Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-16

Mr.. J. S. Gallaher responded on behalf OF The
press, Of which he believed he was on this occa-
sion, The sole representative, and offered the iol-
lowing:
The Eagle Infantry OF Richmond: Judgingfrom
their department as gentlemen, feel The utmost
confidence that if need be, they will PLAINTIFF vic
torious eagles OF their country upon The toughest
rampant OF the enemy.
Surgeon R. kidder Taylor then proposed
Robert S. Hamilton: The Eagle Infantry hare
LOST in him an officer, but still claim him their
friend.
Mr.. Hamilton in responding alluded TO The late
Is prevailing ideas as 10 the insufilciency OF Vo-
lun,eers for active service, and as an Offset, re-
lerred 10 their brilliant career in Mexico, which
he said, had given character 10 the American
arms. they had never before won, and proposed
Our Volunteer Soldiery: "The Holiday Sol
diersm Monterey, Buena Vista, Vera Cruz and
Cerro Gordo proclaim, rhat sort Of work il IS
these "holiday soldiers" arc ready 10 do.
Capt. Nicholas here rose, and casting his eye
10 palt OF the table where some OF The members
of the black letter fraternity were grouped ioee-
Their. remarked tina, he observed some OF his
friends were still SILENT who ought TO be heard
from, and proposed ..
The Richmond Bar: While the military shall
be tempered with iaw, the ciIade! OF liberty will
ever be impresnaoe.
MIR. Il. g. Nicholas, the eldest member OF the
bar present. not responding MIR. WIN. F. Wat
son, The next in seniority, in obedience 10 hume.
rous calls rose and spoke in an imprisoned
strain, about the Day, Liberty, Ireland and Ane.
The 4th of July, l776 With the dawn oil that
memorable day. Liberty peeped from above the
horizon of king-crait and th!aldom-her march
has been upward and onward, ill her sun culmi-
mating upon the nations OF the earth, causes
thrones 10 lo,ter and tyTanls 10 lTemble
Corporal ]. w. Davis offered the following
toast, which was received with cheers.
Spear Nicholas Recently The s,anda.d-bearer
Of the Eagle Infantry, now enlisted under The
banners OF our common country-his success our
pride-his absence our regret.
Mr.. ]. Leslie Blair being toasted, declared that
he had no, expected "knocS down. He, never
theless, met the attack made upon him, with
prompiness and spirit, and offered:
America: The spendor OF her arms in Mr1i.
CO. has only been equaled by The mnniiiccncr OF
her aims 10 Ireland.
By VIM. F. Watson. The Taylor o the Eagle
Infantry: II no, the son Of old Jack, lie will
never dishonor The name.
Surgeon Taylor being loudly called for, &c.
knowlcdged the compliment in that prompt anu
beautiful ye! 5-i manner, 50 characteristic oi The
name.
By Lieut.. panfc.tl.. Judge Nicholas aud Cup
lain Nichola.-Sire ard Son: With high dis
tinc,ion the former wears the erminc, the latter the
epauistts. Three cheeIs.l
Capt. Nicholas moi. responding ,oihis toast, Mr..
r. &. Nicholas, who had remained silent under
The toast TO the bar and his absent son, was gene
rally looked to, and responded in a manner ap
propriaie to the occasion, aud proposed,
The American Eagle: IL will never want gal
LAM defenders when entrusted 10 the Eagle lnfan-
try of Richmond.
Mr. Marmaduke Johnson being toasted By
anne, said he did not know OF any one there who
would be disposed 10 represent The person Just 'e-
fer!ed TO- but himself, and be would therefore 90
so. rs he did with spirit, and in handsome style,
and offered
Our Country: Upon her affairs may the flame Of
patriotism ever burn and guardiah.aneels, Lib
euy, Law and Religion, keep watch over her des.
TIMES.
By Surgeon TAYLOR. Bernard Peyton, IT.
