Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-13
Eoural, Of July Celebration.

Mayos Island, where Dinner had been prepared
for them by The accomplished caterer, Geo. Sad
Ter. Alter dinner, the following regular loasts
were drunk:
REGULAR TOASTS.
1. The Day We celebrate: The most impoI-
liant Anniversary in The civil history oil MANKIND.
3. The Signers of the Declaration OF lhaepsh-
dence: They have erecled monument more dI-
rable than brass.
3. The Union of the States Induced by ine-
lest and cemented by love. May il last forever
4. The Immortal Memory OF George Wash
insion The light Of his age, Inc prlne oil MS
Country, and the glory Of his species The world
never looked upon his equal, and never VIII De-
hold his superior
s. Thomas Jefferson, "Auhor of the Declare
for religious freedom, and father OF the Universe
y of Virginia :" In either Of these capacities his
claim to immortality would have been certain.
6. James Madison: The wise Statesman, The
pure Patriot, the genuine Philanthropisl. de
never made personal enemy, put among the
vicious; and never lost personal friend as long
as he was worthy of his esteem.
:. James Monroe: The last OF the line OF Re.
evolutionary Presidents; the model OF Patriot
Statesman.
$. John Marshall: The Judge who united in
his OWL PERSON the integrity OF Hall, The learn
ING q, \ Cole The genius OF n Mansfield, and the
Industry oil an Elion. Ianto noniinl a.uhnaa par
cioa1un
Q. The 5,h day u July, 1914: The day when
American Regulars taught The peninsular heroes
that Others understood lhc push OF The bayonet
besides British soldiers.
10. Our Army in Mexico They have excited
the admiration OF one hemisphere, and driven The
other mad with Jealousy.
IL. Gen. Zachary Taylor: The man Of the
age, whose genius overshadows The world
Friends and enemies alike feel his overpowering
supremacy. IN
il. Genl Winfield Scott: Time has not chill
ed his faculties, nor impaired his activity, nor Ia
ken from his heroism; he is slilllh Scott oflsl4,
The pride of his country, the terror OF his enemies.
Is. Woman. The JOY and torment OF mans
lie-ths Alpha and Omega OF his ex:stence-the
main spring OF all his actions--the lyranl, from
whom there is H. appeal, whose slightest caprice
il law, whose subjects are slaves YET whose lhral-
dom all desire 10 last iorevcrl
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
After the regular luasls were gollen through,
Capt. Elliot, made brcl allusion 10 The day, and
on concluding, offered The following:
Our glorious Republic: May its career ever be
upward and onward.
A letter was received from Henry L. Brooke, an
invited guest, expressing his regret al mol being
able 10 be present with The Grays, and enclosing
The following:
The Richmond Grays: At home aud abroad
as ready 10 give their enemies tcdrm reception IN
the field as their friends al the social board.
Letters were also received from other invited
quests.
BY James d. Bruce Evans. Fourth of July
May The foliage OF the Tree ot Liberty ever YER
dainty oversladow our beloved land, tina, beneath
lis haowed shade our hearts may bloom luxuTl-
anly, giving birth 10 Flowers, whose bloom IS
tire smile Of God, whose perfume His breath, and
whose existence is immortal as his own.
BY E. C. Clay. Moses D. Hoge, the Orator OF
the Day: A tue specimen Of the Patriot, Orator
and Divine.
By Lieut.. CounIz. Our former Lieutenant,
festive board-wc only regret that VIC cannot
welcome him as an officer Of our company.
To this sentiment, Mr.. Ward appropriately re-
sponded, and upon concluding, offered The follow
ing:
The volunteer system OF the South: Inefficient
as il may be--looked upon with irowns and dis
trust BY many-negccied BY the States.-yel, we
turn 10 il as The tower 81 our strength in The hour
oil danger.
BY Lieut.. Morris. The day we celebrate ::
May its glory ere long shine from Panama 10 the
Pole, undimmcd by injustice.
BY Captain Elliott. Scott, August Fry and
DOMAIN: Names rs familiar as household
words around this board-we look TO them with
pride and pleasure-we will cherish their honors
as our own.
By Lieutenant Morris. General Taylor: The
Mexicans convinced By his brilliant conduct, his
IN n blessings
laws and Institutions, the highest achievement Of
his genius.
By Lieutenant Morris Henry Clay: II his
tory shall never record him President, she will
pronounce him worthy.
By Private L. F. Lyon. Irishmen Our
hearts are open 10 commiseIate their suilcrin2s,
our pockets 10 relieve their necessities, and our
arms to welcome them as ireemen on our shores.
By Private William Hurley. The Bencvo.
!ence, Charity and Brolheriy Love OF The citizens
of the United States OF America, recently evinced
towards the suffering children Of Europe, have
engraven on their hearts these words;
1--WE were hungry, and you gave US 10 eat;
We were make d, and you clothed u.s."
BY Private ]. v. Crawford. Old Virginia :
Famed for hospilable fathers, affectionate mo-
theirs, virtuous daughters, and patriotic sons.
By Sergeant Gallaher. Washington and Tay-
ter now the iavori,e son.
By Guest The stock, lock and barrel OF the
United States Navy: May The first never be bro
ken, lhc second crippled. nor the third ring.bored.
By Private f. l.. Dickinson Gen. Winfield
Scotl-the hero Of Cerro Gordo Ask him il yo-
lunteers ban fight.
By Private l.. B. Lyon. The Day we Cele-
brale: May its relurn bring us peace with MeSl-
co and plenty TO this land.
By Private Henry Srat,on. The Cadets OF
West Point and the Officers OF our Army The
bud and flower OF American chivalry and patri.
otism, the embodiment OF all that's honorable and
brave.
BY Guest. Gen. Zachary Taylor: IA Iil,le
more grape, Capt. Bragg" The American Peo-
pie will have grape enough left TO scatter his en-
emies, and elevate him 10 The Presidency.
By The same. Henry Clay, "he Father Of The
American System" A Patriot lesislaling for
The benefit OF The american Peopie-1'odcrn De
moc,acy now lesislaling against them; The
country will have again 10 call upon him 10 re-
bike British interests and British ulers.
By Lieut.. Morris. The present Cabinet.
Cutie Cabinet Of Curiosities- soon 10 be sold
going, going.
By Guest. The Mexican War: Forced
upon The country unnecessarily BY its rulers
The intelligent and virtuous statesman could and
would have avoided it without sacrificing nation
al honor, and with the approving voice OF the
nations of he earth.
By a Guest Henry Clay: He stands like
towering oak Of The forest, unmoved BY the false
and vile aspcrsons Of his enemies, admired BY
Patriots, revered by The virIuous and good IN
By Private L. p. Lyon. The Cradle OF Ii
berty: May il always have PMo'e!
By Private Geo L Sader. Lieut.. Blakey oi
The Vutiseurs: His late brilliant charge At me
National Bridge is only foreaste OF what the
Virginia boys can do when occasion requires.
By Private J. D. B. Evans. The dead Heroes
OF the Mexican War:
A tribute tear TO our heroic dead,
" hose pulses beat with Patriot IRE no more
Undylng glory wrealhes each honored head
And living nations with sad Joy ADORE
Time, fearful, weaves for each dear name wreath
Whose bloom shall live when he has hurled Death.
BY Sergean, Riddck. Woman: The Elixir
Of Mans exslence-eger loved, loving and be-
loved.
By Private T, B. S.arl,e. James Gardner:
Good al all things, bat as for song ne can take
the cakes"
Con, Iyom,r. rLnnoh Paradise with mlnp