Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-09
TUESDAY MORNING, JULY 8, 1850,

%G, JULY 8, 1850.
'a wh him that he is real business man. well informed in
"neyh' steady, firm and unwavering, and that from our
noWea9e o him. We verify believe that he would represent
me district of lis members the entire satisfaction
al a tie has served several years in the Legislature with
entire satisfaction
MASy NoTERs or Sussex CouSTy
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THE CELEBRATION AT BUCHANAN's SPRING
The RrcnMoxn LIGHT IsrASrnY BLUES, with many
friends the guests of the old and honorary members
that ancient corps After the military ceremonies Of the day
were over the Company repaired Buchanans Spring. the
calm and cool retreat which they have pleasantly dned
many wears IN The anniversary Of independence They
were received by ahou fifty Of their honorary members
escorted 10 The big Bowl which yied with the old spring
in pouring forth something cool and refreshing At The din
much hlav prevalct nany good things said
and sung. Col George ". Munord presided assisted By
Col, Thos B. Bigger and Capt. George H.. Tompkins all
former commanders OF The Company, and Mr. VIM Mitchell
and Mr. Archibald PIeasanrs, honorary members, Vice
Presidents.
Col Munlord on behalf OF the honorary members, wei.
coined the quests and the bn in motion by giving the
sentiment Of those by whom the dinner given the fol-
lowing toast
The Richmond Light Infantry Blues We will cherish
them till the blue iorsakes The sky The
tnn and the wave.
To this sentiment Captain VIM y Sheppard the Com
nander ri the Blues responded III happy terms and
cluded with the following toast
Our Honorary Members Precious relies With such
councillors, for to descendants will gather
around the festive board This consecrated SPOT 10 cee
braie this haliowed day.
The following regular then proposed and drunk
each being followed by an appropriate mir from Smiths
band, played in the best style
REGULAR ToaSTS.
|. The 4th of July, l776-May the principles then
thn md ipn hparf
2. George Washinglon--Let those who seek tmmortal
" initiate his virtues.
3. Our Counry-Eye hath seen, hath not heard
tongue hath not told of iairer n better.
4. The Unon-The good ship with her rich cargo still
holds her onward Mnv God preserve her in the TEN
pes; and the deep
s. The North and the Souh-Let not the spark wnch
may be quenccd by timely prudence consume the family
altars and The common home
6. Virginia MOI a. she n, nor yet as she was but bet
thnn her prcst and brghest sons have ever ianre
l. The State ConvenIion-Let Virginias present
her with attire, and our mother will appear in the love-
ness OF youth.
2 Our University Military institute. Colleges nnd
Schools There flowers enough for all the bees and bees
enough 10 fill all the hives with honey.
Q. Tclegraphs and Railroads-The great highways OF
mind and matter No matter how high the ways OF mind
and never mind how matter weighs.
10 Our new possessons.-lhose who helped 10 cut and
thesh the wheat have right 10 Just share Of the golden
harvest
H. The heroes who survive and those who fell in the
Mexican war-Whlc Gratitude cxafs the living Fame will
ihc girland> iur The dead.
T. Our Brother Volunteers
They every friend, welcome send,
And bid their foes defiance"
l2 Our Wives and Swcr,hears-
ooh power of love So fearful yet ~ fair,
Life of orr life On earth"
After the regular toass the following sentiments
proposed by the committee
Governor John b. Floyd: true Son Of the Old Dom-
MON honor him for his talents and devotion TO the State
ana rcfcet his absence !r2m onr festive board
John VI Patton: When Virginia has such revisors and
adviaera she will be of good laws and good counsel
Mr. Patton responded to this sentiment in his ielicitous
style and gave
Old Virginia ";eyar Tire !" Old Virginia, and for
Heath. His modestv casts veil about him, but il cannot
conceal the biancy or soidty of his intellect
Nr Heath replied most happily, and gave as his sen
lien
Union if We can--disunon if We must-equay and JUS
~ the pre-:dCn, G. W NIunfcrd. The Union Breakers
ahead and stiff Nor'her blowing Pipe all hands to guar
,,rs md place the bcst pilot al the helm.
