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

lol 10 meet The few that are left on many such &C.
easIons on This consecrated spot. (Three oheers)
BY Lieut.. Sheppard. The Orator OF the Day
the Rev. M. ID. Hogc: Let us bu profit by his
admonilions today. and ages ycl to come will
md US as we now are, a happy, tree and inde-
pendent nalion
BY Lieut.. James. The Press: Liberty never
lonnd flrmer friend; bespolism never more
nerce opponenl-let il ever remain as il is with
US, unqueslioned and unlrameled, except by the
voice vi the people.
Mr.. Cowardin, of the Times aud Compiler,
here responded in some very happy remarks,
which were we'll received and concluded with
The following sentiment:
The American Revolution A national crisis
which demanded The PuTest patriotism, the no.
blesl pubic virtue and the boldest spirit OF tree
dom, tempered with moderation and guided by
The profoundest wisdom. The time produced the
men equal 10 The exigency-lheif sublime exam
as he world itself exist.
By Lieut. Powell. Col. Bigger, our old Cap
tain: Ready! aye, ready. Never called upon,
either in peace or in war, but l. will be found
fully equipped, ready 10 serve hi company or his
country.
COL Bigger responded in some feeling remarks
and the old fellow locked as happy as he could
be among his boys" as he calls the company
and gave The following sentiment:
Our Virginia Regiment in Mexico: What
their gallant hothers have done al Buena Vista
and Cerro Gordo, they will do whenever the op-
portuniiy occurs
ByS d. Denoon, Honorary Member pal.
sled be lie arm, and wi;nered the tongue, that
would strike down the great Republican pyinci-
pie rfa majority ruling, by substituting the odious
b,ri t1yhia 20 la 10 ~.
rants and ought 10 be resisted with the sword.
(Cheers.)
BY J. G. Blair, ian old Blue, Honorary
Membcr)- Buchanans Spring: The spot made
charming TO the old Blues, who still pride them
selves on The uniform Meg cease to wear, and in
recollection of happy anniversaries OF this day,
enjoyed here in years long gone. May the Blues
perpetuae The celebration in generations 10 come.
BY A. Pleasants, Honorary Member.) The
old Family Tree-the Constitution: The best
fruit OF the best age OF the best race OF man.
Spare, niidel, spare The sacred tree. Music
Woodman, spare that Tree.
By Orderly Regnau The Memory Of
Lieutenant c. r. Munford: To have known
him was to love him.
By Sergeant Purcell. Tie Memory Of Lieu
lenan, Edward n. Allen Peace 10 his ashes
His virtues are cherished in the heart OF every
Blue. Drunk s,anGing.)
BY Sergeant L. NJ. Burton. Our Brother Vo-
luntecrs Of the city Of Richmond: We arc proud
10 hail them as such, whether around the festive
hoard or on the battle field fighting for our COM
mon country
By Corporal Crenshaw. George w. Mum
ford, our old Captain: Present in The hearts OF
every member OF this company. Absent or pre-
sent, lei us never forget his taiherly admonitons.
By Hugh A. Wat, QIonorary Member. y
The Memory Of Parson J. Buchanan: In days
OF yorc. he participated with our fathers around
this festive board; lner children keep green in
their memories his virtues. Drunk standing.)
BY Lieutenant. James. George Wau-ihe
Oldest honorary member OF the Richmond Light
Infantry Blues: Health and happiness ever at
tend him
MR. Ii. A. Wat responded 10 this sentiment in
some very appropriate words, and said his father
took The same interest in the company as when
he first wore the uniform, near half century
ago, which made US young Blues feel very proud.
By Private Cary. Uncle Sans "IayIors'
Shop: For The man that can make The largest
garment ont Of The smallest pattern Of cloth, the
closest cut and The nealest fit, call on "O'd Zact
By an Hon. Member The Volunteers Of
Richmond Harmony and concerl OF action will
give 10 their enemies Buena Vista defeat.
lue' rurfhy-- 51c =. m; .Tha. roar H.ha oapa
Vista. Had Napoleon been MS COMMANDER hc
would have made him a general on the spot.
81 j. H. Bo.hef. IAN invited sucsi) The years
1916 and 1873: The former gave birth 10 The
creates, county On The globe-lhe later 10 The
most patriotic volunteer company in the known
world.
By an Hon. Member. The health Of Major
Gen Winfield Scott. Drunk with cheers)
Sent by Lady. The True Soldier: The man
whom nations calllhe guard-the iron-breasled
son Of Nalure-lhe type OF bravefy-a noble mo-
del OF beau;eous gallantry. (Nine cheers.)
BY Wm l.. Maule, Gan invited guest) Wo-
mar Who has not felt her omnpoence} We
govern the world, but she governs us.
By Col. Bigger. The Memory Of our old Cap.
lains-Finney, Murphy and Johnston. Drunk
Standing and in silence.
Letters were received from his ExcelIency, Ito.
vernon Smith, Jno NJ Patton and L. t. Daniel,
Esqs., Hon. J. NJ. Bots, Capt, G. Dmmock, &C.
neral Wm. Lambert, Thos. Richie and WIN. F.
Richie, Esqs., regreting their inability 10 attend
The following toast was sent by Mr.. Bolts, an
old Blue:
The Military Academy at West Pon, and lis
Graduates in Mexico: To the science and discl
pine derived from that institution, suggested BY
the wisdom Of Washington, we are largely IN
debled for The wonderful achievements oil ou
arms. In their absence, no skill, no courage, nj
Inadequate means, have accomplished The Her
cuean task. Let us be just as well as generous
and "rcnter unto Caesar the things which are
Casars." !,
Sen. by Gen. Lambert, an old Blue The old
Company and The young Captain: Prosperity io
both. [Cheers
From the Baltimore sun, JULY.
THE DISTURBANCE At ANNAPOLIS
nrr vaSfprIay m0rninU was in stale oil
considerable excitement on account OF rnmoTs
which we're alloat relative 10 violent collision
that took place ON Monday between The citizens
OF Annapolis and portion Of The passengers on
hoard the steamer Jcwess, which lel here on that
morning, per 81. Michaeis, with The Eagle Arlil-
lery. under Col Kane; the Columbian Rifemen,
| Cant. McAllis,er, and large number Of passen.
gers. including about Two hundred and fifty ladies
and children In order 10 satisfy the public inle-
rest in the matter, we give the following account
! by a passenger who we are satisfied had nosym-
pat!iy or interest with the matters that would lead
| him 10 favor either party. Il has also been pro
nounced correct by several persons who were
! present.
Account Of Tie Tfip-The Jewess left Balli-
more al about o'clock on Monday morning Tor
| ST. Michaels, having on board, including the Co
lumbar Rihemen, and the Eagle Artillery, near
" one thousand passengers, goody portion Of
whom were ladies and children. On account Of
The grea, number on board il was found impossi
Bile 10 make much Roadway, and the boat did mol
reach The vicinity of Annapolis until one O'Clock
when it being found impraclicable 10 proceed, The
passengers were landed At the Annapolis wharf
On first going ashore the passengers and MI
lilary were we'll received BY The citizens, and ii
passed of quietly until nearly The hour Of de-
pariure As far as We were able 10 learn, Inc
difficulty frs, commenced by boy from on board
the boat having broken window, which u is
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