Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-10
The following gentlemen enclosed sentiments

cou.lcsics Of peace, should they be permitted b.
the occasion which their patriotism has been
prompt 10 embrace, they will prove themselves
excelled by none in The conflict OF arms and the
stern demands OF war.
By the Hon. James Mcdowell. The Patriot
Soldier who maintains war for peace, and peace
for itself.
By the Hon. Shelton F. Leake. Peaee and
War: The first the naIiona interest,", until (and no
longer) the latter becomes necessary 10 vindicaie
the national honor.
By the Honorable Archibald Atkinson The
Richmond Fayelie Artillery: Citizens with arms,
never to be used but in support Of their rights.
One spirit anima,es and conducts hem-ready
at a nations call 10 fight Tor the common liner
ties under Government possessing their CONN.,
dence and affections Virginia Is proud Of such
sons.
By the Hon. Z. w. HUBBARD Onr gallant
Volunteers. In War the most chivalrous-in
Peace, the most courteous May they during The
existing war win imperishable fame, and OIL their
return be greeted By The Plaudils Of Their coun-
trymen.
Bv John M. Patton, Esc. The true Balance
OF Power-lhc Uniled States on one side Inc At
Ianiic-Ensland, France anc Russia on The olner.
rs the boys say n 5aEdv, shin year sides.
By Iieni. N:mmo. The Adiujsn General oil
o;lice hy hi.h-toned and honorable devotion 10
Virqinis's good, lie commands All receives he
willing support ri erery volunteer one gun
By Sergeant Wac. The Melh'l> ri Con
q-css: By their promprDcss in ro;ing lie sup
plies Of war, they deserve thanks higher Than
crowned heads can give their Commons.
By Quar;er-Masier Gnoch. TIE Public Guard
OF the State For steady duty, hardy va'oT, and
perfect discipline, We would rely upon them IN
all the cxieencies of service.
By r. r. Daniel, Esq. Capt. Dimmock The
fine soldier and accomplished gentleman.
By an Old ArilIeryman. William +. Richie,
Esq, the senior editor of The Richmond Enquirer;
The noble son OF noble sire: He has won Ian
rels in his new position, and richly does he de-
serve them.
By Corporal Clark Gen. Zachary Taylor:
Though he may be trough and rsady," when his
Job is finished il will be found 10 have been done
handsomely and smoothly.
By H. B. Ancarrow, an honorary member.
The memory Of Capt. John 3. Richardson: Onre
the soul of this corps;-a man, respected ny his
lellow-cilizens-a soldier, beloved By his TEL
low members.
[Capain Ellis, in announcing this toast, refer
red briefly 10 The departed worth oil his old COM
mander, whose presence had once drawn vel
come 10 every eve wherever he appeared and was
known. In Tie memory Of this company, he said,
Captain Richardson had built himself mo-
numenl, which il would require no "Old Nor
tally" 10 re.touch. BY order, gun was hfed,
while the members stood in silence.
ByR. t. Daniel, Esq. The Volunteers OF
Richmond They ming!e their souls al The con-
yiyia boari--,heir blood, il need be, on tie field
OF glory.
A rood stomach for The feast and better Tor
The fray We pledge 10 be By them in both.
By VIM. L. West Our brother Volunteers:
We re-echo The sentiment Of Col. Garland Oh The
Rio Granie: Every branch Of The service ne
cessary 10 victory.
By Corporal Brannan. Gen. Mariana ATisla !:
Pumped out from taw
BY VIM. A. Rady. Gen. Scott: Judging by
that strangers iron,ispiece, | should say he had
been injured BY "haap Plate 81 soup."
By Robert Barioot. Poor Ringgolds Ar,ille-
nv: Dick Kelscy's shooting iron wasn't more par
,icularIy certain Tor dead shot.
By William L. Waddell. The Mexican Fly
ing Artillery: Especially with 80 enemy behind
them.
By r. P. Munlin. The War Spirit OF our
Land Ii is the spirit Of patriotism; The want oil
i, would be national disgrace.
