Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-12-07
MANCHESTER CAyALRy


On the goth ult. this corps was dscharp
ed from the service of the United states at
Camp Holly.-in publishing the following
order announcing its discharge. we take. the
opportunity of expressing the high respect
we entertain for the Manchester Cavalry
who. for promptness in repairing to the post
of danger aud the strics observance of dis
ciDliae in camp have afforded an exams
pie worthy of initation--and given au ear
nest OF the zeal and ability with which, i,
till ever'he ready to defend tire country from
hostile invasion. Patriot.
November Doth. 1914.
| BRIGADE ORDERS.
| Pursuant to an order, of his ExcelIoncv
the Governor cf Virginia. dated the oath ia
stant, directing that Troop of Cavalry
shall report at Camp Holly to reliey. the
Manchester Cavalrv--thas troop will there.
fore be discharged from the service of the
United States this morning at 10 o'clock.
The General directs that the Wagsos Mas.
| ter furnish wagons for their transporta
lt;on. The General in discharging this va.
liable troop sinpclied by a sense OF duty
TO express his regret at parting with a
corps Justly distinguished for it's patriotism
and surpassed by ncae for its military dis
cr!ine and good conduct !. arms. The
General takes this opportunity cf bidding a
farewell to the officers and soldiers of The
| Manchester Cavalry. with full confidence
h, the event of another call for their servi
ccs. they will pr1mp iY obey, and meet the
enemies of their country.
r. o; dyro' Br. Gsn RI. PortcrHeld.
EDMUND TAYLOR, 5.ig. Major.
! On the return of the Mauchester Cavalry.
| CaDtain Eesh was p-esente, ,oi,', . stand of
! COLORS. BY a. lady Of Richmond To
merit the esteem Of "ioveiy woman must
! ever be the first aim of the seidier--,o win
her smiles his brightest reward The fol-.
lowing handsome address which accompa-
nied theso, we venture to assert, uaade
more ipdehb'c impression in the breast Of
the deserving soldier than the most snlen>
did cu!ogium man could pen.
a fa,Tot.
Richmond, Nov. Goth. 1914
! SIR,
4 Having already .wice witnessed tlu.
iring the present war, the alacriiy, nrorstis
/ tude end patriotism, WIKI which yourselfand
the officers and troopers under yru- com
ltDaai. have hastened in ooed;erce to ynur
couns ry's call. to encounter every hardship
and hazard in defence os "your affairs and
4 yorr hoaes," / hope it viii rot be deem.
ea improper, that in testimony Of my sin.
ceFe attachment to my corn.ry, for which
! Imost fervenily pray happy and hono-a
bic issue to the contcs. in which she is at
present engaged. l sh hid present 10 the de /.
tenders fpiy coun,ry's rights, stand of CO.
Tors, which | know ~i,l ncver be furnished
Perm, me thsn. with nigh respect. to
tender such Colors to Yourself and the brave
and patriotic corps under yonr command.
The painting you will perceive is not en-
sirely coWpiete. Room is lett for farther
!syice and motto. Thesc viii be hereaf.
Ter suggested, BY the Patriotism and Yalor
which viii not fail TO guard the standard /
have now the honor Of presenting to you.
Should the enemy dare to meet you in the
field, may Victory Crews With imperishabIe
laulcis tie Manchester Cavalry!
MARGARETTA BROOKES.
70 Capt. Harry Heth, Commandant
of the Manchester Troop of Cavalry.
/ CAPTAIN HETH's REPLY.
Richmond, Nov. Is.
receive from your hand, my dear Ma
dam, the Stand of Colors you do me the ho-
nor to present, with all those emotions of
gratitude for you and your lovely sex, which
will ever flow in the bosom of soldier,
whose duty /, is to fight and not to break -
They will be delivered to the Cornet of the
Manchester Cavalry. They shall never be
disgraced--they will be defended by those
brave fellows who now behold you with de
light, and whose sabres will speak your Gu.
logy more eloquently than ! can, or all the
commanders ia Chrisiendom. .
Accept the prayers of myself and the va