Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-07-09

The country can never forget his past servces-(Cheen
| and gum
The call TO arms being given the Company with
their guests returned to the Capitol Square, whore the
uona salute was again fired Theur Of the "Star Span.
ged Banner was then delightfully."- played by single fife
and drum7the order was passed for hree cheers - which
| being doubled, closed the exercises of the day.
| Chesterfield Light Dragoon.-
The Chesterfield Light Drsgoons, Capt wei.iger. nj,
raded in Manchester; marched thence Richmond and
united with their brother Volunteers the ceromono. Of
the day. returned Manchester their guests, the Hen
rico Dragons, Capt McRae, aud the Richmond Dragons
Capt Gwynn. Reaching the farmers Hotel in n heavy
shower OF rain about O'Clock they their guests
into the well shaded yard politely rendered for their by
Mr. lsham Pickett, the worthy landlord Of the Hotel
Here refreshments were spread and the order given to
charge upon them. After the Troops were in measure
rested from the fatigue Of the mornings parade
with the heavy drenchng the march from Rich
nond dinner announced and the Dragons and other
guests were seated than Of the Tables gave
way Like good soldiers nothing daunted they seemed to
enjoy the and showed that zeal could not be
cooled by rain uihng accident Invited to "a soldiers
dinner hougn neither tho the falling of the Ia
bic contracted for part of it, all seemed TO enjoy
these adyerses which, instead OF essening the
hiariy and pleasures Of the day. Dinner over Captain
Wesger, assisted by his Leutenan ordered the glasses
to be charged, and the following Toasts drunk
Regular TOasts.
i. The day celebraie-FTeedoms birth.day-Ameri-
cas- political Sabbath Let be devoted country and
| not TO party politics. Yankee Doodle.
2. Washington
How shall we rank thee on glory's page
Thou more than soldier and Just less than sage
AL thou has, Leen reflects less praise on thee,
Far less, than all thou hast JorsOrHe to be.
Washn7t tons March.
j. Jefferson and the Sigle OF the Declaration OF In
| dependence. tJeferson's March
| 4. The States of the Union Divided as the waves;
united as the sea. IA wet sheet and flowing sea.
5. The President Of the United States.
Presidents March.
o. Virgina-"With all thy faults, we love thee stll
tClare dc Kitchen.
7. The Governor and Council.
ia cksons March
g. Our Couniry-Hsppy, proud America! The light
nngs Of Heaven yielded your philosophy; the tempta-
tons Of earth could not seduce your patriotism.
Hail Columbia.
O. General Zachary TayOr-All honor to the brave.
10. The Star SpanRled Banner
oh, pantit on each glorious spot,
UHturI IL wide, but rend 1t
The Star Spangled Banner.
IL. The Henrico Light Dragoons-Solders and gentle
men-brave and rendy-courteous aud generous. Such
material under such officers will always feH in time Of
need. 1.-THE Cam bells coming.
To this toast Capt MeRas replied in most oIoouent
manner and conclusion offered the following sentiment:
The Chesterfield Lgnt DragoOrs.-Modsls soldiers
and gentlemen.
IL. The Richmond Ligh, Dragoons.-Lke the PheniS
from its ashes they have fresh and vigorous Their
gallant chef may well be proud OF his command.
THE soldiers return.
Capt. Gwynn responded in the hsppiest yein and con-
Ths Chesterfield Light for their
g,Gn cool courage under adverse circumstances OF
which we had IN evidence to-dsy-and hospitality.
l3. Woman.-Her worth and beauty: The richest and
purest gem IN proud natures disdem. Love not.
VOLUNTEER ToASTS.
By Capt WeisigeT. Of the c. l.. ID. The Virginia Vo-
unee, who did tender their services for the Mex
lean war;; When their country requires them, their
Spouse will be, Ready!
By Capt Gwyun. Of the R. L. D. To the bravery of
the General, the vaor and skill Of the Officers and the
indomitable courage Of the rank ana file we owe the
glorious and brilliant achievements Of Pslo Tito and Re-
de Ia Palma.
