Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-11
of FOURTH JULY
IIENRICO LIGHT DRAGONS.

HENRICO LIGHT DRAGONS.
This Company, to gcher with their guests, the
Chesterfield Light Drrsoons, aitss uniting with the
other volunteers in hng the usual salute proceeded
to Bacon's Quarter Branch, (Goddia's Sprins,)
where they partook Of plain and substantial din
ner, prepared in the excellent style for which their
host captain Goddin) is distinguished. The most
delightful feeling prevailed. with and then a
scin,illa OF wit struck on, by Dragon against Dra-
COON. The intercourse between the two troops was
truly delightful, and particularly so when tbs troops
pledged each other, rnon Of their hands in peace
and Of their swords in
Between 5 and o'clock, the two companies OF
DrSgoons, by invitation Of the Blues, repaired TO
Buchanan's Spring, where they had the pleasure to
meet that gallant company, with Their guests, and
pariake Of their good cheer. The three companies,
with their guests, then proceeded TO the Capito'
Square, united in the evening salute, and finally, the
Henrieo Dragons escorted their guests to Moyo's
Bridge, and took leave of them with three hearty
cheers, on both sides, which made the welkin ring.
The Henrico Light Dragons had designed par
,icpatins in The procession of Citizens and the Mi
hlary, bur owing TO the late hour at which they
convened were unable to do so.
After the cloth was removed, the following Toasts
were drunk with unalloyed good feeling:
/. TIE Day we celebrate: The elixir of life to
freedoms votaries. The sacred fountain whence
libaons are drawn TO renovate the soul OF the pa
uiot.
.. Washington, the Father OF his country: The
soul Of every patriot kindles with enthusiasm and
love at mention of that sacred name.
}. Madison: No laurel wreath enlwncs his brow
no herald Of fame prociaims him conquerOr, bu,
to him belongs the glory OF pespeiuatns by elo'
euence and the pen what Washington won by his
vaor.
Jefferson: A name high amongst the benefac
tors OF his race conspicuous in The temple OF fame,
aud indebly inscribed on tho laws and institutions
OF his native country.
5. The Heroes OF the Revolution: When Amer.
ca becomes what Greece was, their names shall be
embalmed in poesy and song. and written oh the
same page OF history with the most lusirlous wor
thies Of the world.
.. Lafayette; Gratitude must lose its hold on the
human heart, and great deeds cease to stir the pa
triol's soul, when his name shall be forgotten.
7. The Memories Of De kab, Steuben and Kos
ciusko: Devotion like theirs TO the ghts OF man
must ever win the admiration oil the free, vrtuous
and brave.
s. Our country; Her eagle throws the pano2ly Of
security around the citizen wherever it hovers, whe-
ther ty sea or by land. Our hearts and hands are
ever ready to servo her.
o. Virginia: The Mother OF us ALL So long as
the seasons shall run their courses and hlial nfcc
ton hold place in the human BOSOM we shall re-
we're and love her.
10. Our Acting Governor: A noble specimen Of
Republican simplicity and patriotic devotion TO the
best interests Of the State.
II. Oar Army and Navy, backed 10y the Volun-
teers. A bulwark on the frontiers of country
| which Will protect from all Invasion.
II. Our blood bought Liberty: In after ages, let
be the nations boast that 1t is still preserved.
IL. The Fair A beacon light TO guide tho foot
steps Of the sons Of earth.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
BY Captain McRae. Our Guests, the Chester.
field Light Dragons: Ready for friend or foe For
the one, the manly grasp OF friendships hand for
the other, the scimetaT OF Saladin the sword If
Richard.
To which Capt. Weisiger responded in the hap
picst manner, and concluded with the following SEN
timent:
The Henreo Light Dragons: Their soldier Like
i6cm o our h %ar nssp g9ai entertainment e"e
BY Lieut.. Jennings OF the Henrico Lish, Ora
eoons. The Captain OF the Chesterfield Light ORA.
goons: An officer both in theory and in practice.
BY Lieut. Samuel a Pattsson, of the Chesterfield
. Light Dragons Soldier Citizens and Citizsn Sol
ders: Those TO whom the implements of peace and
the implements OF war are alike familiar the ft
and peculiar soldiers Of a republic.
by Lieut.. Staples, Of the III L. ID. General Win
field Scott: The accomplished soldier and true pa.
trio
BY Lieut. Howlet, of C l. d. The Memory Of
DiFl1 trOChet the Hero OF BeXnr. This toast was
pfeiaeed by some remarks i" "A happy and humo-
rous vein, by the Lieutenant, hOnOring the dead
and eniivenlng the living.
By Lieut. peprest, of the Henrico Light Ora
eoons. The Union OF the HenTico and Chesterfield
Dragoons: Delightful at the festive board and ami
mating on parade. Ga the field Of battle il would
| lie terrific TO our enemies.
BY Maj Rich'd Cauihorn. The Henre1 and
Chesterfield Light Dragons: The pride ond orna-
ment Of their regiments-we know not whether
more to admire tn rejmm indins Appearance under
arms or their genilemanly department as ci'izens
| Sent by Lady OF Henrico. Woman: Her pro.
vince to reign over willing subjects: she should take
care 10 sway mild and peaceful scepire
BY Sc e.. Jennings. Major Cauthofn, our Guest:
Whenever the 35I Regiment is asked for her militia.
/ ry talent, she will point to him.
! BY p III Starke Of the Henrico Li.hi DRAGONS
The Capian Of the Chesterfield Ligh, Dmgoons:
an e:Hcien, and skillul commander.
Sent by Lady Teetotalism: May it exert
beneficial influence on the beaux Of the land.
Sent by Ihos G Cox: John Tyler: envy not
the President Of these United States Who although
not impeached by Congress, yet stands mpoached
10 the hearts OF all his c0un;rymen.
Sent by 4 Cox. Unprincipled Presidents and
mongrel Cabinets: The latter a natural ally Of the
iormer-one term and no recollection for anv such
VIII not the people, by their sulfrages say this in
1912
BY II Watkins. The Day we Celebrate:
Like the friends who surround US the oftencr seen
BY Nicholns Ware. Cnpi Tyler: BY his late
veto shows lie is not ~ 20 be q corporal in the
lowest company Of ragmuiiins.
by Richard CauthOrn. Captain Tyler He il
1T to DO Corporal Of RagamuAins, and e. for no.
thing else.
By Trooper Hancock, G L d. Our Flag:
Forever h1ltthat standard sheet,
Where breathes the foe but falls Icfcre ua.
WIFI tfcc lOms soil beneath OuT feet.
AMI Frccdoms banner waving o'crusr
by Lieut. Jennings. The Chesterfield T.igbt Dra-
goons: n model for the rest Of the Virginia vclun.
tccrs.
BY Gooch. Our Countfy-our whole coun
try-nnt nothing but our country; May ito birth
day be eeebiated with true spirit of Liberty.
BY WIN M Branch, q tho Chesterfield Light Dire
goons. The Volunteers Of Virginia: May unity
he their wstchword, and our County, right or
wrong, their motto
TO mILLEus AND OTHERS
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