Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-07-16

4rHJULY CELEBRATTONAT FLOYDC COURT
HOUSE.

FIR TIE Vrginian
4THJULY CELEBRATION AT FLOYD COURT
HOUSE.
This day was celebrated an u7u9uav sairited man
ner by the Ph1nathean Society Of he Floyd Institute
The dav glrous me, there being not Il cloud seen
ut any appearance calculated t! preveyt general turn
out and the appointed hour the house thrjnged
with the aged patriots. The enerpislng youth, and the
lir aies' w thc village
On motion IF Mr. A. McCabe. John T. Organ was
called - the Chlr, and j A. Staples appointed Secre-
larry. TIE president thea named Jl!nes ~ Gannlw ~,
Richard M-nefre. and Abner McCabe, as committee.
attend h- reception and seating Of the Ladies', there
being od!y number present.
Ihe Declaration II Iudapen lence then raad By G.
r. Taat-Ir, and an oraon delivered by IazeweII NJ.
Howard. After vhich the audience repaired t. the
Phomathean Hi, and partook Of sumptnous repasl
furnished BY The Society and tasteulIy arranged and
beautifully decorated. by the Ladies Of jacksonville.
The table b1ing cleared, The following toasts were
handed in.
REGULAR TOASTS.
l7t George Washingon-Ihe father Of his country.
2ad. The day we celebrate.
ord The Sgnrrs Of The Declaration Of lldependence.
Peace to their ashes.
4th Our codntry-Nay the sun visit no country more
free. more happy than ours.
9th The Oh Dominion The mother Of States and
Statesmen
9Th. The Uoiel States Senate-Alay it in its wis
1th. Henry CIay-Llug may he live, the guardian Of
his counry's interest.
Slh General Winfield Sco;t-The most illustrious
general Of the most illus;rious
9th. The Orator Of tile day-A rising Slar in the Vir
ginia galaxy OF Orators
I0lh The reader Of the Declaration-FIs polished
have for him the f1ndness of his classmates
and the respect OF his teachers
! th. Oar Hoaes-PlenleouS, peaceful and happy.
l2b We hail with delight the interest manifested
5y Virginia in Internal Improvements.
l3 The Heroes of the Revolution Their memory
their countrv fame their connrys death their oblivion
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
BIZ James NJ Adams. 70 the Floyd Instructive
hail lis organization. The enbrayo OF impulse
eduran the star ofts glory will ere long blaze forth il
meridian spendor and diSpel the clouds of ignorance
which 50 long have lowered around its horizon
BY a. McCabe. The Sons Of Temperance May their
march be onward and upward and their future
honorable and glorious their formation has been praise
WORTHY
By r. Nanif,e To the Ladies Of The Female Acal-
emy-Alay they reach that perfection in literary acquire
mens. which will suitably grace their exquisite beauty,
unparalleled vlrtnes.and superior mental capacities
by J. shop To the Orator of the day-Who
whenever his service is demanded is ready to meet
the fe, though be- not engaged in any sanguinary
battles, He proved by his action that he had willing and
ready hand shoull ever opportunity for display
ing chvay
DE ,. L organ. " m G09Iln- May die reach
the highest pinnacle of intellectual fame
By C. Foster j. K. PoIh-Americans mourn his loss
and the tears Of nations wafer his grave.
BY }. FIoru. May the people present know and
feel hat they celebrating the glorious day on which
their Independence was declared
By Charles r.. TalIaerro The Ladies by their pre-
sence have proved the high esmaton in which they hold
the anniversary Of their Liberty.
By f. Candy. General Sc,tt-May his name re-
main forever in the boSons Of the people.
By Madison /. Lawson General Zachary Tay-
lor-Nay his administrator tend TO increase the happ-
ness aud prosperity Of this great Union, and ,he flag Of
Liberty frcver al triu nphanly to the breeze.
BY James \. Gsnnaway. The Ship of State-May
ever ride in proud triumph above the pillows If disun
ion aid anarchy
By Juhn W. Price The people of Amerca-The
despised children Of gland, may they prosper for
ever.
By Thomas NJ. Dobyns The lovers ofthe fair sex
May hey never want spirit 10 defend, means snp
p1rt hem.
BY Alfred T. Obryen May this Union stand forever
amid The wreck IF Empires and perpeuae her blessings
to the oppressed ofevery cline
BY /. Williams. James K. Plk-By his death Lii
hery is again called weep Der another sage and
man gone.
By William T. Penn. The Ladies Of jackson
vile-Alke fa. for beauty, intelligence and goodness
Of heart
By John T. Organ. The Order of the Sons of Tenn
peTance he mothers joy. the widows stay, the
phan'S hope may age witness its end.
By George W. Tucker. reedom Of thought. the in
deeasaDe right Of all men the richest boon If Heaven
May always reign unrammelled throughout the length
and breadth If Our happy land.
BY. L. NJ Howard May the dav on which our In
dependence declared be held dear after Kingdoms
and mighty Empires shall have been swept away
BY Lady. The Students Of The Floyd Institute
May each be an ornament to society and be alike re-
nowned for Intelligence pety and buthery kindness
By " ilIiam d. Hanry. Gen Taylor-AIay he be
as much DISTINGUISHED in The cabinet as in the field
BY Lucas Tompklns-May those who rendered the
day famous, ever live fresh in our memory
By John A. aPles,- May the Floyd Institute ever
have such principal VIM. Gannaway.
BY \ Lady. The Pniomathean Society Of Jackson
vile-Alay it continue it has anspicously commenced
and prove OF lasting benefit each of its mem
bers.
By James \. Gannaway. The principal of The Fee
mal- Academy she light the lamp Of science
within her Tfmpe, which in future may shed halo
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