Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-09

BY L r. Martin. of the Artillery. The friends
of Reform in England-And their brave companions
on tho Green Hills and in the fertile values of Hi
hernia.
BY VIM. Harde, of the Rifle Corps. The Amer.
lean Patriots who fought under the guidance of
Washington-They obtained their freedom, and
secured il by Republican Government.
By John A. Quay The Town of Petersburg.
The chizcns arc alike distinguished for patriotism,
urbanity and enterprise. May their prosperity equal
their libcrali'y-may We emulate their virtues.
BY John Mnge. John b. Richardson. In pri.
vate life, all require of him; gallant soldier,
BY II. Fulcher, K. F. Artillery. To the memo
ry.of Bonj Frankn-who stated in the Conven-
ton which framed our present Constitution. that
no carpenter would pretend to fit two panks to-
gether, without taking of tho rough edges-may
the present Congress remember it.
| BY John II. Robertson, of tho Petersburg Light
Dragons The memory of those gallant Poles,
who persisted in their last struggle against Russian
dcspo,sm-
| " Who, though they knew the strife was vain
Who, though they knew the riv'n chain
Snapp'd hut to enter in the heart
Of him who tore its links apart,
| Yet dar'd the issue, blest to be
Ev'n for one bleeding moment free,
| Aud died in pangs of Liberty"
| BY a Chesterfield Trooper. The Volunteers ut
| Richmond Their blood flows as freely their
wine, when called To the defence of their country.
BY AN honorary member of the r. L. I. Blues,
who was not present. lIospitalty-'ris the only
solace that is left let the 4h ct July 1882
speak, that deserted nv those who could have aid
| ed us, we have vet found means TO shew the true
spirit of our fathers Union, bro,herly love, and
independence.
by Sergt. VIM. F. Watson of the Blues The
| United States of North America-rhe convex
uirror of liberty-The rays diverging throughout
the word-may they rad'a'e till the whole earth
| be ,lmined.
BY Mr. Robert wilkins, of the Petersburg Iigh,
Dragons. The Richmond Volunteers Bright
| @ If md
| Hospitality.
ny Mr. j. II. S,robia The reformers of Eng.
! land the heroes of the 5 days of Paris; and tho
friends of liberty and fresdom throughout the
globe.
| BY Sergt. Powell, of the Petersburg J.. Dragons.
The Richmond Soldiers-As neighbors they are
hospitable, and as men they are heroic.
by Mr. J. V. Wilcox, Jr. Marquis La Fayette-
AS the friend Of American Independence, and the
associate of Washington, Virgina's sons i'll never
forget thee Mt time like this.
by Chesterfield Light Dragoon. The Virginia
1.adies-"When unadorned, adorned the most" for
nought "can add fresh beauty to the rose or throw
| q perfume the Violet
BY Mr. c. S. Boyd. Nulliication-That dark
and bodng raven, should it perch on one of the
branches of the."tre of liberty" it will be sad
and greatness.
BY Mr. James o. Butler, Of the Petersburg Light
Dragons. The Maya Drawer choice of daunt-
less spirits dad never float upon the swelling tide.
I,.
goons.-France-Tne birth place of the illustri-
GUS La Fayette, the tyranrs check-nons verrons.
| by G. r bedford. Pet rsburg and Richmond
Vounteers-mny the spiri, Of Friendship and IL
beralty never cease TO flow between us, while
time shall last.
BY Mr. I. Fitzwilson, of Blues.-The Petersburg
Volunteers OF 1912, and their defence of Fort
Megs-a Spartan Band who defied the hosts of
British and savage power.
BY Capt. McCrery. The sentiment of the gal
liant Deca,ur-"Our Coun'ry-Right or Wrong %
BY Mr. Samuel ID. Burke. Greater strength and
speed to the march of free principles.
BY Mr. Warrington of the Blues. Women-IIea-
VEINS last best gift to
BY MIR B. r. Caller. Love of Country-A les
| son Of reason. not principle of passion.
| BY IL. Clark, c. r. d. The people of the State
Their swords are a thousand, but their hearts
are one.
BY Mr. ID. Y. Thomas. To the Volunteer Com
panies-Let the Spirit of honorable emulation
march in your ranks, under the control OF brother
| ly feelings.
BY Serg't Werth of r. l.. Dragons The act
OF the last Legislature, "to encourage volunteer
companes"-an admirable 5urlesqueIon its title.
by MIR d. Egan, Petersburg Light Dragons.
Poiand-More glorious in her chains, than other
nations in their trumphs.
by Mr. II. l.. Kent, Dragons. The Blues
never TOO blue TO do their duty.
BY Serg't Tinsley of the W. Rifle Corps. La
fayette-ihe friend of liberty in every cimc-as
his morn of life was even,ful and ilustrious,-so
| may the evening of lis days be serene and happy
BY Mr. VIM. I'll. Allen. The Pcrsburg Grcys-
May their heads be in uniform with their coats,
long before their friends shall find it necessary to
| equip themselves in black.
| by a. Peasants Jr. The 81 stars of the West
"A conse citation of light TO long benigi,ted
world-may its lus're dazzle and confound the
enemies Of civil and ligious liberty every sohere
and long continue to be held up like the brazen
serpent of old,) that all who look upon it may be
| healed.
BY Mr. JAS. G.. Watson. The Declaration of In
dependence--The great de ed of trust wrested from
tyranny 10 secure to man his rights--let it be the
text of the whole human family.
BY Mr. Geo. w. Harrison, Petersburg Cavalry
Virgnia-When called to the exercise, she will
ever demonstrate the omnipotence of acknowl-
edged principles.
BY Mr. VIM. Fulton of the Dragon. The Ches-
terheld Troop-When weighed in the balance
they will not be found wanting.
The British Reform BlI-an ignominious defeat
to ITS opposers and glorious triumph to its adyo-
Gates.
BY Capt. Sutton, Steamer Norfolk Baltimore
and Richmond--twos sisters Of the same family; may
Internal Improvement add to the interest of both.
by Mr. l.. l.. Montague, of II. +. l.. Artillery
The American Flag--The. terror of the marau.
ding pirate, and the sure pledge of relief to the
distressed.
BY Mr. John NJ. Bolts. The union of the states
-cemented by the hearts blood of revolutionary
Heroes-He works his own best punishment who
eks to disturb 1.-THE frowns and contempt of
an indignant people.
Capt. Burke of Mecklenburg. The present
Congress-may spirit of conce sson, caution, com
promise, and mutual forbearancc enable them to
vantage of the nation.
BY ID. B. Fraklin. The memory of De Witt
Clint n.
BY Chesterfield Light Dragon. The Orator
OF the day-So long patriotism and intelligence
like his, animate the bosoms of frecmen, distnion-
nd -sf,,l,: