Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-09
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.

VOLUNTEER IOASIS.
Iv Cant, Nimmo. The Field Officers OF the
4lh Regiment Of Artillery: modest aud retiring
gentlemen. When called upon, they are always
ready TO support The institutions and stand by The
eanors of their State and the Union.
Col. John Armislead, OF Prince George, the
Colonel OF The 4th Regiment OF Artillery, rose 10
respond TO this sentiment. The Colonel has held
his present commission ever since The year 1921
The dale OF he foundation Of The company
AS he rose his fine bearing, and his head, silver.
ed over with age, made him an object OF general
attention. The Colonel has always manifested
Great devotion 10 our company, by leaving his
hon. 10 attend lis anniversaries. lie drank
prosperity and success TO the Artillery.
Hv 4narlcnnasier Guoch. Major Ellis: The
kind wishes Of The Fayelle Artillery Will follow
him in every station 10 which he may be eleya-
red b. his own merits and The admiration OF his
tellow-ciliyens. (Chcercg.)
The Major said his feelings Of pride, pleasure
and satisfaction, his gratitude, on that occasion,
were moi 10 be irc.oascd even by the kind conpli.
ment lust uttered, and The kinder manner in which
il had been received. Full 10 overlooking, said
he, as yonder fountain, fresh as The pure element
which leans from It's delicious depih,-constanl
10 You as is to nature lis never failing source
nv heart receives nd would lain give hack The
delight you continue 10 pour into il. Major Ellis
said his expressions wele exhausted. To repeat
them we're vain. Filling one Of his goblels then,
Tor tie fist lime, with Tia! which he declared 10
be the test emblem OF what he would utter, wafer,
he begged 10 offer them as his only return al that
time, a wish-an old captains wish:
"May time and chance ard change but add 10
your strength your worth and your reputation as
a corrs! May length of days bring health, hap
piness and usefulness 10 each of you, my old
ta nae hnH nj
life carry upon their strong wings The recollecons
of good service, good Thoughts aud honorable
achievements Tor all ard each of you! May
your lives be as Just as they are generous, and as
patriotic as they are brave May all The virtues
of vir,uous citizenship, all The rewards Of pure
morals, all The successes OF sterling merit, rest
npon and bc with you May your influence be
for God and your country! May you be ever
faithful TO the spirit of this day, with its freedom
freedom 10 man-frcedom 10 cal The bread his
own hands have toed for-to utter his thoughts
through The pages oil his counlrys li'era,ure--lo
Law The taxes he himself rays-to worship God
according To The dictates OF his own conscience!
And, when Death comes, as come he will, may
hi. summons be TO each of you, as that Of her,
aid 10 The good soldier, who has fought bis fight
well. and a, last lays himself down "wepl BY each
friend, forgiven by every foe"
By Lieut.. Richie. The Field Officers OF the
18th Regiment: As gentlemen, not surpassed;
as officers, firm courteous and efficient.
Maj. G. N. Johnson, in behalf of himself and
brother field officers, responded with much spirit
10 this sentiment with many happy allusions to
the army in Mexico, and with compliment 10 this
company. He gave as toast.
The Richmond Fayete Artillery, The trag bat
terry Of Virginia-equa in skill and valor, il not
in fame, 10 The bragg" battery al Buena Vista.
By Lieut. Rawlings. The City Council: The
present condition of The city Of Richmond shows
that they are faithful agents.
Gus,avus A. Myers, ESQ, an invited guest the
President of the Council, for himself and asso-
cia,es, very gracefully replied. He gave,
The Richmond Fsyelle Artillery: Uniting pa
,riolism, bravery, discipline and courlesy-'he
best combination OF qualities for the cilizen SOL
der.
By Cant. Nimmo. COL John Ru,herfoord:-
The modest veil Of his unpIetending manners
has never been able to conceal from his country
men his sterling merit.
Col. Rutherford responded with that modes!y,
but manly sentiment ard kind regard Tor The
feelings Of Others, which distinguish him. be
gave as a toast,
The Rev. Moses D. Hoge, the Orator OF The
Day~in every way worthy q his exalted theme;