Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-14

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~ Locast Grorc Eemaic Acadcmy,
Prj7cc Eduard Covnty. T0giaia.-
We do not dcsircto speak disparnngly Of
any other 1th Of July celebration, but we
must lie permitted TO say TIM, II has never
been cur pleasure TO attend any celebration
that reflected as much credit. upon all con
ccrncd III ITS management us the one which
We desire now 10 speak Of
There were two very hourishing Fo-
malo Schools closely adjoining each 9th
or, taught by twin sisters the Misses
Thomas. young ladies who were high
y esteemed by the whole community. 1t
was 1T their option, assisted by james
Frankli-, Esq, that tho whole affair was
gotten up. We arrived early on tho
ground, and found company of ladies
and gentlemen numbering some three or
four hundred persons. Tho sound Of an
lnoting music greeted our cars. feelings Of
joy and gladness sparklcd upon every
conntenancc, patriotic enthusiasm seemed
10 fire every heart, and all was liilariiy and
gIec. The streaming banners ofihc two
schools and the neatly trimmed uniforms 81
the sweet little children, made every hear,
throb with feelings Of pride and pleasure,
that VIC could boast Of such beauty, that il
soon TO be merged into woman hood. and
b come the blooming daughters Of Virci-
MA. But aside from the schools, no gath
ering any where on that day could boas,
Of more beauty and more chiyalrous sons.
than were presentupon that occasion. Eve
ry thing event as merry marriage bell"
About ~ O'Clock the procession was form
ed at the school-housc, under the supcrin
tendcncc Of VIM. NJ Hannah. Esq, OF APP
pomatfox, the President Of the day, assist
Cd by Capt. Il. B. JciIirics Of Charlotte
and marched, making very imposing APP
pcarance, to the arbor erected, where the
ceremonies Of the DAY would take place
Rev. Z. w. Roach then opened ,hs
services Of the day by prayer, aiier
which fine selected choir sung severn
national airs The President Of the day thci
introduced VIM. &. Miller, Esq, Of Char
lotto, who, after shori address, read IL.
Declaration Of Independence. After mus
again by the Choir, the Rev. II. w. RoacI
was presented TO the audience, and de
livercd an able and suitable Grafton.
recess was then taken. preparatory 10 tax
ing dinner. Some gathered into Mr.. Frank
Inns dwelling house and joined in the gid
dy dance and whirl Of excitement in th(
ballroom. others gathered in squads, seat
tered here and there, and enjoyed them
selves to their hearts satisfaction. TIL
dinner hour vt length arrived. and the ia
bles groancd under the weight OF the 70
and good things Of the land. Every bod
was led and plenty in abundance left 70
all who might attend. After recess
gam Of about enc hour, the crowd r.
turned to the stand where, by request, the
We're entertained by a speech from VIZ
e. Miller, Esq, Of Charlotte, on Popr
lar Education. Brief speeches were ais
made on the subject Of Temperance b
:. 2. Pe''ingill, Esq, of Campbell, and
Il. +. Moseley, Esq, Of Bedford. The 81
Of the ith day Of July, 1851, being the
nearly down, The company were see
vending their way homeward, more tina
delighted with the pleasures and enjoy
mcnfs Of the day, feeling grateful That the
had been permitted to n1inglo in the ic
iivilies Of the occasion. which, 10 exprc
their sentiments, was ono worthy OF Il
of those under whose ma
agemcnt il was all arranged, and one Ih
will never be forgotten by the compar
that was present.
After the cloth was removed the follov
ing toasis were drank:
REGULAR Tossrs.
ist. The day we celebrate.
I'd. Woman. TO know her is 10 love HI
3.'Thc signcrs OF the Declaration Of J
iepcncenec. May grateful poster
rherislrthcir memory.