Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-08-08

IL
Il. The skies continue to brighten in the "Old
North Stale" The gains, thus Ear, for the De-
mocracy, Gas compared with the vote Of 1874, J
reach near 1000
THE NATIONAL ANNIVERSARY IN
MECKLENBURG.
The Mecklenburg Volunteer Troop met ac-
ing 10 appointment, al Lombardy Grove, on
The 4Li Of July, 10 do honor 10 the anniversary OF
American Independence, when Capt. Robert A.
Rainey was called 10 The Chair as President,
L,euls. Baskerville and Gale were appointed
Vice Presidents, and Lieut. Sinai! Secretary
The meeting being being called 10 order by the
President, AMI the object OF il stated in succinct
and appropriate address, Richard DAILY, Esq, by
previous appointment was called on 10 read the
Declaration OF Independence, and was followed
By the orator OF Inc day, Lieutenant Thomas F.
Goode, who entertained The audience with a
handsome and spirited address. suited 10 the day.
Alter the orator OF he day had concluded, Cap
tain 2aiuey aud officers resumed their saddles
and amused the numerous spectators by carrying
the volunteer troop through a variety oil marBu-
yres after which, an old fashioned sonthside bar
becue was proclaimed 10 be IN readiness, when
the President again took his sea; al The Board and
The hiiarty OF The day was by no means Gimin-
ished by The very spirited attack which was ST.
multaneousy commenced BY more than two hum
dred people upon The substantial viands which
covered The table in pfoiusion. When The bust
ness Of eating had somewhat ahaled, and the sp-
Ri OF The bowl began TO exhilara,e The spirits Of
The assembly, the President, announced the reeu-
lar Ioasts OF the day:
|. The day we celebrate. rs cheers
2 The memory OF George Washington
The nation should ever cherish il, Drank in ST.
lcpce.
g. Our country: May an hundred anniversa.
res q his day find her as she now is, great glo-
rio,, and Tree. Nine cheers.
t. The spirit Of 76 While il animales The bo.
SONS Of our youth, our institutions will continue
TO be cherished al home and honored and respect
Ell abroad. Two cheers.
S. George Washington and Zachary Taylor,
illuslrious sons OF the Old Dominion. She will
ever delish. 10 do them honor as The two greatesi
Captains she ever gave birth to. Three cheers
g. Whitfield Scot: Another noble s'ar in the
hight galssyo OF Virginia's distinguished sons
Four cheers.
7. The prosperity OF our country. May il ever
continue, and may the freedom OF America send
forth its blessings 10 all nations UNI, the world
shall own bu: one family 0! republicans. Three
cheers.
8. The Liberty we enjoy: Driven from the old
world 10 this that il might gather strength and
| then send back its blessings 10 that. Cheers.
9. France: May her course be onward and up
ward Six cheers.
10 Virginia. Its statesmen, its patriots and lis
| heroes. One cheer.
IL. The Heroes of the Mexican War: Anne
RIGA recognizes them as sons the worthy sons Of
revolutionary heroes. Three cheers.
IL. The Heroes Of NJ Revolution: May their
ashes aev-t be dshono,ed b. The conduct OF their
sons. Two chsrrs.
13 The Ladirs: Worthy OF their descent t ON
patriot heroes, and patriot matrons-no land
boass of tarr. or ovelier-no land OF more woI.
Thy or vlflunus cheers.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
BY Capt. Raney. Virginia: The mother OF
heroes and patro.S.
By Samuel f. Warren Martin Van Buren,
lie mas plainly demonstrated whaiis meant by
| Northern men with Southern principles
| By Major Johnson. Cass AID Butler: The
bcs' nomination he Democratic party could have
made.
BY DR.. Benz. Waiser. Virginia. The first 10
| recommend The eclara'ion OF indie dependence The
friends Of lihcry viii always hail The glory al
that aci CT ne! patriots, with pride and gratitude.
| BY DR.. Fcnnell. Cass and Butler: Next 10
| Washington in war and peacc-mcn who have
! mol hid heir sentiments from The masses.
By Lieut.. Goode. Maj. VIM Baskerville, re-
Gently a member Of our Troop: We part with
him with regret. We doub, not should an OPP.
porlunuy rresen, itself, he will become as distin.
gnished for skill ard bravery as an officer, be
new is Tor sound head, a generous hear, and
courteous bearing.
By the same. Meckenburg: Her sons intel.
ligent, generous ami brave-her daughter. fair
as the first Of woman kind.
BY Henry E. Coleman. The Day we celebrate
All parry distinction should be forgotten in a aud
able effort 10 emulate each other in doing honor
10 The nations birthday.
| BY Lieu. Goode.
"Woman, il our hours Of ease,
Uncertain, coy and bard 10 p.easf
When pain and anguish wiring the brow,
A ministering angel thou"
By Lieut. Baskerville. Zachary Taylor Pc.
i,ics aside, The whole nation would delight &c
honor him.
BY Lieut.. Gcoie. Our Republican Govern
meni: Long may il continue 10 cheer the hearts
and animate the oppressed Of every nation.
BY w. Baskerville, Jr. The Meckenbure
Volunteer Troop they perform The duties OF
The field, as we'll as they dispense The hospilalites
OF the feast, they will be invincible
| a motion was then submitted and carried lha
the Secretary otthis meeting furnish copy OF The
proceedings for publication in the Richmond
Wing and Enquirer.
WE. SMALL, Secretary
SIGNS WORTH NOTING.