Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-10

CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH OF JULY AT
CHARLOTTE COURT H0USE-"CHARLOTTE RI
FLES"-ORATI0N OF POWHATAN B0ULDIN,
ESQ.
CHARLOTTE G. H., July 5, 1860.
To tie Editor of The Whig:
The eiehty.fSurh anniversary of the Declaration of
American Independence was observed at tins place
on Yesterday in a manner emlnently worthy OF the
occasion, and highly creditable to the patriotism
aud public spirit Of those who participated 10 its celebra
ton As citizens Of the venerable county which was
once the home and is honored by the grave, OF the
"pariot orator Of the Revolution" "the fair women
and brave mem Of old Charlotte turned out 10 goody
numbers evince their for the haiioed day
which he had contributed so much to render immortal,
and which be dear to every patriotic heart,
throughout the world long as time itself shall endure
At half past 10 o'clock, the charlotte Rifles, under
the command of Capt. Thos Spencer paraded, in full
uniform, and performed variety OF evolutions with
promptness aud precision which elected the unqualified
admiration Of the large crowd OF spectators who witness
ed their mauauvres Though but recently organized,
this gallant corps has already attained proficiency in
military drill which would do honor 10 veteran troops
and which reflects the highest credit not only upon each
individual member Of the company, but also upon the
efficient and accomplished officer who has the honor TO
command it. After paradng about q half hour, :ley
marched to the law office Of Powhatan Bouldin Esq
the orator of the day, where they received him,
and Colonel Henry A Darlington, the reader OF
the Declaration Of Independence, and escorted
them to the presbyterian Onurcn WnCu uhu Occu
selected by the committee Of arrangements, as the
place where the ceremonies Of the day to be per-
formed. After entering the church, as soon as
the military seated, and order prevailed Col. Car
rngon arose. and read the Declaration Of Independence
in most admirable manner and then, in few eloquent
and appropriate remarks introduced the orator Of the
day, who came forward and entertained the audience
for the space Of threequarers of hour with an ad
dress which would have reflected credit upon one of
more advanced age, and a more enlarged experience
than himself He selected the subject of his remarks
the past present aud future Of our country, and discuss.
ed il in worthy of the wide range Of thought
which il affords. After reviewing in very interesting
manner the early history aud subsequent progress of
the country, he depicted in most glowing and eloquent
terms its present critical condition, and concluded by
drawing vivid imaginary picture of its probable
destiny for the future. 1t would be impossible in brief
communication like this, to give even an outline OF his
admirable address, much less touch upon the various
points he ably and eoquenty discussed. Suffice to
say that il listened with deep interest by the en-
tire audience who gave unmstakeabe evidence of their
appreciation by the frequent demonstrations Of applause
with which it received. After Mr. B. had concluded
his address Col Darlington, in very humorous manner
announced from the pulpit that the congregation cd
dismissed" when the crowd dispersed and thus ended
the public ceremonies OF the occasion.
RANDOLPH