The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-07-24
From the sun Of Anahuac Of Vera Cruz
Fourth OF July Celebration MT Yern Cruz.

broken attachment Tor the glorious day which gave 6rh
appointing DIR. f. ii. Barton president, and II. e. w.
Jewell. IL E. Robinson and +. Nj. Dmond, esqs., vice
pres idents.
According to previous arrangements, Mr. Jewell was
desired to read the Declaration of Independence which
he did in clear and audible voice, the company observ
ing throughout the most profound attention
The president introduced to the assembly and to
the several consus Brig Gen Pierce, who proceeded TO
acknowledge his Indebtedness for the invitations, with
which he had been honored to be present. elo-
quen and appropriate remarks, frequently drawing from
! his hearers the most enthusiastic applause General
p nerspersed his discourse with several feeling and
interesting "reminiscences of the revolution enchanting
the sympathy OF the company during their recital, into
almost breathless attention.
The company then retired into the dining room where
sumpuous dinner had been prepared for the occasion
by Monsieur Gace. After feastng upon good things
I'll late hour, preparations made for the regular
and volunteer toass, which were as follows:
REGULAR ToAsTs.
L. The day celebrates 1t gave legacy to people,
and an example to an adnirng world Hail Columbia
brave" [Slar spangled bannerl
g. The constitution of the United States Guarantyng
the end OF time. [Washingtons march.J
A. The army and navy of the United States, On sea or
on landteir deeds endorsed by the applause OF the
world fSee the congnerng hero comes]
the polar stars of our people. [NIarselles hymnl
o. The President of the United States Life let us cher
T. The memory Washington. drank in silence stand
g. The United States and Mexico: May the happy day
when both nations shall be family, and dis
cord be banished from the threshold Of the great comnun
Our bates characterized they have been, by
the most undoubted courage and commendable humanity
pages Of history. fIlrfiumphal march, 'So.
TO- The generosity of people is manifested by their for
bearance in the hour OF triumph. Heart and Lutte
H. Mexico: Although still perverse may yet be persuaded
Of sIl s%s 0 arms ana
~ The mem9ry Of gallant dead who have fallen in
the contiiclwhether friend or foe dead March
Weddingl
The above toass were drunk with great spirit and were
followed by the reading of the following note received
from Gov. Wilson:
VERA CRUZ, Mexico, July g. IS47.
SIR A slight indisposon, added to the many engage
out oimy power accept your polite invitation to partic
with The American citizens residing in this city, in
celebrating The anniversary national indie pendencc;
you will please to present the following sentiment, and be-
lieve me very truly yours, @c = ,,
Col U. s. A., governor of Vera Cruz.
CHNmMANo OF Committee OF arrangements.
The American citizen Whether home abroad, may
he remember that intelligence and virtue constitute the
only sure basis of civil liberty.
BY DE- Barton. The health of Gov. Wilson,
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs
BY an amateur-Ffance: Oar friend in adversely, our
friend in triumph, and our friend sll-nay she ever
The French consul rose to acknowledge the above
and with very feeling remarks offered the follow
ing
Je bos Az Juliet I776 jour on ut gorieusement pro-
Glance Independence Americaineour fut consacree
Dies ds s n 0o paps po
les plus iberaes parm eelles DIES nutre nations Je bos
bonner lie cabinet de Washington en- olinnt la paix
BY Major smith, Quartz rmas,er U. s. A-Spain: The
glorious country of Ferdinand and lsabea-o whom wis
dom and foresight Introduced the western half OF the world
TO the eastern.
The consul for Spain acknowledged the above in APP
posie remarks evncng admiration and love towards oura
people, and concluded by Offering the following sentiment
bsemos en- otro bananete la paz dc las dos epublicas
BY Lieut.. Col Hcbsrt, Of Lonsana.-,The Kingdom of
Nelson failed to enslave it,
This called forth some spirited and well chosen obser-
vatons from the consul for Denmark, who also offered
the following sentiment:
BY the consul of Denmark The United States: Famous
for the wisdom of their councils and the bravery their
arms-nay peace between them and the republic of Mex.
leo be restored the only emulation between both
be in future to promote the happiness of their cit
liens.
BY Dr. Porter-The health of General z. Taylor; A
~, more grape. Captain l,Gags ,r,on ,.
at Bucha psta in clothing the American with
BY H. Narks-Gen Winfield Scott. The superior SOL
der-who, with the aid ofa few snperntmeraes at Cerro
By f. NJ Dimond-Maoc General Winfield Scott The
soldier and The Statesman, although in the of the
enemy country as safe as Daniel OF old was in the lions
BY j. McNlian,s General Patterson. A fair specimen
OF our citizens and soldiers who can either WELD the pen
By l.. Tayor.-persiror F. Smith: The gentleman and
the general,Sith good metal such smith can make first
rate tools and do good work
By T. j. Lucke,Ihe memory of Andrew Jackson the
| Liberty lost leader, and Heaven gained a saint.
| by sranger.-Connodore Perry and his gallant COM
mand.
BY f. c. Calonet.-General Taylor: Tried seven times
IN the furnace and found not wanting 1t don't take
| such tailors to make
by DR.. Porter.-ticu Winfield Scott Skil(u liberia and
humane success attend him.
by +. M. Dimond.--Cien. Worth Honor the general
who through all the grades of the service has done honor
to his country.
BY Hershinc.-Od FAC, as he whacks the hacks and
jacks OF Mexico, may he turn the spit at Washington.
BY X. G. w. Jewe-Our distinguished guest, General
Pierce May he prove piercing instrument to the enemy
To which General Pierce responded pretty
and appropriate remarks in the of which he referred
the gaanry OF the French and, upon closing the
| sui took occasion to make few remarks, and gave
Je bois brave General Pierce, lie priau dagreer
remcciemens pour les eoges honorabes vrais quill
donncs la memoire du General Lafayette dams lie noble
discours quill fat enende lie diner CT don't
Went de repeter partie
BY +. M. Dmond. Commodore NJ. G. Perry: Full of
energy and full OF fight honor his country and
bic representation of the loss country sustained when
the hero of Erie died
BY p. III. Observation-Disclosures in strange land, amidst
the excitement and privations of yet hearts often
turn to home, and ondly think of those
"whose cye watc coming,
And look brighter when come"
BY Dr. Porter.--Mexco and the United States The two
great republics north of the shmus May their differences
healed and may they always be friends.
by Il. NJ. Dimond.-The flag of countryi Wherever
it floats may it be hailed the emblem OF civil and el-
gious liberty
By c. ShIuer.-To orr dear friends home thousands
sparkling eyes watching eagerly for
BY +. Nj. Dimond-Brig Cen Pierce As firm his
native granite, may he prove as able soldier as he
is a statesman.
By c. Shuter.-To Samuel Jobson esq., who first dis
played the and stripes of his country Vera Cruz a
ter the bombardment
The French consul here gave the following, in comp