Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-03
Fr0n Yesfoasy,s Enquirer.
Artillery Target Practice.

On Saturday last the 29h OF May, the Richmond Fay-
Artillery, Csp Thomas H. Ellis celebrated their 26,h
anniversary. II IS their custom such occasions TO test
their skill in gunnery, by practising target; the rule
being that trial shot u fired first from each gum one b
the Captain and another by the subsern rank
silver medal with suitable device, the properly Of the
pany, awarded the BEST Shot," to be worn at ali ps
rades, until the next annual practice.
The Company disPatchng their guns land Under
suitable guard, proceeded IN batteau, with music and
much Joyousnes up The canal! In passing the Armory
they gave three hearty cheers Capt Dimmock Of the Pub
lie Guard ocer who not only deserves, he receives
the good will and kind regard OF all our Volunteer but
Who public spirited intelligent and useful citizen has
distinguished himself during his residence Of about four
years IN Richmond The ground chosen for pracuce Mr.
Thomss Riches farm,) the same as that used last
year. One Of the members ,SefR't Clark had painted
beautiful target represent the Castle of San Juan de u
0a IL placed across the river the distance Of about
500 yards. Forty-hye shot fired. Of which twenty
three struck the lrgate Alexander Hesrnan one Of the
musicians who members OF the company was decided
10 be the "best shot"
When the firing over, the company repaired to the
very beautiful spring which was handsomely fitted up
for Mr. Thomas Richie by the James River and KanaV
no Company, partial HIM for benefits received
during the prosecution Of their work through his lands
aud where Acting Quartomaster jag Taylor There's to
the health Of General Taylor and the TayOs in gonera
had prepared collation. consisting Of cat FISH cbowder
sturgeon, sleeps head aud other dishes snd od
mens These having beca duly disposed Of insisted nv
guests. enyened the while by music jsc and so
deTy mcrymaking, the company repaired % the grove
around the farmhouse. They were there formed into
three sides Of square, the guests continuing the base
and the company stand present arms when Hefer-
having been called 90 the GENRE. Col Jno Ruber-
ioord requested by the Captain deliver the medal
Col Rutherford the first Cspsin Of the company and
held her command nine years Perhaps no Csp,an ever
succeeded IN attaching his warmly and sincerely
20 him, than Captain Rutherford dd-and certnnly no
company received az the hands Of commander more fire.
quen and grateful marks Of recollection and kindness
Referring with much feeling his associations with the
company, expressing kindly his estimate of their * ILL.,
worth and efficiency, and encouraging them 10 sustain the
gratifying reputation which he said they had attained he
presented the medal the name Of the Captain an the
company, 10 the member who stood before him commend.
ding that the members skl the emulation Of ALL Hef-
rnan resumed hs place and tho band played with their
finest split
Captain Ellis, then. in pursuancs Of resolution preyi-
Ously expressed resigned he command II the company
IN doing sO, Captln Ellie addressed The company with
fine Taste end touching effect lie briefly reviewed Ll.
connection with Them their commander end intsrmip
ged with hs glowing and grateful expressions words Of
friendly advice their soIdery bearing which fe n i'm
pfcssiyey on their care Take It al ia ALL have never
witnessed more striking scene. Their worthy comman
der hos enjoyed tho m confidence, respect md affection
Of bis excellent body o. citizen soldier; md when A. the
instance Of ls Lieut. Bowen the stood cap n hand Ia
allow the Captain 20 retire, there deep silence add
their melancholy fego's parting with their valued com.
msnder we're visible on the Of one and a
Captain Ellis will woft1iIy succeed, ~ MaI9r Of Arlery
the amonted Charles n. Hyde
ltwas now night BY beautiful moonlight the c9mps.
ny returned 10 the city, CscofDg their late Captain 10 hi,
residence There, after receiving complimentary -auts
passing along the line be cordially shook ecch member by
the hand. bidding them and anccuonate farewell
Thus ended anniversary Of the company which will
DO long cherished boz our memories ono agreeable and
joyous, though attended BY painful soplriton.