“The knightliest of the knightly race,

Who, since the days of old,”—

Virginia’s Dead: (E. V. M.)

“Proud Mother of a race that reared—

The brave and good of ours,”—

Virginia’s Jewels: By Miss Rebecca Powell of Virginia. (E. V. M.)

“‘These are my jewels,’ said a Roman dame,

Long years ago.—Virginia says the same,”—

The Virginia’s Knocking Around: By M., Baltimore, March 30, 1863. (Md. Hist. B.)

“’Twas on a windy night in March,