnrmnFs OIL a
fearful war-has frightened nations honor, and
oiaddened the hearts of millions Of Freemen.
By William NJ. Howeron. Tine Ladies OF
Halifax: The falest Ewes, manufactured from
the best ribs, that can be furnished by modern
Ry w. w. Breedlove. Bgots may bow TO
Popcs, and Bonapares contend for thrones, oul II
is 10 woman will bow, and for whom III con-
! tend.
By Beverly Barksdale, jr, (sent) Geo. W.
| Purkins: Old Essex, can you boast Of another
such SOM In him are combined all The qual'ies
/ Of the LAWYER, the patriot, and The gentleman,
whose eloouence ard lofty sentiments on yesic.-
day won fol him glory enough for one day"
Mr.. Purkins responded to the foregoing toast
in short, bu, eloquent! AMI appropriate speech