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Domestic News December 21, 1805

The Enquirer

Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia

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On Thursday, a large party gathered at the Eagle in Richmond, chaired by Dr. William Foushee with Dr. John Brockenbrough as vice-president. Patriotic toasts were given to Thomas Jefferson, the government, liberty, and other themes, with additional toasts from Gov. Cabell, Chief Justice Marshall, and others honoring figures like John Page.

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On Thursday a respectable and numerous party assembled at the Eagle. Dr. William Foushee was called to the chair. Dr. John Brockenbrough acted as Vice-President. The following toasts were given on the occasion.

1. Thomas Jefferson--President of the U. States.
2. The General Government--While it consults the interests of the people, it shall receive their support.
3. The State of Virginia--May it ever afford a fair specimen of the blessings of liberty and social order.
4. The Military of the U. States--May the citizen never be lost in the soldier.
5. The Navy of the U. States--While our citizens traverse the ocean, let us defend them under an enlightened law of nations.
6. Liberty and Union--The cardinal points on which turn our political happiness and safety.
7. The love of country--That first of virtues in a republic.
8. National faith and national bravery--The best of all negotiators.
9. The general and state constitutions--Reverence for them without idolatry. they are not too sacred to be touched, nor ought they to be too highly charged.
10. Juvenile Education--It is a political concern that our children be taught to love good principles and to understand them.
11. Party Spirit--May it never be superior to the spirit of patriotism.
12. Agriculture--The source of national independence.
13. Commerce That which enriches without enervating.
14. The liberty of the press--If there is a sacred principle in politics, it is this.
15. The American Fair--May they never forget that on them chiefly depends the character of the rising generation.
16. Innovation--Let it be viewed with caution, but not with abhorrence.
17. Popularity--May virtue and merit be the only passports to her favor.

VOLUNTEERS.

Mr. Page--Increasing and lasting prosperity to the city of Richmond, and substantial and unabating happiness to its inhabitants.
Gov. Cabell--May honest differences of opinion never dissolve the bands of private friendship.
By the Vice-President--Republican gratitude: May it ever be liberally bestowed on the real, never squandered on the pretended patriot.
John Page having withdrawn,
By the President--John Page, our late venerable chief, the undeviating patriot, the enlightened and honest statesman, who spurned riches and monarchical honors when they came in conflict with the liberty of his country.
Chief Justice Marshall--May public affection be the inseparable attendant of private virtue.
Attorney General--That pure patriotism which adversity cannot shake, nor prosperity seduce.
By Col. Mayo--May all the force of party zeal be lost in the regard for the common weal.
During the absence of the president,
By Mr. Mitchell--Dr. Wm. Foushee, a genuine republican, who will not court popularity at the expense of principle.

What sub-type of article is it?

Social Event Celebration Politics

What keywords are associated?

Richmond Gathering Patriotic Toasts Thomas Jefferson John Page William Foushee

What entities or persons were involved?

Dr. William Foushee Dr. John Brockenbrough Thomas Jefferson John Page Gov. Cabell Chief Justice Marshall Attorney General Col. Mayo Mr. Mitchell

Where did it happen?

Richmond

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Richmond

Event Date

On Thursday

Key Persons

Dr. William Foushee Dr. John Brockenbrough Thomas Jefferson John Page Gov. Cabell Chief Justice Marshall Attorney General Col. Mayo Mr. Mitchell

Event Details

A respectable and numerous party assembled at the Eagle, with Dr. William Foushee as chair and Dr. John Brockenbrough as vice-president. Various patriotic toasts were given, followed by volunteer toasts from attendees honoring Richmond, friendship, republicanism, and individuals like John Page and Dr. Foushee.

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