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July 8, 1811
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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Independence Day celebrated in Richmond, Virginia, on Thursday with reading of Declaration by Col. George William Smith, oration by William Selden, militia parade, and toasts at Eagle Tavern and Hay-Market Gardens by citizens and troops.
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Our National Birth-Day was celebrated on Thursday in this city in the usual manner. The Declaration of Independence was read by Col. George William Smith, and an oration was delivered in the Capitol, to a numerous assemblage of citizens from the town and country, by Mr. William Selden. The several uniform companies, and the militia generally of the city, paraded on the capitol square, and after performing the exercises of the day, retired to different public places to dine.
TOASTS drank at the Eagle Tavern on the 4th of July, by the Society of "Friends of the Revolution," and a number of respectable citizens who dined with them.
1. The People of the United States—united are invincible.
2. The day we celebrate; on which these States were "absolved" from the British Crown; the birth day of freedom and the sovereignty of the people.
3. The Congress of '76—worthy of example—They held the British nation—"like the rest of mankind;" enemies in war, in peace friends.
4. The memory of General Washington—The Hero is gone; but his image brightens the day. Where is his equal?
5. The departed heroes of the Revolution—They yet live in the affections of their Countrymen.
6. The Congress of the United States—We look to them for vigorous measures, commensurate to our injured rights.
7. James Madison, President of the United States—In his wisdom, virtue and patriotism we have the highest confidence.
8. Thomas Jefferson, the late President; the Author and uniform supporter of the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.
9. The arts and sciences—As they contribute to freedom, so should they be cultivated by the people, and aided by the Government.
10. The Belligerents of Europe—May the arm wither that refuses prompt and manly support, to our Government, against foreign aggressions.
11. Commodore Rodgers—He holds our Confidence—Victory or Death!
12. Domestic manufactures; the source of true Independence.
13. The administration—Guided by impartial justice, it rests in the hearts of the people.
14. The freedom of the press; "the bulwark of liberty."
15. The Militia; "the natural and safe defence of a free state."
16. Our Senators in Congress—They seem to have forgotten, but the people remember, that the powers of the Federal Government result "from the compact to which the States are parties;" and not from any principle of consolidation. The faithful servant should be rewarded with laurels, but the unfaithful planted upon thorns.
17. The Orator of the Day.
18. The Fair Sex—most lovely when engaged at their looms and spinning-wheels.
VOLUNTEERS.
By Dr. W. Foushee, senr.—South America—may the conflict of the North, corruscate in the South with the brightest gems of Liberty.
By Charles K. Mallory—The RIGHT OF INSTRUCTION—the Vital Principle of Representative Democracy—The frowns of an indignant and insulted people and the oblivious shades of eternal retirement to those public agents who dare to disregard it.
By Col. G. W. Smith—Our impressed seamen—From the slavery under which they suffer may they quickly be emancipated through the wisdom and energy of our government.
By Judge Taylor—James Monroe, the Secretary of State—the Patriot, the Soldier, the Statesman, and the Cato of the day.
By W. Munford—The state of Massachusetts—in which the first blood was drawn in the cause of freedom. With joy we hail her return to her primitive principles, in spite of the Boston Sesemblage.
By Thomas Nelson—More frequent elections to the Senate of the United States, and less frequent re-elections.
By W. Robertson, senr.—The State of Virginia—the first in the union to declare independence—may she be always found the first in maintaining it.
By Maj. W. Price—The memory of Maj. Gen. Wayne—the hero of the West.
By Sewal Osgood—The Arm of America—may it be strengthened by unanimity even to the latest generation.
By W. Wirt—Gen. Warren, the hero of Bunker's Hill—His smiles in the arms of death were received in the windows of Heaven.
By Mr. Minifree—may Americans never be so over filled with Liberty, as to permit an infringement, through treason or licentiousness.
By J. Selden—Albert Gallatin—The indignation due to his sins, should not be suppressed, in compliment to the hand that rewards them.
TOASTS drank at the Hay-Market Gardens, on the 4th of July, by the Richmond and Manchester Troops of Horse, and a number of other respectable citizens.
1. The day we celebrate—May it never return but to find us a band of freemen and brothers.
2. The Old Constitutional Congress—Blessed be the heads that conceived, the hearts that dared, and the hands that executed the Declaration of American Independence.
3. The Day-Star of Liberty. Geo. Washington—Our shield in war—our ornament in peace! the father of his country, and the friend of man!
4. The Soldiers of the Revolution—Peace to the dead, honor to the living—may their children never forget the bright path which they trod, nor the temple of glory to which it led.
5. The Constitution and President of the United States.
6. The Congress of the United States.
7. The Judiciary of the United States—whose centre is without eclipse.
8. Agriculture, the staff of life—the basis of society—the fountain of national wealth and prosperity.
9. Manufactures—That palladium of our independence, which neither foreign force nor fraud can violate.
10. Commerce—Heaven made air and ocean free, Who shall reverse the high decree?
11. The Arts and Sciences—What soil more fit for them, than that of a republic, or disciples more worthy, than the sons of freemen.
