Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-07-01
Presentation of N Hammer.

presentation of a banner.
We transfer To our columns from the Republican OF yes
erday the following sketch Of the proceedings Buehan
ans Spring las, Monday the occasion OF presentation
Of Flag to the Henreo Light Dragons commanded nv
Cap, Sherwn McRae. We regre, that VIC were no, pre-
sent but by some accident did receive our inyi-
ahen until after the day appointed for tho presentation
Presentation Of a beautiful Banner. by an accomplished
young LHdye Hau1eo, TO the " Light Dnigoons' Of
her County
we were present yesterday at Buchanan's Spring,
near the city, during ceremony of most interesting
nature AT half past II O'Clock the Light Dragons
OF Henrico," under the command of their cs,imable
officer, Capt Sherwin McRae, assembled in strong
numbers at Buchanan's SPRING for the purpose OF re-
cevlng. ut the hands of fair donor one Of the most
beautiful flags we have ever seen. In few moments
after reaching the scene of action'' the corps of
Dragons sent out coach aud four with six of their
most gallant men, rs an escort To the fair lady nj
whose hands the company Were TO become the rccipi
ents OF treasured prize. A half hour scarcely
elapsed ere the young lady. Miss TALLry. was seen
to approach the ground, accompanied by other fair
trends, and under the escort Of the selected sruar
whose " armor gls,ened in a mondays SUM-" rs they
rode calamity along under the graceful folds of the
banner they were about 10 receive As the carriage
IN which the blushing maiden and her friends were
seated drove up IN front of the line already formed to
receive her, the order given TO present swords
THIS being done IN due military order. Joseph r. An
derson. Esq, OF this CITY, Gin behalf of Miss Taley.
who is unfortunately deprived oil both speech and
heaung,O discharged the pleasing duty imposed ON
him, in the following language:
Captain McRae, Omcers and Men
OF the "Henrico Light Ora goons:,
duty oil most interesting character. devolves on
me this day. Possessing powers of oratory /; un-
used To speaking in public. but too sensibly feel my
incompeiency 10 perform properly. Gladly would
have resigned 1t into skillful hands but iii
task-a sacred taSk-which the friendship of a lovely
and gifted girl imposes, and cannot find it within me
10 shrink from it, however delightful it would have
been 10 me Gin common with this respectable assem-
bly) TO have heard the interesting occasion improved
the grateful theme enlarged upon-by one who had
powers 10 do ii justice.
To you, Captain, and 10 the gallant officers and
men under your command, ask what scene could be
more iraught with interest more enlvenins than this
Should 1t be your destiny to be called to draw your
swords in defence ofyour counrys rights and honor
am sure that recurrence the events of this day
will not fail TO give you hearts and stronger
arms. When you come 10 unsheath your swords in
defence OF mothers. sisters, wives and daughters how
1t will make your hearts swell with pride and nerve
you for the contest To remember that your fair coun
uy-women have nerer been unmindfu of your claims
upon them-that their tears flow freely for the dan
gers prvauons and suferings you encounter-their
prayers ascend up high for your glorious success
And hazarl little, brother soldiers. in assuring YOU
that the ceremony about to be performed may be safe
y regarded as fair representation of the Deep abiding
and unceasing interest felt by your country women
generally. in the welfare of the citizen soldier They
tunmindfu Of the debt of gratitude his country
rnffh arN
safety at all times. on his discipline and vaor
come now, soldiers, in behalf, and in the name of
SUSAN ARCHER TsLLEI, 10 present TO the "Henrico
Light Dragons this beautiful standard. She has
been born and reared in your midst-This banner has
been wrought By her fair hand and 1t is the
spontaneous offering Of heart overlooking with pat
rousm, for the valor of the protectors of her native
soil, her kindred and her sex. Seel il is beautiful
work Of ara triumph of the brush in the hands of
an almost untaught artist Nor is the design unwor-
thy your especial notice and appreciation. Whilst
just homage is paid TO the sprstiung effect of the
widespread Eagle and the beautiful Stars and Stripes
OF our glorious Union of States, you will not fail to
observe, on the other hand, the appropriate emblem
reminding all who behold this elegant standard thai
1t waves the heads Of the and defenders Of
Virginia.
Accept, then, soldiers, from her, this ensign, with
these sacred embems. She confdes it to your keep
ing well assured, that. when occasion offers and it
may be upon some distant battle Gej like that of PaIo
Alto. or Resaca dela Palma, where heroes fought and
conquered,-u will be borne. under the lead OF your
gallant commander. where the fight Is thicke,t and
the contest strongest
In the inspiring words which the fair donor has
herself dedicated To this corps, and which take now
the liberty of reading, present this flag:
Here Mr. Anderson read i'm n clear voice and i'm
Pressive style, the following beautiful and appropriate
lines:
LINES
IL,IressrJ In H.. JJ.,ysso :,.If T.az.a,- go A.,