Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-01

posed. -.
II in the performance Of my duty as soldier,
have so conducted mi sell as 10 deserve The APP
probation of those who have taken a friendly in
lerest in me, | may truly say that Inc measure OF
nv ambition has been fled.
You will please accept for yourselves, and the
citizens whom you represent, my heartfelt thanks
for this among MANY marks OF their kindness To-
wards me. Your ohet'n, sery't
J. SELDEN, Lieut.. U. S. A.
WIN. Fl. Macfarlaud Esq, acted as Presidents
Lewis E. Harvle John NJ. Patton, James Lyons,
Ro w. Eaxail and G. A. Myers, Esq's, as Vice
Presidents. Ga the right OF The President were
The worthy gucsi his brother, (Mr. Charles
Selden OF Powhaian,) and the Speaker OF the
Senate, Mr.. Cox; on The left, Governor Smith
and Daniel Jeniier Esq, OF Maryland. On the
right Of Vice President Harvie, were the Speak
er OF the House OF Delegates, (Mr. Srother,) and
Capt, Darlington OF he Virginia Regiment; on
his left, the Mayor OF 'ae CITY, General Lam
ben,) aud Lieut. johnson OF the Army. The
company having 'nsde IN attack with entire
unan,mily upon he enemies before them, they
were soon vahquisicd az! made prisoners; this
necessarily brought oH an attack of spiritual
characer which Vas -t with entire success by
the President WHO auaauuced The regular toasis,
as follow:
LIST. Our Sires of the Revolution Under God
they gave US VIVA, none but God shall take away.
[Air-Ohin The Silly night ]
%. The Memory Of Washington. Light Of
81. The Union f: !'s foundation is in The hearts
Of The people. n r!nmmct can sound the depths
thereof We ha9c lived and loved together
Ain. The Compromises OF the Constitution:
Abide By them, aad al is well. hail Colum-
bal
5ia. The Pre>idsa; OF tho United States
Presidents March
On. Our ARM aud Navy.
s.The Douglas ana tbs loispur both together,
Arc eonfden; against the world IN arms
Yankee Doodle
7h. Our gallant Guest, and former Towns.
man, Lieut.. Joseph Selten: From Palo Alto to
the gales OF Mexico The well proved soldier: At
Chapul,epec, ".rst on ladder, and badly wound
ed" May his steps on ha! ladder prove Steps Of
promotion. Aud Lang Syne.l
This Toast was drunk with three times three
cheers
s!h. Generals Scott and Taylor; Corinthian
and Doric columns in the Temple OF Vrei.
MAS martial tame. [See, the cvnquerng hero
comes
9Th. Our Volunteer Soldiery: Bueua Vista is
an imperishahe monument Of their prowess.-
[S,ar Spanged Bauner]
10Th. Our Regiment: All Virginia asks for il,
is opportunity. We are the boys from Old Wiz
ginia
ll,h. The memory Of our brave who have fal.
len in Mexico: Their lauIels are gemmed with
nations tears:
,'To live in hearts we leave behind
Is not TO dIe.'
[Air-Monody on the death Of Sir Jno. Moore |
9Th. The Banner OF Virginia in rs It's mot
to then, and her spirit now, "Vrginia Tor Consii-
tu,ional Liberty" fO!d Virginia never iire.I
18Th. Woman: Her smile the soldiers vel.
come, her tear the dearest tribute 10 his memory.
lGreen grow the rushes, Oh
In announcing The 1ih regular toast, Pfesiden,
Mactarlend made short bul appropriate al
dress marked with good taste and fine feeling
It was received by the company with great salts.
faction:
MIR. MCFARLAND said that 1t was pleasant al
ways TO be depuied BY friends 10 communicate TO
friend heir appreciation OF his good and merito-
rious conduct. He said his own pleasure would
be rnalicyed bull that he disirusted himself 10 per-
form the part expected OF him, in manner salts.
factory 10 The generous feelings Of this large and
respectable company, ard acceptable 10 our honor
ed guest, whose mcdesiy is as conspicuous as his
gallan'ry.
There was peculiar fitness and propriely in
The cordial greetings which have attended on
Lieutenant Selden. lie had been fellow towns.
man, and then all respected him for his courtesy,
frankness and generosity. Now, he was not less
amiable aud ingenious than formerly, whilst he
bore in his person the indeiible marks Of hard and