Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-04

%. VIM Franklin, an honorary HomoeI.
Alexander Heffernan, one NJ the musicians,
wbo are members OF The company, was decided
10 be The "besl shot"
When The firing was over, The company re-
n,;red 10 the very beautiful spring which was
handsomely fued up for Mr. Thomas Richie BY
the James River aud Kanawha Company, IN par
tial return 10 him or benefits received during the
prosecution OF their work through his lands, anu
where acting assistant Guar ermasler jag. Taylor
t.hp,e s 10 he ned;,l, oil ucnT 10 ylor and tho Tav-
ors in generally had prepared collation., consist
ing OF cat fish chowder sturgeon, sheeps-heao ana
other famous dishes and condiments These hav-
inc been duly disposed or assisted BY various
oues,s enliyened the while by music, jest and SOL
dierly merry making, the company repaired 10 'hr
oroyearound The farmhouse. They were there
formed into three sides ofa square, the guesiscon-
shutting the base, and The company standing al
noresent arms" when, Hefiernan having been
"a lied o,he centre, COL Jno. Rutherford was re-
oues,ed BY The Captain 10 deliver The medal
Col Rutherford was the first Captain OF The
company, and held The command nine years
perhaps no Captain ever succeeded in attach
ing his men more warmly and sincerely to
him. than Captain Rutherford did-and GER
lainly no company ever received at The hancs
OF commander more frequent and grateful marks
of recollection and kindness. Referring win
mucb feeling 10 his associations with the compa-
ny, expressing kindly his estimate oil their ski,
worth and efficiency, and encouraging them 10
sustain The gratifying reputation which he said
they had attained, he presented The medal, IN lie
name Of The Captain and the company, TO the
member who STOOD before him, commencing that
members skill TO the emulation OF all. Heller
nan resumed his place and The band played win
their finest spirit.
Captain Ellis, then, in pursuance OF resolu-
lion previously expressed, resigned his command
of The company.
In doing so, Captain Ellis addressed The CON-
pany with hne tase and touching efec'. lie
briefly reviewed his connection with them as their
commander, and inlermingled with his glowing
and grateful expressions, words Of friendly advice
as 10 their soldierly bearing, which fell impress
siyely on their ears. Take it all in all, we have
never witnessed more striking scene. Their
worthy commander has enjoyed The full conn.,
dence, respect and affection oil this excellent body
of citizen soldiers; and when at the instance oil
LIST Lieut.. Bowen, the men stood cap in hand to
allow The Captain 10 retire, there was deep ST.
lence, and their melancholy regrets at parting
with their valued commander were visible on The
coun,enance of one and all. Captain Ellis will
worlhily succeed as Major Of Artillery, the Ia
mened Charles II. Hyde.
|. was now night. BY beautiful moonlight
the company returned 10 The city, escoItins lhelr
late Captain 10 his residence. There, alter re-
ceiving a complimentary salute, passing along
The line he cordially shook each member by the
hand, bidding them warm and afieclionale fare
we'll
Thus ended an anniversary OF the company
which will be long cherished in our memories as
one agreeable and joyous, though attended by
painful separation.