Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-13
Fourth Of July Celebration,
pyorrx,oNn ICr1D AGnnNS

The Richmond Light Dragons, with their
Guests, The "Henrico Light Dragons" and
number OF gentlemen, celebrated the 9Th July
with dinner al Carke's Spring. Captain
Gwynn being absent, Lieutenant Marx presided
assisted by Lieutenants Sheppard, Brown and
Cabell, as Vice Presidents. The cloth being re-
moved, the following Ioasts were drunk
REGULAR TOASTS.
lst The Day we Celebrate.
ond. The Memory Of Washington.
3rd. The Slales OF our Union: Like the Arts
and Sciences, they cannot prosper separately.
4th. The Memory OF Departed Heroes:
For them the voice Of frstal mrth
Grows hnshed-IHEia NAME the only sound
While deep remembrance pouTs 10 worth
The GobIet's tributary ronnd''
5lh. The President Of The United States.
9Th. La Belle France: May The constant re-
collection OF her timely aid in The hour OF our
need prove an efficient amulet TO preserve kindly
relations between US forever.
-;h. The Hcnfico LighI Dragons: II We are
ever called TO The charge, shoulder 10 shoulder,
and boot.lop 10 boot-lop, give US these for our
comrades.
sih. Our Judiciary: Learned, virluous, and
aloot from all political bias.
9th. The Orator OF the Day: Whether plead
ing for God or his Country, some mystic bee,
as with Pindar OF old. hath dropped upon his lips
The honey OF persuasion.
10Th. West Point: The prolific Nursery Of
Heroes: Monterey, Buena Vista and Cerro
Gordo commend il 10 the confidence OF The people
and the patronage Of the Government.
lIlh. The Army and the Navy: Triumphant
always.
laih. The Education oflhe People: The best
system Of Internal Improvement"
18Th. Woman: "The soft smile OF loving
face is better Than spendor that fadeth quickly"
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By Lieut. D. w. Haxai, II. L. u. The
Richmond Light Dragons: In sodiefy and gen.
llemanly bearing, in hospitality, what they ought
10 be-itcir city Should cherish them.
By Orderly Scrgt. VIM. 0. George. The
Chesterfield Dragons: Disbanded, though uni
ted in heart; in cordial support CT their country,
they will rally 10 man.
By Lieut.. French, Ches. Dragons. The Ad.
iurant of The Virginia Regiment in Mexico
Lent. Angus: We drink 10 his long life and
happiness-May he return TO his native land coy-
cred with glory.
By John ]. Werh, Hon. Mem. Our old fell
low cilizan, Capt. Benz Sheppard Rich in Inc
dearest treasure OF the earth, tie affection Of all
amongst whom he has lived.
(Capt. Sheppard replied 10 The above sentiment
with an earneslness and depth OF feeling which
commanded profound attention, and showed that
the heart oil the old soldier grows sreener and
strong, with years He concluded with Offering
sentiment. which mol being written out, cannot
be publishcd)
By c. Palmer, guest. The gallant Captain
Bernard Peylon. of The war OF 1912: We cordi-
aly hail him as our worthy General.
Gen. B. Peyton, guest, replied promptly and
briefly, and offered the following sentiment;
Gems. Scott and Taylor: The splendor OF their
men with admiration they need only the oppor.
tunily 10 show themselves equally qualified fol
civil stations, however exalted they may be.
Sent By Lady. Clay, Webster and Calhoun
The three great arches in the Temple OF Peace
Miss J. A. w.