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

2" ''''' ' " [Washinglon's March.
3 Jefferson and The Sgners OF the DeciaIai'ol
If Indenen ence [Jefler>un's March.
i TIL. States OF lie Union. DivIdea as ."'
r,res. nnilrd as The sea- A wet sheet and
/ flowing sea. ,,.o, Gaia. rprss;
us g Virginia. "With all thy faults, we love
thee still i" [Clare de Kitchen.
T. The Governor and Council. jackson
March.
s. Our Country. HAPPY proud America :. :.
The beginnings Of Heaven yielded 10 your phi
losonhy. The temptations Of earth could not seduct
youf patriotism. fHail Columbia:
Q General Zachary Taylor. All honor TO tht
brave. Hailto The Chief
10 The Star Spanged Banner
Oh, plant il on each glorious spot,
Unfurl il wide, but Ts7h i not.
(The Star Spangled Banner.
II. The Henrico Light Dragons: Soldiers
and sen;lemen-lrave aus ready-couiieous anu
generous Such matcr'ei, under such ofhceis
will always feHin lime OF need.-l Inc CaniPoe"s
are coming.
Totbis toast Capt. McRae replied in most
eloonsnt manner. and in conclusion Offered The
following sentiment: ,.., :.
Tn. Chesterfield Light Dragons Models as
soldiers and gentlemen.
70 The Richmond Light Dragons: Lake Inc
phnnix from lis ashes they have risen fresh ana
vigorous. Their gallant chiai may ms.. % Pf'"''
.f ms culuinand.- The soldiers return.
Capt. Gwynn responded in The happiesl Veln'
and concluded by giving
The Chesterfield Light Dragons Distinguish
ed for their galianiry-cool courage under adj
verse circumstances, OF which we had AL evidence
to-day-and hospitality.
I3. Woman-her worth and beauty: The rich
est and purest gem in proud Natures diadem.-
Love not.
VOLUNTEERS TOASTS.
b. Capt. Weisiger OF the c. L. D. The Viz
gina Volunteers. (who did not lender Their SER
vices for The Mexican war;: When their coun,
try requires them, their response will be, Rcady!
BY Capt Gwynn, OF the K. L. d. To The bra
very Of the general, The vaor and skill Of The Of
fcers, and The ndomila bic courage OF the rank
aud file, we owe the glorious and brilliant achieve
ments Of Palo Alto and Resaca de Ia Palma.
By Lieut.. Harrison, of the R. L. D. The
Protestant Religion and liberal system OF Edu-
cation: let us cherish them, and our Republic will
ever be glorious.
By Ensign Sleane, OF the Ii. L. ID. To Miss
Susan Talley, the donor Of The Flag Of the Hen
rico l.. Dragons: A living evidence llial The
spirit Of III and 10 has not leil the Lades Of
Virginia. May she live happy, and die happy
and be happy hereafter.
By Surgeon Bohannan, Of tie II. l.. d. Gen
Gaines: His acts are all gains 10 the U. States.
BY. The Chesterfield, Henrico and
Richmond Dragons: We'll mounted, we'll spur
red, swords well sharpened, their charge on The
foes OF their country will be as gallant as that OF
Capt. May.
BY an invited guest. John c. Calhoun:-
Ever true to the interest OF his county, may he
receive his merited reward.
By w. w. T. CogblI, Major Of the 2Sl Re-
giment. The gallant Major Ringsold May a
monument; be erected 10 him in the centre 81 Ma
tamoras.
By George Picket, Of the United States Army.
The Chesterfield Light Dragons: May they al
ways receive the enemy with fire equal 10 The
welcome with which they received Us This day
By Trooper Hastings Of r. L. ID. Man
chester, It's hills and vaies They are richly
decked with The iaiIes daughters Of Virginia, and,
like all valuable articles. hard 10 procure.
By Trooper Scott OF R. l.. ID. General Tay-
Tor and his gallant Troops They have won
laures by their patriotism and courage, tempered
by mercy and justice. They are men whom we
can trust 10 extend the banner of freedom and
civilization over a treacherous and barabrous
people.
