Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-31
THE SCENE YESTERDAY.


MES of the city were Sin the field" Iney pro
ceeded TO the Powhatan House (Col' Us neaa
ouarters) and escorted him 10 the Capitol. I'M
companies on parade we're the Dragons, L'eu'
7. NJ. Sheppard commanding; the Ar'''lefy
Cant. Nimmo; the State Guard, Capt. Dimmoch
Inc Blues, Capt. Tompkins the Gteys, Capt
Elliott, and the Eagle Infantry, Capt Danslorlh
We observed in the procession number oil ut
officers OF Militia in full uniform.
Having reached the Capitol, The distinguished
guests the State entered the Hall OF the House
Of Delegates in the following order Col. Garlan'
suppoued by MIR. Floyd, Chairman OF the Com
mittee of the House; Lieuls. Johnson and "or
cesler supported by Maj. Thos. II. Ellis oil INT
Artillery: The Committee OF The House, accomPa
MED by officers of The volunteer corps and oil lh'
militia brought up the rear. The Hall pre-
sen,ed very picturesque appearance. seha
Tors and members filled The main body o.
the building, while large number OF our ia''
est ladies formed the bright and heauIilul circum
ference. This delicate tribute of honor TO The
brave and patriot soldiers, reflected lus're upon
the daughters no less than upon the sons OF Vir-
einia. The artillery oil such eyes was sulhcieh'
10 kindlc in the soldiers hearts true emotions oil
pride and pleasure.
MIR. FLOYD introduced TO the House COL Car
land and Lieals. Johnson and Worcester.
MIR. Speaker STROLLER then welcomed The guests
OF Virginia in the following appropriate feIpalhF'
Col. Garland, Lieut. johnson, and Lieut. H1r-
cester:-lt is with the utmost pleasure maj, ~ me
name of the representatives OF the people OF VII,
oinia | welcome your presence IN thIS HAIL. anu
n,,er IN YOU. Col Garland, those sentiments OF
nr;Je and admiration with which all behed anu
remember your most gallant, skil!ul and dis.ih'
ouished services in the stries oil Paio ANo, ne
SAGA de la Palma, Monterey, Vera Cruz, Ccrro
Gordo. and battles around and IN Inc Chy OF
Mexico, and OF Joy with which we receive you
from those peIions fields 10 the bosom OF your ma
live Stale and 10 the arms OF her children. Those
services The voice, not OF compliment but oil his
,orv declares have crowned you with those bright
bonors so dear to the soldier, and have given your
Stale and your country another claim to Inc re-
spect of the world Toyou and your brethren IN
arms. sons of Virginia, who have aided so
galanly and so efficiently in achieving
Succession of victories, unparalleled IN lhe
wars of men, she will ever point, as adding
a new lus,re 10 her old renown, and will
mincle your names with those Of her childreh,
who bore 10 victory and 10 glory her revolution.
ary banners. Her children OF the distant future
will derive the inspirations of valor and OF palrl-
o,ism from the mingled memories and traditions
which come from the fields of the revolution and
of Mexico, and will learn 10 emulate, il not 10
equal, the prodigies wrought upon them. 10
narraie or dilate upon these services is useless;
for they live in the memories, and are present TO
the minds OF all.
or Won, Lieut.. Johnson, likewise child OF
Virginia, of whom she is proud, and 10 you, Ii.
Worcester, | must also express the grallfication
with which all have observed the distinguished
gallantry which has marked your services in
Mexico, and which gives assurance that yon,
too, will deserve and win, with opportunity, such
honors and fame as your elder compatriol in
arms and commander has gathered around him,
by his long, arduous, and glorious service.
Again. in the name OF Virginia, her representa-
lives and her people, give you, gentlemen that
welcome with which you will be greeted IN every
town and hamlet OF the State and which every
where around brighens The face oil beauty, OF
youth, and OF age.
Col. Garland, in brief, but well-poinIed terms,
returned soldiers grateful thanks for The high
honor paid him by his native State. His words
and mis- manner showed that he experienced no
common emotions al this touching compliment
from his beloved State. His reply was, in sub
stance as follows:
Mr.. Speaker, and Gentlemen OF the House Of
DELEGATES Embarrassed as | am, from the no.
yey OF my position, can do hnl liuie else than
erpfess nv thanks for the distinguished recep'
ton given me by your honorable body. A CRATE
tnl recollection of il will be cherished in my me-
mory during the remainder OF my LIE.
cannot better express The feelings with which
am now inspired than by calling TO mind Cit
cums,apce which occurred some months slnce IN
a foreign land, where | was battling the enemies
OF nv country: When, oppressed and sore al
heart from neglect elsewhere, some kind friend
enclosed me Slip OF paper containing copy OF
The resolutions which had been adopted last Win
Ter by the Legislature Of Virginia, awarding ho-
nors 10 myself and other officers. Need | say that
Il inspired me with fresh ardor in the discharge ol
INV duties2 Ii was, in truth, Mr.. Speaker, the
bappiest day OF my life.
The old Commonwealth has not failed 10 keep
walchful eve upon her sons, however tar re.
moved from her territorial limits, and she has
not failed 10 reward and encourage those who
meIiled consideration al her hands.
Allow me, Mr.. Speaker, 10 repeat my thanks
for The kind welcome and distinguished honor
which has so Unexpectedly been accorded to me
The officers having retired, the House adj
journed.
The troops, then ranged in line, were re-
viewed by Col Garland and suite. They lher
escorted the guests back TO the Powhalan House
The parade being concluded, number of TIT
officers, civil authorities, &C., were invited topaz
take of refreshments al the Powhalan House
rendered to Col Garland and suite.
Wit and humor (and champagne tlowc'
brightly and eloquently.
MIR. Floyd, Chairman of the Committee, drank
Old Virginia: God bless her. She has ad5et
new lustre TO her fame by entwining around he
brow this Garland.
Colonel Garland replied with an additional sen
timen,, which we regret we cannot reproduce.
MIR. Mayo, City Delegate, drank
The health of the venerable father Of hero
Hudson NJ. Garland.
Mr.. G. responded felicitously, amid great NJ
plause. and gave:
The people of Virginia and the Citizens
Richmond They have my gratitude lor IN
honor they have conferred upon one whose oioo
once flowed in my veins.
Major Ellis gave sentiment in compllmer
to Lieutenant Johnson and Worcester.
The absent volunteers OF Virginia in Mex'c
were "freshly remembered"
By MIR. Stephenson, OF Wood and Ritch
Old Zachary and "Old Whitley :" May the
soon return TO the war, renvigoraled tor the tish
Many happy things were said, which we sha
not attempt 10 record.
The whole affair went of with spirit, shown
ID ut Virginia takes pride in doing honor 10 he
mia. The roo,pistinguished sons.
disstis 1890
sollisiec y sJ MN CHESTERFIELD
l ~ s1. ~ ~ sestafns an announce
. apraII, 60 q sf IN nil be opened for Holde
pu Nodes whig,) as a candidate to repr
sent Ibis staunch Democratic county in the pr
= ant House of Delegates 10 fill The vacancy cr'
a,ed by the resignation Of John Winston Jone
Esq.