By Beverley Tacke!, Eeq, (who came in late, }
an invited guest. Our Country As was finely
said today. "May parry siriies he hushed, when
o T common l mother calls. My sons, 10 Arms !"
By John Regain. Major Rinesold: Had The
victor Of Ausleriz been youchsaied such a dcalh
he would have died with smile upon his lips.
By John freeman, an honorary member. Our
Plantation Square il, and fence II in.
Bv Sergeant Simns. War, with al! is Ter
rors. is preferable 10 lishonorablc peace.
~ Rober r. Woai>on. Woman md her
Mission 10 tighten lite, 10 swee'en death.
81 Corporal Ball. As EIsiaians We stand
ready, al The call q our country, 70 emu
lac The example Of our iorc-laihers an the hell
oi baltic, and 10 rerpctuate he proud lame WI
GINA has SO long enjoyed, 50 proudly won; anc
while we cannot bui shed tear OF sympathy ior
our irrepa bic loss OF the many bravo spirits
who have fallen in recent conflict with Inc enemy
our grief is sofiened by the reflection that they
tell a. martyrs. battling in the defence Of their
country.
By Robert Barfoot. William Smith, Gov
Of Virginia: a name common TO many, but Tex
ira" only in him.
By Lieut.. Richie. The re,rocession Of Alex
andria. The Old Dominion is proud 10 press her
lost limb 10 her bosom
By John Regan. The States Their mutual
dependence insures mutual assistance. Human
wisdom has devised no plan for individual pros
peTiiy, 50 certain 10 produce good fruits, as an
Union Of The States, AMI an union OF he sexes.
By Corporal Raux. Our absent Engineer.
Thomas G.. Reynolds: Who, al The moment Of
exnectinn war with Mexico, was willing 10 give
IN his appointmen, as Secretary OF Legation 10
Madrid, and participate with Us IN Inc tells and
dangers ii distant service
By Corporal Clark. Capt. Samuel II. Walker
A sallan, soldier and gentleman as ne iS,-he
knocked al the MexicaDs and then walked IN.
By Charles F. Mcdowell. The American
Arms The more they ale used lie brighter They
shine.
By Corpocal Esus. The Richmond i'ayce
Artillery; their gallant Captain officers anu men:
In Isis lhcy we're inc ifs u oteF me use 9. !nei!
lives in defence oi their county; =. 1913 hey iid
the same: now ihey wou.d as Willingly Cross lie
Rio Grande as they haveio.day crossed the James
river. " no will not charge his glass ard drak
this ,oasl7
Ey Joseph L. Bohannan. Gen. 4. Taylor:
May he spend his next Fourth Of July IN The me-
,ropois Of his native Slale-ihe nero oi victory,
the conqueror Of peace
Rv Lieut. Nimmo. Our Navy II commands
The counlry's unlimited and enthusiastic CONN
dence Tor any ard every deed of pfowess which
ships and men may dare and attain
By John Regain. Woman! Our life borrows
from her all OF delight and beauty that ithath.
BIZ Scrgean, Hatcher Why is "brave" Am
pudia like the act Of Limitations Because when
he begins ic run, be neycr stops.
Ry Sergeant Pucke,. The chivalric sentiment
Of CAPTAIN May, who, when turning from him
sell the compliments justly due TO his charge Of The
OH, said, ",here was not All officer under him.
who With the same opportunity would not have
performed The same service"
By Corporal johnson. The battles OF Palo
Alto and Resaca de Ia Palma: they are but
fruits Of The seed which, whether on The plateau
OF Mexico the plains OF Oregon, or The decks of
our ships, will always in season bring forth like
glorious results
Ry Gideon Jarvis. "Charey wait moment,
and III draw their fire"
Quartermas,er Gooch then rose and said, tina.
there was one sentiment which he felt was pecu-
liarly befling to the presen; occasion-the health
OF gallant man, General Wnteli Scott. He
therefore proposed
The Cummandel-in chief Of the American
Army: The country can never forget his past
services-(Cheers and gun)
The call TO arms being now given the Com
pany with their guests returned 10 tn Capitol!
Square, where the national salute was again
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