Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-04


This sentiment called up Mr.. Blake, who said
he felt proud 10 acknowledge the honor which
had been done him. He was not himself a mil
ilafym man. True, he belonged 10 corps, but not
a military corps-slill he thought that The efforts
OF all men connected with science should tend to
its advancement. Perfection was the goal al
which all should aim, whether they were a1'ach'
ed to The military, legal, medical or dramatic
profession. II he had done ANYTHING IN ms way
towards This object, he was glad 10 have me kinu
approval OF the community. Liberty, SAID Mr..
B., is the word. The men whom we honor
fought Tor liberty; and whilst we honored Them,
We should not be blind TO the progress OF lloer-
" in the old World. After referring 10 The events
lranspring in Italy, Nh B. gave: Pope Plus Inc
Ninth-lhe Acknowledgement OF Chrstendom.-
(Cheers)
BY Col. Garland.-Scolt and Worth: Two
brilliant consultations in our military armament.
May they continue 10 shine brightly in their res
pecIivc spheres. g cheers and music)
By Capt.. w. Spalding.-Col. Garland: The
man VINO carried the lead OF The enemy IN the hip
ill he got them on the hip.
Cap!. Darlington rose and said that there was
one gentleman whom ne desired 10 remember
on this occasion. When, more Than year ago,
his company Of volunteers was raised and or I
9anzed Tor service, they were subjected 10 long I
delay and donbt about their being mustered in |
Whilst impatient for service and heart-sick from |
inacIion, ibis gentleman interested himself in |
their behalf, and inierceled Tor Them al the War
Department. He felt that debt Of gratitude
was due, and therefore proposed the health OF |
Thomas Richie, ST. Cheers
Lieutenant Richie being called on 10 respond, |
said hat although Thor as Richie, Sr, was not |
connected with any Volunteer corps, yet he could |
venture 10 assure them OF kind reception when
OF ihcv colIol him I u
" Old Virginia: Though called Old, she will !
never be too old TO forget her Ga,iandS"
Captain j. w Spalding called upon MIR. III. |
PIacide for sentiment whereupnn that gentle
man said he would propose The memory of one
whom, in years past he had been proud 10 call
his friend, and one who tell IN the first battle
which was fought. The memory Of Major Ring
goll. Drunk standing and in sience.)
By John w. Syme, Esq. The Press OF the
Metropolis Ever true 10 the interests OF the
country, and worthy 10 be initiated by their pro-
vincial neighbors.
This sentiment called up Mr.. Darlington OF
The Times, who responded. Mr. e. said il had
been his province as The conductor Of public
Journal, To scan mnuely The diversified events OF
the present war, and in doing 50 he felt grathed
| TO observe the brilliant career OF Colonel Gar
| land. After porraying some OF the scenes IN
which Col G.'s galanry had been conspicuous,
! Mr. c. spoke OF the renown which had been &C
qured by our entire army. He thought its lame
could not be increased and that it was now in.
cumbent upon us all loturn our thoughts towards
peace, not only Tor The sake OF The country but for
The sake ollhe army itself, in which dissensions
| had arisen. He therefore gave: San early
peace Tor our army and in our army"
Gen. Darlington said that the dissensions in
the army suggested 10 him the following senI.
men: The Generals of our army: "How plea
SAINT il is to live together in harmony"
Some al 'uson having been made to the gallant
services OF Captain Backus, a. Monterey, Car
tain James Spadng qnoted as sentiment, Ct a
popular hacchanal:
| sero Venus and BAckUs liba,iuns pour fast"
By Captain CabeI.-May all honest men be
great men, and all great men be honest men
| (Whereupon wag exclaimed There would
then be- 100 many oil US great men "
By Surgeon Taylor Of the Eagle Infantry.
Woman IL deprived Of thee
How dull were power, how joyless victory.
Major Johnson, alter some remarks upon the
occasion which had drawn Inc company together,
proposed A just and honorable peace lway
the most glorious termination Of an honorable
war;
Il was now Just past the "wiching hour Of the
night" and the following sentiment was given 10
the New Year:
Dy II. ID. ottCH.- TIC .NC" IcdI May II
bring new health, new strength, new vieor and
no ncw wounds to the guest whom we have a,.
sembisd 10 homer!
Capt. Cabell gave sentiment in compliment
to Mr.. Henry Placiie, which called forth from
that gentle nan the humorous song, In early lie
took wife," &c.
Col. Pickett returned thanks for the honorable
mention which had been made OF his son, Lieut..
Pickett OF The army, He referred to the services
Of Lieut.. Joseph Selden-a former and well
known inhabiiant OF Richmond. The following
sentiment, by Col. p. was received with applause:
Lieut.. Joseph Seden: May he soon be promoted
10 higher station than he now holds
BY Ensign Josiah Dillard Z. I-Col. Gar.
land, one OF Virginas honored sons Nav he
in his after life still gather laurels and add new
chaplet to his fame so molly won On the battle
fields OF Mexico.
Lieut.. Johnson remarked that il had been ga
we should love cur enemies. Carrying cut this
idea, he proposed the health OF the Senoras an.
Senoras OF Mexico. (Much merrmrni was ex.
cited by Ibis senlimen,.)
BY Capt. J. w. Spalding.-The Women q
America-un
BY John NJ. Fersuson-The memory OF the
late Capt. Finney OF the Blues.
BY Capt. Daniouh of the Eagle Infar,,Y-The
health Of Lieut.. Gay OF the State Guard
Lieut. GAY responded and save-The F!yins
Artillery OF America no! only the Bragg Ari!.
lery OF Mexico, but OF the world.
BIZ Capt. Cabell-The closing year OF lSi1
Frausht with brilliant victories the battle field;
may The opening year prove that "peace hath her
victories no less than war"
BY Capt. &c. Spai!ing- Our army impreena.
bic everywhere invincible upon every field,
where they bore their AIMS
BY Capt Nmmo-The War lis cause is iusl;
its prosecution has been glorious; lei its end be-
come the honor o! the nation.
By Lieut.. Rtchic-Lieut Johnson Of the army
The elegance OF Chesterfield mingled with The
tencrs Cicero Gordo and Churubusco. CHEERS }
BY Capt Darlington The memory OF Capt.
Calwell OF the Voliiseurs.
vens L. Mason The fires oil CeIro Gordo quench
ed no ncb!er spirit.
BY Col MerediIh-The Virginia Volunteers
They only lack the opportunity 10 show their
metal.
By Capt. Tompkins-The Stale Guard vir.
sinia has never known SO good a company
Capt. Cabell called upon MIR. Blake for song.
Mr.. excused himself, and mentioned an acc
dent which occurred al the theatre the night nre
vious, when Col. Garland visited it. Mr.. B said
that when he met with the venerable father OF
Col. G., he said to him fare you not delighted
with this spectacle" The reply was 81 am no
sroic." "Yes, but you are father 81 am. and
am proud TO be-" CHEERS
By Capt. Danlorh, Eagle Infantry Captain
Deas OF The Army, (sou-n-law OF Col Garland y
His distinguished services at Monterey have al.
ready secured for him The favorable consideration
OF his Government His future course is onward |!
BY 1t. Hawkins The memory of Preston
Johnston OF The Army.
Capt. Darlington spoke in glowing terms Of
the character OF the deceased
BY the Company.-The health of our worthy
host Dr.. Minge.
Col. Garland remarked that il was well under.
stood that there was no pleasure in Lie wi,hou,
pain. Therefore he proposed 10 give sentiment
which woud give The company pleasure a, Inc
same lime that he gave them Pavnc lie there.
! fore nInnnsel The health of Col 81 Al