Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-10-02
.,ew.Yorl., Sent. Qt.
Military Celebration IF the 1yfh # SER
kenber 1914

Military Celebration Of the 1yfh # SEP
TENDER, 1914.
In eommemoration of the 18th September, 1914.
thu day on which the Army Of the Niagara, under
the command OF Major General Brown, obtained
glorious victory the British iDrcssin Canada
by Soitie from Fort Erie. A national salute was
fired from fort Colup,bls ut one O'clock An hum
be aud impressive PRAYER OF teryent gratitude was
offered TO the Divine Spirit, by the rcvered DR..
Tones, chaplain U. 5. army, aud eioquenf and
pertinent orGtiou delivered III the City Hail. to
crow.l, d cadence Of patriotic ladies AMI gentle
men, by captain Romdyne, OF United States ariil-
ley.
Al o'clock, about one hundred officers sat
dawn TO al el,gant Dinner. provided at Id,luaonu
Hun, under the direction ct the Committee Of Ar
rang ment. Maior-General Wingiela Scott, Bri.
gaiier- Generals S~artwol. and Swift, prcsd-
Ing Colonel Crosban, Majors Bidile and Ynder
Importing as Secretaries The company was hO-
nor,d it'll the presence of Major G enera! Jacob
Brown guest. His honor 'ie mayor OF the CT
t. OF New-YorL, maj " general Mor,o7, coinnan-
ding the militia and volunteer forces 9TH city, and
several other gentlemen were also invited suI at
tlndca. II afforded gratiiicatio' to mcor-cene-
raj Ripley, t,isadier-eeneral Miller. and he vete-
ran general Moses Porter, ct the heroes Of
thu revolutionary army, and number OF disbanded
Officers, participating in the celebration. The fol-
lowing sentiments were given, and the day was
spent, as it should he, in the greatest harmony and
in reciprocal Fluctuations:
TOASTS:
Orr Cou',tr,f-Wbilst in the enjoyment Of the
blessings which il affords let us not forget that it
rescued from the tyranny OF Britain by tie va
lour ofour revolutionary patriots-WE will defend
its rights and honor. Faakee Doodle
Tie Constitution Of The u Stutes-Ayerse toall
iegitimscy that does cognze tie power AS e.
nianatirg from the people The patriot soldier
will ever find in il that DISPLAY at grati,ude-a-
gssst which its principles unjastly accused OF
being militant Hail Col,tgsGia
The memory Of The Wistri7us Has.i,. srton--
Nav the halo that encirces thy sloiy be the 5ceco,
to direct thy grateful cou,t,ymen.
Logan pnfer
The memory ofom Precautionary bahfois-The
country they emancipated is the only asylu
OF liberty. Bog1ie Mater e,
TIE President ofhe o. Ssoies-1'he honoured
magistrate ola peoples choice.
Presidents March
The marquis de Ia Fayette-I'he friend of A,ne.
rica--the associate of Washington.
Udsthlyto,i's March.
Major General Brorv,a-Tbe patriot and soi,,i~r,
who, like Washington, left lis plough to lead Our
arms To- victory and glory Brosv1l'S .jIa,1h
Here the general, with much feeling. renlied rs
foil VS.:
"Mr Pres'dent-I am called upon nv the senti-
ment Just read, to make some reply but sir nv
feelings forbid what 10Y directs to be done.
How San express my weight of obligation TO the
o'HSSNs OtUic hiuerlcan army, 10 whose zeal and
confidence am chiefly indebted for the power 10
serve my country, and who compliment me for
what their bravery and talents ACHE we'd. Though
few Of this COMPANY had the good fortune to serve
with the army Of Niagara, the generous devotion TO
country and to honor, which distinguished tina; ar
my. Is here displaying itself in celebrating its a.
chevements and the memory of departed hero, s.
VIII huDbly enheavor To be grateful to heaven for
the good fortune that has uniformly attended my
command but, sir, would be dead to every hon
ora6.e sentiment, did not feel proud of the sp.
probation You have expresstd.
Gentlemen, thank you, and, as hrli in hi.h
estimation the good opinion of brave and honoura-
BILE men, w,ilhOpe to ret in yours, by an honest
discharge of my g8fcim duties"
.Hdj. Gen JGcks0n- The hero of the sosth lie
pr"ec,ed the" beaiau' OF lis country, bv defeating
an en' my Who claimed it as his " booty :" may the
gratitude Of his ecuntry b. commensurate with the
impe: tant services he nas rendered.
JGcEson's .dfarch.
-1foj. Gen. Pster b. Po,rer--1'be statesman
ard TIE s'ldieT-ie led the hardy volunteers of
York and Isnn'ylvaria to victory at Chippewa, Nj
aga,a anil Ere.
The So'tie on The NH Sept 1SI4-An action
brilliant IN the annals IF our country worthy Of tn
chfef who planned, anh the heroes who executed
It gave joy To the natioa, painfully anxious for the
danger investing her heroes of the Niagara.
The memory IF Pike and Covingfon-N
marty in tn ir country's cause; may their desds
be etrrnal in recollection ard the midwifery throb
ofgrattude beat high when we dwell upon their
merits. Roslin Caste
Orr Nauy-The property Of our country, thu
advance column OF our defence; its gallant heroes
have VIGOROUSLY announced, on the Lakes and the
Ocean, that America WILL DE FREE.
Iirs Of Columbia
The Profession Of .7rns-A haz rious and rough
road to distinction although we delight in peace
we will rejoice in an opportunity Of convincing
our countrymen that The toiIs and difficulties Of
soldier his greatest pride, when they t. MI 10
his c0untry's good. Gen. SCOTS .GIa,ch
The memory Of Gibson, Hood, and other heroes
Toio feH in the lGte zsa,-Ilusrious spirits of the
dead the cold sol which enfornbs your mortal
part, hath not enshriNed with them our recoilee.
ton ofyour worth; great your deeds of valor
yet, alas how dearly purchased
Dead March
The Dis5dnded OEcers-They we're o,rr gallant
associates in arms in the late war may the policy
OF the government which discharged them from A.
mongst us, ever be directed to their interest and
preierrnent for they are fully deserving.
Soldiers Return
IRE Esablsd soldier-To his present suffering,
may he never have to add his cOuntrv's ingrattude.
Uife, CLiitiren md Fjtends
TIE F0sriois IF .yoath-.gmerfca-T wish them
success may their wisdom and patriotsm estab-
llsh form Of government, the Just principles Of
the fights of man. Time Ia Ira.
TIE memory Of Generals S1gifand u 71s--Lea.
ders uuder the gallant Porter of the 4eesfern yeo
mO1iTY OF the state Of New-York, (ie former near
Fort George, and the latter at the Sortie )-seaed
their patriotism with their blood.
Dead .farca in .SrM