Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-02-25
(FyOm Yesterdays Compiler

The o2d February in Richmond.
Tb;s wos me IF the brightest days in the annals o.
orr ntv There could not have been more Favorable
day for the ceremonies which took place, anu my
of a character to excite the deepest interest,"
bibed moral Of the gratitude of Republics IN wn'cl
,ue whether the beautiful the grand pre-
dominated. Thu
The day was ushered in by the firing OF cannon. nc
dawn exhibited clear sky, undimmcd by CLOUD, anu
the sun soon spread its bright rays over the race "
lure There was a gentle and pleasant breeze during
the day. which added much 10 the comfort OF Tue W.
lunteers while parade.
Al the usual hour the parading of the volunteers
commenced About 10 o'clock Captain Richardson
Public Guard, acted rs an escort 10 oenerai
from his lodgings to the Governors where ihe oi'e'
who were to receive the swords, also assembled
In the mean time the Southern portco OF the SaP'-
toll the place of rendezvous Tor an immense IoH.
course of ladies' and gentemcn-that being the place
selected for the ceremonies of the presentation YIN te
area Immediately fronting the portco anoter vas.
sembluge collected The Artillery, Capt. HYDE, soon
stationed itself on the verge of the area,
in rear this vast assembage. The remainder oil the
volunteers were quickly stationed the adjoining Sc
micircuar plot, in this order:-On the straight line IN
'front.' on the left the Washington Grenadlers, CAPT.
LYONS on the right the Guards, Capt. Goode, ateiy
elected in place Of Capt J. d. Munford. resgned and
in the centre, the Blues, Capt. G. w. Muniord; the
Richmond Light Dragons, Capt Robertson, and the
Chesterfield Troop Capt Weseger, formed in the rear
upon the edge of the half circle Thus ordered, lle
volunteers presented an imposing appearance. The
beauty which adorned the porco the sea OF heads be-
low and the volunteers above described, exhibited
most brilliant array The whole was snguIarly
striking and animating. The crescent form oil the ca
valry with their silver gilt helmets and uniforms, adued
grace and beauty 10 it truly unique.
At about IL o'clock, the Governor and Council &C
companed by the President elect, the Vice President
elect and those officers present. who were to receive
swords together with the representatives. oil those VINO
were absent, appeared upon the portco IN 'front.', III
view Of the military and vast assemblage oeloW
whcreupon, the ceremony of presenting me nine
swords took place, in the presence OF the President OF
the nation, and the interesting concourse before de-
scrbed Governor Gilmer preceded the presentation
with some general remarks highly appropriate, ana
much of them very eloquent lie then briefly address
ed each ohe officers and representatives III successon
handing them respectively their swords. Iheir re-
sponses were feeling and happy. The swords were ex'
qusitc specimens Of American manufacture, with de-
appropriate and in the best taste The Enquirer
says they were made "under the auspices OF the gaanl
Towson who graced the whole scene Got the 22na)
with his presence. -
This imposing and memorable ceremony was regard
ed with deep interest by those present. yarlousy est
mated at from six to ten thousand. Many OF the rec-
pients of the honors now citizens OF other states
but Virginia has not forgotten that they are her sons
and she proud OF their achievements ana aeiShts
honor them.
At the close of these proceedings the military formed
a line on the Square and reviewed by Gen larr-
son, accompanied by the Governor and Staff and Gen.
Lambert and his Staff Officers.
The review being over, the President and the Vice
President, the Governor, many members of the Legs-
lature the Military, and large number OF citizens re-
paired 10 Military Hall, and parook of agreeable re-
ireshments provided by the Blues. After doing full
justice to the solids, the company entered upon the
thereupon drunk. The first Of these were to General
Harrison-to which he responded. We were not near
enough to hear him. The Wing says it was an " able
and eloquent speech, aud adds He said that he was
proud to be surrounded by Vrglnians-the principles
of Virginia he had through life upported-and 50 long
as he lived his voice should be raised in their be-
half. He had never been, nor could he ever become,
an Abotonist. He was proud 10 he surrounded by
the chvalry Of Virginia. and IN their conntrys hour
of need well convinced was he that the volunteers OF
Virginia would be found To their trust and did the
necessity exist proud should he be to lead them or to
defend their national honor The old patriot was ire
quentIy interrupted by bursts OF Tremendous applause
The Vice President the Governor, General Roger,
Jones, General Towson, the Editor OF the Enquirer
and General Chapman, and Mr. Chopper of the House
of DELEGATES also spoke. The Governor speech was
one of the most happy efforts ever listened TO, re-
pcte with wit and whole. sourd sentiment. II was
perfect GEM and sorry that 1t lost to all except
those who heard it, made the spur Of the OCCASION
is for memory alone In the course Of his speech he
made ausion to General Towson, who By dnt of hard
fighting and hard knocks in the late acquired the
epithct Of the "Bull-Dog." The alluson was in tho
most happy vein. The General being afterwards called
up made reference TO the Governor remark, that ne
was Virginlan lie regretted that he could not claim
Virginia rs the land Of his nativity; but admitted that
he was descended Of Old Virginia stock lie concluded
by saying that if after this any Virginian came near
his house without calling on him, ne would make 1t a
fighting matter with him. But We apprehend that no
virginan will pass his house under such an aterna-
tive
The shades of evening were stretching across the
city ere the pleasant meeting dissolved 1t will
constitute green spot in the memory OF al! that were
there.
The Artillery provided collation. at their Gun
House fIither they repaired after having mingled
awhile with their friends at The Military Hall. The
Wing thus notices the scene there
ssThey the Artillery were joined by Cen HARRISON,
Gov Is Ter and their suite, about O'Clock Here the
General in response to n compliment from the Captain
of the Artillery reverted to many thrilling incidents OF
the last war; and dwelt with peculiar pathos upon remi-
niscences Of by-gone days (Cetcra, from The wing
dcsuRt-beinT in wrctchcd taste
The succession of brilliant scenes, which were no.
nored with the smiles Of beauty and caused all eyes to
be lit up with the fire Of enthusiasm and all faces to
beam with the love of country were brought to close
by the firing of the evening salute upon the Square
where the troops dismissed. II day long &c
be remembered
TThe Compiler omts the closing scene, which wound
mp this most interesting and agreeable day We mean
! the Governor Evening ffte. IL was the GROWING
act of all The ample rooms were filled. II was one
Of the completest jams ever witnessed in this city
From 5 10 Geo ladies' and gentlemen attendcd-Digni
tarcs of all Sorts the Citizen and the Soldier with
variety of strangers; and the presiding GEM OF the Ell
tertanment were really cat home The Company ge
neraly broke up before the wtchng hour of tho nigh
pleased with themselves and pleased with each other
.esc pronounced by good judges 10 be superior
any thing kind gotten up Ibis country They we
fabricated by Mr. v r. Ames Of Springfield Massachusetts, nde
III. auspices y. Towson, Payma>tcr General Of th
Ary The General himself selected the blades out Of larg
select assortment the swords well adapted for
"A for she hits and several parts OF the scabbari made
ii gold many them have representations OF battles
phicay gold the cabbard Each sword deposited
in d beautiful box rosewood. The whole Is unique
Enquirer
ADDRESS
Of Cor. GHmer, presenting nae Sr0rds al me copi
olef prginm, on Me 22d february, ls4l.
GExrLrmEs: In the name of Virginia, our mother
who is proud to acknowledge you as her sons, gree
you with these proofs of her remembrance and graft
Jude which you have honorably won which she delight,
10 beslow The history of this ancient Commonwealth
like an imperishabe SCROLL exhibits on every page some