Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-07-18


on Tuesday nigh. He said he supported Gene
raj TAYLOR not because he was Wing, but be-
cause he was better than Whig-he was a. ho-
nest man. Mr.. T. was probably net aware that
Gen. Taylor had declared TO Col. Haskell that ne
(Gen IT. was Wing and quarter over. By
A parity of reasoning, be must not only De uis'
honest but quarter over.
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT
AMELIA COURT HOUSE.
The day was as propitious for the occasion
as any could wish. The ceremonies commenced
BY the repeated discharges of artillery; after
which the Amelia troop of cavalry paraded and
performed many very handsome evolulions, un-
der the command Of Lieutenant R. 5. Lyon.
After the parade was over. the crowd assem-
bled in the Court House, where Thomas A
Crenshaw, Esq, after few appropriate re
marks, read the Declaration Of Independence. in
a clear and impressive manner; after which,
Captain 5. S esiger, in a very happy style,
delivered one of the most appropriate and elo
ouent orations we have heard for many years.
on such an occasion. The Grafton was extempo
patriotic sentiments, which was duly apprecia
led by the audience, as manifested by Their re-
peated applause.
After the Grafton was concluded the Company
partook Of sumptuous dinner prepared by
that excellent landlord, Mr.. John A. Jeter, after
the cloth was removed, the table being filled
with choice selection Of wines, Thomas A.
Crenshaw, Esq, was appointed President, and
DR.. w. II. Hillsman Secretary The following
Toa,ls were then offered:
REGULAR TOASTS.
/. The Day we Celebrate May it ever be
held sacred by American citizens.
2. The Signers OF the Declaration Of lnde-
pendence: Their names will live while freedom
has resting place on earth.
3. George Washington: The Father Of his
Country.
4. The American Army: Buena Vista, Cha
putepec, Vera Cruz and Mexico tel what it
can do.
5. Lafayette: The friend of Washington, the
champion Of Liberty. France is indebted 10
him for her present position.
g. Scott and Taylor: Two suns in one
hemisphere.
7. Inc Orator OF the Day: He has this day
surpassed our most sansuine anticipation.
8 Our Host: His soul is commensurate with
his corporal dimensions-may he live 10 witness
many similar celebration.
g. Capt. Jno. F. Wiley, one Of the Petersburg
volunteers: Though absent, not forgotten"
10. The Republic OF France: The twin sister
OF the Uni ed States. Though they differ IN
language, their hearts are the same.
IL. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna: lie came
from retirement 10 seek renown, and returned 10
disgrace-lnay such be The iale OF all tyrants.
IL. The Constitution OF the United Sta,es:-
May il ever be respected and held sacred by all
parties.
~. Our Country, the cradle Of Liberty May
her example BE- followed until the whole world is
redeemed from he shacses ottyranny.
VOLUNTEER ToAsTS
BY I. A. Crenshaw. Capt. 5. s. Weisisef:
May he be popular among men and winning
among ladies'
B; Capt. s. s. Weisiger. The officers OF
Buena Vista, who fought and fell Oh their backs
By Lient. r. ). Lyon. The Reader OF the
Declaration OF independence: He merits the
warmes thanks of all present for the polished
style in which he acquitted himsel! to-day in The
performance Of all the dulles imposed on him by
,hc Amelia Troop.
BY Lieut. A. Miller, Gen. Taylor His cleo.
ton to he Pre-, idency, il not triumph oi Wing
over DcuIecfn,c PRINCIPLES, will Al least b. a
triumph OF honesty and ar dealing over po!ii
cal Intrigue and corruption.
81 Benz. Tuuc. Here is 10 General Taylor,
who gave us an opportunity o. celebrating The
Alb July in Mexico.
By Leu; E. S. Lyon. General Tayor, Giias
Rough and Ready: May his roughness be i'm
proved BY his election 10 The Presidency OF The
United Saes-hs readiness cannot.
By A. Hawkins. The Oraror VI the Day
May he 1--we one thousand years and Turn 10 a
rock.
BY L. Tucker. Success 10 Cas- and But.
Ter.
By Thos K. Weisser General Taylor: His
service in The field is suffi :eGt evidence OF hi,
devotion TO his country. Wewill lake him with
ou further pledges.
BY L. A. Crenshaw. John c. Calhoun, the
Star OF the South: The fairest in cha &C er, The
| brightest in mind, and the pures, in principles,
yet The National Convention has neglected his
name.
By r Wood Our Host: The king OF hosts
and prince Of GOOD fellows.
ByLieu;. Armslead Miller The La dies
Without our hopes, without our fears,
Without our homes, which kindred love endears,
Without The smile from partial beauty won,
Oh! what were mani A world without sun
BY 6. w. McCune. General Taylor The
hero and patrio, whom The American people will
SOON afford an opportunity OF proving himself
the reslora!or OF The old and pure principles OF
cur con!ederacy.
By A. Hawkins. There are three Generals
10 he field but the three best General Peace,
General Plenty and General Satisfaction
BY Lieut.. K. S. Lyon. Progressive Demo.
cracy: Fortunate indeed wonit i; be for our
country were it 10 take an opposite direction 10
The one il is now pursuing. Il is now progress
sing from bad, worse, worst instead Of coed, bet.
ter, test.
By John B. Williamson. Gen. Taylor: He
led The Wings and whipped the Mexicans be
will lead the Wings and whip The Democrats
By Capt. Weisiger. The Landlord: His cor.
pnrea dimensions are commensurate with his
ability to give good dinners.
BY L. Masters. The Virginia Volunteers
| The jewels Of The Old Dominion.
BY Capt Thomas X. Wei,eer. The Virgil
MIA Democracy and Southern Platform: Erected
| for purpose and speedily abandoned.
By Lieut.. r. s. Lyon. The cnion of both
| parties Tor The sake OF the Union.
After the above toasts were offered, on motion
OF Il. n. Crenshaw, il was
Resolved, Thal the Secretary furnish the Rich
mond Wing and Enquirer with copy oil the
| proceedings OF This day for publication.
w. Fl. HILLSMAN, Sec'y
| FOURTH JULY CELEBRATION AT CE-
OAR GROVE, AMELIA COUNTY.
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