Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-07-10

;. Jefferson and Madison They Frustrated the enc.
mes OF liberty with the tallsman OF principle, and utter.
ed thoughts whose powers will never sluinLer. .!uid
nno S,He.
!. The Heroes of the Revolution Virtue nervcG
their mighty hearts, and lent her !ustre TO their daunt.
less deeds. Portuguese Hymn.
>. The Statesmen of IS: "I1aying their loins grit
about with Truth, and having on the breast plate OF
Righteousness, : their councils were marked with en-,
during wisdom. Light Of Oher days.
D. The Statesmen of modern times: Having then
IONS girt about, with Defamation, and having on the
breast plate Of Party, their councils evince nothing but
uproar and confusion. lump Jim CrOw.
!. The States. "Pillars Of strength and beauty sup
porting a mighty fabric" Who Will weaken or destroy
their foundation !: HILL 10 the LhiCt
:. The Union: A harp with every string well tuned
let no rude hand destroy its melody. Yankee DoOdie
>. Virginia: She will raise her head with pride, when
her sons repair to the affairs where the spirits OF then
fathers took fire. Old ~Iirginny n1Jer tire.
10. The Liberty of Speech and of the Press: If we
would enjoy the fnll melody of the birds of Heaven, we
must give them wing among our fruits and flowers
Brnce's .7iGrcSS.
II. The Army and Navy: The Eagles of the Union,
with keen eye and untIring wing watching the English
Lion and the Savage Hawk. Star. Spangted Banner.
i. Tie Ship of State: Who will give her up: She
hath weathered many storm and viii live through the
coming tempest. II ret sheet and a fowing sea.
Is. Woman: "Oureycs are lit with joyousness when
hers are glad and bright" Ny Ore IS int a iasSie get
VOLUNTEER ToAsrs.
BY Captain g.. w. Munford. Thomas Jefferson: The
Apostle Of Democracy;
''Thr bearer Of the culver
Whose >tInIikc shafts pierce tempeS,-wingrd error"
BY Lieut.. q. II. TompkIns. Colonel Thomas H.
Bigger, the former Captain of the Blues: One of the
surviving Canada Volunteers. As they diminish in
number, their value is inappreciably increased.
BY Lieut.. i. |. Dudley The memory Of John Blu
chanan: The liberal Clergyman who bequeathed the
use Of this delightful Spring TO the Blues.
By I isut & w Nacrnurdo TIL. EraIarictsh,,rr
Guards: Their chivalry and hospitality will long be re-
mrmbered by the Blues
\ letter was read from Gov. Gilmer, r~cgretting that
absence FRONT the city prevented his attendance, and of.
icrng the following sentiment:
The Richmond l.. |. Blues: Distinguished alike foI
their courage and hospitality. They are always ready
TO give a warm welcome to friends or foes.
A similar letter was read from Captain Beverly Ken
non of the u. 5. Navy, concluding with the following
sentiment:
Glory and Beauty: A soldiers highest aim and best
reward. Good luck 10 him who deserves either-and
NAV he win both.
A similar letter was read from Lieut.. WIN. Fl. Ken.
non, u. 5. Navy, concluding with the following senti-
mcnt:
Woman, War and Wine: May he only win the first,
who will not shrink from the second, nor abuse the
third,
The following toast was sent by Capt. James Lyons,
of the Washington GrcnadicrS:
The Richmond l.. I. Blues: Respected for lis antiqui-
" as well IS efficiency. The Corps happily blends the
virtues of youth and old age. May lis members and
honors increase with It's years.
Sent by Stafford II. Parker. The People: May they
have wisdom to watch themselves as well as their pub.
lie servants.
By Sergt. f. II. Richards. The Union of The States,
like that of the sexes: 'What God hath Joined together,
let no man put asunder.
By Sergt. f.. n. Allen. Flowers and Blossoms: En-.
blcms of Woman's virtues and her grace.
BY Corp. r. c. Hall. Our Washington; His Birth
''the Morning Star OF our Libcrty-HIs life, the solid
fabric upon which she rearS her aliars-Hls reward, a
nation gratitude, and his monument, nation tears
His name remains an undying sound and a nations
watcliword.
