Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-10-13
CASTI.E CAIHOIJN

stone OF Casle Caihoun, Inc following account OF
which friend, who present, has, at our
quest, obligngly communicated for our paper
Major General Brown was visit of inspec-
ton at Fortress Monroe, and in commemoration of
his gallant services at the sorte of Fort Erie, on
the 18th September, 1914, he was requested by
Col. Gratio,, the commanding Engineer, to offici-
ate, the anniversary OF that day, in laying the
foundation stone of this important Fortress. At
9 O'Clock, p. M. Gen. Brown, accompanied by the
officers of the station, and large assemblsge of
ladies' and citizens embarked in the steamboat
Hampton, from the Fortress Monroe, and proceed
ed To the site of the Castle. AT half past one the
| ceremonies commenced by most pathetic and
appropriate prayer from the Rev. Mr.. Westwood,
| of Hampton. He portrayed in lively colors the
blessings of civil and religious liberty enjoyed by
our happy country, and invoked the protection of
Divine Providence on this work, az one of the
means, under his favor, ofpreserving that boon un-
impaired, which had been bought so dearly by the
blood OF our forefathers. The power of his appeal
was marked on every countenance, and the lofty
strains of the Military Band, which then struck
up :" Hail Columbia produced effect more
| easily imagined than described. Col. Gratiot then
advancing to the General, presented him the work
ing tools, accompanied with the following concise,
but neat address:
GENERAL-> On this anniversary of the sortie
from Fort Erie, and TO commemorate that eventful
day. permit me to request of you, as the leader on
hat occasion, to oiiicaie on his, and 10 lay the
ilIst corner stone Of ibis great national work of
defence, now present you with the tools necessa
| ry to perform the operation -
The General replied, that he felt hattered by the
honor that had been conferred him, and receiv-
ed with pleasure the presented tools. He then
handed them TO Mr. Heating, the master mason, and
addressed TO hin and Mr.. Smith, the master car
penter, Few appropriate remarks on the magni-
tude and importance of the duty confded 10 them;
turning TO the military, he observed -
90 In thus assisting my brother officers in LAYING
a stone of this great work in honor of the
18th September, 1914, l must be permitted, in
gratitude to our common parent, piously to re-
member those exalted spirits who, on the 18th
September, the 18th August, and on every other
day, during the sege of Erie, endeavored 10 sustain
the moral power OF their country"
The massy stone was laid in due form and
when the last stroke from the Generals hammer
announced the contamination OF the act the loud
roar OF cannon and the star-spanged banner RISING
In majestic grandeur through the dense canopy OF
smoke that overhung the island, proclaim ed TO the
world the birthday of another bulwark of liberty
The salute was answered from Fortress Monroe.
and the company withdrew to the cheering strains
or ?d'lkee Doodle" TO partake of splendid
COLLATION. prepared by order OF Colonel Gra,ot
| At half past three, they returned TO Fortress
Monroe, and at four sat down to a sumptuous din
ner, provided by Mr.. Holiday, at the Officers
Mess Room. Col. Eustis presided, assisted bv
Col. Gratiot and Major Heeman as Vice Presi-
dents After the cloth was remov ed, the President
addressed the Board as follows:
| GENTLEMEN: Before = announce 10 Won the
sentiment am about propose, must be per
mltted briefly to bring to your remembrance the
glorious exploits ofthe left wing of the Northern
Army during the campaign OF 1914: The pas
sage of the Niagara Straight The capture of
Fort Erie-The victory at Chppewa-The san
culinary battle at the Cataract-The prolracted de-
fence and the bloody, the deadly repulse of the
Midnight assault Fort Erie-And, last though
not least, that splendid sortie, whose anniversary
we celebrate.
| g The Master Spirit who guided the movement
and directed the energies of that chivalrous band
Is now seated al your board our much respected
Guest.
. Gentlemen; now propose to you this sent
men; :" Health, prosperity and long life to Major
Gen. BRowN.'
! The General replied
Gentlemen: In return for the honor conferred BIZ
the very fatiering in which you received the
sentiment just given, permit TO drink your very
! good healths.> Under your auspices NAV the Ar
tiilery School of Practice become, what YOU are
SO capable OF making 1t, an honor to your Country
and yourselves
By Lieut. Vinon aid to Gen. Brown. Our Ar
tillery Posts-they stand forth on the bold
promontory of our maritime frontier as the sentines
oil our freedom, and the castles OF our oowerI Nav
the invader ever find them equally yigilant and i'm
pregnabie.
BY Col Graiiot. The memory of Gibson, Wood,
and Williams, Patriots who did not survive to pa,.
take the honO!s of this Anniversary.
BY ----. The memory of Brgadier Gen
eral Davis, who goriously fell at the head of his
command, at the Sortie of Fort Erie
| BY Lieut.. Burke. Gen. Peter b. Porter the cal
liant leader of New York Militia
By Major Holleman. The words of the gallant
NllI1er, al Lundy,s Lane; 50 RI try SIR
BY Captain Dana. The Campaigns of 1914
and 10, and The master spirits who directed them
= the redeemlnS campaigns and redeeming spirits
of the Army.
BY Captain Baker The present Secretary of
War-May he, too, build fame upon founda-
llon as deep and durable the granite base Of Fort
Calhoun.
BY Mr.. Heating. The grant e foundation of Fort
Calhoun, united with Erie cement.
BY Lieut. II. Smith. Thomas Jefferson--,bon,b
neither the marble monument nor statue of bronze
proclaim his title 10 deathless honor the hearts OF
bis countrymen register his claim to their admirs-
ton and their love.
BY Lieut.. Dulton. The Constitution of the
United States, the rock of our salvation Nav u
remain untouched either by foreign or domestic in
riguers.
BY Mr.. Smith Our Country; The pride ofitsovn
citizens aud the admiration of the world.
SAvANEAH, Sept 20.
Fatal RencOntTe.--O Monday, 10Th inst. Mr..
DaUtd Beck and Colonel BENJAMIN, .aLstou,
both OF South Carolina, between whom quarrel
existed and beth being armed in consequence, met
IN the street OF Coosawhatchie, when the former
drew pistol and called 10 the latter to defend him