Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-07-09

by u hobipson. Reform in the political Press More
harness aud accuracy in it's satenens-more ability in
maintaining is opinions-and less violence and abuse
Reply by J. s. Gulaher The Bars May it loo feel
the salutny influence of Reform, and learn that there
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BY Thomas Richie, Esq. The Great Principles of
Ihe Declaration OF American Independence Consec ra..
ed by The blood Of Fathers and endcsred by The re-
collection OF their benefits, let defend them
and mutually pledge to each other lives our for.
tunes, and our sacred honor
by Lieut. August The Union Of The States: The
wise means 10 effect great end like The arch ii is made
stronger by external pressure, and endangered only by
blows from within,
By Lieut. Sizer. Education An enlightened public
mind essential TO well regulated liberty.
ny Lieut.. Clarke: Our first Captain, VIM. H. Rich.
aroson Respected and beloved by The Washington Rife
corps Tor his extensive military requirements and his
geniemanly department while commander of this Corps
By the Corps The Governor Of Virginia: An honest
independent and faithful public servant; political hacks
may denounce him. but The people will applaud him.
by the Corps. James W. Dibrell, late Commander
OF The Washington Rife Corps: The accomplished sol
health.
By Corporal Knowles. Our former Captain, VIM H.
Richardson: We ever greet him al the board with oy
as one OF the cold twenty four
BY Sergeant Bargamin. The Day we celebrate: lis
Memory die, for it is ndissolubly associated
with the deares! rights WHICH free people enjoy
by Corporal Knowles. Our Guests. We tender our
b
in uniting with them TO celebrate this Fourth of July
BY James NJ. Meredith. The memory of the lnmor.
nl Washington: The return Of each anniversary renews
and freslens the gratitude OF every heart.
BY one of The Rifle Corps Virginia: Mother Of he.
roes aud statesmen: Her SOIL enriched by the blood of
Revolutionary Patriots, yet brings forth good fruit
By Judge S,anard. The public Domain: The
property of all The States, and justly applied, The
means of countless blessings. 1t will prove curse if
used 10 tempt Tie new, TO be!ray The rights and interests
Of the old States
BY Daniel Call. Esq, an invited guest, The Day
celebrate, and The Memory Of General Washing.
ton, whose eminent services secured it alike to aud
to himself: The eternal remembrance Of grateful
country, wi,hahe applause of nations, for
"fhc friend OF mankind, mankind was his friend"
Sill blessing his name unto his liir's end:
Aud his Death twhen camel the Union doplored;
humanity wept and his nI mry udord!
When the Petersburg Volunteers (who arrived in
town pec,edly, and invited TO jon) entered
and were seated
The following toast proposed by the Captain, and
drunk with enthusiasm:
"The Petersburg Volunteers: Where the defenders Of
country are respected, they will be always vel
come.
To which Lieutenant Mason of one Of the Petersburg
companies, replied:
The Volunteers Of Richmond: AS distinguished for
their hospitality chivalry.
By Captain J. d. Muntord Of the Greys-The Vo.
lunleer Companies of The Old Domnion 1.-The Greys"
will be proud Of post i'll line, where the worhesl
citizen in the paths of peace is the uest soldier on the
battle field
By P. Oliver, W. R c. May harmony e1is, in the
councils Of the nation
BY R. L Nlosby. Henry Clay, the Patriot and States
man. His services will be appreciated by mis- grateful
counirymen
By Corpl R. Z. Allen. Capt. Jas w. Dibrell Though
no longer commander, his praiseworlhy sacrifices
and unlirng exerons TO advance The interests Of this
company will long be remembered by every member Of
the corps.
BY Sergt. Geo Barganin, w R. c. The Motto Of
Patrick Henry: "Give Liberty, give me Death"
BY Corporal }. E Rddick. The Fair: The best trea-
Of soldiers heart His support in war; his solace
in peace.
By Ro L. lrby, w. R G. The Constitution Of the
U S: Framed for the government of Confederacy of
Independent States Let it not be perverted from its
true design.
By Jacob Ezekiel. Washington Rife Corps; Health,
happiness and prosperity 10 The officers and members
thereof
BY member of the W R. e. Woman: MANS best
companion in health his best in affection