By Col Thos B. Bigger Vice President. Major Joseph
Seden Chapuepcc returns to US in his person speci7"
Of The Old Dominon-nethe more nor less than hero
By Major Seden The Army Of Nrglnla-the hllltla Gnu
Volunteers of the Ever The ALERT ready at all times
TO defend its honor and interests from whatever quarter
nav be nssaied
Ry Capt George H. Tompkins Vice President. The nc,
tive members of the Blues The fire OF 90 Is with them ana
when occasion requires it, their honorary members VIII ian
By wm Mitchell Vice President The officers and mem
hers OF the State Guard credit to onr State and honor 10
our city. ~
Cap, Dimmock of the State Guard responded and gave
The Union. The last lone asylum of human liberty
rhrougho, the world if il fails, the problem oi
uent will he negatively demonstrated, and forever
Nv A. Peasants, Vice President The Congress oi inc
rned States as originally constituted by vir,uous and
patriotic people of sefsacrifcing, gallant ana generous
hearing Ave look al that picture, and then al ms
By Capt VIM Y Sheppard John NJ. Bolts When Ills
country calls always ready. M,
Mr. Bolts, who is honorary member Oh tne Dues re-
III. With oDnr
eloquent remarks. nl O.;
mese twins of the day celebrate An indissonoe CON
nexon makes them one Who seeks to destroy Eng is no
friend TO Cnngfor the dissolution OF the one consigns
the other 10 the tomb ., 100
By Mr.. Patton. When Eng becomes Purin mass
Chang has right To require to 5e severed from Inc corlu
MAJOR Thomae II. Ellis invited guest, not being pre-
san, sent the following sentiment
The UnOn A power and 4 rust-a power Piosiu
naced in our hands in trust for the good OF MANKIND
Sent by Major s. NcRae, an invited guest our Country
Like the Blues the older the HAMMER better ana
Nav centuries come IND tnen iEiichiiS 'o'e'e "
Sent by Capt. John B. Danforh Of the Eagle Infantry
The Richmond Light Infantry Blues ihongn veterans
"a NAV they ever preserve the vigor ot youth.
Sent by Lieut. IT, r. August Richmond IFeys lh ~ ~.
untecr Corps of virginia. One OF the main rcances oi e
State the hour of danger II should receive as
b; proper legislation, encouragement 70 s"'1e'' anu '
against destruction. r;,
By s. D. Denoon (hon'ry member) The Fedefa ohioh
II must and shall be preserved :, -, 1r..z Ivh;Is,
Br Col John A. Meredith. The Federal Union; Mh!st
rho ,otic people of South will not coidy calculate IL
yae vel as freemen they will not consent TO preserve
AT the sacrifice of their honor. = -
Bv 1t Col H. c. Cabel. The Union of Southern men
f iii narties for the sake OF the Union
~ James Brown Jr Second Auditor, and an honorary
member The Richmond Light Infantry Biues May they
continue to celebrate this glorious anniversary 60 long as our
republic exists in It's original puy-and may that be 10 Inc
end of time. n, s.,h o,d
Bv Richard Jeres, honorary member) Inc oon,n anu
rho Norfh Matters about which or good men caho
differ, ought not 70 be debated -. rh h,a .,a
By 1t C. H. Powell of the Blues. Virginia: ne heao a'u
IRON, of The Souih her will nc ever true 70 heT
By It. John F. Rcgnault OF the Blues. ou. llonoi,
members: God bless them, every one! In heaf' purse w
hand. -, p,. Nor,bo-, .nd
Southern interest one and ndvisibe he VINO auVoea.' %
s senaration is fanatic be he from tie Nor'n OF oou
and deserves as hope he will receive, just teui'uo o'
III lovers of Union and Liberty. Wash
By Lieut. r. hider Ia ylor oi the Eagle lniin,Si III
npton: He was stamped by the touch OF ms Mahes & "'
that imnress which marked him he cn'ice ana iasei P
OF his age" l, Tho Gamma
By c. W Macmurjo, honorary membeT Ing ne"p.o 10
mise May the spirit lat animated the patriots OF ~,
rn,;on inhab the breasts of those who nave ie see
ment of the vexcd question. -, IT,, S,,,o-;ol
By VIM F. Watson honorary membcr Inc oeh'o' a o la
scheme of adjustment The grand essence oil humo"e m
mills of the South: Pahacea offered 10 cure le uice1
ef The body potic BY obtaining from the SCUM cial e s
cessions 10 Northern insult and aggression Souinerh e
49,, r,,d, f,r Or will not spufn tuut