Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-07-09
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v-rrc-Ep-CuME oSE COME ALL.
Democrats come 10 the meeting tonight Come and
hear the of eoquence from Democracys most d'sn
c,shed and gifted orators An Invitation having been given
bv the President of the Democratic Association OF Rich
mopd TO Messrs. Stephen A. Douglas of Illinois ana Aora-
ham w. Vrnabe of North Carolina, these distinguished
and eloquent champions of may be expected to De
pr.sen, This evening and address US. Democrats, in oil
nars OF the Union the signs Of glorious victory are aus
picous But let us not snPinely fold arms-et every
man redouble his c1erons and do his whole duty In me
coming contest. Let US be firm, vgiiant and active Let
~ steadily uphold The Democratic banner which has Of
Ten Guided us victory Let float in the breeze with the
,mebonored inscripton-"Thc union of the Democracy,
for tho snke of Liberty and the Constitution" Democrats
marshal your forces lend your aid the advancement Of
,bc great principles Of Democracy, and rally
with hear, and SOUL for Pierce and kng-Unon and Vic
tory" ,..
Gel EBkATlON OF TIE FOURTH OF JULY By THE RICH.
MoSD FAYETTE ARTILLERY
This excellent corps, commanded by Captain Robert NJ
Nimmo celebrated the National Anniversary at Spou.
Spring, near Bloody Run, in the county of Henrco.
REGULAR
The day ceebrate-l gives soul 10 the world,
imnellng free thought and free action among all people.
2 The spri, of l776Beng by inheritance partakers lei
us be also dispensers of its blessings.
3 Wnshng,on-Apart from all other men he stands, dis
ringuishcd by The sublime and imposing virtue.
4 The patriots of the Revoution-We behold in them
but one model the origin of that American spirit in which
the living thinking, active spirit OF Union consists.
s. Our COunrryWhls it was the destiny OF Greece to
give cvlza lion, and OF RoTe 10 give her letters ours
is oitier and holer one sun: 10 give lis oery 10 tue
world.
6. The Unon-Wc would ask no higher heritage than
heart 10 love, and an arm 10 defend H.
T. The Army-Thcy want but the opportunity, TO grace
this latter age with noble deeds"
8. The Navy-An honorable fame achieved ia contests
with the mistress of the seas, for the freedom OF The
hal oap
discovery.
g. Agriculture-w will honor the calling that crowns
tho daily board with abundance while II dtuses peace
happiness and Joy around the domestic areslde?
10. virgnia-i Now, Tweed divides kindred peo-
pie" ~ .
IL. Henry Clay-Having reached bright meridian he
has descended his setting like the sum- casting back upon
grateful country the warm radiance oil his great chaface
H. The Press-Con,ending even with Woman the privi-
ege ITO cheer mans heaviest warm his hottest hour
49, Woman pure and gentle Woman-Whose sacred Of
flee is soohe 10 halow, elevate, subdue; VINO ongeth
down TO Earth its native Heaven"
These appropriately signazcd by the firing
of guns. - ~
By 1t Rawlings. Ii Col Ellis of the 4th Regiment Of
Artillery An officer full Of the generous warmth which
prompts worthy deeds-One towards whom, especially,
our hearts are drawn in gra teul praise
Col Eli. 70 Sc respond, and wa. greeted in the most
cordial manner Addressing himself first to the strangers
who present. he said:
NV old mcn.-the members of this Artillery Company
which YOU see force here todayne surely among the
unreasonable !
communal hem their uniform eleven years; rsndet-
ed them it true with cheerful spirit with seadnes
and the best OF my humble ability such services as
could But for these services have been long since pau;
paid oy the pleasure had in their association by the pride
felt in commanding ,hem BY The very exuatlon win
which looked along their line heard the tap of their
drum or caught the solde spirit their eyes, listen
ed to the loud glorious report their bright beautiful guns
but than ALL paid by their obedience their aacy In
service their whole and bearing soldiers Yet these
things have satisfied them. Kindness personally and
collectively such you arc witnesses OF today-cemp'
men undescrved on every public occaslon-'hansn
ness expressed forms less grateful than unexpected
myself have been the good measure pressed down heap
cd 70 overhowins with which again una again ''ey nave
The impression which such conduct has made upon ME,
will not attempt 10 describe.
