Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-02-22

corporate the Nytieylie tTcuatlng
bill authorizing the Clerk Of the county Court OF Harm
convey 2edekah kiJwel certain land therein men
toned was on motion of Mr. FERGUSON, indefinitely
postponed.
communication was received from the Senate Stain!
that they had agreed the resolution OF the ouse o Dele
gates proceed the election of certain officers al stat
with amendment which proposed 10 proceed To the ee
zion on Monday next instead of to-day Agreed 10 oy '
House.
communication received from the Governor trans
mi,ing Of the condition Of several o The Bank
Of the Commonwealth.
On motion of Mr.. PENDlEToN the House ADJOURNED
i PRESENTATION OF A FLAG.
Below We gye the speeches made the square ON Tues
day afternoon the occasion of The presentation ni Fial
TO the Cadets Holding the flag stall in one hand Mr. Dor
man spoke, in substance, as follows:
! Cadets Of The Military Lstute:-On belalfof the Alum
nj of the Institute of whom is my good fortune To De- one
have been called upon most unexpectedly 10 appear bur'
you to-day. Such solicitation, coming from any olh"
quarter might properly have been declned-bnt coming n
does from my old companions in arms TO whom T. mn
not be resisted. well remember The Inn, separated
from us am but by brief space when, like you bore
the title of Cadctdwelt in the walls which you nha
bit and was engaged i'm the noble pursuits Ia when
Your time is now devoted:
"ah lhen came ihronsns many wild desire,
| And high imagining antthousht Of fire
Then from within. voice exclaimed Aspire!
That is your part Aspire! 10 elevate ths noble old
Comonwcalthto fit yourselves for sending her forward
upon her of prosperity of grandeur and OF glory
Sons Virginia, born upon her soil educated al her own
peculiar Institution is peculiar duty with every eef-
gv of body and mind advance her interests The motto
on this Hay points the path OF duty "Scence Lltca-
tre and the Arts, Here will be found the elements oil Ii-
gnias future glory. II is unnecessary 10 attempt 10 I'M
press upon you the importance OF KSowLEnGE your pre-
crptors will perform that part Nor you Ignorant oi The
means Of attaining it, There is no railroad 10 knowledge
Yon must climb 10 il the rugged hill OF labor In words
OF eoauence, uttered in hearing by distinguished
orator. and the truth Of which must all sooner or later
acknowledge "Wcre young again, would build temple
| to ISpusTRy and worship in il from morn to nighi.
You NAV be called upon serve your country IN tne ca
party of soldiers Should this hour arrive should the
soil Of our country be- polluted BY the foot OF the invader
you and those for whom speak, viii raly around tnls
standard Shoulder TO shoulder will stand in the ranks
of our countrys defenders and the courage oil tho soldier
the resolution of the patriot will be strengthened and hal
lowed by the early tics OF companions and friends
Our lail be- birrd for the glorious ~tIIic,
Topreva, in the contest % that's isarrr ha" l'r
But LEI s hone that -lch necessity will Yours
is noe peaceful mission. Keep the motto upon this iag
dy brfre yonr ewes and with that other device dear
your hearts Virginia praso iiden, u pledge my al'h '
Virpina enter boldly upon that glorious career which
open all without distinction In this land oil republican
With these remarks thus nperlccy made beg leave 10
present through you sir the Corps of Cadets, This i'ag
| from the Alumni Of the Military Institute
| Cade, DENLY, ON receiying the Flag said
SIR: have the honor receive, behalf ot the Corps
Of Cadets Of the Virginia Military Institute Ibis a pre-
sencd BY The body of Alumni Of which YOU are member
Such mark of esteem coming from any body o our fellow
citizens wod be proudly and gratefully received by u.s. bnt
our qualification il enhanced in tenfod degree when va
remember that s the Alumni of our beloved institute who
delight thus honor it, IL is pleasing for you 10 o1e this
Dedpe of pride and remembrance the Institution which
decked your with youthful honora II will be pleas
ing for march under flag that will tell us. each time
we gaze ohc worth of our Alma Mater and OF you who pre-
cepded in the bright OF scholastic and military dis
,ncton You have been soldiers. You have appeared
on the gay parade in The simple uniform we war You have
paced the rounds of camp ill the s revcile relieved yoF
silent watching and mid the winters storm have done vete
ran duty in guarding the property oi your native State
Above all YOU have felt the hrobs OF that affection
which bears in each soldiers bosom for his mates The go
den chord which unite in pure friendship the mebers o
the corps each other has been t"ned around vou
hearts and time has served only strengthen its embrace
II s sir for these thG. hail with peculiar plea
sur this gift the part of the Alumni az testimony thai
the tie which bound them 10 their Alma Mater Ia moi
vet severed that sometimes in fancy they meet with US
around the same cherished altar ana worship with Arts
Literature and Science And sir what is that altar round
which, in the warmth Of youthful DEVOTION glory 10 have
gathered But years the drunken hreng ruled ir
mimickry OF sodershp ground now dedicated BY grea
State the education of her youth On that onnd obed
en the invocation of genius and patriotism noble ed
flee has lifted its graceful head heavenwad and now stands
mark coming years Of the wisdom Of thai Legislanr.
