Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-24
from me compiler
THE TWENTY-SECOND.

The weather was most unproptOus yesterday for the
celebration. "Ihc dawn the morning lower
ed and heavily IN clouds brought on the dayr-and #
clouds had been all could have gotten along admirably
well; but then TO oil the measure OF discontinue IT raned
not in very nncng way either for the oddgncs
were opened with brray that caution feathers
aud uniforms, and damper upon the military ardou Of the
day Nevertheless, there purade- and firing aud 10
on, IN spite OF oil the weather could do.
detachment Of Capt Ellis Artillery fired the usual So
utes at dawn, daylight and About eleven O'Clock
the Ky cleared up for little While and the volunteers
ing the opportunity p1raded Earliest upon Main street
appeared the Petersburg Troop which performed many cyO
luilOns with that showed the force Of discipline
This corps was commanded by Lieut.. Robert Emmot Rob
insoH, Capt X h. Meade being absent) who acquitted
himself in very oiicer.like and gallant style.
Our own volunteers were Joined by Capt. Wciscgers
Chesterfield Troop Lieut. Papeson commanding, and by
Capt McRaes llenucJ Dragoons and having duly
I'D their Petersburg guests, and taken them in charge tie
usual parade and slucs took place the Capitol square
Unfortunately tue rain commenced airesh during those pro-
Capt J. 3. Richari.on', Public Guard was on parade on
the Square, and contributed much by their fine discipline
and prompt movement
Tie troops were reviewed by Governor Mcdowell, on
the Square, snd when in line presented magnificent coup
d'0h
About three O'Clock the whole inc marched to Military
Hail. where Refreshments provided Of kind no doubt
quite acceptable, after tho soldiers duty and external soBk
ing, . which those thrt pAuJDk 81 u had submitted We
were dsbarrodifJm participating in the enlyments there
pleasure 10 be deprived u which Of little
annoyance. But ,ye earn that every hinz Owe
beg PARDON Mt every thing, there was thing f,but
IN toe happe and that the social Interchange
every way grati.ying
At the banquet AZ Military Hall, Cupt G w Munf5rd
presded. Many speeches and toasts were delivered A.
mong the speakers Capt Munf5rd, Gov Med Iwell,
Mr. Richie. L1ut Robinson Of Petersburg, aud Caps.
Gregory, McRae, and Ellis, and Lieut. Paueson. The
speeches we're exceedingly haPPy, particularly that Of Gov
Med.
Upon parade Capt Geo. w Munford's Blues; Cspt
Ellis Artillery; the GrsnadieU; Lieut.. subeu Command.
ing; the Richmond Cavalry, Lieut. Worth, Commanding;
end C1pt Jn,. Munfods Guards, with their auEares
from Chesterfield aud Hcnicy.
The Richmond Cavalry was hailed with delight We
had Ill feared that they disbinded, and We should not
them again IN their sirups but were lot ngreea
bly, disappointed yesterday. There was fuel enough
mining and few ardent spirits famed Il into blaze.
The company re.orRanzed, Cnpt. John VI. Gregory
AZ its commander and appeared parade yesterday.
Capt George w. Munford was the officer Of the day.
II much 70 be lamentcd that 50 fine mlitsy dis.
play was narcd by the weather IL would othorw.e have
been indeed very brilliant ono.
The day closed with the evening salute from Capt Eis'
Arulcry.