By Corpl. r.. Rernault. While the wine sparkles
on the board, let US not forget the Orator Of the day
the noble, free and upright gentleman.
b. Corpl. J. B. Dantorth. Doctor John y. Garland,
Surgeon of the fredericksburg Guards, and William
Jackson, Esq Their kind attention and generous hos
pitaltty 10 those otthe Blues who quartered with them
on 18th October, 80, are still erGsn in our memories.
By Corp!. ?. ID. Mckinney. Our old friends, the
Volunteers: Amid our tcstivity, they are
not, and should not be forgotten.
By Tnos. Richie. Mr.. Chaplin: One Of the Orators
Of the day-whosc lips are touched with the sacred fire
Of Liberty. His patriotic strains are worthy Of the
best days otthe Republic.
By Alexander Moscly. Capt. Geo. W. Mmntord: a
Virginia specimen oi an officer and a gentleman.
By James A. Cowardln. Under the equal rights Sc.
cured by our free Government, virtue and perseverance
may enable the hunblest citizen TO reach the highest
Office in the gift Of the nation. ''Boys, doyou hear
that; =
By Capt. Ramsay, Of the L.. S. Navy. The Blues
whose story, whose character fii.y years proclaim
Marked mor BY their military bearing, as they are dis.
tingutsl.ed by the high ability with winch they are COM
manded.
By John II. S,robia, (an old BIue) The liberty of
the Press, but not is RIGHTEOUSNESS.
By Thomas Lambert, (an old Blue) The Reader Of
the Declaration Of Independence, Captain John ID.
Muniord: 4 promising scion Of good stock.
BIZ John II. Cook, (an old Blue Party Politics
Nav they be forever banIshed from our celebrations on
The irh Of july.
By G. W. Poi,iaux IAN old Bluc) To the memory
Of our former worthy and esteemed Commanding OH.
GERS: finncy, Murphy and Johnston.
BIZ Samuc! ID. Denoon. The Memory OF Judge
Spencer Roane: The brigltes, ornament Of the judi
cary Of Virginia.
By Corporal Hall. Our Worthy Mayor Gen. WIN.
Lambert: Highly efficient and impartial in his discharge
of duty both as a Municipal and Military otiicer-h he is
Justly entitled 10 our respect and our support, either as
citizens or soldiers.
General Lambert, after responding briefly, offered the
following sentiment:
The Richmond Light Infantry Blues and their bro.
Their Volunteers: With such troops to defend Us, we
can dispense with the services, Of tie 2OO,0UU Regulars.
By Wan. +. Watson-an old Blue. The L. States
of North America The friends Of liberty and of the
: ghts ot man throughout the world, can now triumph
antlv point To their example fer the solution o.; the pro-
hlcrn, that man is capable OF sell. govcrnmcnt-the d-
vine right OF Kings stands now exploded. Tyrants,
potency will be dissolved by the scorch-
inc rays OF Freedom.
By 6. F. Watson of the Blues. Education The
foundation of Religious and Political Llberty-the
dread of T'yrants and Demagogues-The virtuous
statesman who uses his influence in It's dissemination,
deserves more from his country than it is in lis power
10 bcstow: he Will be rewarded in Heaven.
Bv Lieut.. Geo. II. Tompkins. Our Brother Nolun-
,a.rs NJ ptrItnnni Z. They na friends StDuprh and true.
When we stand in need of hackers, we shall have their
aid without soliciting it.
By Robt. VI. Benton. Geo. Washington: The only
man whose character comprchended all the PROJECTIONS
ofhuman nature.
By f. Bruce Ward. Jefferson and ADAMS: Parallels
of greatness in the font case of American worthless;
on the 18th of July 80 they pledged their lives for their
country good; on the 4uh of July 20 they resigned
them 10 the Author of their being.
By W. l.. Gentry. The Fredericksburg Guard and
the Petersburg Grays: Their hospitality and chiva!ry
cannot be eXCclled.
BIZ Alexander Ludlam. The Old Dominion: The
chivalry and hospitality of her sons, and the beauty and
wi, Of her daughters have rendered her a brilliant Star
in the Constellation Of %.
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