Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-11

lions which cannot disregard
BE pleased, gentlemen 10 make known 10 those
you represent ny abiding gratitude Tor their past
andprcsenl kindness, and TO accep, fer yourselves
my friendly saluralons. JOHN TYLER.
To Col. JnO. G.. Atkinson, and Robert AEder-
son, Esg.-Commiicc
HENRlCO LIGHT DRAGONS.
Celebration al Baeaonan's Spring. July4M, 1915.
This Company, after participating in The Mill
tary parade Of The day, repaired with It's guests,
The Richmond and Chesterfield Light Dragons,
10 Buchanan's Spring, where Dinner was served
in The best style OF Thompson, of sour House."
Capt. McRac presided, assisted by Leul>. Sta
pies and Calln
The following oasls were drunk with high
degree CT patriotic fervor
REGULAR TOASTS.
/. The Day we celebrate: TIE elixir Of life 10
Freedoms votaries: The sacred fountain. whence
iibatioas are drawn 10 removable the soul u the pa
iriut.
?. The Memory OF Washington.
3. Jefferson: a name high amongst the bene-
factors Of mankind conspicuous in the temple Of
iame and iEdellbly nsc;ibe on the laws and in
slulons o! his County,
!. Madison: Neither warrior nor conquercr,
but the rirtnous citizen, patriot an statesman.
5. The Heroes of,he Revolution: Their names
shall be embamed in rocsy and song. and writ
ten OF tie same page OF history with the most il
'ust!.ous worthless of The world
D. Lafayette: Gratitude must lose it, hold on
the human heart, and great deeds cease 10 s,irlhc
patriots soul, when his name shall he forgotten.
:. Tie Memory Of De Kalb Sieuten, and
Kosciusko: Devotion like theirs 70 the rights OF
- al. a -
viruouS and brave.
s. Onr Country Her eagle throws the panu-
ply OF security around he citizen wherever il
hcvers, whether Der sea or land. Our hearts
and hands are ever ready 10 ser"e her
.. The Governor Of Virginia ln his person
are tremendously blended The S;a esman, Scholar
and Gentleman.
TO- The Council: Able ara cficien; counsel
lors 81 their distinguished head.
II. The Richmond Light Dragon: The heau-
IDEAL cl hr citizen soldier; the crnaEen' Of the
festive board; the hero Of The field: We give him
lie hand Of fellowship and bill him welcome, vel
come thrice welcome.
II. The Chesterfield Light Dragon: The ac
cnaipliShei gentleman and brave soldier. The
grasp Of his hand tells The warmth oi his heart,
and The flash Of his blade The truth OF his STEEL
To soldiers hospitality, We bid him welcome,
welcome, thrice welcome.
Is. Woman:
Her name, the music of the spheres:
Tier smile, the sunbeam on the pathway 81 life.
When the lllh toast was announced, Captain
Wcrth OF The Richmond Light Dragons respond
ed in his usual ielicilons style, disclaimins all
intention or even capacity 10 enter The iii with the
orator. In spite al himself w.t. eloquence and
humor susl,ed or, lhls evncAg hat the talent 10
command is nottlP only one which Capt. Werlh
possesses lie concluded with ihc following SEN
The Urn.ico, Chesterfield and klcli,n,pu r-.,,i..
Dragons: Al he festive board around he camp
kettle, or al The bivouac. may they be always as
sociaed and ever united.
This toast, as might be expected, made HE
wclkn ring.
The 18th toast drew out Capt. Weisiscr Of The
CID, who, in that manly and direct way which
i, characteristic Of This gentleman, acknowledge
ed the compliment paid 10 his company, and N
conclusion expressed the hope that il be should
ever be called 10 The field 0! battle, he might be
there associated with his friends of Richmond
and Henliru; and promising, that u at any time
the fate of war should be against them, he would
fy to their aid with The speed of The winds.
The Dragons of Richmond and Henrico
cEeered these sentiments with an enthusiasm
which showed they would ever rely on helldely
and courage Of The Chesterfield Dragons III all
times Of difficulty and trial.
Capt. Weisiger then offered the following sen
timenl:
The Union Of the fIenrico, Richmond and
Chesterfield Dragons: MAY the spirit which ami
mated our ioreiahers animate us, and may we
ever be cemeared by the harmony and brotherly
feeling which now exists.
Bv Cant. McRae: When our country COM
mands Draw swords," may our quarrel be Just.
Then lei no Dragon sheath il ill Eel honor is
viGdica'ed.
By Lieut.. Wren, R. L. D. Education The
spirit OF the age, the day dawn OF glorious mo
raj, political aud intellectual reform.
By Capt. John NJ. Gregory, an invited guest:
(SentA The statesmen, citizens and soldiers Of
Conicderaled America, again have line nigh pr
yiese of assembling as Freemcn TO celebrate The
birthday of Constitutional Libery-and long may
This day be hailed by the whole Union as great
Republican jubilee.
ByCol. john 0. Mosby OF The 33d Regiment
an invited guest: The memory OF WIN. H.
Roane. The distinguished and generous friend,
tie devoted, unshrinkinc and constant champion
OF Republican principles. His name belongs 10
tha, catalogue OF distinguished statesmen, whose
memory will be honoi.;, and cherished whilst pa
lrim sm has a votaTv, or gratitude name.
By. r. Garn.ii. honorary member OF ,he L..
Id. The Richmond, Chesterfield and HenrIco
Dragons: Their soldicrly bearing on this occa-
sion gives sarc earnest Of what il would be u
their services were demanded BY their country on
Ihr fell Of haitlc.
By. 3. Ferguson, Jr, r. L. D. The Rich
mond, Chesterfield and Henrico Dragons
When called TO serve their country, may they by
their vaor prove themselves ali Rchmonds ID the
field. -
BY Lieut.. A. w. Trahue,C l. D. The cit-
zen soldiery The liberties Of people are never
endangered wien committed 10 The defence OF
Ffecmen. .
ByA.E. CogbiT, c. l.. y. The Union May
The name of lis father never bc Gcsecrated by its
ByWm. F. Richie (Sen,) The grea, cause
Of Education Eqnally dear % the rich and the
roor 10 the accomplished soldier, and the en-
leh,sned citizen. Onlhis question Virginia tex
2ec,s every man 10 DO his duty"
BIZ 70 II. Gallaher, an invited guest, (sent.)
The redemption Of the Old Commonwealth: Viz
gnia can be redeemed. Virginia nast be redeem.
ed,
By WIN. Sect, R. L. D. The departed Pa
ri0s Of the Revolution: Time may eflacc the IN
scririons on The ,nnb-s,ones that mark their rest
ing place, but it can never etface heir memory
from the hearts Of all true Americans.
By II. A. Washington, a guest. The Volnn.
teer Companies Of Virginia: A brave and gal
Ian, band to which Virginia looks in the hour o.
danger
By. Thos. ]. S,arke, Fl L. D. TIE Richmond
Chesterfield and Henrico Dragons They WIZ no
nor themselves when called upon 70 defend the'
By Col John o. Mosby, of The 33i Regiment
The Constitution of Virginia: Defective and an
,i-Repubican in giving, 70 The rich numoet.ss'
votes. and TO The poor and honest citizen oul one
- L.. III ell of free and equal Govern