Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-09
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.
Richmond Light Infantry Blues.

The Richmond Light Infantry Blues after The
ceremonies Of The morning were over, repaired,
with their guests and honorary members 10 their
old and iavore resort, Buchanan's Spring, where
they spent The remainder Of The day, until about
o'clock, very much TO their satisfaction and they
would lain believe 10 The satisfaction OF those
who honored them with their presence upon that
occasion.
After partaking OF a most sumpluous repasl,
provided by their committee 10 whom loo much
praise cannot be given,) the cloth was removed
and The following sentiments drunk
REGULAR TOASTs.
/. The Day we celebrate:
Lei the time hasten on when the shout that shall hail Il,
Like the drum Of England, will encirce the world
10 cheers. Music-Hail Coumbia.]
.. George Washinslon-Hi highest eulogy,
A nation calls him father. [Standing and in 81
ence. Washing,on's March,
g. The Ssncrs of the Declaration Of lndcpcn-
dencc:
s',ylils freedoms tree puts forth leaf
Fen for their tomb 4 garland rf II he
(Slar SpaDslcd Banncr)
4. Virginia:
mylrrinia Virginia. Heavens blessings attend her,
whist we live we will cherish, love and defend her,
Tho the scorner may sheer at ana wngs deiam. ne,
70 cheers. Old Virginia Never Tire.I
5. The President OF The United States The
High Priest Of the nation. LIE, him ever remem-
Der lha, 10 minister at the altar Of party is 10 pol
lutc his robe of office. Presidents march,
6. The Union: Upon lis preservation depend
the freedom. prosperity and happiness Of millions
unborn. [Cheers Oh Share my Coltdsrl
T. The Army: The Heroes Of Palo Alto, Re-
SAGA de Ia Palma, Monterey, Vera Cruz, Buena
Vista, Sacramento and Ceno GoTdo-tis bul a
feeble tribute TO their gallant deeds 10 say in every
Gsh, they conquered and crowned their country
with immortal glory. [Cheers. Soldiers Life
8. The Navy: Ever painting Tor tie conflict;
never meeting the foe but to bear aloit full high
advanced that meteor flag, herald of Freedom
wherever il floats [CheeIs; Jacks Lad
Page. Mckee, Clay, Yell and The host OF gallant
sriIils who have fallen in Mexico: The silent
homage of the patriots heart is the best tribute to
hero's memory. Drunk standing. Difge.J
TO- The immortal memory Of Gen. Lafayette:
The generous stranger who came from distant
land 10 fight our battles and TO water with his
blood The Tree Of our Liberty. Drunk standing.
Lafayette March.
II. Gen Zachary Taylor: NopaTly can claim
him. He belongs 10 The country. his past ii'e
declares tina, in whatever he does, in whatever he
will do The first feelings OF his heart will be for
The good, The prosperity, The happiness, and re,
nown Of that country for which he now iaboEs and
tolls. (Threc cheers VI Taylof's march,
IL. John Marshall-ihe pure, supplemented
palriot-the jurist whose name mas no compeer
Most men will proclaim every one ms own
goodness bul a faithful man who can find q
Drunk standing.-[Remember mel
Is. Woman
Are ,hr lie and the light of each spell we pursue;
Whether summed in the tropics or chilled Al The poles
IT woman be there, there Ia happiness too
mime cheers. Health 10 all coed lasses.]
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By Captain Tompkins. Our Honorary Mem.
hers: Precious relIcs-a although we find their
numbers yearly lessening may i! be our happy