which gave il being The hired soldier is now displaced
and in his stead the young Vginnn with heart bounding
With love for his native State and glowing with pride The
thought that he her guards in the perfection o.
sodership, the which she entrnsts Ia him. and Ii
whom Virginia better entrusl those arms than 10 he
own children?
Whilst other Institutions have aneuiahed through lonf
yeals feeble infancy this has seemed 10 spring Miner
yake into the funess oil growth and usefulness panoiet
for war yet rendering 10 her disciple the myrtle wreath
Science and LITERATURE
Any institution should be content have It's wortt
estimated by that ils Alumni This would spreac
forth her youthful is and point with pride 10 the name
| which shine upon il OF the body 10 which you belong
sir cannot speak highly Everywhere throughout tn
length and breadth OF the 'O Dominion its vvifying in
uence has felt Everywhere, educao has receives
an impulse without which il might have languished TO
years the black letter medniions Of ancient schoomen
New views have been brought before the publcthe nb
yolion Of years the study Of the ancient languages have
in measure given place 10 the cultivation of science ant
art That science which begirt the earth with electric wires
and sends of knowledge yvify the universe
which the winged horse on his lightning course ant
binds counties together in bond Of common interest ant
draws vet more tightly the ties OF national concord
fraternity. Practice has assumed the place OF theory an
Science with hen golden wand points great results nsica
OF idle specuatons. For associates disciples
that science we claim the honor Of its aainents
Co the great Inns Of internal improvement in on
State mark the progress OF the railway as II stretches on
ward about 10 dlituse light and wealth around IT, In s ri
course-who points the compass! who levels The siee
mountain the deep rayne! who surveys The road o
builds the bridge! In cases, il is of that band
Alumni whom y0n represent here to-day. In the halls
education in the Academies and Schools OF State he
are still numerous There the discipline they hav
learnt from their Instructors is impaired their p
pills and thus from the fountain that rises in the Valley
the West pure flows every Of this grea
State. But the uniform thcy have worn, orbds m
thought that their usefulness should be confined the walk
Of peace alone 1t Is when the cloud hangs heavy
their country, when the unfacsed civilian shlinks fron
the deadly conflict that these young Nirgnians prove hei
title to the name soldier ind in indicating the nationa
honor repay the beneiactions OF their native State. The
the advantage of having we'll instructed body Of cilize
soldiers becomes apparent the first sound of the trun
pet they step forward to do battle for their countys rights
When the tocsin of sounded lately throughout this t
land you and many of your associates rushed foremost
the camp and superior officers have all avowed that
could better perform the soldiers duty. The policy
Virginia must eye bo directed towards tho education of he
people and the improvement Of internal communications
The Institute Offers her body Of highly educated and scien
titc Young men, omncny qualified to accomplish these w
schemes Could Washington and Jefferson be here in per
son to-day they in spirit they would smile boncdic
tion On work well calculated To promote the interest
the Stale which each dearly loved
In conclusion permit me TO return thanks in the
the corps of Cadets this beautiful flag II will pride
guard and cherish ito surround with rampant al boil
and generous hearts and 10 hand il down those who wi
succeed as pure and unsued when werccevci !ol
your hand Halowed by the fond associations that lnge
around it, it win become for guide 10 honor and L
greatness We will think gaze upon il, that tn
two great founders of country's glory there
watch over their descendants, and each among II
will register upon its pure surface oath 10 strive
be- worthy of such glorious parentagr The memories
YOU who have gone before u.s. will cluster around yon
offering and it will BE- our TO emulate The generol
fecn. which prompted its donation II will teach ''
by your example, duty country; and air ! ca
promise those who will march under its folds hd
should foreign foes attack countys Institutions or d.