Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-07-14
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT
NBERS' MILL, BUCKINGHAM
COUNTY, VIRGINIA.


pretty well filled with the fine volunteer corp
of Captain John C. Turner. About | o'clcci
the company paraded, went through numbe
Of eyolulions with ease and facility, in the pre-
scnce of large company of gentlemen, anC
about seventy Of the faires, daughters of th
good old county, buckingham After The
drill was concluded, the company returned tc
the arbor.
On motion, Robert Shaw, Esq, was called &c
the Chair, and d. J. Woodin, Esq, appointed
Secretary
Mr.. Woodfn introduced TO the meeting Co
lionel William w Forbes, who read the Deca
ration of independence in clear and emphatic
tone, prefacing the same with a few remarks
that would do credit to the head or heart Of any
statesman or patriot. Alter the reading Of the
Declaration was concluded, the Chairman in.
troduced 10 the meeting Mr.. w. B. Shepherd
who delivered an Grafton, Astounding with good
sentiment and love Of the Union. After Mir
Shepherd had concluded, Colonel Bocock was
loudly called for, who unclaimed the attention Of
the audience for 4 short time in bis usually happy
style. After The conclusion Of Colonel y S re
marks, the company retired from the arbor, 10
make room for spreading upon the table the
finely cooked barbecue, which was done in 4
short time; and the ladies and gentlemen re.
turning paid their respects TO the dinner in good
Old Virginia style. The dinner being over, and
the cloth removed, the following Regular Toasts
were drunk
lst. The Day VIC Celebrate-lhe Fourth of
July 1I76: May it ever remain sacred in the
hearts Of the American people.
2. The Memory Of George Washington: He
will ever live in the affections Of his country
men.
3. The Memory of Thomas Jctferson-the
Apostle of American Liberty.
A. Andrew Jacksonville patriot hero and
statesman: Posterity will do him justice.
5. The Army and Navy: The bulwork Of our
Liberty.
6. James K. Polk: His Administration has
been wise and virluous, and, in point Of ability,
second to no preceding administration. History
will do him Justice.
7. Robert J. Walker, Secretary Of the Urea.
sury: The greatest linancier of the age.
s. Our Army in Mexico: They deserve the
thanks Of the whole nation They have, BY the
proves of their arms, won the admiration of
the world.
9. The Remnant Of the Soldiers Of the Reyo.
luton: May they ever live in the hearts Of their
postcrity.
10. The Memory Of the Marquis De Lafay.
cite.
IL. The Signers of the Declaration of indie.
pendencc: Their prompt and efficient action
proves they meant what they said.
- The Union Of the States, for the sake OF
the Union.
After which the following volunteer toasts
were drunk.
By the Company: G. w. Kyle and VIM. A.
Scott, Esqrs.: Virginia gentlemen.
BY Abbott Page. have been acting with the
Wings for some time, and | find them false in
theory and practice. have now determined 10
connect myself with the honest Democracy.
By d. d. Sandcrson, Ga Whig) James K.
Polk, Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna AMI Lewis
Cas-: Three lovely brothers.
BY Capt. w S. TuucY. The two Nulfiers,
Calhoun and Taylor: The former nuliiiei law
Of Congress, and the later is willing 10 nu'liiy
The Constitution in regard tO the Presidential
veto.
By an invited guest The Volunteer Compa-
pany al Chambers Ni The gallant sons Of Vir-
gina; may they hold sacred the truth which pro.
claims cowardice FOLLY and courage wisdom.
Noor,hcffn Attoll,ionism 80 connected -0g parry
lies. that The election OF Cas- and Butler will DC a
death blow 10 each.
ByRob;. N. alosbY. The Wings in Congress
with Ashmun al their head voted 70 disgrace
their cOuntry in the eyes ot The world, and are
now attempting 10 sneak into power by coakina
themselves behind The military popularity Of
General Taylor: May they receive the just con-
domination o, every American patriot
By John C. Fiz The Right OF Snifrag. =
Nav il be extended 10 all white ciliz-ns q Il
,,.,,e - 90. md confined IN resident voters
Bya Lady The Officers Of the 21ih and lOOh
Regiments May they, as husbands and lovers
prove as devoted and faithful as hlopsiocR, NE
German paet; and, AS soldiers, as brave and un'
dauned as The heroes OF Buena Vista; and, As
politicians, as pure and as patriotic as Cass ana
Butler.
By Lieut.. Ayres. The Mother OF STATES and
N Statesmen: Ever true 10 her cherished and
rimc.honorcd principles she will remain t''is
against The seductive influences OF federalism, ~
whatever torn, or under whatever disguise y
may approach her.
By Lewis Banton. Gov. Dickinson OF New
York, and F. Halle, OF Massachusetts De
nuine American Democrats. May their exam.
pie be followed by all true patriots, North and
South.
By John Tindal. Gen. w. 0. Batter: The
soldier and statesman without blemlsh-ine iru'
representative Of Democratic principles. May
he be elected our nex Vice President.
By VIM. B. Shepherd. The Constitution
the United States: The philosophy OF politica
science is fast converting the to,ering thrones
into The pare gold OF Repu5Iicanism.
b. r. Robertson. General Taylor: A good
officer, but no statesman: always successful
wren al The head OF palIo. soldiers; but now, be
ing The chosen leader o! political faction Of Of
fee seekers, Etderal Wigs and d5,Nt9n'sts, may
he receive a Waterloo defeat al The polls in NO
vemher.
By CAPT. John C. Turner Henry ClaY =
The great (obsoletc) embodiment Of Wing pm
cpes. -.
appointed in getting his last four years Presiaen
" he has lately started in the footsteps OF John
q. Adams, his Abolition predecessor.
By A. w. Tapsco,. Cas- and Butler: Ihey
need no apda ions; the measure OF their lame u
tulI; their names will descend 10 remote pos
,erity. whilst Others will be lost in the vortex o.
political ambition.
By Lewis Ban,on. Gen. Cass: The genuine
American statesman, who will defend Texas a.
soon as Oregon. May he be our next Pres'den'
ByCol. Ford. Marin Van Buren,: Like Ar
mold, The traitor, may the ifowhs Oh Dsn'ociae'
ever rest upon him.
L.
July Barbacues: Our country can swallow
sua,, and il won'i Kill US.
By VIM A. Xix. The moral treason party
who advocate the cause Of the enemies OF then
country in time of war: May t:ey receive thei
rewari-the condemnation of all true Ameri
can patriots. =
By Thomas Steger. Hon. T, II. Benton said
twenty years ago, that the American Eagle shall
with one wing winnow over the Atlantic, an'
with the other hover over the quiet waters Of tn
Pacific. 80.
By Sergeant Agee. The South knows he
r;.b,, and has the courage to maintain them.
By Archibald Hix. The Democrat who is in
Auenced by personal Wing favors to aid tn
Wing cause, deserves not to be called free
man.
By Sergeant Newton. Cas- and Butler: The
shine in political as well as in military lame
May they continue to shine until they reach tn
party Of this land.
By Captain w. S. Tuney. John G. Calholl
aud his Corporal's Guard of Nulitlers, WI