Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-04
TwENTY.SECoNDo OF FEBRUARY IN RICH.
MOND,

Yesterday wa proud day to the Old Me,ropo.
lie Of Virginia. In addition to the fact uf II. being
the birth day Of the Father of our Country, ALWAYS
celebrated with spirit by gal ant volunteers, the
presence Of the President and Vice President elec,
of the Nation. and the bestowal of the swords some
time since voted BY our Legislature to tho chiyal.
rous of Virginia, who had done gallant service
during the last war. added st.ll more zes aud en-.
thusiasm to the occasion.
The day was u.hsred in BY the morning salute
OF the artillery.
AT the usual hour OF parade. the State Guard,
commanded by Capt. John B Richardson, acted
as an escort to Gen, Harrison from his lodgings to
the Governors. From thence the swords alluded
to above we're conveyed TO the Southern poriico of
the Capitol, where the interesting ceremony lin
presence of the Chief Magistrate of the Nation of
presenting them to the distinguished individuals or
their proxies, to whom they we're awarded, was
performed, in the most accomplished manner, by
Governor Gllmer, in view OF the military of this
city. and the troops of Henrico and Ches,erfeld.
This over, the Washington Grensdiers com
randed by Capt. James Lyons, the Richmond
Dragoons, Capt. Robertson. the Richmond L. |.
Blues. Capt. Mnnford, the Richmond Fsyette Ar.
,illery, Capt. Hyde. the Scarlet Guard, Captain
Goode, the Henrico Troop, Capt. Nj Rae. and the
Chesterfield Troop. Captain Weisiser, took post in
line, were reviewed by General Harrison, accom-
panied by the Governor, Gen. Lambert AMI Staff
and other distinguished individuals
At the close of the proceedings in the CAPITOL
Square, the President and Vice Presldent elect,
with the Governor, the Members of the Lsg stature
the Military, and large body of citizens, repaired
TO the Military Hall, and pariook of an exceIen,
cold collstion provided by the Blues. The scene
here was soul inspiring. A very appropriate and
patriotic tosst given by Capt Mnnford, in honor
OF the President elect, called up General Harrison
who, In very able and eloquent speech returned
thanks for the honor conferred upon him. lie said
that he was proud to be surrounded by Virgiuian.-
the principles of Virginia he had through life sun.
poried-and SO long be lived. his voice should
ever be raised in their behalf. He had never been
nor could he ever become, an Aboliuonist-
He was proud to be surrounded by the chivsry Of
Virginia, and in their country's hour OF need, vel
convinced was he, that the volunteers Of Virginia
would be found true to their trust aud did the ne
cessity exist, proud should he be- to lead them, OF
to defend their national honor. The old patrio,
was frequently interrupted by bursts of applause
The Vice President, the Governor, with many CHI
zens, addressed the assemblage, and the feast o.
reason. and the flow Of soul was sustained in the
true old Virginia STYLE until the shades of evening
began 10 admonish the company that the best friend
must part.
One singular fact was remarked by many-Tiger.
were yesterday as plentiful in Richmond as Loct
Focos-one sing 10 specimen could no, have beer
taxed up It you had Offered a premium OF $500 io
BIN. The whole tribe appeared to have hoistec
the motto "tenPora mutantur, ct mutamu
10 Ills"
The Artillery having provided collation. at thei
Gun House, after changing civiltes with their bro
Their volunteers, at Military Hall, left for their no pi
table rendezvous, where they were joined by Gen
Harrison Gov Tyler, and their suite about o. clock
Here the General, in response TO a compliment
from the Captain Of the Artillery reverted TO man
thrilling incidents of the last war, and dwelt wit
peculiar pathos upon reninisce of by gone day.
The volunteer companies met upon the Sauar
at sun set, and ths /" vide moui he'd cannon'' 4
the Artillery closed the scenes of the dsy.-RicI
moad lVhig, February23.
RIcHNoND, Va, Feb. %.
This, the Aaniversary Of Gen. WAsHtsoros'
birthday, has been celebrated with great eciat
Richmond. Gov GiLaER presented, in the norr
ing, on behalf Of the State oi Virginia nine sword
TO Officers Of the Army and Navy, (Virgiuians born
who had distinguished themselves in the last wa
The Members of he Legislature were present
also, Gen. HARRIsoE and Gov TrLER--that il
"Tippecanoe and Tyler too'-for the first TIM
in public life together.
The ceremony of the presentation of the sword
being over, appropriate iniroductions having bee
made By The Governor with appropriate replies
the whole body under the escort Of tue Military
Richmond, Henrico. and Chesterfield, retired
long room over The market 10 partake Of a co
istion, at which not only the Military, but
au parties we're present.
Gen. HARRlsos has much amused himself sine
hs hes been hsre in visiting tho scenes Of his bs,
s~"s N0rr5'h''sHding the prodigious fatigue b