Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-07-13

By R. n. Dickinson, Richmond Light Dragons. The
4th Of July 76May the tree Of Liberty that then
planted flourish until it shades the world.
By WIN. II. Richard, Jr. The late Governor Floyd
Death has closed the eagle eye, and sed the patriot
hear bonored be bis memory, for be loved his country
better than himself.
By James G. Watson, Of the r Dragons. The
Star Spanged Banner-Wilhered be The tongue, pasied
be the arm and crushed into atoms be the body, that
would dare defame arnisb destroy the remotest
particle, in the remnes Of this glorious Consei
hton the harbinger Of defence TO liberty, and OF de-
structon 10 tyranny.
mouth and Peiersburg-May they all times on earth
have plenty to supply The wants of the needy; and
when they depart this life may they find snug quarters
and an old porter ready IN open unto hem without any
such impairment question I" v here did you come
from p
BY Sergeant Sublets, w R. C. Educa,ion-As vir.
tue is the very principle of Republics may it be
forgotten, that Education is the mother Of virtue.
by VIM. A Clarke, c. l.. D. The Expuuging Ball
1t has escaped from the legs of the great Hum bug
who Benton rolling it the representatives OF
the people.
By Capt Gibson, 10Th Regiment The Constitution
designed and execuedby the hest Of workmen-hlay
it prove unyeldng 10 the influence of party spirit
By VIM. A. Allen, r. L. D. The tree Of American
Libery-The battle axe of Jacksonisn laid to it's
root and the timber almost sold the Dutch but owing
to the fertility of the Clay in which it planted it has
deed the power Of him who Benton destroying it,
We thrice thankful that Of Virginius no5lest
sons is still on the ramparts.
By Sergeant Mangum, r. F. A. To our brother vo.
luneers Of Portsmouth, Petersburg Chesterfield and
Richmond-Be We ever mindful, whether at the festive
board in peaceful retirement when the signal gun
hres to your post!
BY Jas II. Grant, r. L D. The smiles Of the fair,
the camor Of arms, make soldiers hearts beat tor
conquest.
By Joseph Mayo. Henry Clay and National Bank
Recent 'Ezperiments ha We indssoubly united them
the of restoring 10 the people an honest 60.
vernment and sound currency.
By R. l.. Teel, R. L. Dragons. Tbanks to those
whose efforts have much facilitnethe social enjoy
ments of 10 day-Our Fathers were not blessed with
such locomotive powers.
ByT J. Deane. Woman ithout her, life is but
night and earth waste Of woe-she is creations glory
mans chief blessing still
BY A. P. Spencer, Of the Petersburg Rife Corps
Woman-The brightest gem in The diadem of freedom.
By Richmond Ri8eman. Yirsinia-Though her
State policy held hereto by some, she still bears the
rar-narks of her ancient renown and strict integrity
By Richmond Rifeman. The Spirit OF Inquiry
The great incentive 10 perfection.
BY Richmond RAeman The Fair Sex of Virg mia
True representatives Of ancient malrons-Youn-
teers will protect them, come what may.
By b. A. Saunders The Fourth Of July, T6-lf we
have the spirit which the patriots Of that day had
we have nothing to fear but God and him III love
By VIM ID. Roberts Of the Portsmouth Artillery
The Chesterfield Richmond and Petersburg Troops
Toujoury Pref
BY David e. Winfree OF the c. l. Dragons Hen
~ Cay-A noble and highly distinguished son of the
Old Dominion-success and prosperity 10 him who has
ever been faithful and true 20 the interests OF his coun
try. -
State-Long may they exist the indubltable proof,
that our young men are worthy of their us,rous sires
and that any and every enemy will DO met at the hrsl
pass.
By w. II. Meeker. May reverence and respect 10
I ho hv he P0rIaI
Petersburg and Richmond Volunteers.
By WIN. D. Roberts Of the Portsmouth Artillery
Our esteemed Governor, David Campbell, Esq-The
soldier, the statesman, and the gentleman
By VIM D. Roberts Of the Portsmouth Light Arlle-
ry Our kind Friends and Brothers in Arms the Rich
mond Chesterfield and Petersburg Trcops-Ther 7aor
and bravery only eeuafed by their kindness and hosPl
taty extended 10 their guests the Portsmouth Artillery
By VIM. II. Young, .. S. Of Petersburg Light ORA
goons The Historical Version Of the Times-as given
in the Withdrawn report OF the able representative OF
the Norfolk District, Mr.. Mallory, in the late CONNER.
cia Convention at Richmond-a true statement OF the
in my opinion from beginning TO end severance
from such manaces, not rashly but gently.
By w. NJ. Branch. Henry Clay-One Of Virginia 5
nobest sons May he be our next President
By w. NJ. Branch. John Z. CaIhoun-Once the
pride of The South but 10. how fallen the para.
site of deprayed and corrupt Administration.
ByJ Comet. The Volunteers Of the City Of Rich.
mond-May they never turn their faces on their bro
Their soldiers.
By Corporal Chas. 3. Bruh, OF the Portsmouth Ar
lil!ery The Commercial Prospect and Respect OF VIr
guia-She command it; give her capital and let bel
s'go ahead
BY Corporal Knowles, of W. r. e. The Virginia
VolunteeIs-Their union will make Them as ndexble
as the Rock of Gibraltar.
By II. Blankenshp, Of R. L. D. Steam power and
the Printing Press with their appliances, have already
removed mountains.
By Trooper John G. Turpin. The Petersburg L.
Dagoons-They are as they aPpeaH-sodiers, gentle
men and good citizens; welcome them 10 our board
By Thomas w. McCance. Virginia-lf her sons in
works of Internal improvements would second Ma
lure she would again take her stand st among her sis
ter States in Politics, A gricultuTe and Commerce.
By r. Blankenship, R. l.. Dragons. The Old Domi
non-Once more awake to her true interest lei her son,
continue in the path marked OUT ard she again rise
to the higher distinction she enjoyed second &c
none Of her sisters.
CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN ANNIVERSARY.
LOUISA T.. H., 9TH July, 1893.
AT meeting Of portion of the citizens Of this place
and it's vicinity convened The Union Hotel, for the
purpose of doing honor TO The day. the following among
other loass, were drunk:
l. Our country. Cheers.
9 The memory Of the immortal Washington-His
name stands like The in the solar system-sngle ap
and unproachable. Cheers
g. Thomas Jeffirson-The patriot, the statesman and
accomplished gentleman.
A Madison Monroe, John Adams and Marshall.
5. The President Of the U. States.
H., rs DaD