ITO the generous mind
The heaviest debt IL that ol gratitude
When us no: III our power TO ref"yit
Addressing himself hon 10 the Artillery Colonel F. pro-
ceeded-
Without the u,terance OF woit, you know that
Than YOU most cordially for this manifestation OF con'inu
I'd regard Mr. Randolph is reported 10 have said mat 70
man had ever blessed with such constituency rs lie
Ind l.en-so generous org.ing and sustaining. On
much more limited scale o: course, apply the remark 10
myself and cay surely no man ever was before nnnnfed WIN
mitc nv friends unanimously steadily and with 30 little
c,nse devoted 10 him az have found among the members
Of his Company. Towards such friends am 'nrr yon
will do the justice 10 aupposc, nave not h'Feu my
In proposing sentiment for you drink on this occa
sion you will pardon my carr; ing you out OF INC MI
lra1v line and taking the water line 1t refers
10 subject in which, and more satisfied and
our whole community ought feel The deepest interest In
NV opinion II is intimately connected with the best welfare
Of tho Stnc politically commercially and socially polil
cay II will makes us more than ever one people
commercially because il will rive US wealth almost teyund
computation; socially because will introduce anelioa
ton in moral and intellectual condition o! large part ni
our people, which will spread The State like the break OF
The James River and Kama Canal Let but strike
Ohio and the produce which will come from tho
iIlimitable West like the bonntifn river Of Egypt will
| "sprcad fertility by its overflow"
By Lieut. Hunt Col Vim. A. Talbo, OF the l3sl Regi.
men: A gallant volunteer who went 10 Mexico under me
hag Of Virginia. feeling that when his country calls 1.-THE
| field of combat IS the sphere for men,"
Col Talbot expressed his regret that he not speak
ine man. If he was So not only the complimentary
Witch had been offered and drunk 10 himself but the ons,
which Col Ellis had proposed would bring him out IN
way that might become For he felt that az Lynch
burger and Virgnia, he could heartily respond TO the
sentiment in favor of the grea. water line he SAID ir
gnia had given away her North Western Territory; but e
US make this connection, and that Norh-West viii
more than pay back the gift He proposed as sentiment
! The Richmond Faycc Artillery, in connection with the
Artillery service largc The trues formidable and
BY Capt Nimmo. Shelton c. Davis, Esq, invited
guest: The agreeable and tine most useful guest we
have ever had.
much by surprise by the aering toast just proposed
that he did not know what TO The exavagaacc OF the
compliment had really embarrassed him He had not anti
cipated call Of this kind and had not considered any line
of remark In this he had probably been rcniiss OF duty
Indeed with all The preparation IN ms power ne was as
sured he could make suitable return for the unmeted
they had done him that and previous occasions
If he had been agreeable il all due the surroundings
He had merely reflected the harity There was certainly
mistake his usefulness. OF what use he had been
the Artillery unless in the destruction of "our common
enemy for the life of him he could not divine
He allowed any of their festive occasions TO pass
unenoyed il he could possibly attend even at the risk OF
being Knocked down for speech 1t was delightful 10 par.
take Of their hospitality. Whatever they undertake. they
seem do with all their might II was with difficulty he
realized the fact that he was guest and not member OF
that noble company.
Mr.. D. remarked volunteer company in the State made
so many eacIiices The Artillery They out on
every proper and important occason and often on very
notice The booming of their announces every
patriotic jubilee They may be considered always In ser:
vice. The Artillery peculiarly deserves The fostering care OF
our good mother Virginia. Appreciation of their valuable
services should be evncd BY the grant OF some practical
and tangible encouragement
The spirit with which they celebrating the annve
sary Of nations BIRTH caused his heart TO beat with
higher and patriotic pulse. His Joy would be full,
he did believe THAR the very moment they were com
uiemora ting which had given the people OF this
country such priceless heritage there were some. and no
inconsdeabe number, who plotting the overthrow. and
Others by disregardins the compromises OF the Consu.
on endangering The existence OF the institutions and
they MIR D. aDOu.ised