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Yesterday was . prcua dey 20 lhs Oh
Metropolis Of Vifgiaia. IN addition e
the feet Of ia being The birth-day Of The
Father Of our County, always celebrated
with spirit By eur gallanl voiantesss. he
presence Of the PRECEDENT and Vice Presi-
deaf elset Of The Nssion. and the bessow-
al Of the swords. sons time aimee voted
By our Legislalure TO the ehisslrous sous
Of Virginia. who had dons gallant service
dnriog the last var, added still more zesl
and enihusiasm 10 The occasion.
The day ives ushered in by the mora
ing salute Of the artillery.
At the rsual hour Of parade, the State
Guard. commanded By Capt. John. B.
Riehardsos. acted o. IN escort 10 General
Hsu;soa from be lodgisgs 10 the Cover
more. From thence the swords alluded
10 above were conveyed 10 the Southern
portieo Of the Capitol. where the Interest,"
ing ceremony tin presence OF the Chief
Magistrate Of the Naiioo) OF presenting
them TO tie dis,inguished individuals. or
their Proxies. 10 whom they we're award
ed. was performed. 10 the most accom-
plished manner. by Governor Cilmer. in
vis~ Of the military Of this city, and the
troops Of Hsnrieo and Chesterfield.
AT the close oG the proceedings in the
Capitol Square, the President and Vice
President elect. With the Governor. the
Members Of the LegisIsiure. the Military,
and large body OF citizens. repaired to
the Military Hall. and psriook Of al ex-
celiept cold collation. provided BY the
BlDes. The scene here was soulins piF-
ing. A very appropriate and patriotic
toast given by Capt. Mnnford, in honor
OF the President elect. called up General
Harrison. who. IN very able and elo-
quent speech, returned thanks for the
honor conferred upon him. He said that
he was proud 10 be surrounded by vir-
2inians-the principles Of Virginia be bad
through life supPoried-and so lonK a. be
lived. his voice shoald ever be raised in
their behalf. He had never been nor
could be ever become. an AboIisionist.-
lie was proud 10 be surrounded BY the
ehivalry ri Virginia. and Ia their eoun-
try's hour OF need wen convinced was Be.
that the volunteers Of Virgins would Be
found true 10 their trust. and did the ne
cessity exist, proud should be b. 10 lead
them on TO defend their national honor.
The old patriot vas frequently interrupt
ed by bursts Of Tremendous applause.
The Vice President, the Governor. with
May eitizens, addressed the assemblaRe,
and the feast Of reason, aud the ilow Of
soul, was sustained in the true old Vir.
ginia style. OAiil the shades OF eveAinR
began TO admooish the company that the
best friends must part.
The Artillery having provided eollee-
too at their Gen House. after exchanging
civililies with their brother volunteers a
Military Hall. Ief for their hospitsblo ran.
devious. where they were Joined by Gen.
Harrison, Gov. Tyler and their suite, a.
bout O'Clock. Here the General, In 70.
spouse 70 . compliment from she Captain
OF The Artillery reverted 10 many thrilling
incidents OF the last var. and dwelt With
peculiar pathos upon "reminiscences Of by
gone days.
The volunteer companies met upon the
Square at sun SET. and the wide mouth
ed cannon" Of the Artillery closed the
scenes Of the day.