Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-07-07
fiYx AND STATE sEWs.

phltiN l"sA"C ~ s' le" -. ~. ,nl,p
and social manner. Our spirited and Par'o'' WV
trcrs, turned out, as usual, in honor al '"e o"'' -
many of the different societies celebrate" u !"
in various forms.
The dav was u,llrrcd i'll by a salute IRE" u! " IT
,ocbr.r, -, r,n,. Ni,pmo's Fnvcttr Artillery. About
. o'clock the several Military Companies l"i"",''
and after the usual street exercises niaf'"'"
rican Church, where an important l'"I " wv
mics in honor Of the day WIS 10 TAKE p'"ce'
After an appropriate and impressive prayer y! tne
Pow ph;Iin Inurrnry. the Declaration OF ind!el'rn-
hence was reai by Richard X. Lee Esq" ~ ~ " y" W uaoro
style. lie was followed by the key. w. - ,hn ali
pastor of the First Presbyterian Sihr'n'i -, "n h n
very Of al Grafton, pronounced aoI' """ ="
all who had the pleasure OF hearing IT, ,o,r1oJ IN.
The exercises at the Church BEN" e"nrtuul"'.m'
military repaired To the Public square; , 1870"
tional salute was fired. After T pntTc Souar.- nj the
took M the line of march for the PuhIlG Squal.' ~ Wv
hcnd ot Main street 1.-THE late Agricultural r ar sru"n"n
Al this point the whole volunteer iHrcc" , tm,' ~ On.
ted in ~partaking ola Dinner t"ild'i'u m.m Ill.,, tI.
citizens OF Richmond. We "ls'F>'" f'
lowing companies: po,tor .Ir.
The Richmond l.. I. Blues. Capt. d W. '"''"' 49,
The Virginia Rifles, Capt. Hart; Mona
The Montgomery Guard, Capt. /. :; a.t;n'
The Caledonia Guard, Capt. james At"
The Richmond Greys, Capt. Elliott
The Fuyette Artillery, Capt. Nimiho'
The Mechanic Guard, Capt. Morrls'
The Henrico Troop, Capt. DAVIS. co,, p;ru,s
ne L nlUn lruuTu, III INV 'I-.-
The Young Guard, Capt. J. II. Richardson.
The whole making an imposing and handsome mn,
itary display. We regretted the ",scHcT u .o h"S
Infantry, who were on u visit 10 ~; - ,h,, h m ioon
have no doubt, they Jared ~ wen "Hn 'ho' u D'''
amongst their more immediate friends.
The dinner, Il very abundant; and excellent one
prepared by Mcssrs. Blukcv, TOT the hroad nrcc' !.
tell and Thompson, (of Oar House, was III '"hei'
hour ON the table. ,
The Mavor, Joseph Mayo, Esq, was appointed
President OF the day, and Thomas II. Ellis, 'eofEe.
W. Clutter, j. S. Caskir, Thomas j. Evans ahuo
ID. Munford. Esqy., Vice Presidents. After the com,
panv had done full Justice 10 thu delicaclcs when han
beci. so abundan,iy aud to~<tctnHy spread before them,
the following toasts were drunk. amidst the huzza" o
the delighted asSemh!ss", the pSMH a ct S1o G1n Mon J. anu T!
the suul-stirrng sounds proceeding from -N''"''
Smiths excellent Armory Band
REGULAR ToASTs.
/. The Fourth of July-Thc shouts of the struggling
bund of '76 are rc-eclioed by Il mighty nation To-day
Music: Star Spaugled Banncr.l
>. The Declaration of lndepcndcncc-uponi'shi Gh
urinciplcs must be fought every battle OF freedom
that deserves to be won. Music Hail Coiunb!a'l,
3. The Government OF the tnicd o'a'cs|l" oe
;ru. 10 itself and It's noble founders. it must be just
aud maguanimous towards other nations. Music;
| Msrscillcs Hymn.
/. George MISUNDERSTANDING has been exhaust
cd without %impairing the ltsire OF II name whiciicoH'
pels the growing homage oil mai!Nlhu. lh"S''' ""'"
ington's march.
:. Thos. Jciiferson-Thc three great acts Of his
lie declare the principles that civil and religious h"er-
ty cun be secured and pe'psiaaied only Oy " r, m'
6. James Maiisoli-A man whose wise moderation
and modest worth have been Justly rewarded ny the
lofty title of the father OF the Constitution. music
| Yankee Doodle.
:" The Constitution Of the United Statcs-A rich
| mine of golden principles, which may furnish the 0a-
| sis OF a sterling currency for all the nations "l the
| earth. Music: Red, White and Blue
8. The President Of the United States Music
o. The Army nnd Navy Of the United States-Arme
that have struck so gallantly in the past, should be
| strengthened for the cxigenries of the future. lh0'
10. The Tninu-W crcco.risc liz sacred obligations.
and hold ms traitors those who would deny them
Music: Love Mott
II. The Act for establishing Religious Freedom
The rights which il asserted III l1SJ, are for all time
"of the natural rights of mankind" Music: Con
vent Bells.
u. The University Of V~irginia-The increasing
usefulness md celebrity illustrate the wisdom OF its
founder, and the enlightened lberality OF the State.