By Robl. B. Watkins. The Chesterfield
Troop They are the "B- hoys"-our country
can look 10 them in time OF need.
b. Trocpc- Cfeashaw ol K. l.. D. Capt.
Weisioer-W Worthy al The command which he
holds; ana the Chesterfield Troops, worthy Of
their commander.
By Col. Winlree OF 23t Regiment. Gen. Il.
Taylor:-"Cid Rough and Reacy"-icr the Toe
always ready.
By Corporal Smith Of c. L. D. Woman
The beacon star Of youth, the pride OF manhood,
and the solace OF old age.
BY Trooper Ferguson of R. L. D. Lord
the model Of manners; The Chester
field Troop The model Of hospitality.
BY Trooper J. D. Lyle Of G. L; D. Our
the patriotic spirits Of her dsnn-
less sons ever inspire them 10 valiant deeds ~;
he preservation Of her institutions.
BY Trooper y. II. Cox, u II. l.. D. The Ches-
erfcl! Light Dragons: Like The illusrious
Madison, They are wiling 10 devole their ener
yes and their blood fo' their countrys salvation,
a nd show 10 tie las, their Willingness 10 sustain
he country in peace OF var, and 10 preserve I'M
suied The stars and stripes.
By Trooper Rice, OF Il. L. D. The memory
OF Col. Miller: When he was asked 10 storm
battery, he answered" ~ will try"
BY Corporal Hancock, of G. L D. The Union;
Accused be the hand stretched forth 10 loosen
its golden cord; thrice accursed The lrailorous
lips which would propose its severance.
BY Lieut. Watkins, Of c. L. D. The day we
celebrate: Like our friends who surround US
the oltener seen The better liked.
BY Lien, Haxall, OF II. l.. D. Our Country:
Ia peace, Tor peace; in war, for war.
BY Trooper Downey, Of r. L. d. Capt. May
into the Mexican ranks the heat OF
August in The fgW, the GOODNESS oil December IN
the dsdfh.
Nv Trooper Scott, OF r. l. D. The Navy OF
the United States: Small in number, bu, prompt
in action Give them The opportunity, and their
gallant actions will fill the hearts Of their conn
,rymen with JOY, and strike terror TO The Souls Oh
their enemies.
BY Sergeant Duva OF r. L. D. Virginia
Liberty and The Union. ...
By Sam'l A. Pa,ieson, an invited guest Citi-
zen Soldiers Their recent promp,itude ana ei-
ticiency prove that they are 10 be relied on IN a
Republic, rather than walled ramparls and stand
ing armies.
b. Lieut. Brown Of R. l.. ID. The Army,
Navy ana the Volunteers, Of The United States
The wings, beak aud talons Of the American
Eagle.
By Holden Rhodes, an invited guest. The
venerable Judge Brooke, an oifcer oi inc he'o-
lu,ionary army Survivor of his own ihusifio"s
age; long may he live an example oil lis virtues
10 ours. ~,
By Trooper Nav. Off L. D. Woman: The
brightest star lha, ever ilumined The American
continent.
By Surgeon Bohannan, Of H. L. D. The Com
mander OF the Chesterfield Light Dragons: "A
perfect Chesterfield
By Ensign Sleane. Major Ringgold: Few like
him have lived-few like him have died.
Bya Lady OF Richmond. The Chesterfield L.
Dragons: Show them foe worthy OF them, and
their actions will prove their worth.
By Lady Of Chesterfield. Capt. WeisiseI
and his officers. Chesterfield is proud Of them.
By Lady Of HenIico. The Officers OF The
Chesterfield Troop: Ready and willing Tor any
work their country calls them TO DO.
By Ensign Sleane, Fl. L. D. General Taylor
The tailor OF America, The tailor OF Texas, The
tailor OF Rio Grande-the taaor who taught the
Mexcans lha, ii does not take nine Taylors &c
10 make man.
By Trooper Pey,on, of Il. L. D. The Ora.
tor Of the Day: A few more such men, and 'e'
shall gain victory.
THere the buele called 10 horse, and the squad
ron was formed in front OF The Tavern. The