Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-23
sad February in Richmond.

Yesterday was proud day TO the Old Metropo.
lis OF Virginia. In addition to the fact Of its being
the birthday OF the Father Of our Country,
always celebrated with spirit by our galan,
volunteers, the presence. of the President and
Vice Presiden, elect OF the Nation, and the
bestowsl Of the swords, some time since vo-
ted by our Legislature to the chivalrous sons Of
Virginia, who had done gallant service during the
last war, added still more zest and enthusiasm to
tho occasion.
The day was ushered in by the morning salute
Of the artillery.
At the usual hour Of parade, the State uard, com.
manded 10y Capt Jno. b. Richardson acted ms an es.
eon TO Gen. Harrison from his lodgings to the Gov.
ernor's. From thence the swords alluded to above
were conveyed to the Southern porco Of the Can.
to, where the inter esting ceremony lin presence OF
the Chief Magistrate of the Naton) of presenting
them to the distinguished individuals, or their prox
les, TO whom they were awarded, was performed. in
the most accomplished manner, by Governor Gimer
in view OF the military of this city, and the ,roops
OF Henrico and Chesterfield. A more detailed ac
eoun, of this interesting ceremony, we promise to.
morrow.
This, over the Washington Grenadiers, COM
handed by Capt Jas. Lyons, the Richmond l..
Dragons, Capt. Robertson, the Richmond l. I.
Blues, Capt. Munford, the Richmond Fayette
Artillery, Capt Hyde, the Scarlet Giuarj, Capt.
GoOde, the Henrico Troop, Capt. McRae, and
the Chesterfield Troop, Capt. weisiser took post
in line, were reviewed by General Harrison. nc.
complained by the Governor, Gen Lambert and
Staff, and other distinguished individuals.
AT the close of the proceedings in the Capitol
Square, the President and Vice President elect.
with the Governor, the Members Of the Lesisa.
ture, the Military, and large body of citizens re-
paired TO the Military Hall, and partook Of an ex-
eel!ent cold collation. provided by the Blues. The
scene here was soul inspiring. very appropriate
and patriotic toast given by Capt. Munford, in no
nor OF the President elect, called up General Har-
rison, who, IN very able and eloquent speech re-
turned thanks for the honor conferred upon him.
lie said that he was proud TO be surrounded by Viz
ginians--the principles OF Virginia he had through
lie suPpoHed--and so long as he lived, his voice
should ever be raised in their behalf lie had ne
yer been, nor could he ever become, an Abolition.
list. He was proud to be surrounded by the chi.
valry OF Virginia, and in their country's hour 81
need well conxlnesd yastbe, that the volunteers Of
NfPatent - I's.ssi ~ -.~'as NPisIais -
'Tginfa would be found true to their trust and 4;
the necessity exist, proud should he be to lea
! them, or TO defend their national honor The nj
patriot was frequently interrupted by bursts of IRE
mendous applause. The Vice President. the &c
vernon, with many citizens, addressed the assem-
blage, and the feast Of reason and the flow Of SON
was sustained in the true old Virginia vie, unit
the shades of evening began to admonisb the com
Pany that the best friends must part.
One singular fact was remarked by manv-Ti
gers were yesterday as plentiful in Richmond n
Loco Focos-one single specimen could not bav,
been raked up if you had offered a premium of
$500 for him. The whole tribe appeared TO b0v,
hoisted the motto "tempora mutantur, ct nos rou.
tamur ills"
The Artillery having provided aeola,ion at ibe
Gun House, after exchanging civtes with tbei
orother volunteers at Military Hall, left for thei
hosPitable rendezvous, where they were Joined bv
lien. Harrison, Gov. Tyler and their suite, about
O'Clock Here the General, in response to a com
pliment from the Captain ofthe Artillery reverted
to many thrilling incidents of the last war. and
dwelt with peculiar plthos upon "reminiscences of
by gone days. indeed we think the Major faltered
IN his faith, after listening to the speech of the Old
Virginia patriot.
The volunteer companies met upon the SQUARE
at sun set, and the "wide mouthed cannon of IN.
Artillery closed the scenes of the day.