Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-14

Our sister cities seem 10 haze celebrated The
In with much spirit. Al Norfolk, the Rich
mon; Geeys, Cap, r. J. Sco:,, Jr., and Inc Frede-
riclsburg Guards. Capt Jackson, ('fne- looking
and highly disciplined corps" as the Beacon calls
herl) were -ecs.ei on Market Square, al hall.
pas! . o'clock, ~ liz battalion Of Norfolk Volnn-
eers, compose. Of tie Juaio:s, Capt. Ferguson
r lie. Cap. Duns;on Guard, Capt. Robinson
Blues, Capt. yickeiy AMI Junior Blues, Capt
Manning.
They then proceeded 10 The Cumberland Slreel
Baptist Church, where the Declaration was read
By WIN. Wake, Jr, Esq, and fine Grafton de-
livered BY Hunter Woods, Esq.
Al The dinner, Capt Ferguson, Of the Juniors
presided, assisted by Captain Robinson, OF The
Guards, as yice President
We exlrac; few toast.
Our Guests. the Richmond Greys and Frcde-
rick sburs Guards: BfolEeFs in arms, welcome,
thrice welcome, 10 this our festive hoard, and
NAV they ne-cr want saut IN the locker ioi
either friend or ioc.
fcartains Scott and Jackson made elcquea,
responses on behalf o. their respective compa-
Col Milson, The Commanian, OF The 5lih
Regiment, upon being toasted, after an appropr-
ate response, gave the following.
By Col. John s. Mison. Virginia: Her
Declaration Of independence on The 18th May
l116: She claims against her sisters no other
b;rhright than the glory OF being The firs'-born Of
liberty.
Lieut., August, Of the Richmond Greys, upon
being called upon, made very eloquent and spi-
rilcd address.
b. &. W. Newton, the able aud esteemed
delegate from IL eng ii Norfolk The Ci!iz@n
Soldiers Of Inc C"iou. In peace, the ariiice> Of
he; wealth and ProspeIiiy-in war: The pfomm
defenders Of her soil.
The President gave The Press Mr. Cunning
ham. OF the Beacon, in the regretted absence Of
Mir Brouehion, the senior editor of the Herald,
responded en- behalf OF The corps editorial and
concluded b. giving he following sentiment
A well organized Volunteer and Militia corps
The great defence OF free people
By Sergeant Maurice, OF Rihemen. Rich
mond and Fredericksburg: Their patriotic c'li-
zen soldiers, fair specimen OF Virginia's brayesi
sons. May peace, happiness and prosperity COM
on them through lie, and may ther learn their
sons 10 hurrah !or Washington and free America
~ Volunteer Captain Scott, OF Richmond
Crews. II he should ever meet the enemy, 'hey
vii say, ali yea ale Captain Scot! dent ire; We
Will Just come down.
By l.. w. TazeweIl. Jr. General Jackson,
General Scott; Captain Jackson Captain Scout.
Our Volunteer System: As in peace, il is
manly and useful past time, and an ornamen, %
the eve OF friend; so il has recently proved a
terror in war, and a fame 10 the gaze of IN enemy
By Lcu,enan, Minton, N J. V. The Rich
mond Grays: Honor and virtue their polar star;
our coun,ry's glory their highest i'm the stripes
and Stars their special care.
In Petersburg, two handsome companies from
Pc. smouih, The Guards, Capt. Nash, and the Ri
;iemen. Lieut.. Forbes, were welcomed BY the
Volunteer. OF lhe Little Cockade. The line was
formed under me command O; Gen. D. G. br'ls
as marshal and Col C. S~an and Major Thos.
Fl. Ro,ser. assisian; mar-hals The orders Of
The Sons Of Temperance joinei in The procession,
WHICH marched 10 the Theatre. The Deciafa-
ton was read By Mr.. Charles F. Collier, who
prefaced i, with few eloquent, patriotic aud sP-
nroprae remarks" Mr. VIM. E. Slockdeil then
nroncunced "chastc and finished oragion.'
large number OF citizens and military So
down 10 an abundan, dinner at Poplar Lawn
Or. Joseph E. Cox The Mayor, presided. We
give few of the toasts drunk:
The OH Dominion: While we proudly poin,
70 her former renown, e, Us not forget her presen.
demands uron chr s,ronses; e1ert,ons 70 place her
where she once vas The foremost IN ne ranSs Of
States.
The Army G: Occupation coz Rough and
Ready" and his gallant iotces have proved Tia.
,hcy have bsen ready" for their coan:fj's asf'
vice, and rough" 10 her foes.
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