12. The Olive Branch—The best instrument of its culture, is the ready sword.
13. The Navy of the United States—Her flag is the badge of our independence—let it be nailed to the mast.
14. The Army of the United States—May our swords never be drawn but in the cause of honor, nor sheathed 'til honor gives the word.
15. The American Eagle—May his perch be above the clouds of prejudice, and his thunder be hurled without distinction at every foe of his country.
16. The Union—That rock of our political salvation, from whose summit we may bid defiance to the world in arms.
17. The Virtuous Daughters of America—The soldier's noblest incentive and his richest reward.
VOLUNTEERS.
By Capt. Gamble—The Manchester Troop of Cavalry—In peace we wish no better friends—in war no braver comrades.
By Capt. Heth—The memory of Alexander Hamilton, the most valued aid of Washington.
By Gen. Marshall—Spain and Portugal—May their deeds of heroism reanimate intimidated Europe and revive that lofty spirit of genuine patriotism which upholds the independence of nations.
By Gen. Wood—The Troops of Cavalry and Volunteer Companies of Richmond and Manchester—They do themselves honor by acquiring military knowledge in time of peace, to render the most essential service in time of war.
By Maj. Gibbon—The Patriot in retirement—John Jay.
By Judge Cabell—Thos. Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of the Independence which we this day celebrate—His name will be revered till free government shall cease to have friends.
By Maj. Pryor—May the departed spirits of the Heroes and Patriots of the American Revolution look down with delight on the manifold blessings which we this day enjoy—the result of their labors.
By Gen. Preston—Elbridge Gerry—The firm republican governor of our sister state of Massachusetts.
TOASTS drank at the Eagle Tavern on the 4th of July, by the Society of "Friends of the Revolution," and a number of respectable citizens who dined with them.
1. The People of the United States—united are invincible.
2. The day we celebrate; on which these States were "absolved" from the British Crown; the birth day of freedom and the sovereignty of the people.
3. The Congress of '76—worthy of example—They held the British nation—"like the rest of mankind;" enemies in war, in peace friends.
4. The memory of General Washington—The Hero is gone; but his image brightens the day. Where is his equal?
5. The departed heroes of the Revolution—They yet live in the affections of their Countrymen.
6. The Congress of the United States—We look to them for vigorous measures, commensurate to our injured rights.
7. James Madison, President of the United States—In his wisdom, virtue and patriotism we have the highest confidence.
8. Thomas Jefferson, the late President; the Author and uniform supporter of the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.
9. The arts and sciences—As they contribute to freedom, so should they be cultivated by the people, and aided by the Government.
10. The Belligerents of Europe—May the arm wither that refuses prompt and manly support, to our Government, against foreign aggressions.
11. Commodore Rodgers—He holds our Confidence—Victory or Death!
12. Domestic manufactures; the source of true Independence.
13. The administration—Guided by impartial justice, it rests in the hearts of the people.
14. The freedom of the press; "the bulwark of liberty."
15. The Militia; "the natural and safe defence of a free state."
16. Our Senators in Congress—They seem to have forgotten, but the people remember, that the powers of the Federal Government result "from the compact to which the States are parties;" and not from any principle of consolidation. The faithful servant should be rewarded with laurels, but the unfaithful planted upon thorns.
17. The Orator of the Day.
18. The Fair Sex—most lovely when engaged at their looms and spinning-wheels.
VOLUNTEERS.
By Dr. W. Foushee, senr.—South America—may the conflict of the North, corruscate in the South with the brightest gems of Liberty.
By Charles K. Mallory—The RIGHT OF INSTRUCTION—the Vital Principle of Representative Democracy—The frowns of an indignant and insulted people and the oblivious shades of eternal retirement to those public agents who dare to disregard it.
By Col. G. W. Smith—Our impressed seamen—From the slavery under which they suffer may they quickly be emancipated through the wisdom and energy of our government.
By Judge Taylor—James Monroe, the Secretary of State—the Patriot, the Soldier, the Statesman, and the Cato of the day.
By W. Munford—The state of Massachusetts—in which the first blood was drawn in the cause of freedom. With joy we hail her return to her primitive principles, in spite of the Boston Sesemblage.
By Thomas Nelson—More frequent elections to the Senate of the United States, and less frequent re-elections.
By W. Robertson, senr.—The State of Virginia—the first in the union to declare independence—may she be always found the first in maintaining it.
By Maj. W. Price—The memory of Maj. Gen. Wayne—the hero of the West.
By Sewal Osgood—The Arm of America—may it be strengthened by unanimity even to the latest generation.
