Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-12
nOuESTBT INTELLIGENCE.
RIcHMoSD, July
THE ANNIVERSARY.

THE ANNIVERSARY.
The odd anniversary OF American Independence
was celebrated with great spirit spendor ana enee,
IN this city, on Wednesday last. We are inclined
10 believe the display has never been equa!ied here
certainly not excelled.
/, has already been stated that the Volunteers OF
this CITY and Manchester we've To be joined by two
companies from Petersburg u one from Portsmouth.
This arrangement was carried into effect, and on
Tuesday evening the Petersburg Dragons were re-
ceiyed by the Richmond Light Dragons under
Captain Robertson, and the Chesterfield Dragons
under Captain Weiseiger On "Wednesday NOR
oing, Captain Richardson's Corps received then
brethren of the Portsmouth Artillery. and Capt.
Dibreifs Company received the Petersburg Rifle
men. In each case, the military were attended py
the Committee of Arrangements.
Att o'clock, the line was formed on The Main
street, consisting of seven companies making nigh-
" imposing appearance. They then marched into
aud formed on II. street. where the line was review
ed by Lieutenant Governor Rutherford, tthe Go
vernon being absent,) attended by Colonel Ar
instead and Major Winston. After The review The
Companies marched To the City Hall, where they
partook CT refreshments.
The noon day salu,es were then fred and at 1 o.
clock the military and then guests sat down TO Il
prolusc dinner at Bacon's Spring.
DR.. Samuel A. Patteson read the Declaration OF
Independence, prefaced by few excellent remarks,
and number OF toasts and patriotic sentiments were
given oat--lhe whole exciting unusual degree
OF pleasure.
The Petersburg Rinemen, Capt. Siockdell, left
the CITY on their return onW ednesday evening-the
Petersburg Dragons, Capt. Boiling, on Thursday
morning-and the Portsmouth Artillery, Capt Cas-
sell, Thursday evenlng--in each properly
escorted blythe Richmond troops
The impression made by this interchange OF cour-
tesy and hospitality, is lke 10 be durable and sal
utafy. The writer OF this article having previously
accepted The Kind invitation of his Fred cricshburg
friends aud ghbors, was unable to be participant
N alJuye ndeit unIr nj oivn
this nedars sketch from the Information of others)
of what passed here during the day. He Is graft
fed however, to have ii in his power to say, that
volunteers maintained handsomely the dignity
aud character OF the Metropolis, and their own Just
fame.
Capt. Boiling, with his excellent and well drilled
p ubic Guard, though not in the general parade,
appeared in Order attended the Grafton by Dr. Chap
ill., the Unitarian Church. and after iiring the usual
salutcs with accuracy, refined 10 their quarters.
IFhig.
At Fredericks burg. the animated and
interesting Two of the Volunteer companies OF that
place have recently been resusci,ated-the Rifle
Greys. under Capt Blackboard and the Guards com
manded by Capt. Caldwell. The citizens Of that
spirited town engaged most enthusiastically in the
cause, and, with the military, extendedin invitation TO
| the Independent Greys of Baltimore, and the Rich
mond Light Infantry Blues, to JOIN them IN the cele-
bration of tue national anniversary. Invitations were
also extended to several citizens AMI officers Of the
Amy.
In conformity with previous arrangements the Bal
| timore Crews, under command OF Lieut.. Hall. (the
Captain being unavoIdably absent,) took up their ne
OF march, with tents and camp equipments, aud alter
spending a few DAYS in Washington, Georgetown
and Alexandria, reached Fredericksburg on Tues
day evening. where they were received with appro-
pirate honors and attentions by the military OF the
town. and by the citizens. On W cdnesddy morning,
after two hours detention from slight accident 10
the engine, Capt. Bigsers Richmond Blues reach
ed the depot. At this point they were met by the
Fredericksburg companies, aud an immense crowd
of the citizens and strangers, where they recevedthe
usual military couresies and were escorted 10 iheii
quarters. Altor a proper interval, the body fe-as-
| sembled and gave the customary understanding a
display such as Virginia and Maryland may at
any time be proud to see
! The committee of arrangements consisted oil many
of the most prominent citizens OF Fredericksburg,
who made themselves active in the work of hospl-
tally and patriotism; and at half past 3 O'Clock, the
military, the citizens and guests-wlth large assem-
bage Of adies-sat down 10 most sumptuous en-
tertanment.
Carter l.. Stevenson, Esq. presided, and Maj
Hugh Nj. Patton and Capt. Caldwell acted as V Ice
Presidents. Col. Baukhead and Maj LomaX OF the
United States Army among the guests. y
number OF excellent toasts were gven, and shoit
address, full of glowing patriotism aud eloquence was
delivered by Alexander Walker Esq. Capt Big
ger made appropriate response to ompllme0t to
the Richmond Blues and reciprocated a tribute 10
| the chivalry and hospitality of Fredericksburg.
Doct. Rich of Baltimore, responded on behalf of the
Independent Greys of. that city While these scenes
were enacng, the merry dance also going
a fine large room rendered for the purpose-and the
day. though oppresslvely hot, was passed very plea
sanity by the company, and will leave many DELI hi
! tul remembrances. ID.