Daily Richmond Whig

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION.
AT STAUNTON
The anniversary of the Declaration of Independence was celebrated in Staunton by a party of gentlemen who dined at the Eagle Tavern--After the cloth was removed, Maj. Daniel Sheffey being chosen President, and John H. Peyton, Esq. Vice-President of the day, the following Toasts were drunk:
1. The Day we celebrate--Why this tumult of joy throughout the land--this martial thunder from ten thousand hills--these acclamations of triumphant millions? It is the birth-day of a mighty empire--of our own, our beloved country.
2. Our Country--We love thee, dear land of our birth! not for thy verdant hills and fruitful plains, thy noble forests and majestic streams--we love thee, because here, thanks to our God, and the daring souls of our fathers! we walk free and fearless, unawed by power, and subject only to our own mild and equal laws!!
3. The union of these States--Let no wiseacre question it, no ruffian invade it--for our people are not fools, neither are they madmen.
4. The memory of Washington--Above all praise--beyond all calumny; our only becoming homage is the silent tribute of reverence and love
5. The memory of Thomas Jefferson--"The author of the Declaration of Independence, of the Statutes of Virginia for religious freedom, and father of the University of Virginia."
6. The Heroes and Sages of the Revolution--The monuments which perpetuate their fame, are the principles of civil and religious liberty.
7. The Army of the United States--The successors of the heroes of Saratoga and York will always remember, that they are the chosen defenders of the rights and liberties of their country, and not the instruments of unauthorized power.
8. The Navy of the United States--May its glory be perpetuated, and its successes continued.
9. Our native State--
"Dear native land, how do the good and wise
Thy happy clime and countless blessings prize."
10. Liberty without Licentiousness--Riches and plenty are its natural fruits, and when these abound, learning and the liberal arts will soon lift up their heads and flourish.
11. Greece--The land of Heroes and Sages--May her political institutions attest that she can still boast the wisdom of a Solon, as well as the valor of a Miltiades.
12. Tyrants throughout the world--"Off with their heads".-- so much for the enemies of the people
13. Our fair Country women--If they smile on the virtuous only, then may we expect to see vice banished from our land.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By the President. John Marshall, Chief Justice of the U. States
By the Vice-President. The memory of Edmund Pendleton: A revolutionary patriot, a great judge, and a good man.
By Smith Thompson. Liberty and Freedom throughout the U. States and throughout the World.
By Dr. Boys. The memory of John Jay: The patriot and enlightened statesman.
By Gen. Baldwin. The Press: Its licentiousness calls for the censorship of public opinion
By Jefferson Kinney. The Heroes of the Revolution: May the Liberty they achieved, and the institutions they formed, forever remain one common and eternal monument to their memory.
By Alex. H. H. Stuart. Jackson, Van Buren & Co : "Have we found Angels in the form of men to rule over us"? Let their merciless and indiscriminate proscriptions answer the question
By Y W Morris. The memory of Jefferson and Adams-- The one the author, and the other the advocate of the Declaration of Independence--this day was consecrated by their deeds-- it is now solemnized by their death.
By F. S Heiskell. Lafayette: The grateful feelings of eleven millions of freemen bespeak the estimate in which the American Republic holds his services and his sacrifices.
By V. T. Page. The Duke of Saxe Weimar: The next time he visits America, may he take a lesson from the Virginia Aristocrats before he gives a description of them in his travels. He will find himself more mistaken than when he took eight Buzzards for eight black Eagles.
By Henry Imboden. The State of Virginia: "A cordial union of all parties in favour of an efficient system of Internal Improvement adapted to the wants of the state."
By Wm. B Menifee. The approaching State Convention: May its councils, enlightened by the wisdom of its sages, be directed to the good of mankind. and the restoration of our loved Virginia to her proper rank among the sister states.
By Geo. Geiger. C. F. Mercer and Internal Improvement: The only source of wealth to the interior of our country
By John M Slater. Gen Jackson: He has already soiled the Presidential garb. Let him look to it or he wil be well Clay'd
By A. H. H. Stuart. Political Intolerance: How can we boast of our civil liberty when even a speculative preference of one man over another is "punished" as a crime!
By R. S. Brooke. Henry Clay: "Truth is mighty and will prevail." His friends cling to him with affectionate confidence, and ere long he will reap the benefit of this maxim of a hypocritical enemy.
By Wm. Kinney. The Press. We have been careful in guarding its liberty--may we remember its purity is not less important.
By Wm. Harper. The American Fair: May they be decked with smiling virtue, and embroidered with blushing innocence.
By Mich. Quinland. The Catholic Bill: Another step in the march of free principles.
By Win H. Speck. The Union: May its Chief Magistrate, in the future dispensation of his power, give less cause for regret to his party.
By William Moffett. The memory of Patrick Henry: While admiration of glowing eloquence, or gratitude for eminent services animate the human heart, never can he be forgotten.
By Tho. B. Maxcy. American Fair: Like American vessels; may they be well mann'd.
By F. S. Heiskell. James Hogarty, Esq.: A foreigner in residence, an American in heart--the worthy object of affectionate remembrance of his native place.
By J. K. Stribling. Henry Clay The abuse of his enemies only render his virtues more conspicuous.
By Wm. Chambers. Ex-President Adams: He has returned to the bosom of his family: let the toils of political warfare cease, and nought but the good man's praise enter its sanctuary.
By J. C. Bowyer. The Dutchman's prayer: The grace of God--may it extend all over Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, and even down to the poor Irish.
By W. H. Tapp. Daniel O'Connel: The Ajax of Irish rights--a halo of glory attends his patriotic efforts, in which is seen the genius of his country presenting him the grateful offerings of his emancipated countrymen.
By A. Shafer. The States: May they be cemented together as with an adamantine chain, that shall never be broken till time shall be no more.
By R. S. Brooke. The memory of General Nathaniel Greene: His name is as lofty as the high hills of Santee, and as pure as the bubbling springs of Eutaw.
By James M. White. The Greek Revolution: An event long looked for--may it result in the triumph of liberal principles in that quarter.
By V. T. Page. Smith Thompson: The only revolutionary patriot present--veneration for his services, and reverence for his age.