Music o, Garry me back 10 Old Virginia.
Is. Woman-The sunlight Of the world, l!iuIninIng
lfe's roscate morn, invignrating its MONDAY toii, and
yoftening ITS sunset glow. Music: a Health I" all
Good Lasses.l
VOLUNTEER roASTS.
BY the Commute Of Arrangements nc ISL Ncel-
ment OF Virginia NOlunteers-Whe called into ac-
tive service. will be prepared 10 occupy nnu ",G nn
BIZ G. w. Clutter.-The Union and the ' olunteers
Of the South: The latter Gun and VIII preserve Tue
former. Gs long ms it ia right tiut II ahoa!u De Pre-
served; and can preserve their own intcrcsta anu m
sti,utions above. all Other, whenever they deem Il
proper that they need martial ald.
Nv Capt. Niinrnu, OF the j.. +. Artil!crv.-t"l. Jno.
Rutherford: \ courteous, elevated ana pure ecn'e-
man. -, y,
By Lieut.. Charles Riclardsun.-Thc Press: That
great stimulator OF our existence, while 1t spurs men
on to industry and enterprise. 1t %rlltcrtains ana III
structs their wives and daughters.
BY Surgeon Brown of TIE X. r. Artillrry.-"o
man: The good genius of America. Her jewels
sparkled in It's discovery-hcr h"rolsln saved It's iEst
colony-her patriotism clothed and inspired the SOL
dicrr of the revolution.
By Private Stvwatcr of the r. +. Artillcry.-Jno.
Mitchell, the Irish Patriot: Like the sun after a bret
eclipse, his glory is mdimmed By the satellites that
would obscure his brightness. ,
By Thos. &. Ball of the K. +. Arthlcry.-Ihe lst
Regiment of Virginia Volunteers: Our citv's body
guard. They draw and sheu.hr the sword only ut the
call Of duty.
Bv Lieut.. Hunt Of the II. F.. Ar,illery.-Thomns
Jefferson: A character, which i'll is ights, shades
and colorins. like the painting Of a Raphael will be
regarded i'll oil time as q masterpiece:
by Corporal Joseph Bohannan Of the r. F. Artil-
lery.-The ith July, l77G: Freedoms Birthday.
Those who would drape it in mourning, proclaim
themselves unworthy of the noble heritage.
Bv Corporal Eddins, Richmond Fayette Artillery
George Washington ''Ihe hero of liberty, the father
Of his country, the first OF patriots, and the friend OF
man.
Bv Lieut.. Richardson Richmond Fayctte Artillery.
The Judiciary of Virginia BY learning, purity aud
uprich,ness, not less than by Iiligcnt attention 10 du-
", they do justify the peoples choice.
By Serr't. John HuiIannan, Rlchinond rayette Ar
tillcrv.-iIurrah for the Higher Law" with It's up
preaching millennium of free soil, Tree lar>is, Tree
boomers, and free negroes.
BY Scrg't. johnson. Richmond taycttc Artiliery'
The Constitution 1t is the political dccalogue, conf
Iuaudinc us to love (tho Unionl-to refrain from
stealing (uccrocs)-to do no murder lin mobsl-to
hear NO false witness against slavehOldersl- mot to
covet other mems goods, land especially, mol I" 'o'e'
=, IT.. ,n.,;n,, llnyns bf the SUuthl
Nv S,r9t. Leary of the X. +. Artillery.-Cuba: We
would welcome her to n place in our National Flag.
TO her VIC present the stars, but. the stripes we glveto
all who would 9ppoSse, I'll the - C m" p =. ,r,;,,orv-Tmu
August, our Colonel: y man Of choice, OF small faults,
aud large virtues. "
Nv ----.-Nirginia: Under her noble in
st;t,tions. the citizen and the soldier may meet us
friends upon the battle field, and ut the festive board.
Nv Lieut.. Charles Richardson.-Thc american
Fa~:"T The sight or mcution of 1t fills every irccman's
bosom viii delight and strikes terror I" the hcurt OF
Col. r. II. Ellis, Isl Vice President, presented and
read the following letter:
Gentlemen II, is with no little regret ! feel con.
| strained to decline your invitation on the behalf oi
our fellow citizens of Richmond to due with them to
day. ,n.
10 one could more highly appreciate That honor; no
| one witnesses with more pleasure til" renewed interest
| and animation with which they greet the anniversary
| uf American independence. This spirit contrasts,
| most honorablv In them, with the morbid ana 5nl'"n
| Indifference manifested in another quarter, by n trail
| turous and discontinued faction.
Wishing you and all who may assemble with you
around the festive board, more than all the enjoyment
Won may anticipate, and requesting You will d" me
the honor to accept the subioincd sentiment,
am, very respectfully, &G;s ,oDrDruor
Mcssrs. r. O.. IIaskins, Ed. McItdmn, l.. w. Glaze
brook and ID. J. Saunders, Committee.
The Temple of our Union the handiwork of Wash
iuston aud his compatrio;s-bascd o, equality, dodl-
Gated 10 peacc-mnvi ever, us now, defy the assaults