Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-10

tons are eminenlly calculated 10 develope The
mobiles, qualities OF man.
BY Lieutenant Bowen. Major Charles II.
Hyde. His old Company proclams The virtues
which ne cannot hide.
Major Hyde OF The 4'h Regiment OF Artillery
former Captain of this corps-responded, as he
always does, strongly, sincerely. and with words
straishl-a aimed. Alter referring TO the change in
the uniform of the Company, which had been
made since he had the command OF il, he gave
The Richmond Fayelle Artillery: Though
now clad in gray, they will ever be found true
blue.
By Captain Ellis. Colonel Armistead, OF the
4th Regimen, OF Artillery His fine military traits
minge with qualities which are like un.shine 10
his friends.
The Colonel in few words expressed his ap-
probation of this sentiment, which had been cor
daily received, and gave:
The Richmond Fayelte Artillery: a company
composed Of gentlemen. In war they will prove
themselves soldiers, as in peace they prove them
selves patriots. Well may Virginia be proud Of
sons such as these.
Major Hyde begged leave TO add word
He said he believed he had as much military
pride as most men-at least, be hoped he had a
proper degree of ii: but he would declare, that ne
never desired 10 be colonel his regiment so long
as John Armisead was alive.
The Captain said The list of Ar'llerymen, TO
whom compliments were due on This occasion,
was no, vel exhausted. A letter had been re-
ceived by him, enclosing The following sentiment,
which he offered with the expression Of his sin
cere regret that the writer was not present in per-
son
By Col. John Rutherford, an honorary men,
ber Our Warriors on the Rio Grande: Like
their gallant leader, trough and ready" on the
battle field, humane and generous when The bat
lies won.
The Captain then gave-Col. John Ruher-
foord our old Captain: In society, a commander
by the courtesy OF his manners-in public, by
his talents and integrity.
By Lieut. Nimmo The Council OF Virginia:
The volunteers at least want no better Council
lors.
Mr.. R. T. Daniel, one of the council, an inv-
ted guest, responded TO this sentiment in few re-
marks characterized by the chasieness and beau
~ for which he is 50 justly distinguished. lie
said there was one sentiment which he had chez
shed in his heart, which he had committed 10
writing, and which he would now offer as appro-
PIRATE 10 this occasion:
The battles of the 9Th and 9Th Of May. Death
less fame-immortal honor, 10 the patriot soldiers
who fell there under the flag Of their country.
BY Lieut.. Rawlings. Our Virginia Volunteers:
When called 10 the field Of war, they will teach
the invaders of our country that The fires OF 40,
still living in The ashes Of our fathers burn also in
The bosoms Of their sons.
By Orderly Sergeant Waddell. The Reader
of The Declaration II is praise 10 say, he has
given impress 10 words AMI truths which
fix themselves
Deep in the heart Is meteor stones III earth
Dropped from some higher soiirce."
Bv Capt. L. Ii. Ellis. The Richmond Acade-
my Cadets: When the spirit Of her youth 50 early
pumes iiselffor war, our country may assure her
self Of peace al home-respect and consideration
abroad.
Capt VIM. Munford, in behalf of his corps,
briefly but very appropriately responded, claim
ing for himself the privilege which had been al
lowed several older and more distinguished gen.
,emen al the table, of being excused from speak
ing. He gave:
The Richmond Fayelte Artillery: While we
have men like these
"Naueh, shall blot the hammered stars
From freedoms skies"
By Lieut.. Harrison, OF the Cadets. Captain
Thomas II. Ellis: First in the accomplishments
Of peace first to offer his services in time Of war,
and Off report be true) first in the hearts Of his
counlrywomen.
The Captains men made grand fuss over
this toast and some oil them, breaking from The
table, torselful Of all military restraint, fired a
gun amid the most undisciplined shouts.
By d. COPELAND Randolph, Adntant Of the 4lh
Regiment OF Artillery. General 2. Taylor: He
has well earned The honors which grateful coun-
ry has conferred upon him.
By Lieut. Col. Fl. w. Quarles, Of the 18th Re-
giment. The gallant RinggoM Anerymen
embalm his memory and emulate his virtues.
By Col. Robert Picket, formerly OF the Esd Re-
eineut. France: In her we found Lafayette :
among US, Louis Philippe, when poor and eslied,
found a home Such things Frenchmen never
foree,-nor will We.
By Orderly Sergeant Taylor, Of The Cadets.
The Cadets will emulate their senior brother vo-
lunleers, in whom they see honor is The instinct,
the Impulse and The reward of service.
By Sergeant Mayo, Of the Academy Cadets
The Ladies of Richmond: They create quite a
hustle throughout the city.
By Sam. II. Myers, Esq, an honorary mem
Der The War: In auditing its cos,s the
charges of the 9Th and 9Th OF May should be al
lowed, although it must be confessed they were
uncominony severe.
This sentiment was received with great glee
A gun was called for and was fired.
By VIM. Bouware, Esq. Captain May
Thouoh now in the May time Of life, he has al
ready acquired glory enough for any man. His
achievements on the Rio Grande recall the glo-
ries of Lodi and the marshes of Verona.
Py r. T. Daniel Esq. The Grafton oil To-
day: Finely mingling the powers OF mature
thought with the eloquent graces OF youth
Upon which Mr.. Tucker called out
"a Daniel come 10 Judgment"
And Mr. Daniel responded
IA most righteous Judge !"
By VIM. Franklin, Esq. an honorary men,
Der. The old farming General, FAC. Taylor
ain search Of market Tor his crop"-having
first planted The chaprorals with hard seed, and
srewed his fields with best BONNER"
By WIN. J. Taylor Acting Quariermasler
Sergeant. General Taylor, and the Tnylo,s IN
general.
By Robert Mott, Esq, an honorary member
Our Officers and Soldiers in the Mexican war
Honor 10 whom honor belongs.
BY Garland Hanes, E'q, an invited guest.
Party politics aside lei us adopt The spirit Of ~
Our Country, right or wrong
By John T. Child. The Battle. fields OF the
Revolution: The richest inheritance OF historic
glory ever bequealhed 10 nation.
By Charles F. Mcdowell. Our gallant little
Army on the Rio Grande BY their deeds Of va
lor they have proved themselves well worthy OF
their patriotic sires.
Various letters were now presented from gen.
tlemen invited 10 the dinner, but It would extend
our report 100 much 10 copy them at ar2e.-
We make an extract or two as containing SEN
tinlents highly gratifying 10 The corps, because
showing that they are held in esteem by men
whose good opinion is worth having;
EXTRACTS OF LETTERS.
From The HIM. U'm S. Archer
Al tender through you my thanks 10 The Com
pany of Faye,le Artillery for their invitation 10
parlake of their leslvily On The approaching An
niversary of Independence could no where
have more satisfaction in spending that conse-
Grated day than in the metropolis Of the Com
monweallh which we love SO well, and the associa-
lion et a portion CT my fcllow-cilizens who have
xtt.emssires apart for The office OF maintaining,
if need be with their blood, The rights and inle-
rests. in all forms, which the achievement OF In
dependence has made our Inheritance.
From Thomas Ruehae, Esq:
at would have given me very great pleasure TO
accen, your kind invitation 10 spend !he 4hol July
with vou hut the situation OF things here does moi
nsrmir me 10 leave M posi- tomorrow.
aPresent me mos, kindly TO your officers and
comrades, and assure them, there is not hear
among Them, which beats more warmly Tor Inc