Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-07-23
From The Danril'e Register
FOURTH JULY IN HENRY.

The national Anniversary of American Independence
was celebrated with unusual spirit by the people of
Henry. The place selected for the festivities OF the
cason was upon the banks of the only river that
ters her soand rarely has it been good fortune
mingle with pleasant and agreeable crowd than
had assembled upon the short notice of three days.
In addition to the interest which is always awakened
by the return of fourth of July the fact that the eel
ebratlon had been got up exclusively by the friends of
the Smiths River improvement, contributed in no
small degree to increase the interests of the occasion
After the crowd had assembled, on motion of james
! NJ. Smith, sr. WILLIAM MARTIN, Esq. appointed
President, and Sigmund Puzzle, Secretary The Dec
laratlon of independence was then read by Hughes
billiard, Esq, who IN few predatory remarks highly
suited to the occasion, went into brief examination
of the progress Of our country, and concluded 5y
warm appeal to the friends of internal improvements
not to permit the Improvement of Smiths River to fall
for want of their assistance. Capt. John r. Smith
then delivered an Grafton in which, after having ex
amined the theory of he contrasted it
with the different forms adopted by other nations show
ing that no government is so strong that which has
the popular for its Defence and that can be
more lasting than ours because is erected upon the sol
Id foundation ola nations love He then concluded by
earnest appeal to the friends and sons of Virginia
her from the decay tito which she was rapidly
falling by concentrating their efforts the success
and completion of the Richmond and Danville Rail
road and the Navigation Of our River
The hour Of dinner having arrived, the President
gave nOIce tllt so soon as the crowd nau SatlSicu
themselves with examination Of the good things pre-
pared for the occasion, he would read such sentiments
as might be handed him by the persons assembled Of
which the following are copies
REGULAR TOASTS.
l. Geo. Washingt on.-The world has wept because
there was but one
2 The signcrs of the Declaration.-The world con-
tains not their equals.
g. Our departed Observation-Disclosures wiser and bet
ter than any King.
a. Our Army.-Invincible in Observation-Disclosures in
offence.
s. Our Navy.-She acknowledges no mistress of the
seas.
Our Union.-The worlds wonder
T. The Old Dominon.-The cradle of greatness.
s. Congress of the U. S.-May its patriotism be as
exalted as its talents bright
g. The Memory of Lafayette-the friend of liberty.
10. Liberty.-A plant Indigenous to Columbia
IL. Success to European redemption.
u. Internal lmproyements.-Ihe avenues Of ma
tonal wealth.
10. The Ladies.-Thc polar star to the mariners ur-
on LIES billowy ocean.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
BY John r. Smth-Gen. B. W. s. Cabell.-The &C
tive interest he has taken in the improvement of our
River entities him to warm place in the affections Of
our countrymen.-llonor to whom honor is due.
By William Martin.-A wise and prudent system Of
internal improvement and public charlottesville best
means of developing the resources of Virginia.
By DR.. Reamey.-The ladies of Henry. Distinguish
ed for their modesty, intelligence and beauty.-May
they cheer with their smiles each returning 4h
Of July
Capt G. I. Pace-May the President of the Rich
mond and Danvile Railroad and the Smiths River Ma
vigaton Company meet in Danvle the 4th of July
1851, on his car the other on his boat
By Sig. Putzel-The United States in '76 taught
Europe how to act in 40
By S. r. Hill:
Away with the Tyrant, push him to Havanna
Success to Scott and Taylor they licked Santa Anna
By James NJ. Smith, Jr-The Ladies of Henry.-I
admire them for their beauty and love them because
cannot help it.
By a Lady.-The young men of IIenry.-As gallant
as they are intelligent.
BY Capt Smlth-The Ladies of Henry, the bright
est Jewels in the crown OF beauty.
Capt. Dillard.-Nncent Witcher.-Virginia should
beast and Pittsylyania be proud of such son
By Col Iiairston.-Ex President Polk.-IIis IN
timely death is the Unions calamity his life will
guild the page Of future history.
/ BY DR., Reamey Zachary Taylor.-Nay the smiles
ola benifcent Providence accompany him through his
Administrations May it be period to which will all
look back with pride and gratitude.
BY 0. r. Dllard.-Com't of Gath Regiment, Col
Hairs.on-as gentleman and officer, equalled by few,
surpassed by none
BY Col Iiarston,-Capt Henry Of n. Gle left
family and home to fight the battles of his country.
May he reap the reward he so richly deserves.
BY Capt. Turner.-George Hairston.-iIis sound
mind and perseverance viii surmount all obstacles in
the Navigation of our River.
By D. H. Mullins.-The Ladies of Henry.-May
their smiles ever greet on such occasions.
BY democratic Lady.-Lewis Cass.-The next
sword he breaks will be over the head Of the Wing
candidate in '52.
By Wing Lady.-And Old lack will click him
with the pieces.
ByW. f. B. Taylor.-The Ladies of Henry: Equal
led by few-surpassed by none.
dent and gentlemen, surpassed by Mr.. Hairs
ton responded at some length.
By S. Putzel.--Gen. Taylor lie never surrenders--
May he never surrender free privilege to any terri
tory acquired by common blood and treasury.
By W. Hereford.--Wiiam Martin We hail his
return to Henry with delight and joy; we promise him
the reward his brilliant talents richly deserve.
Mr. Martin responded in becoming terms
By COL Hairston.-The Orator of the day.-Ilenry
county the garden spot of Vrgnias proud of her
Col Smith returned his thanks for the compliment.
By Maj. Hailey.-IIushes billiard. The accomplish
ed lawyer: may he live to reap the reward his talents
deserve. Mr.. billiard responded briefly.
By S. G. Mullen.-Capt Smth.-May his grafton
o-day be dawning of his talents heaeafter.
On motion of Hughes Dillard esq, 1t was resolved,
That copy of these proceedings be forwarded to the
Danvie Register for publication, with request that
the Lynchburg Virginian, Republican and Richmond
Times copy.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
WIN. MARTIN, Pres't
SIGMuND PCrzEI, Secty
New ORLEANS, July 7,-6P. NJ.
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