Constitutional Whig

Orange Court House, Va. March 19.

In compliance with a promise in our last, we proceed to give a further account of the dinner given at Mr. Coons' Tavern on the 10th inst: together with the volunteer toasts drank on the occasion. It is no design of ours to comment on the speeches delivered on that day-we only regret that the occasion should have called forth political discussion; which was only designed, by the friends of Gov. Barbour, upon his retirement to private life, as a testimonial of respect for his former services. Against all such collisions of opinion, the Committee of Arrangements did indulge the hope they had scrupulously guarded. Under this hope they assembled as a band of Americans and brothers around the festive board where nought was anticipated, but that,

"The laugh, the jest-attendants on the bowl,
Should smooth every brow, and open ev'ry soul."

That Col. James Barbour should address the friends who had thus kindly honored him was to be expected-that it should have excited unpleasant feelings was anticipated by none-and produced surprise in all.

After the regular toasts, the following volunteers were drunk.

P. S. Fry. Virginia-May wisdom and patriotism direct and distinguish her Councils.

Oliver Finks. Liberty-its only safeguard an enlightened virtuous people.

Uriel Wright. Jas. Barbour-His country loses by his retirement-but let him remember with Shakespeare, that in times like these at least, "the post of honor is a private station."

Jno. P. Coons. Republicanism and patriotism-May they always be possessed when professed.

Wm. L. B. Goodwin. Col. Barbour's Resolutions-An imperishable monument of wisdom, philanthropy and patriotism.

Wm. G. Payne. General Jackson-Military fame, like the mantle of charity covers a multitude of faults.

Wm. R. Robinson. The Demon of Party-May it be lashed with a whip of scorpions to its grave; and a dungeon and shackles its eternal doom.

Wm. T. Jenkins. Col. James Barbour-virtue, talents and patriotism-"The mousing owl cannot hawk at and bring down the soaring Eagle."

Wm. Stephens. Robert Taylor-The honest man and faithful public servant-the better you know him, the more you respect him.

Ichabod Mallory. Freedom of opinion, an inherent right of man-Restricted and restrained by Tyrants only.

Col. Robt. Taylor. The Ex President, John Q. Adams-Devotion to his country still animates him to assist with his talents in the Councils of the nation.

John C. Harris. Gen. Jackson-While President "the Federal Union will be preserved."

Robt. B. Stanard. The principles of our venerable Madison, a fountain from which the living waters constantly flow-May the nullifiers drink, and be cleansed of their leprosy.

Howard Taylor. May those envious of the talents and prosperity of any future candidate, rather follow the dictates of their judgment, than the baneful influence of their envy.

J. L. Coleman. Jas. Barbour-Firm and devoted as a patriot-zealous and faithful as a friend of the people.

J. W. Fry. The People-The sovereign whom the patriot obeys without the compromise of principle.

John A. Porter. Hon. J. M. Patton-A young Statesman of the first promise-May his worth be properly appreciated at the approaching election.

Wm. L. B. Goodwin. The late Orange election-When that refinement of degradation, a servile submission to the mandate of a despotic administration and a prostitute press, shall have ceased to be made the test of wisdom, patriotism and talents, Virginia will again profit by the Councils of her sages.

James Willis. Col. James Barbour, the ornament and pride of Orange-The recollection of his tried and faithful services for 32 years, are inscribed upon the hearts of his fellow-citizens.

James Sheppard. James Barbour-The old Dominion cries aloud for the services of her injured and much persecuted son, and will hail the day with joy to behold him again at the head of her ranks.

J. B. Moore. The political horizon of South Carolina-Her aspect portends a storm-but may she look with contempt and indignation on the past, and yet learn that the better part of valour is discretion.

Richard M. Chapman. The brave, but unfortunate Poles-May they vanquish their unrelenting and ruthless enemies, and recover their just and indubitable rights.

Uriel Smith. Gov. Barbour in our last war with England and Gov. Barbour still.

Robt. C. Johnson. The memory of Bolivar-a friend to Republican principles.

Wm. C. Moore. Col. James Barbour-A true friend to his Country-enjoying the entire confidence of the illustrious Madison, in whom there is no guile.

Richard Cabe-The members of the Legislature of Virginia-May they dispense with localities and go for the best interests of the State.

Smith Stubblefield. Henry Clay-The fiery spirit of persecution has prepared him for a building, even more lasting than that of Hickory.

By John C. Harris. The Hon. Judge Barbour-The able and inflexible defender of our Constitution and institutions.

Wm. L. Hume. Col. James Barbour-The able statesman and patriot-whether in public or private life, he will look with a watchful eye over the future destinies of his country.

By a Lady. The fair sex-Ever ready to testify their high regard for the able advocate of their rights.

By another Lady. Col. James Barbour-a friend to his country-May the people never forsake him.

Thomas Throop. Our Landlord, and those Ladies of the neighborhood, who have so kindly volunteered their assistance in preparing this splendid entertainment-May he receive a full share of patronage in his vocation-the married Ladies have uninterrupted pleasure in connubial life, and those, who have not yet stood before the altar of Hymen, have good husbands, such as they well deserve.

The festivities ended with a handsome Ball and Supper, when

"Awful beauty put on all its charms"

Our invited guests partook also of the evening's amusements-enjoying, with high satisfaction, the pleasure which beamed from the group of happy faces around them.

At the earnest solicitation of his friends Gov. Barbour remained to dinner the next day. After a social repast the following toast was proposed by a Lady at the table.

Col. James Barbour-The patriotic servant of the Commonwealth-The daughters of Virginia remember with gratitude his able services, and look forward to a brighter period, when his talents and usefulness shall be duly appreciated.

This was received with universal applause-when the Gov. rose, and in his peculiarly felicitous manner, delivered a most beautiful and appropriate address, highly complimenting the Ladies of Orange, for their virtue, patriotism and endearing qualities in the happiest strains of eloquence.