II his voice is not heard, his Alma Mater VIII cA.
claln-"My son, my sou, what has become OF
thee I"
Mir. Pey,on rose and responded in appropriate
terms. aud concluded with The following seni-
ment:
Our Volunteers The nations pride in peace
her boast in war;
Mr.E. C. Harrison being called npon, respond.
ed briefly, and offered:
Gen. Zachary Taylor: Although Il is conn,
dently asserted by some Of his friends That ne Will
under no circumstances accept the Presidency,
venture the assertion that il offered 10 him. he will
nc; decline il.
A suspension having occurred in he showerri
toas,s. Capt Nicholas rose 10 respond 10 The many
illusions lha, had been mace 70
his company as well as 10 himself, and after
Speaking for some minutes in patriotic and an-
inaed Strain offered The following sentiment:
Onr Country When her honor is touched, she
reckons mol danger, nor measures the strength oil
Tic loo.
Qrar,crmasier Harrison being called upon, re-
spoadei bIieily and gave,
The harJ-islcd working part Of the Comman'-
ly: In them rests The safely oil our country.
By Lieut.. A. Richards, Z. |. The Union -
May il never be severed 10y geographical div-
sions ar Wilmo, Provisos.
Ry I.ieul. E. Shepperson r.. |. Gen. Taylor,
The calm, uEdaunted, !esislless Soldier: Neilhef
The towering forests nor the superiority OF num-
bers could impede his onward march 10 slofonS
victory.
By Surgeon Taylor, E. !. Woman: The lns-
ire that surrounds her is bright with holy radiance,
and The air she breaihes sacred and hallowed as
the breath of Heaven. [Three Cheers
By Sergeant p. G. Nicholas, L. !. Lieut.. Hob
son 0! the Eagle Infantry: Absent, but not iot-
eo,,en-to The good qualities OF the officer, he
1nites the accomplishments OF The gentleman.
By Ensign Josiah billiard, E. !. Gen. Taylor:
!, is an inhexible regard TO principle when has
marked HE character in Mexico. fle has emf.
nenly distinguished himself against powerful
odds and il called 10 the Presidential chair, will
continue 10 reflect honor on this nailon. :
By Sergeant J. 3. Williams, L. |. Our host,
]. p. Lee: A member Of the Eagle Infantry, he
has shown his affection for his Corps By The ex-
cellent dinner he hasprepared for US today.
By ]. Leslie Blair, an invited guest. The De-
ciaration of independence: Liberly's response TO
Tyranny's demand
Erin: Like her Sh mrock. they rise with The
pressure OF the lyfant-wilh pnlsatons high Tor
freedom hiding their time for bursting their lei
rcrs-lhen her harp, no longer nnsrung, Will VI
bra,e The rpans Of Victory 10 Liberty st!iumph.-
The Eagle and The Shamrock-"E PlnrithS
Unum
Ry v. Goodson. May, Worth and PillOw
May he, (May,) for his gallant Worth, test in
composure upon his Pillow. These three brave
officers, like many others OF onr army, have won
immortal honors for themselves and their country.
By Sergeant e. H. Lee, z. |. The States Of
cur Union As divided as The waves, and as uni
ted as The ocean.
BY F. Riecker E. I. Our worthy First Lieu
tenant, Danforh: A soldier, patriot, and gen.
he long remain member Of The
Eagle Infantry.
To this compliment Lieut.. Danlorh responded
in b.iel but very handsome manner, and con-
clnied with he following:
Free Government: Our just inheritance our
Union its buWark
By Corporal J. w. Davis, +. |. Ireland is in
wan,-he u. States OF America will supply her:
By Thos. J. Bagby, T.. |. Col. Doniphann and
the Missouri Boys: The daring exploits and iii
liant achievements Of this gallant Regiment de-
serve the unbounded admiration OF The whole
By Joseph Rosenbaum, E. |. Winfield Scott
and Zachary Taylor: Virginia will ever be proud
of their birth United America will ever claim
their glorious renown as national possession.
BY J. P. Lee, L. |. Virginia: Her gallant
sons have gone forth TO baule for our common
connrry-thcir distinction will ever be her pride
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