Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-18
Celebration AT Mount SOlOn On the
4th of July.


ELIAS G. BREWER and DAN'L nj. HAkpsN, Esqrs,
Vice Presidents, Capt. JOS. f. HorrEL,, Marshall
of the Day, and j. HOWELL BLAKEMoRE, Sec'ry.
At an early hour ON the morning jf the 4th, the
Mt. Scion Artillery under the command OF Capt.
ID. MlcFal, were paraded and escorted by the Mt
Crawford Band Of Music, short distance from
town, where they received the Cavalry IN the sub
joined remarks ON the par, Of Capt. McFail:
Gentlemen Officers of the Cavalry, and those of
your command-Pernt mein the name of the Git
liens of Mt. Scion, as well as the Company which
have the honor VI commanding, to tender to you
cordial welcome into our village, on this memorable
day-menorable ON account vi its having been the
birthday of American Independence. The day
upon which our bold and patriotic sires shock oil
the bands of Kingly power and declared that hence
forth they would be a free and independent people
"a people capable of sefgovernment. And gen.
,lemen is this all they did! No! in order to Sc.
cure to their pOs,erty the perpetuity Of that ber-
ty, the price Of which was human blood, they
pledged their lives, fortunes and honor How
| callous indeed must b. the heart that refuses To
overflow with gratitude for such an incs,imable
blessing the entire emancipation of thousands and
tens OF thousands of human beings from British ty-
ranny, oppression and misrule.
ii is now, gentlemen, more Than half century
since the American Star Spangled Banner (emblem
OF Our fIeedom) unlurled To The breeze, and
still do those stars and stripes continue To float in
home of the brave"
| Capt Erwin of the Cavalry, replied as follows ::
oir--In behalf Ut that gallant portion of my te-
low-citizens which / have the honor To- command
tender 10 you our thanks, fur the kind manner in
which you saw proper TO welcome to your vii
lage on this occasion. Aud wouldfurther remark.
that we come 10 rejoice with you on this day of glo-
rous memories in the prosperity and greatness of
our Country, and to rekinde in our hearts the sa-
cred hres Ut patriotism, by remembering together
the virtues and sacrifices of wise and brave fore
fathers, who have transmitted To us the splendid
heritage Of the land hallowed by their blood, the
institutions they founded and their own immortal
! names.
| This is day indeed never forgotten by an A.
merican for whether in the home of our affections
and interests, surrounded by all that is dearest
tho human heart, or on the broad eXpanse Of the
tathomess ocean, wandering over some far dis
iant land on this anniversary, wherever may be,
our thoughts are spontaneously turned TO the gori
Gus era, as truly as The needle to the POLE as de-
devoutedly as the Moslem 10 the Holy Mecca.
And well ii is for us that it is 81, suce warmth
OF gratitude is intense enough TO be commensurate
with the debt OF thankiulneSs owe to our palri-
otto slres, no language Of eluquence is powerful e.
nough TO express adequately, the emotions of pride
which our Country's career awakens, no homage of
the soul is profound enough TO render due alteration
to that all-wise and gracious Providence, who has
continued to guard and guide the destnies of our
Union.
The Cavalry were then escorted into town, when
procession was formed by the Marshall of the
Day, composed of the Military and Citizens, and
proceeded to the grove near the village. The Pres
ldent of the day called the meeting To order, after
which the Declaration of American Independence
was read by Capt. ID. McFall. Chapman John
son, jr, Esq, of Staunton, was then introduced to
the audience, who enchanted them for an hour and
hall with 4 chase and eloquent address, appropri-
ate TO the OCCASION
The procession was then reformed, and under
the direction of the Marshall Of the day, proceeded
to the house of Reuben Bryan, Esq, where sump-
tuous Board was spread for the entertainment of the
large concourse of Citizens present. After the re-
mova OF the cloth, the following regular and volun-
teer ;oasts were drank.
REGULAR TOASTS.
ist. The Signers of the Declaration of intepend-
ence.
2nd. The Constitution Of the United States
The foundation stone upon which resis the mighty
pillars of our political fabric.
3rd. Our Country-The star of hope to tile down
trodden nations of The earth.
4th. The Union of The Staes--To be preserved
only by a strict adherence to the rights of the
States.
9Th. The Heroes of the American Revolution.
9th. George Washinglon-The Father of his
Country.
|l1. l. nOInaS JeIleTS0n-1 he author OF the Dee
lara,ion of Independence.
Sih. The Memory of Gen. Lafayette.
9th. The Press-Unfettered, the terror Of tes-
pots
10Th. To the memory of Jas K Polk, late Pres
ident of the United States.
lth. The Army and Navy of the u. States.
18th. The President of the United States.
18th. The Ladies-I'heir exalted virtues NAV
they ever be appreciated.
nIvNvPPp tn
By Capt d. MFa: The President Of the Day
Long may he live to adorn his honorable profession
BY Waller Oder: Chapman Johnson, Jr.,-The able
Orator ofthc Day may he be remembered by the
people of Mt. Scion and vicinity.
BY r. III. Dudley: The Day celebrate-May il
only be forgotten when time shall cease TO be.
by Capt. j. ii. Erwin: Tho 18th of July ,l7T5-With
the dawn of that memorable day. Liberty pceped from
above the horizon of King craft aud thradom he march
has been upward and onward till her sway camnatifg
upon the nations OF the earth thrones to and
tyrants TO trcmblc
whilst living with the highest Office in the worId-a
grateful nation moarns his thmcy death; oslo hcns!l
gloria Hindi."
BY Sylvester F. Huffman: The Orator or the dav.
who has added new Iustrc 10 his themc-May his
name never be forgotten in the annals Of iuturity:
by q. w. Bakcmore Hon James Mcdowell, V;r-
gnias gifted SONY hose giant intellect must calm tn
boistcrous waves of A5oltonsm.
BY Samuel Paul: May this day cease 70 be ceIcbra-
ted only, when The last drop Of times tide shall have
lcapcd into the great ocean Of eternity.
By j. IL. Todd: The Mexican W ar W aged in right;
conquered in right, and covered the American name
with impcrishablc glory and greatness.
By DR.. w. x. n. Blar-Jss. Mcdowell, of Va,
His honesty, integrity patriotism and coqucncc consti
tutc him worthy Of The highest office in the Nations
giit--May he be next President.
BY Capt. j. H. Ervin--rhc Mt. Scion Artillery and
the Cavalry Of the Tooth Rcgiment-Onc in sentiment
and broihcry love, they known apart only by the
length of thcii coats and the size OF their guns.
BY Capt. M'Fall-Gcorgc Washington-May his
Country men, who heir the bright wreath of his fame
be deeply imbued with his principles.
by james II. Huifman-Gcn. II. Tayior-May his
political career be as brilliant was his military.
by Anthony MillcT-Our Couutry--NIay she ever be