Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-20

but IN defence u It's County aug kHred0nl anu !
when drawn may Victory alonescaphs relin- :
punishment.
the darkness Of antiquity, il records u sies o :
events umining its pages with unequs3k,lory.
6. The Event we celebrate lis pasts oor- :
lance endears the day. May The time neSeime
when Il shall be unmarked and unhallowed I
:. Agriculture, Commerce and Manufactl:: '
A family group. Separate, each languishes;hs !
in hand, strength blesses them, and plenty lolipA
in their train.
s. The Navy: In peace, our ornament and
pride; in war, our strong arm OF protection and
defence. When il fails to act the one, may II
cease 10 be The other. Z
Q. Education Much talked OF, seldom obtain
ed, improperly apprecialed-may we all feel that
intelligence is the life OF Liberty.
10. The South As jealous OF her rights as
woman OF her virtue; she demands nothing but
what is right, and will submit 10 nothing that is
wrong.
IL. Lafayette: The friend of Liberty, whose
gallant spirit bore aloft the sword from which
glea mcd bright rays OF freedom, in the face OF a
tyrant foe-his memory can only be cherished
by freemen, with feelings Of deep and lasting
gratitude. Drunk standing)
10. The home of our Fathers: Our hearts ne
yer depart from 1.-THE graves ofour fathers con.
our fathers, ever let il be green as the verna YER
dure Of those graves.
b. To The Fair
All hall to the land where freedom reigns.
Whose sons defy all tyrants' chains,
Save those which love imparts;
Where woman only regns supreme,
And rules as an acknowledged Queen,
Unrivaed In our hearts.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
BY Col. w. W. I. Cosbill. Maj. Alexander
Jones, OF The 23d Regiment, The Orator OF The
Day: The brightness Of the rising sun foretells
its midday briliancy.
By Mai. A Jones. Popular Education The
ma in pillar in our political edifce, full of light
for the people, and security 10 our institutions.
BY Capt B. A. Moody. The Ladies Can
man do Otherwise than love Them? May all To-
wing swans find them willing 10 so TO Hymen $
altar, and alter their names-may their affections
prove nnaliera6le.
BY Capt Th Z. Sims, of the Chesterfield In.
vncibles. Legislators Of Virginia Look well
10 your acs-acts OF repeal, acts amenda!ory,
acts Of internal improvements, acts private as
well as public; but until you apply The great
Jroad are OF Education 10 The tree OF Ignorance,
acts OF crime and vice will continue TO increase.
Now is the time 10 az yourselves what is best TO
be done2
BY Col. Coghll, 23d Regiment. Women
We admire them for their beauty, adore Them
for their virtues, and lops them because we can't
help ii.
BY Jno. w. Hopkins, Esq. The North and
South: Like The poles Of the Magnets; separate,
their forces are antagonislic-u lhen and
behold The circle OF strength and harmony.
BY Capt. T. E. Sims. The Ladies Though
absent mol forgotten amidst orr festivities.
May Almighty God ever bless them,
Mortal man never distress Them;
| With pleasure lei him ever caress them,
And TO his bosom tundly press them.
BY Lieut. j. w. Sims, Of the Invincbes =
| The Press: The great engine OF political free
dom, may we never see lis use perverted, or lis
power flowing in improper channels.
By Benz Moody, tsa.-Thc men OF AT: May
they be like The men oil &c and all live 10 be Is,
and then have the lease renewed.
| By Capt T. T.. Sims-Thc Mexican Army
Though reared in burning cline, cannot stand
the warmth OF Wool or heat OF MAJ.
By Mai. A. Jones-The rank and file: Whilst
We honor the gallant men with epaulcitts, lei us
not forget The heroes, with knapsaeks. Their va
lor and noble daring have executed The bold de-
signs OF their chivalrous-leaders and enIille Them
to nations gratitude.
By A. r. Smith, Esq. The living and dead OF
Mexico's plains: Our Counlrys smiles and Tears.
By Cart L. Z. Sims. Gen. Santa Anna, OF
/ CDIk-ltS HoSt y 1,'s 'NSSHN
achievements fully established the fact that he is
absolutely disqualified 10 command Standing
| Armv-nslance his passing Seoit tree (leg eS-
ccped al the battle Of Cerro Gofdo.
By Colonel Cosbill. Woman: The fluid OF The
thermometer OF socely-you may injure the in
strument but can neither destroy nor provide
substitute for The mercury.
By Capt Sims Gen. Taylor: May he never
SURRENDER but 10 the will OF his countrymen.
By The same The Chesterfield Troop: Once
the pride and ornament OF The 23d Regiment
May il soon rise, PhGniy.like and shine with Ie-
newed and redoubed brilliancy.
By Major n. Jones. The Virginia Regiment
Of Volunteers: May glorious career and safe
return await them. They only require an oppor-
luniiy 10 ensure the lormer-may Heaven grant
the latter.
By Capt. Sims James H. Cox, Esq: Though
absent, not forgotten. How can he be On &C.
casions like The present, without him VIC almost
feel like body without a soul. May health and
prosperity long continue 10 be his hand-maidens.
Sent by Lady. OF all celebrations we prefer
The marriage. Men are SO insinuang, how can
we resist them?
There were many excellent toasts drunk which
we regret were mol handed in 10 The President