Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-07-07

Market House. and escorted through Main street. to the
Second Baptist Church. The centre Of the Church wa.
occupied by the Military and the side pews and galleries
ladies and citizens generally the whole presenting
mating and beautiful spectacle.
The reader of the Declaration, Capt. Thomas H. Ellis
and the Orator of the Day, Mr. John s. Caskie were es
cored the stand by the Captains of the Companies and
the Flags Of all the Companies placed the right
and left of the pulpit The services were commenced with
appropriate and beautiful prayer by the Rev. E. L. Ma
the Pastor Of the Church. As the prayer
concluded. the fine Band OF the washngton Riemen struck
up HailC oumbiD" Capt Ellis preaced the reading Of the
Declaration with chaste beautiful and manly Address,
and with fine voice gave the instrument ITSELF full
emphasis and effect The band then played Washingtons
March," and Mr. Casko enchanted the attention OF the
dience for upwards OF hour in Oaton, original
conception, rch in imagery beautiful in STYLE chaste and
elegant, fertile in classic lore and repete throughout with
the patriotic and soustng appeals. The line
again formed and the Battalion proceeded the Capitol
Square, where the midday salute fired. After which,
the Chesterfield Dragons with their guests the Richmond
and Henrico Dragons repaired delightful in
CHESTERFIELD and the remaining Companies with their guests
dined at Buchanan's Spring.
In the evening, all the Companies again assembled and
marched the Square, where the evening
lutte fred by the Artillery. The Battalion then dis
missed and the Washington Rifemen repaired to their
campment, where they yet remain.
PROCEEDINGS AT BUCHANAN'S SPRING.
REGULAR rOASTS.
l. The 4th of July May its spirit be with forever
animating prosperous and happy people.
.. Washington!
A nations love will ever burn
"In fadeless lustre round his urn"
g. Old Virginia Her fame is untarnished; be her faith
Our brethren Of all the States: To-day "heart leaps
to heart-the sacred flood that is the same"
s. The Heroes Of the Revolution: Their sepulchre
shrne-their glory our heritage.
g. La Fayette Dc Kalb, Pulaski and Seuben Links in
the chain that binds the free of every cline.
Z. The Union: The ark Of the Covenant-May the light
Of peace upon IL forever.
8. Popular Education: The Highway of Liberty-fu Of
light and security for the people.
9. Patrick Henry In the day of countrys trial. his
gifted tongue lent vgor the weak and valor To the strong
10. Agriculture, Commerce and Manufactures: Foun-
ains that mnge their for the happiness Of
H. Bunker Hill and York Town; the First and the Last;
upon whose gores the patriot dwes with glow OF pride,
and tear Of gratitude.
~. Ireland May the Harp of Erin so long strung for
planve music be taught give out the loud and
full strains Of Freedom!
l3. Woman
ITO ladies' eyes, bumper, boys!
We can't refuse, can't refuse:
But bright eyes abound boys,
IT'S hard TO choose-'tis hard TO choose ="
Before the nnnunciation of the regular toas Capt Geo.
w. Muhford behalf of the Volunteers of Richmond,
welcomed in the cordial their guests. and
made few spirited remarks appropriate the day and the
occason he alluded the fact which he had stated
in of the public prints, that oil the and accoutre-
ment tents and equipments Of the Washington Corps had
been manufactured exclusively by the members of the Com
pany-and concluded with the following sentiment which
was received with greeting of three times three cheers
The Washington Mechanical Rhemen .-Aresan Sol
diers: Equally hOnored in making they in welding
their arms: We give them brothers greeting and a SOL
diers welcome. Zone gum
As the cheering had subsidized cCleland
turned Acknowledgements on behalf OF himself and his Com
pany for the hospitality and friendly welcome they had
ceved, and gave
The Sons Of the Old Dominion: Worthy of Patriot
Ses The muntles Of the Fathers OF the Revolution have
fallen upon the shoulders OF those emneny qualified
them-hey will be handed down safely posterity
nnd for this glorious day will be remembered
and commemOratcd.
This sentiment was heartily cheered by the Rifemen
BY Corporal Fortney, Of the Mechanical Rilemen.The
Orator Of the Day!
This was received with the most appause
Mr. Caske responded in the happest style, and offered the
following:
Citizen Soldiers! fever they should be called meeta
foreign foe they be animated by the spirit that burned
in the bosom Of brave old Sarke when glancng British
army he said to his volunteers ave must whip those regu.
lars or Molly Starke sleeps this night widow" Three
cheers and gum
By Thomas Richie, Esq.-The Msgicans who wrought
out the Revolutions; The sword Of Washington the
pen Of Jefferson the tongues Of Henry and Of Hancock
and the arms and hearts Of i1hOie people.
BY Col. John Ruthehoord.-O Our National Jubilee! May
It ever be celebrated by americans the spirit Of pa
iriotism;-HeUeT in the llibera spirit Of party.
BY Jas. a. Cowardin, Esq. monument 10 Washing.
ton In the national Metropolis: work and duty the
American people have too long put off,
BY Lieut. r.. ~ Allen, Of the Blues. A monument TO
Washington: If Congress saving to furnish him with
marble, grateful people will erect in their
hearts.
by VIM. II. Pearson Of the Blues The Volunteer Sol.
ders Of Virginia: May they all be good dscipnarians
rs IL the commanding officer Of this regiment Col George
VI. Darlington.
BY Col. q. VI. Darlington. The memory Of VIM. Henry
Harrison-he Soldier and the Statesman His merorious
services to his country will long be remembered by CRATE.
fu people.
BY Col. Thos. b. Bigger. The Richmond Light fnfan.
Try Blues: Like the aloe plant-may they shew rich
blossom in their hundrcdth year.
Bye. r. Pearson, Of the Blues Col. Thomas b. Bigger.
Big Biggor-Bggest lAmended by Mr.. Riiehie Who
has right TO be bigger than one Of the Pefersbug VoivH
fesrR
BY Major Chas H. HYDE Of the 4th Regiment Of Artl.
lery. The health Of the Mechanical RiAomon: Without
mechanics. where would be our soldiersl
by Ill Srobia, Esq, honorary member Of the Blues
The memory Of Washington, and the Patriots Of the Anne.
rican Revolution; Tho dead, they yet speak.
BY Lieut.. Bowen, Of the Artillery Ireland Tho
Nor may forget his glory the poet his amo the Statesman
his poicy-buta country It, wrongs noyori q.
by Lieut. Bargamn, Of the Grenadiors. The Orator Of
the Day Though young In years, IN intellect giant
BY Capt Jno. ID. Munord. Tho Oratoni lie who heard
IL not must regret his absence HE deafness; he who
Richie said, 81 beg leave amend; And no who felt
its truths, is unworthy the name Of Amercan."l
To this compliment, Mr. Caske made reply in toast
Capt ThOs. H. Ellis; When hs eloquent accents, the
echoes Of patriotic heart ceased to-day, my feeling WIS.,
"there u nothing left for me TO say"
Capt Fills mmcdstely responded, and gave
The Females Of Amercsi Who deal, bread 10 the fam
ishod thousands az suffering Groeccl
BY v. Barramin, Of the Grenadiers. Commander A. s.
Mckenzie, Of tho y. s. Nsvyi Ills country's fnend
BY Lieut. scalon, Of the Scarlet Guard. Washington
and Richmond May the welcome ovortnres made By the
former, this occason prove the enrnest Of frequent
long continued, and Intercourse between The
volunteers OF both.
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