Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-12
VOLUNTEER TOASTs.

BY G Pate. The Orator of the Day and the Reader
Of the Declaration of Independence.
BY tho ors,or of the Day. Our country. which his
now reached her aye Of valor and glory May she cult
waite peace, virtue and irngay tia, centuries may
capse before SHE reaches the age Of conques and mxu
~ which will be- the first rolrievable step 10 her down
fall
By John j. Iloylman. The day we celebrate MAY
the a'h July ever bring pleasing rccollcc,ons Of the
Victories gained by oreaihers and Of the
future pory Of the star spaneed Banner.
BY Capt T.. {. Cunlif. The Virginia Volunteers
May they distinguish themselves in the American Ar
my. To win laurels for their brow, and honors of their
country.
BY c. Pate. Hon VIM. l.. Goggin An honor 10
his couniy-an ornament 10 his State.
Mr.. Goggin. the announcement Of the toast co,np-
mentary 10 himself responded To the call made upon him.
his usual eloquent and irliciious manner lie briefly
returned his thanks 10 the company. with illusions
10 the day the Declaration Of Independence and the Con-
st,nton which followed ito the war with Mexico,
which. however he did IN reference 10 the Orator a the
Day without any party nuson lie then referred 10
the Ladies' who were present and in conclusions beha
u The LADIES' gave the following
The capl,ulntion Of Monterey Honor to its author,
without any "proriso 'approbdfion Gifts terms" with
this amentnent "Bl,ssrd are the niercitul for they
shall obtain mercy and now nay we say also,
blessed are the Peace. makers Our smiles shall he
their reward and theirs the thanks of grateful coun-
try
BY M. CundiY Gen. Zachary Taylor, Hero Of
/
Vista Soon may he reduce the Mexicans tame sub
mission and by the 4th of March Si9. be "Rongh and
soady" to assume the ardnous task Of adjusting the
deranged condition oalirs resulting from the present
Administration.
BY DR. II. d. Peters, of Franklin The fair daupl-
tiers Of Columbia May they cherish due sense Of
the unparalleled influence which they exert in raising
the nation to greatness and glory May their influence
be equaed only by their beauty.
BY Guest. Lieutenant Lindsay Shumaker Missy
he he nf md thcd
return TO his aged parents
BY Jnbal Jordan. May the rising generation and
generations yet to follow, perpetuale the celebration Of
4th JLy. l176 and drop tear the ashes Of the
Heroes of that monentous period. (God the mark
furever)
by Peter NJ. Wright. May the Democratic freemen
Of the filth Congressional shoesiring District learn
w1sdom by experience, and prof by past events, and fail
non $40 to elect for their Representative in Congress,
the Hon. Shelton i. Lcakc.
BY Mills Robertson. The Mill-boy of the Slashcs
the glory ef the West. Virgnias sou, Kentuckys PRIDE
the Nations boast: He shines like a among ten
thousand stars
By S S. Preston. Gen. z. Taylor the Hero Of Buo-
no Vista May his memory sink deep into the hearts Of
the American people and the remaining sands of his life
glitter with the reality of future higher enjoyments.
BY James A. Early. The Lieutenant Generalship
A puny offspring of weak and corrupt Admnisra-
ton
BY j. Monroe Rucker. Thomas Richie Tho Ma
poeon of the Press; he fights the Tayorian plan.
lie captures the batteries Of the enemy and turns themup
on themselves
By Stephen w. Wright. May the time speedily ar
rive, when the Anti American self decency party. (aas
the Mexican Wing par,y.) cease to condemn the
Of the rulers of their Government and exio the acts
and dongs of all who may chance to differ with them of
all other governments
BY Wing. His Exceency. James X Polk, the
duck River Colonel and his agent Gen. Don An,o-
MO Lopez de Santa Anna laid and comfort to the
my" the MeYicans and Democrats generally,
Black spirits and white,
Red spirits and grey,
Mngle, mingle miugle,
You that mingle may.
BY Edward c. Jones Hon. VIM. L. Goggin. the
able champion Of Wing principles May he rise to
position to which his prominent merits entitle him.
by Pleasant Dent. Success to the Bedford enlisted
boys who gone vndcae the honor Of our beloved
country.
BY II. Rchey. Lieut.. Shunaker Brave, patriotic
ambtious may his efforts be crowned with glory.
BY DR.. Iompkins. Union: Goddess the gift of
God to Amerca-,he daughter Of Wisdom and Mother
OF Liberty.