Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-08-04
FOURTH OF JULY AT WHITESVILLE
Hal LEAK

bled was not very large, but all seemed 10 parake
OF an enthusiasm and zeal which bespoke just
apprecia,ion OF those illuslrious men and times
which the day called forth, and gave an earnest
Of a faithful recollection of The invaluable i'm
por.ance OF keeping such emotions awake IN
American bosoms.
Col. Giles McCraw was appointed President
of the day, George w. Purkns Vice President
and Christopher T. C. Carr Secretary.
The President first in, cduced 10 The assem-
blage DR.. John W. Craddock, who, with CAPT
la taste, and without single PREDATORY remark,
read in The most captivating style the Declaration
Of Independence.
Next came the Grafton, delivered by Major
VIM M.Howerton, upon The causes which led
to the Revolution The justice Of that struggle
on The part Of The counies-s reeDess from all
lnclure OF rebeilion-s results not only 10 Ame-
RIGA, but the whole world-thc rapidly increased
growth, progress and improvement. Of our couD-
try and its glorious destiny which was deliver
ed in style beautiful and eloquent and was en-
riched by historical research and classical an.
sions. We will, however, attempt no synopsis,
for fear Of injustice.
Dinner was then announced by the host, Jas.
p. Purkins, ESQ and not The least gratifying &C.
currence OF The day was that il was served in
an abundance and style which while il would
have served multitude, would have tempted The
appetite OF a Prince. These things having ended
the cloth being removed and finding ourselves
subkegutinc, &C. all seemed inspired with patriot
c, feminine or vernal sentiment, and after the
regular oasls yolley was sent in from every
quarter OF The skirmish.
REG ULAR TOASTS.
lst The day we celebrate: The annual Sab
bath O. American Independence. We meet 10
do lis worship and 10 commune with those Saints
OF the Revolution who canoniZed the day as The
great American day OF rest.
ID. George Washington: "A host within him.
self"
3d. Lafayette: May The spirit Of his invalua.
Bile services TO America during our Revolution
SO influence the present Revolution 10 France
that il may result sloriou.ly in The establishment
OF rational and constitutional Liberty.
4th. The Heroes OF the Revolution "In those
DAYS there were giants in the Garth"
Sin. The Union and The Constitution The one
a splendid fabric reared by our fathers upon the
other as base immovable and imperishabls.
9th The old Thirteen States and their Seven
teen Sisters The first The fixed stars in the poll
ca armament: The other brilliant planets
which have clustered around under The attractive
influence OF tree institutions.
I. The President OF the United States.
&. The Army of The United States: The spen-
with the soldiery ut any age or nation.
Q. The Navy OF the U. S. Occasions for an
exhibition OF It's bravery are rare, but brilliant as
rare.
TO- The Volunteers of The Mexican War
Their vaior is worthy TO be associated with that
OF our Revolutionary fathers.
II. The Fallen Heroes 10 The Mexican War:
Honor to heir names, and peace 10 their ashes
H. The Old Dominion: May her children
States and Statesmen, prove worthy OF their We
nerable parent.
l3 Woman: "Angel woman, handmade OF
virtue, Heavens iairest git'
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By DR.. Newbel The Fathers Of The Revolu.
tion The noblcs souls that ever lved-lhe no
blest that ever died-salvaion and happiness 10
them all
BY he President Of the Day. Gen. Zachary
Taylor: By philosophical administration o.
The Government, he will restore peace, happiness
and tranquility, throughout The great Republic
over which he is destined 10 preside.
BY Lady, (ssn, in) The reader Of tie De.
claIa,ior II Independence He DISCHARGED his
duty as he always discharges every duty imposed
upon him, and better than il could DC BY any one
else.
By Armistead Lacy. Woman: Although
mol admitted 10 The Councils OF Stale, she IS rn'
Ter over The hearts OF many, ever e1eftDe saiu
tary influence over the conduc. 0. ai-God bless
her!
ByCJC. Carr DR.. John w. craddock
A gentleman who adorns his profession.
The Doctor responded in very humorous
terms TO this sentiment, and gave, in conclusion,
George w. Purkins: The eloquent lawyer,
the able debater, and the accomplished gentle
map-Halifax is proud TO adopt him as her son.
Ipd in
style, for about fifteen minutes, and offered The
following
The citizens Of Halifax: Though large ma
iority are Democrats, they are as kind and hos
pitable 10 strangers, as they are Jealous and
sreadfast in their political faith-good sense and
good feeling know no party distinctions.
ByRo. F. Denni. OF Charlotte The Ami
yersary Grafton: Rich in information, patriotic
in sentiment, happy in illustration, and worthy
Of its author.
Major Howerton responded in very happy
terms, in defence of the "raw'' militia.
By T. C. Dennis Cass and Butler: The fl
representatives Of American freemen.
By the same: Our children's children will
lisp the praise Of Polk and Dallas-may we
see their like again.
BY w. NJ. Howerton. Our guest, Robert +.
Dennis: "The noble son Of noble sire."
Mr. Denni, responded in eloquent strains, and
gave
Lewis Cas-: His skill as General, only sur
passed By his wisdom as Legislator.
ByDr. John w. Craddock. J. c. Calhoun:
The statesman, patriot, gentleman always
ready to do his country's bidding, under circum.
stances the most embarrassing, regardless oil
party shackles-may be be President in 1852
BY B. w. Marshall. General Taylor; ANY
thing and every thing, fish and fowl the ut expo
nent Of the no party party.
ByJ. Fl. Purkins. Martin Van Buren,: how
fallen thou art, 0, Lucifer! Sunk to rise no
more
BY G. w. Purkins. The Editor OF the organ,