Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12
CELEBRATION AT MIDDLEBROoK.

N.
! The 9TH Of July was celebrated by the citizens
Of NlddlebroOk and vicinity BY a free public Din.
ner, given at the farm house Of f.. Hogshead, Esq
The situation was beautiful and convenient. COM
bining every possible advantage, with the greatest
comfort TO the vast crowd assembled on the occa
sion-esimated at from s to 10 hundred persons.
In comPliance with previous invitation, tie
Stanton Light Infantry and Highland Rifle Com
panies, together with the S,aunion Band of Music.
honored us with their presence and gave spirit and
interest to the occasion. The Mddlebrook Itihe
Company also paraded in connection with the a
bove-altogether making very imposing and
| splendid appearance.
Jacob Bay Tor. Esq. having been chosen President
Of the day, called the meeting TO order at | | o.
clock and requested some one of the clergy present
to open the proceedings with prayer. The Rev. ].
! Nick. Kelley being requested, addressed the
Throne of Grace. The Declaration of Indepen-
! dence was then read by Mr. Joshua Munroe in
clear and distinct manner--Pursuant TO invitation
JOHN ID. Imboden, Esq. delivered an Grafton very
appropriate, forcibe and full of interest The Rev.
James Mckondree Kelley, having been previously
invited, followed, by delivering very eloquent ad-
dress, in which he showed the vast superiority Of
republic over every other form OF government; as
being calculated in the highest degree TO develop
the physical, mental and moral powers of man.
Also he particularly brought into view, the indica-
tlons OF Divine Providence, in the discovery, the
settlement, and the early history of the American
Continent especially that portion of it occupied bv
the thirteen original Colones-the causes that led
to-ihe circumstances that prepared the way for
and the triumphant issue ofour revolutionary sirug-
gle-rehearsing many of the deeply int resting and
sprlt-strrlng scenes Of that sanguinary conflict
Lastly, he clearly exhibited and also enforced by
the most conclusive arguments, the tenure upon
which tho perpetuity of our free Institutions de-
ponds, to wit: the Intelligence and iuirtue of the
people.
After the great number present hat partaken of
an abundant and sumptuous repast, The following
Toass were read from the stand
REGULAR TOASTS.
|. The day we celebrate: Memorable as the
birthday of nation and the dooms day of Tyran-
ny-May the former never find agrave-the latter
never find resurrection. 4.
2. The Original Thirteen Many daughters
have they reared and settled around them, vet have
lost nothing of their former strength and glory.
8. The signers of the Declaration of Indepen-
dence.
4. The Constitution of the United States: The
palladium of human rights-the burning focus in
which are concentrated the brightest rays of human
wisdom.
5. The Federal and State Governments Beau
tiful in Observation-Disclosures free in uDity-a
glorious constellatlon-each moving in its respec-
tive orbit, adds strength and perpetuiiy to the
whole
g. Washington: But another name for patriot
ism and greatness
Z. Virginia The oldest of the Thrteen-Pre-
emlnently distinguished for great Orators and
Staesmen-like the Roman NIatron she points TO
her children and says, ''these are my Jewels, II
was her son that first by his resisless eloquence.
aroused the slumbering sons of freedom ito resist,
by force OF arms, the aggressions OF the Mother
land. Ii was her son that drafted the ever-memo-
rable Declaration of American independence. II
was her son that led the armies of the Revolution
TO decisive and glorious victory. II was her son
that, as the first Executive of this Government I'M
der the present Constitution illustrated TO the world
the superiority of Republic over Monarchy and
her SONS have ever been regarded as worthy of the
highest trusts In the gift of the nation-May she
never have occasion to lament the degeneracy of her
progeny.
3. The citizen and regular Soldiers ofthe United
otateS: Their lnvincible valor on the plains of
MeXlco, has won for the arms of the youthful Re-
public, the respect and admiration of all nations
9. The American Union United as the ocean
distinct the pillows.
III. The American Senate: In the hour of dam |
ger we can always rely on It's deliberations and de-
cisions
III. The Navy of the United States Its gal |
lantry is the pride of the nation
*. L ne MalrOnS OF the Revolution noble |
set of eadrinking old ladies', who for the benefit
OF their country, Tenounced their favorte beyerape
and sent their pewter teaspoons as tribute TO the
paid agents of George the Third
Is. Success to the rising Republics of Europe. |
IRREGULAR TOASTS.
BY Joshua Munroe.-The Valley ofVirginia .
This is a land Of man the pride,
Sublime by nature, sweet by arr;
SublImer, sweeter, here ABIDE
The noble soul and friendly heart
BY Robert II. Brow.-Toa late married couple: !
Capt. James |. Martin and wife,
May they each enjoy long life
Peace and plenty at homo and abroad,
May they love one another and serve the Lord !
BY r. Turk.-John ID. Tmboden, Esq.-one of
the Orators OF day: Young in the service of his |
country, but moving forward steadily and honora-
bly-Nlay he never devate from such course
BY f.. A. Philips.-To the young Ladies and |
Gentlemen OF Virginia May they profit by the
dear-bought experience oftheir country and beware |
OF annexation, until the boundaries of all disputed
territory shall be accurately Surveyed and clenrly
marked ont.
BY b. G. Warwick-Gen. TAYLOR: His irwin
cioie vaior-hls primitive simplicity and purity OF
lie and manners, and his noble expansion and ele-
walton OF soul that will not suffer him to become
violent political partisan, justly entite him to the
highest office IN the gift of grateful people.
by Elijah Carson.--The 4th of rs cave birth IN |
the Attn OF AS: The unity of our government. con-
shutting us one people, justly dear to us as the main
pillar in the edifice of lndependence-th support
OF our tranquility at home, our peace abroad our