Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-13
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CELEBRATION OF FOURTH OF JULY

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CELEBRATION OF FOURTH OF JULY,
AT WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.
After The customary exercises in The Chapel,
which were unusually interesting, and many
glad heart had eapcd for Joy al the receipt Of his
diploma, The visible reward OF his collegiate Tolls
a large potion OF The Students with their invi-
led guests Of the city Of Williamsburg, and many
distinguished gentlemen from abroad assembled
10 paTlake of dinner prepared for them al the
City Ho,el, by Mr.. Hurry, in his usual exquisite
manner. Under the spreading shade OF an old
Elm, venerable for its antiquity, and seemingly
designed TO shelter the uncovered heads of those
who annually worship al The shrine Of Liberty,
festival was spread, around which all were soon
gathered. Dinner over, and The table relieved Of
lis load after short but beautiful and appro-
prialc preface, The Declaration Of Independence
was read in mastery and impressive manner
BY J. Henry Earnest, Esq, Of Hanover. Aier
which, an able and eloquent oraIion was deliver
ed by Vincent D. Markham, Esq, Of PowlIatan.
The regular exercises being concluded, toasts
passed among the guests, several oil which were
responded 10 in a very handsome style by Honor
able John Minor Bolls; the accomplished Editor
OF The Times, Mr.. Darlington; Major George
w. Richardson of Hanover and many others.
The festive ceremonies continued nearly four
hours which were such short hours, that all were
eager TO have The shades OF night pushed little
farther back. 1t was, in word one Of The most
pleasant of all such pleasant occasions
The loass drunk during The evening were The
following:
! |. The Day we Celebrate: Each annual
return is greeted By The millions who receive
| The blessings cf Free Government.
.. Washington the Marcellus; Jefferson, the
Fabricius of his Country.
3. Virginia: Her sons The bravc:t among the
brave, in defending mans invaded rights. May
she be The last 10 ahandnn her former principles.
4. Patrick Henry: Natures noblest genius.
unlaught, he was capable of giving his wisest
| counlrymen the best lessons OF freedom.
S. Liberty of Speech: The safety-valve oflhe
passions of men OF all parties. A Free Press
The great note book Of The experiments of eyefy
hour, the homily and invaluable ledger Of losses
and gains.
C. William and Mary College: Nurlured un-
der the principles OF hereditary power; her sons
were the first 10 leach the lesson, that resistance
10 tyranny was obedience to God"
I. Our Navy: The protection to orr country,
the channel for our wealth, and our national re.
representatives. in foreign climcs
8. Our Army The intrepdy of our soldiery,
The skifulness OF our generals on The hard con-
tested fields OF Mexico, have proved that Free
Government needs no standing army lodefend its
national honor.
9. The Constitution OF The United States Its
origin has given Immortality 10 lis authors. Lei
the praise Of every statesman depend upon his
adherence 10 its letter.
10. Educalion May our learning be purified
by the fountain OF religion, its strength be tried
by The laws Of the country, and its extent be CO.
equal with The rights OF suffrage.
IL. Williamsburg: Long renowned Tor It's
hospitality and lis intellect. May its iulnfe re-
pulation be asdeserying as its past history is me-
morable.
ID Unr Professors Two remarkable for
learning and wisdom al home; and Two, The
shining links of the golden chain which connects
the Science and Literature OF Europe and Anne
| RIGA.
10. Woman: The Archimcdian lever, whose
fulcrum is childhood, whose prop is world, whose
lengths all lime, and whose sweeps eternity.
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs.
By Honorable John M. Bolts. Mind ani
Education: The first the foundation, furnished
by Nature; The last the superslruc,ure, erected by
man. He who wilfulIy neglects 10 build upon the
groundwork supplied by God, abuses himself
wrongs his country, and oflends mis- Maker
By DR.. L. C. Griffin. The Graduates o
William and Mary in 46-47: Maylheir course
through life be prosperous and happy, and illus