By Lieut. Harrison Of the r. l.. ID. The Protestant
Religion and liberal system Of Education let cherish
and Republic will ever be glorious.
BY Ensign Steane, OF the H. L. ID. To Miss Susan
Tally tho donor Of the Flag Of the Henrco L. Drngooas
living evidence that the spirit of &c and 10 has not left
the Ladies Of Virginia. May she live happy, and die
happy, and be happy hereafter.
BY Surgeon Bohsnnan, OF the II. l.. ID. Gen. Gaines:
His acts ore all gains to the u. States.
BY -. The Chesterfield, Henrco and Richmond
Dfagoons-We mounted, we'll spurrod, swords we'll shar.
Pened their charge on the foes of their country will be
gallant that Of Capt May
By an invited guest John c. Cshoun:-Ever true to
the interest OF his county, he receive his mered
| ward
BY WV. T. COgbn, Major OF the 23d Regiment. The
gallant Major RinRgod:-May a monument be erected TO
| him in the Of Matamoras.
| BY Geo. Picket Of the u s. Army. The Chesterfield
| Light Dragoons:-MSy they always receive tho enemy
with fire equal to the welcome with which they received
US this day.
BY Trooper Hastings Of r. L. d. Manchester its hill,
and valies;-Thoy richly decked with the iarest
daughters OF Virginia; and like oil valuable articles, hard
| to procure.
BY Trooper Scott Of r. L. ID. General Taylor and his
gallant Troops-They have aurels by their patriot
ism aud courage, tempered by mercy and Justice Tiey
arc such whom to extend the tanner Of
freedom and civilization over reaeherous and bsrbsrO
| people.
| BY Robt b. Watkins Tho Chesterfield Troop:-Thoy
the "B-hoys"-our country can look to them time
BY Trooper Crenshaw Of r. L. ID. Capt weisiser-
| Of yhir Ia. hoid .nd
| otfeld Troops, worthy Of their commander.
by Col Winreo OF 23d Regiment. Cen. n. Taylor:--
| "Od Rough and Resdy"-fOr the foe always ready.
| BY Corporal Smith Of c. l.. d. Woman;-Tho beacon
Of youth, the pride Of manhood aud the solacS Of old
By Trooper Ferguson OF r. L. d. Lord Chesterfield
tho model Of manners; the Chesterfield Troop, the model
| Of hospitality.
By Trooper J. d. Lyle Of c. l.. D. Our eounuy,-Moy
tho patriotic spirit OF her dauntofs inspire them
to valiant deeds for the preservation Of her institutions
| By Trooper g. II. Cox. Of II. T.. D. The Chesterfield
L. Dragons. Like tho ustrou' Madison they are will
ing TO their energies and their blood for their
rys salvation and show the last their willingness 10
tain the country, IN posoe aud preserve unsu
| lied the and stripes
Miller: When he asked to storm battery, answered,
| 4 will Try"
BY Corporal Hancock, Of c. L. d. Tho Union Ao.
cursed be the hand stretched forth to loosen m golden cord;
thrice accused the atorous lips which would propose s
severance.
Like friends who surround ushe oiiener soen' tho
better liked.
~ Lieut. Ha1sll, Of D. Our eounlryi In peace,
/ for peace In war, for war.
| By Trooper Downey, Of r. l.. D.. Capt Msy inuoduo.
ed into the MeHosn ranks tho heat Of August m the 6E
| the coldness Of December In tie death.
by Trooper Scott, Of r. l.. ID. The Navy Of tie United
States Small number, bat prompt 10 seton. Give
them the opportunity, and their gallant actions will h the
hearts Of their counuymen With Joy, and strike terror the
souls q their enemies.
BY Sergeant Duvs, Of R. l.. d. Virginia. Liberty and
| the Union.
BY Ssm1 A. Paueson, invited guest. Citizen Sol.
dien Their pfomptitnde and efficiency prove that
hey to be relied a Republic rather than walled
rampafu and standing armies.
By Lieut.. Brown, Of r. l.. D. Tho Army, Navy aud
the Volunteer, Of the United States The wings, beak