Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-07-08

iedge May tue sage who planted it, live to see i'll
fruits ripen.
u The memory of Washington, Vain the attemn
to exalt his glory
9; Lafayette. He approaches the summit of tn,
ladder OF fame; few steps more he ascends to Hea
TO- The Patriots of '76. Without glitterng arm,
to dazzle the eye they possessed souls to conquer
H. The Spirit of '76-now blazonng in the southern
hemisphere, eInanatng the purity of intention
liberty will be its concomitant
H. Tue Army and Navy. United in their country.
cause, the material, and not the quantity to ensure
r3. Virgina's fair Daughters with but one fault 49,
they pierce the hearts of their friends Nav they a,
minister tic balm OF matrnony.
VOLUNTEERS
10y COL y. ". Hqrcie. Our fellow citizen, Il. w
Leigi May hs genuine republican principles, his
splendid talents and fearless independence of character
be rewarded by his election the vacant eat in the
Senate of the United States
BY Lieut.. Col JPa, i.ap,bert Virginia If the world
believes from the conduct of of her sons THAT she
has lost her lofty character, let US undeceive it.
BY CaPf. Garter, Of the y. s. Macy. The Rich
mond Light Infantry Blues their patriotism is as their
habinnent, ''True Blue" alike in all weathers and
ready for all trials
BY Capt. I'm. .MU'phy. The memory of Captain
VIM. Richardson the founder of the Richmond Light
Infantry Blues.
By Capt. Nm. F2nney. Old Bachelors: the Devil
take such as the Ladies don't get.
BY Capt. James III Jotnston. The memory of the
late proprietor of this chosen spot, the Rev. Dr. Blu
chanan long Will lac be remembered by the Richmond
Light Infantry Blues
BY Lieut.. Thomas B. Bigger. The Ladies of Pet
ersburg their present of stand of Colors TO the Pet
ersburg Va. Volunteers is recorded with gratitude
the hearts of the remaining few.
BY Ensign Samuel G. Coleman. The modern Ma
of '76: May he be successful in his Efforts
preserve the Constitution of state as usrious
predecessor and associates happy in framing it.
BY Mr.. NJ. L. Cohen Agriculture, Commerce and
Manufactures trio the basis our country strength
protection to the is jealousy toIhe equality
TO them ALL
By Mr. Thomas ". Page. The Constitution of
Virginia: Pased be the hand of the demagogue that
dares to NEEDLE with IFS beauties.
by Mr. n. Pieasants. The Sovereign People: May
the man that disrusts them, by them be trusted
by Mr. John Robinson. Greece May her bravery
soon bring her present glorious struggle to happy
conclusion.
BY Mr. Refine. Should America be in danger
OF war, may she meet with leaders like w ashngton
and Lafayette.
Gov. Peasants and Adj Gen. b. Peyton having
dined with the Lafayette Artillery, were announced
about six o'clock, received by the Blues, and seated
ByGor PeaSants. The memory Of Richard Henry
Lee, the Orator OF the 4th July, 10.
by .Ad. Gen. b. Peyton. The University of Virgil
MA: may lis success equal the most sanguine expecta-
lions of lis friends
The following Song was composed for the occasion,
anu sung by an old member of the Blues:
TUNE-.3ud Lang Syne.
Again hail the Joyous day,
That liberty!
Again sing tn exung lay,
America is free,
Again grateful strains unite
All hail the sacred fire,
That won glorious prize. so bright
That daZzled worlds admire.
The spark kindled in the breasts
of heroes bold and true;
When led, as if by heav'n's behasts,
Tn ayengng sword they drew.
Thro' foenen's hearts it spread its rays,
Still kimdlng in the fight
Fill burst in one Respondent blaze,
liberty! how bright!
To Washington, to Lafayette,
Our hearts devoted, join,
This happy day to consecrate
At freedoms holy shrine.
Ye spirits of the heroes slain,
Commngle with here;
We living patriots, swell the strain,
To freemen dear.
And whilst ye, Rlues, shall love the cause
That leads we this spot,
Remember still fresh rapture draws,
o meier to be forgot.
Il brings q mind hs+ revend head,
Who gave you welcome here,
Whose soul to realms of bliss has sped,
To take its welcome there.
Many other toasts given, tHt not having been
handed in, necessarily omitted
The Rev. J. Buchanan, who many years ago gave to
the Richmond Light Infantry Blues the privilege exclu-
sivey of using his grove and spring. from year year.
the 4thday of July.
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