Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-03-02
THE LATE ANNIVERSARY.


22d to all of the volunteers, and a number of
guests, military and civic. Governor Floyd
spoke in one Of his ~happiest veins. Brief ad.
dresses. accompanied by toasts, were made oy
Colonel Payne, Captain Johnson, Joseph Mayo,
Mr.. Pitts of Wheeling, and Others.
The Anniversary Of the birthday was ceIe-
brated by the Artillery at their new quarters
Lafayette Hall" which handsome edifce was
opened for The first time on that day. A boun-
tilul repasl, consisting Of oysters, turkics, saddle
Of mutton, fresh shad, ham, beef, chickens,
&c, with condiments to match, was served up
under the auspices Of that excellent caterer,
Thomas Wheelcy. A number of guests were
present, notwithstanding the %lnelemency OF the
weather. We have been enabled TO gather up
a few fragmentary relics Of the good things
which were said over the well-loaded boards.
Major Joseph Sclden-always a welcome
guest : responded most happily to a sentiment
in his honor.
General Lambert, Mayor, said he knew, and
had long known The corps to be ehlcient IN
service and ready for duty.
Captain Nlmmo proposed the health OF Cap
tain Robinson, delegate from Norfolk Ciiy-a
faithful representative and an excellent Com
mander.
Captain Robinson responded, aud declared
that the only circumstance that reconciled HIM
to being absent from his own corps 10 .day was
his presence among the Richmond Fayette Ar
llllery, whom he should long remember. II
had afforded him pleasure TO see The bearing
of all the volunteer corps of Richmond today
QuaHermaster Gooch proposed the health OF
| Colonel Mathew Nj Payne, one OF The hfsl Al
| tillrry officers wounded IN The Mexican war =
We take no pleasure in the absence OF such a
Payne"
OF Major Thomas ii. Ellis, late Captain OF The
Artillery. (Nine cheers were enthusiastically
given Tor This loasI)
Captain Nimmo stated that Major r. was pre-
vented from being present by public duties con
necied with the James River and kanaWha Com
pany.
Lieutenant Richie gave Inc health Of ColoneI
Herbert, Delegate IRON Norfolk county.
Colonel Fl. responded in a ielicitous and feel
ing manner 10 The sentiment. lie said ne was
proud 10 see such 4 company as TINS uncer inc
command Of a native oi his county -Captaln X
NJ. Nimmo-a man whose worth and merit al
lracled confidence and admiration wherever NJ
was known. He gave "Gendemen OF The corps
May your lives be prosperous and your deaths
triumphant"
Engineer Lurlon rose TO offer a sentiment ~
honor OF the Canada volunteers. (Cheers.) He
gave the health of Col t. b. Bisger-one who
was 'bisseI" than any other man IN The cry o
Richmond.
Colonel Bigger responded and modesily re.
tered 10 the TACT stated by Engineer Lorion. II,
considered that in taking up arms lor the hard
ships of a Canada campaign he was only DIS
charging his duly 10 his country. When Ina
country called him, be hoped 10 be found evel
ready 10 obey. He gave, ''lhe Richmond Fay
eue ATlillery-A noble band OF brothers and
fine specimen Of volunteer soldiers"
Quarer.M Master Guoch gave The health oil Ma
Tor Boswell, delegate from Page county: the el
iicient friend OF volunteer corps IN The councils
OF The State. Maj. b. was caliei on aud respon
ded. :,
Ii. Rrchie gave the health Of Col. George w
Munfold, former Captain OF the Blues, to whlcl
sentiment Ii. James responded on behalf ol ma
company.
Pfivalc Alexan or proposed a Toast IN homo
OF Col. John F.. HamtIamck. Drunk with enthu
siasm.
5. @. VIM. Robinson gave "Thomas Richie
ST. Long NAV he live 10 do honor to his calling.
AMI Cant. Robinson OF Norfolk city, amend.,
lhe toast by including Others.
ENGINEER Lorlon, gave the health OF DR.. T.. y
Goocb: I'VE welcome him on his return 10 Oi
otAhs
Virginia"
d.. 6. replied in a brief address, in which hi
delaileA some al he incidents OF he French Rr
yolulion, as witnessed by him in Paris. lie CAV
".he memory OF LAFAYETTE"
Gen. Lambrr; gave the memory If Washing
ton" Drunk standing and in silence.
Ii. Richie gave THE Mexican War: there !
one glory IN The heroes" Three cheers for Gen
Zachary Taylor, and music Hail 10 The Chi,t"
Lieut.. Clarke proposed the health Of Gaflan
danes, Esq, Superintendent Of The Civ Wa'ei
Works. That gentleman responded and play
fully alluded To The friendly union Of two mimi
cal elements which had long existed in The cas-
Of ihc Artillery and The Wafer Works.
Col. Herbert referring 10 the gallant volunteer
Of Norfolk city, gave a toast in their honor
Three cheers.)
Col. Bigger gave the memory Of Capt. job
B. Richardson. (S;andIns.)
Capt. Nimmo proposed "Our friends, the r.
tersburg Artillery: we remember their hospital
" ana admire their bearing" (Three cheers.l
Sergeant Wade proposed The health OF Col. Jn'
A. Meredith Of The 18th Regiment. (Col. NJ
was mol presently
Corporal Raux gave "Thomas Wheeley, on
caterer: None can complain when he provides.
By Lieut.. Ritchie-"The Union of the State:
Esto pe-petua." Music, Hail Columbia.
BY Captain Nimmo: The American Flag.
Three cheers and music, "lhe Star SpansIe
Banner"