Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-07-09

The Nations Birthday was celebrated Monday 4
day after date, with the usual splrt-(somc wag VIII
be sure to add spirits The volunteers always prompt
in IGNORING the glorious Anniversary turned ont IN
goodly numbers and presented quite specimen OF the
pomp and circumstance of They formed at ~
o'clock in the morning on the Capitol Square, anc
marched forward in good order TO the Old Baptist
Church, where they, together with large audience,
graccd b. the beauty Of the fair, listened, first to the
reading Of the Declaration by James A. Seldom, ESD
(Which was done with clear and distinct enumeration
and graceful and udicous emphasls) and then 10 an
elooucn mt Grafton BY Rev l.. L. Magoon MIR. NJ $ ad
dress nterspersed with excellent reflections, ana
sound, patriotic precep;s, the observance oil when
would help TO cement the bond OF UNION, give perina
nency TO our institutions and prosperity to our coun
try. :,
The companies then repaired 10 their respective dn
inn retreats and after partakng Of the good things oil
The land, and giving expression To great ceal OF pa
trlotism, much w.t. and vast amount Of Soou ieeHhs
they returned home late in the evening, pertorniIng
some handsome eyolutons through the streets TILL they
were dismissed.
Capt HYDE 5 Artilerymen were up before dawn and
ushered in the day with the usual morning salute
lley also closed the day proceedings with the even
ing salute.
The Blues Capt Munford, dined at Buchanan 5
Sprinp their ancient retreat bcqneahed them by an old
member in token of the regard he felt for the compa.
nv The toass drunk the occasion will be found III
another column. Captain Munlord presided, assisted
BY Lieut. Tompkins
Capt Hydes Artillery Company partook Of an ex.
cellent dinner on Mayo's lsland-the scenery and
agreeable temperature of which added enjoyment 10
the plcasan nj sayings and doings on the occasion.
Capt. Lyons Grenaders had their table served up
al The CITY Spring. cool and delightful spot, where
they enjoyed the feast Of and flow OF soul under
many advantages.
The Richmond Cavalry, Captain Mayo, drew up near
Clarkes Spring. amid some tall oaks, where they en-
loved rood dinner &c This corps was formerly COM
mandcd by Wyndham Robertson, Esq, who has re-
moved from among 10 Little Tennessee, where may
length of days and happiness be his ii's association
with this noble corps Of Troopers, will be the source 70
him Of many pleasing "reminiscences while his aeP'f
ment as an officer and gentleman, will cause nun 10
be remembered by those he commanded, with cordial
respect and esteem His successor is one who is de-
serving the honor the corps have pad ham by placing
him at their head
Capt. Goodies ssGuards," Lieut.. Morris command
ina. took an isolated position Browns Island, sup
piled in manner that would have enabled them 10
stand siege Of several days. They had pleasant
time of it and re-crosscd to the main land, at the i'el
Of the day They withsood bold attack with certain
small arms, whici were popped at them, perhaps BY
some L,llipuan inhabitants Of the island, with great
snri, in e midst Of their trusting, and strange TO say,
they lost not a man.
Capt McRae's Iienrico Troop paraded through our
streets and looked gallant and soldier like We do not
know to what cool shade they resoted 10 indulge Tue
feelings the day inspired.
The day passed off in the best MANNER not an "n
cident occurring to mar" the joy it inspired