The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-05
0nB HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
Che Celebration Of The Fourth Exactly a
Century Past.
4 SKETCH FROM In OLD MAGAZINE
rossts Drank 20 a Round of Bascais and
George washington's Name Mentioned
First-our Flag on English soii'

In all the associations with the Fourth OF
July our thoughts naturally take retfospec-
tive turn. The antiquarian reporter IN look
inc hack mon his fund "Reminiscences OF TINS
glorious occasion finds that one OF the most
interesting celebrations of the Fourth OF 1uiy
IN history wss reported in the news depart
rant ~ the Gentleman's Magazine in l7Sl. IL
.tates that on the 4th a large number OF Amerl-
can ships were lying in the harbor OF LIVER
nool and that their sailors obtained pernis-
sion from the mayor 10 parade. Headed by
band and flying stars and stripes they in@lcheo
through the principal streets. 49,,
The report stated that they behaved with
the utmost good humor and decorum, and re-
fers to the occasion as remarkable, because
the first upon which an American flag was
seen upon English soil.
When the writer quoted the latter state
ment he had evidently forgotten Paul Jones
cruise, when with single small yessel ne
threw the whole northwest coast Oh England
and Scotland into an agony OF fear and had .
venerable Presbyterian divine and his mock
down on their knees for hours, praying Tor
wind 10 drive the pirate" out OF tie trith.
TOAST 10 WASHINGTON.
A startling contrast to the eulogistic toasts
70 Washington recorded in many ancient &C
counts is one given by correspondent o. InlS
same Gentlemans Magazine. ..
After praising our first President most
warmly ne states that in the year l7y5 he was
present ut a dinner on the Fourth OF Juiy ny
bordeaux. France, given by NUMBER Oh
American merchants. Alter the usuai uOAslS
were drunk 10 various statesmen ana heroes
then. according TO the custom OF the gay
they drunk "A Round OF hascais anu the
first name included IL this category and gwen
bv a Virginia merchant was the name OF
George Washington. .,.
The following are also interesting records
NJ the dav We celebrate, taken from the Nlr-
ginia Gazette published at Williamsburg al
the time mentioned:
On the Goth of July 1776. the Colonial com
mlttee of safety issued o proclamation statihg
that on the 4th of the same instant the Contl-
mental Congress in session at Philadelphia
had. after lengthy debate. come to resolu-
fion offered by Mr.. Richard Henry Lee,
A delegate from this colony and acting under
instructions received by him from the honor
able convention representing the people oi
Virginia passed series OF resolutions healt,
ily sustaining the action Of the Continental
Congress and ordering the officer in command
of Williamsburg to parade all Of his troops
and duly celebrate the next day. The Decia-
ration of Independence was read from the
Capitol steps amidst the cheers and acciama-
tons of vast multitude Of people, and imIne-
fantry was fred.
PARADED AT RICHMOND.
17s7-Richmond.-Al the volunteer COM
panies of this town paraded. and after dinner,
at which many patriotic toasts were drunk,
salutes were fired by the artillery and IN
fantry and the various companies OF Yoiun-
teers and the large number OF citizens
dispersed TO their homes.
Virginia Gazette and General Advertiser,
July Z, 1SO2-Ihe Fourth of July, the an
niyersary of American independence, was
celebrated in this city on Monday last, and
the day ushered in Nv the firing OF cannons.
The several volunteer companies, with some
OF the militia, paraded at the Capitol Square
about II O'Clock At 3 O'Clock the several com
panies dispersed TO partake OF amusements at
different places.
At the hay market a public garden situated
on the fiat below the present Union depot
there was a large and respectable assemblage
of citizens, among whom was the Governor OF
the state and the Chef Justice OF the nted
States. who spent the day with the utmost
harmony and what adds TO the pleasure IL
that the company consisted of nearly equal
number of persons OF each OF the political par
ties They all appeared H. forget that partleseX-
listed. and harmOnzed with each other IN the
mutual interchanges OF urbanlty and good
humor.
After dinner the following toasts were
given:
ToAsTs.
1. The Day-May each revolving year fur
nish additional patriots % celebrate 1t.
2. The President of the United States.
9. The Congress of the United States.
4. The Congress of 177G-Ihat board of
patriots who, unappalled by danger and un7,
affected by surrounding difficulties, declared
their country independent
5. George Washington May the undlmln-
e f.,r flfarV har. ne
patriot continue 10 dsproye the calumny that
republics are incapable of gratitude;
s. The Revolutionary Army OF the United
States While the independence they achieved
is valued their services and suheungs must
be dear 80 their countrymen.
z. The Constitution of the United States
MAY the people know its value and protect II
as the act of their safety.
s. Oblivion to all rancor of party. spirits
and political animosity and God bless the
heads Of departments.
9. The Union May il be perpetual.
10. The Armed Force of the United States
May it always be found equal 10 the good Tor
which it was created and never be capable OF
the mischief which has been feared from 1t.
IL. Public Faith-Aiay the resolutionto pre-
serve it grow with our growth and strengthen
with our strength.
u. Agriculture, Manufactures and Com
merce-lhree great pillars which support the
fabric Of national grandeur and national H.
dependence.
Is. Integrity. moderation and iustice-the
virtues indispensable 10 republic.
a. The good viii OF oil parties.
l5 The fair daughters of America.
AT the Eagle Tower (present Columbian
Block was also an elegant entertainment.
which was provided by Mr.. Smock for Cap
tain Austins Volunteer Company Of Cavalry,
and Captain Richardson's Volunteer Blues
where there were many other respectable
citizens.
OVER THE ROAD.
General Manager of the FarmviIIe and Pow