Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-13
Fer The Enquirer.
CELEBRATION OF TIE FOURTH OF JULY All
THE oID MILL ISLE OF WIGHT, VA.


THE OLD MILL, ISLE OF WIGHT, VA.
Notwithstanding The rainy morning, quite a
large and respectable audience assembled al an
early hour, graced with the soft smile and spark
ling eve Of beauty. James NJ. jordan presided
assisted by A. G.. Moody as Vice President, and
]. N. Jones as Secretary. The Declaration Of
Independence was read by the President; alter
whirh an elegant and appropriate Grafton was
delivered by Dr. Francis M. Boykin.
The company now repaired 10 neat pavilion,
over which the Stars and Stripes waved, 10 par
take OF an excellent repast, prepared by our wor
Inv host, James Gray. The following are por-
ton of the oas,s drunk, alter The removal OF Inc
cloth
Sent by Col Arthur Smith. The Political In
silulions OF our Country: Based on principles
calculated TO produce the greatest happiness 10
The greatest number OF The human race, may they
be preserved in their purity BY the present ana
| all future generations. -, -
Sem bv Hon. Archibald Atkinson. The will
Of HE people The only safe and proper guide ioI
The representatives oil ireemcn.
ByJ. NJ. J. Bell. The President OF The I'M
ted States Tfne TO his trust and ia'lhiul TO his
post. may his future life be as happy as his past
| has been virtuous and patriotic: better we can
not wish il.
By Lady. Gen. Taylor and his brave Ar
my: Long may The SlaT-Span ged Banner wave
over The land Of liberty that can boast OF such
tried and faithful band OF patriots
By DR.. +. NJ. Boykin. well organized Re-
public, sleeping lion II may be somswha !
sluggish at first, but when reused is capable oil
acting The lions part and wo belide The unlnck'
ass Ina. attempts 10 provoke The physical iotce
of The Uncd States.
RyU A. Warren. To the Memory Of HE
| Sieners q, the Declaration Of Independence Let
US emulate their virtues.
gy Lady. Lieut.. Col. Clay: The bloody
field OF Bnena Vista proclams his brave and pa
uiolic deeds Though dead, he sill lives; his
memory will ever find ready and welcome Ie-
Spouse in tie hearts oil his counlrymen.
BY. The Volunteers Of Virginia: May
they enjoy health and prosperity as long as 'hey
remain il the service Of their country, aud may
they return with homo: and reward.
Nv Thomas r. Pfelow, NJ. ID. Gen. Taylor:
In him is concentrated every virtue calculated to
promote The advancement Of the honor and glory
Of our country--may he be our next President.
ByJ. Holland In honor Of those valiant Pa
triots who were al the table when The Declaration
Of Independence was signed
ByA. G. Moody. Woman
There is grace in every step,
And magic in her eye
In every gesture, dignity and love.
Bya Lazy. The Orator OF the Day: May he
live long and live well: his country may justly
prize such son.
rByJ.F. Gray. Virtue, Modesly and Domes
lie Economy are all concentrated IN Virginia
Ladies.
By G. II. Chapman. The galan, charge OF
the 81 Regiment OF Kcntuckians al Buena Wis
| Ia May they be crowned with honor and dis
linclion by every American.
By Powhalan Davis. May The bauc Of Ger
70 Gordo long be remembered, and The cork leg
OF Santa Anna be preserved as trophy OF Ame-
rcan chiyalry.
By ]. Nj. j. Bell. Here is 10 The Land Of our
Fair, and The Fair Of our Land: May The former
be we'll titled, and The later veil married.
BY w. j. Delk. Our worthy Host, who IS
now deprived by sickness OF The pleasure oil
being with US: May he be speedily restored 10
! health.