By W. Wirt—Gen. Warren, the hero of Bunker's Hill—His smiles in the arms of death were received in the windows of Heaven.
By Mr. Minifree—may Americans never be so over filled with Liberty, as to permit an infringement, through treason or licentiousness.
By J. Selden—Albert Gallatin—The indignation due to his sins, should not be suppressed, in compliment to the hand that rewards them.
TOASTS drank at the Hay-Market Gardens, on the 4th of July, by the Richmond and Manchester Troops of Horse, and a number of other respectable citizens.
1. The day we celebrate—May it never return but to find us a band of freemen and brothers.
2. The Old Constitutional Congress—Blessed be the heads that conceived, the hearts that dared, and the hands that executed the Declaration of American Independence.
3. The Day-Star of Liberty. Geo. Washington—Our shield in war—our ornament in peace! the father of his country, and the friend of man!
4. The Soldiers of the Revolution—Peace to the dead, honor to the living—may their children never forget the bright path which they trod, nor the temple of glory to which it led.
5. The Constitution and President of the United States.
6. The Congress of the United States.
7. The Judiciary of the United States—whose centre is without eclipse.
8. Agriculture, the staff of life—the basis of society—the fountain of national wealth and prosperity.
9. Manufactures—That palladium of our independence, which neither foreign force nor fraud can violate.
10. Commerce—Heaven made air and ocean free, Who shall reverse the high decree?
11. The Arts and Sciences—What soil more fit for them, than that of a republic, or disciples more worthy, than the sons of freemen.
12. The Olive Branch—The best instrument of its culture, is the ready sword.
13. The Navy of the United States—Her flag is the badge of our independence—let it be nailed to the mast.
14. The Army of the United States—May our swords never be drawn but in the cause of honor, nor sheathed 'til honor gives the word.
15. The American Eagle—May his perch be above the clouds of prejudice, and his thunder be hurled without distinction at every foe of his country.
16. The Union—That rock of our political salvation, from whose summit we may bid defiance to the world in arms.
17. The Virtuous Daughters of America—The soldier's noblest incentive and his richest reward.
VOLUNTEERS.
By Capt. Gamble—The Manchester Troop of Cavalry—In peace we wish no better friends—in war no braver comrades.
By Capt. Heth—The memory of Alexander Hamilton, the most valued aid of Washington.
By Gen. Marshall—Spain and Portugal—May their deeds of heroism reanimate intimidated Europe and revive that lofty spirit of genuine patriotism which upholds the independence of nations.
By Gen. Wood—The Troops of Cavalry and Volunteer Companies of Richmond and Manchester—They do themselves honor by acquiring military knowledge in time of peace, to render the most essential service in time of war.
By Maj. Gibbon—The Patriot in retirement—John Jay.
By Judge Cabell—Thos. Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of the Independence which we this day celebrate—His name will be revered till free government shall cease to have friends.
By Maj. Pryor—May the departed spirits of the Heroes and Patriots of the American Revolution look down with delight on the manifold blessings which we this day enjoy—the result of their labors.
By Gen. Preston—Elbridge Gerry—The firm republican governor of our sister state of Massachusetts.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
Social Event
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Independence Day
July 4th
Richmond Celebration
Patriotic Toasts
Militia Parade
Declaration Reading
Oration
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. George William Smith
Mr. William Selden
Dr. W. Foushee
Charles K. Mallory
Col. G. W. Smith
Judge Taylor
W. Munford
Thomas Nelson
W. Robertson
Maj. W. Price
Sewal Osgood
W. Wirt
Mr. Minifree
J. Selden
Capt. Gamble
Capt. Heth
Gen. Marshall
Gen. Wood
Maj. Gibbon
Judge Cabell
Maj. Pryor
Gen. Preston
Where did it happen?
Richmond
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Richmond
Event Date
Thursday, 4th Of July
Key Persons
Col. George William Smith
Mr. William Selden
Dr. W. Foushee
Charles K. Mallory
Col. G. W. Smith
Judge Taylor
W. Munford
Thomas Nelson
W. Robertson
Maj. W. Price
Sewal Osgood
W. Wirt
Mr. Minifree
J. Selden
Capt. Gamble
Capt. Heth
Gen. Marshall
Gen. Wood
Maj. Gibbon
Judge Cabell
Maj. Pryor
Gen. Preston
Outcome
successful celebration with parades, orations, and toasts expressing patriotic sentiments.
Event Details
The 4th of July was celebrated in Richmond with the reading of the Declaration of Independence by Col. George William Smith, an oration by Mr. William Selden at the Capitol, a parade by uniform companies and militia on the capitol square, followed by dining. Toasts were given at Eagle Tavern by the Society of Friends of the Revolution and citizens, and at Hay-Market Gardens by Richmond and Manchester Troops of Horse and citizens, honoring the Revolution, leaders, and principles of freedom.