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

of his country; and if need were twouiu oihu
him still closer 10 the hearts Of his friends. ,,
By Vice President Patton. The HON. MT.
Jeniier of MARYLAND: As Distinguishes ior ms
Gruncss and iodenendence in public lie as for
his social virtues and as an accomplished sen'ie-
man. ,ss
By MIR. Jenifer. Virginia and Maryiano:
Descended from The same anceslors-may 'heil
sons in all trials, whether foreign OF Oe~s"'S'
ever be united. L.,;ross
of Gov. Smith. ,r.. t;,s md
UNSURPASSED eaIantry TO the fair sex, drank, "The
presen, company: Health and happiness attend
Them"
Vice President Lyons in few excellent re-
marks gave sentiment highly complimentary
10 Lieut.. johnson. We regret that We did mol
catch the exact words.
Lieut.. johnson made happy reply and gave !:
Virginia iorgels not her sons. They Will never
forget her.
By Vice President Myers. The Legislature
of Virginia.
BySpeakcr Cox, after few spirited remarks.
To the rank and file of our army: III every
combat, they have said TO Mexico, cease, viper,
you bite fis"
BY Speaker STROLLER. The health OF the daush'
no such sons.
BY Gov. Smith. The President OF This as
semblage: A ripe scholar, able lawyer, and ac-
compished gentleman.
The President, after thanking Gov. s., and
briefly referring 10 the compliments paiu 10 Lieut.
Johnson and 10 Lieut. SeldeD, gave
The lraternal and dsinleresed attachment OF
the army: A noble attribute Of worthy men.
BY Vice President Patton. The health OF
Lieut.. Gov. Daniel: (Mr. D. was called for,
bul had reired)
Mr.. c. Cooke OF Powhalan gave sentiment
complimentary TO Lieut.. Selden. We regret that
il has escaped US.
By. J. S. Caskie. Our invited guest, Charles
tenant Joseph Seden. We Go mol know how to
pay any man higher compliment.
By c. Sedcn. The people OF Richmond
They truly reflect The characteristics OF Virgil
MIA sIeadness Of friendship and generous hospi-
tally.
By the President. The brave Captain Bland
ing of S. c., and the Regiment 10 which he be-
longed.
Gen. Dorman stated that Capt. B. had request
cd Mr.. Barbour, of the House oil Delegates or
himself (Gen. d. TO express his regret al not
being present, and his warm gratitude Tor the no.
nor conferred upon him, on his late visit. Gen.
d. then gave: "The city of Richmond; unrival-
led for generous hospitality"
BY VIM. W. Cfump. The health OF John NJ.
Patton: First among the foremost OF Virgnias
clrh list.
MIR. Patton called upon c. C. Lee, Esq, who
was Railways al home, and always present when
toasted" The President then referred 10 MIR.
LIS BROTHER Captain r. E. Lee olIhe Engineers, J
as unsurpassed for talent, gallaulry and energy.
G. c. Lee responded in lew stirring remarks
and gave: 1.-THE Navy o. The United States: Ever
forward and ever glorious in the service OF their
country"
By Vice President Harvie. General Lambert:
A Mayor worthy of Inc City OF Richmond.
The Mayor returned his sincere thanks Tor The
compliment, and The manner in which il was re-
ceived-and gave: "The Scaling-ladler and the
Ladder OF Promotion: Our friend, Lieutenant
Selden, has been at the top of one-may he
speedily commence the ascent OF the other"
By Governor Smith. The American Arms ::
We keep one portion for our enemies, but the
better and more interesting portion tor ourselves.
BY Gen. Bernard Peyton. Winfield Scott:
Distinguished alike By the variety and splendor
Of his services, his lite has proved him superior
in wisdom and gallanry 10 every emergency.
b. Schoolmae: Lieut.. JOS Selden, elias
sod joe" The first 10 mount The ladder al Cha
dence that the MeXicans gave him "goss."
Be- w. w. Crump Col. Geo. w. Munford {:
The representative Of the Home Volunteers
than whom no Drawer knight ever beed sword.
Col. G. w. Munord, alter an eloquent COM
plimenl TO Lieut.. Selden, for having 80 molly
done his duty gave: "The officers who lei, and the
soldiers who followed, in maintaining the zig hts
and honor Of their country"
Bv DR.. G.. B. Gibson. The Medical Staff OF
the Army OF the United States: Distinguished by
their profound scientific requirements, and by the
devotion which they have displayed 10 their
wounded brethren on the battle field. Their
country admireS, and all future time will remem.
Der with gratitude their valuable services.
BY p. J. Archer. The UBited States Military
| Academy at West Point The voices OF lis re-
vilers have been forever sienced BY the shouts OF
victory rolling in from Palo Alto 10 The City oil
Mexico.
Joseph Mayo, Esq, gave toast, which we re-
grcI could no, obtain, highly complimentary
10 our lownsmen, Lieuis Pickett and Crozet.
BY Col. R. Pickett. Lieut.. Col. Garland: He
needs no laurelto crown his brow-no trumpet 10
sound his name.
BY c. c. Hudson. Lieut.. S. S. Anderson, Of
the I'd Artillery: a worthy son Of the Old Do
minioD. His firmne,s and sallanlry al the bat.
lie OF ChapuIrerec, whist commanding Sec
ton OF heavy artillery. was such as 10 cause a
distinguished notice from the commanding &c
neral, and thrill OF ineIptessibe pleasure TO .ht
hearts of admiring friends.
BY t. Richie, jr. The Canada Volunteers
"The Army,"-Col. Bigger.
| By Col. Bigger. Lieut.. SeldeD: First on lad
der at the slorming OF the fortress oil Chapu!lepec
true and galian, scion from the stock OF bIavt
and heroic commander OF the fororn hope a
nnety-six, in The war OF The Revolution.
By Senator r. K. Garrett. Captain John 3
Masruder, of The Artillery: The gallant soldier
The accomplished gentleman-Virginia delight:
TO honor her sons
nc. Cabcll, afer a few animated remarks
gave sentiment in honor OF our townsman, Ii
G. w. Lay, Military Secretary OF Gen. Scott
who, for his distinguished services had been Of
len highly commended By The General.in.Chiel
By Thomas Richie, jr. General Jno. A. Quit
euished soldier. His salIantry on the bloody
| fields Of Mexico atlesls his valor, skill and cou-
rage.
BY John Lynch. Our Soldiers in Mexico
Their laures wreath the American arms.
By J. NJ. Ferguson. The Father OF the Pres,
| in Virginia: Thomas Ritchic-and The Editor:
nj The Enquirer, the worthy sons OF worthy
Sire
By w. F. Richie. The reception OF our officer.
in the Capital OF Virginia: 1t will not only cheer
those who are with Us, but stimulate the absent
with the knowledge thai ireemen are ready 10 ap
precia,c The deeds of all who uphold The rights
and homer OF their country.
BY P.J. Archer. Major James Eggleston A
hero, from College TO the close OF the Revolution
By Vice President Patton. The Public Guard
the Army OF Virginia.
Capt. Dimmock made handsome speech AND
gave:
The Bar Of the City Of Richmond. distinguish
ed for The characteristics OF professional great!
ness.
By Gen. Dorman. Gen. FAC. Taylor: He has
whipped and will whip, as long as he lives, foul
| 10 one.
By Lieut., Brown of Public Guard Lieut.. Jc
seph Sedcn, of the 9Th u. S. Infantry He ha.
won for hmseli on The batle.helds Of Mexico i'm
perishable honors, and his name will be added lc
Virginia's honoed list as one Of her most gallan
and noble Sons.
BY W. F. Watson. The Heroes and Sages o