Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-02-10


arms of the Greeks, IN their three years. war,
have been generally succeisful--ihat by sea,
their squadrons have maintained constant CON-
munication between the continent ard tie
lsiands-hayc destroyed many OF the siiirs OF
their enemies, and blockaded sone Of their
principal ports that the celebrated dchles.cf'
Thermopylm, Consecrated by numerous Battle,
and rendered the theme of immortal story, w
the glorious devotion of Leonidas and his
band, have recently again been the theatre of
important victories, achieved by the Patriots
of Greece that the Turks have been driven
from all their strong holds in the south :--tlat
Corinth has expelled her Ottoman masters and
that Athens, once the chosen seat of liberty go
long the fayorite city of the arts--whcre Socra-
ties taught, where Demosthcncs spoke, ard
Periclcs stood forth the patron OF genius. Athens
we are gratifed to learn, is no longer polluted
by the tread of her ruthless Conquerors -
Wherefore, considering that pechniary con-
tribution from any quarter, however small may
be acceptable to a people i'll the throes of Rcvo-
luton; and if nothing more, that the sympathies
and good wishes of afree nation, may serve To
animate and encourage the Greeks, in their no.
bic struggle-bcit
ReSo!ced, That we, the Citizens of Peters
burg, will commemorate the ensnisg 92d Of
Feb. by an Address to be delivered at the Thea
tire. by the reading of Washington's Farewell
AhuuiSSo, <AuUItSS vi tlle sDCDulc OIL ID
lamata, to the people of the u. States and like
wise by Ball, at such place rs may hereafter
he agreed upon.
Resoired, That we will readily unite in a
general voluntary contribution at tie Theatre;
the aggregate of which, together with any sur
plus that may arise from the subscription 10 TIC
Ball, shall be forwarded TO the Treasurer of tlei
Greek Fund of the City of New York.
Resotred, That the officers of the line, aal
the Volunteer Companies of the Town be re.
qucsted to appear at the Theatre in Inform, all
with their arms.
Resoiucd, That r. o. Henderson be ap>
pointed Orator of the day; and that VIM. Ro-
| bertson, Jr be appointed to read the address,
| mentioned in preceding Resolutions.
Resotced, That John H. Brown, Richard
Field, Robert Boiling, Jos. Bragg, Edward Pes
cud, F. G. Yancey, ID. c. Butts, Thomas al
ACE, VIM. Robertson, Jr. r.. O. Henderson, Il,
G. Pegram, VIM. B. Wood, Robert Gilhai., Jr.
Jno. Williams, Jno. Il. Strachan, A. Cummings
ham, VIM Pannill, John McRac, John Pollard,
and II. f. Mckenna, be appointed commit
tee of general arrangement that ,hcy be direct
cd to contract for the Ball, and also to &C. "a
managers of the same.
Aterthe business, for which the meeting had
been originally called had been disproved of, the
chairman submitted letter which had been re
ceived from the New York Chamber of Com
merce, in relation to the proposed Tariff. This
letter, on motion Of Mr.. Robertson, was referred.
to select mmitee, CON sting Of Mcssrs. Dr..
Robertson Dr. F cid job +. MAY, VIM. Hax-
all, f. G. Yancey, James Dunlop, John V. " ILL.,
cox, l.. Z. Stsinback, VIM. Robertson .Ir and
+. Durlein, who are authorised to report their
proceedings therein, at as early day as practi-
cable.
TWAS then ordered, that their proceedings be
inserted IN the several newspapers published in
this town.