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

-; ,hir h,other Volunteers of the city ii o'clock, they
marched with the Battalion OF Volunteers, commanded
bv Cantain Nnmo, 10 the African Church. where
thc Declaration Of Independence was read by Ros-
coc p Heath Esq Its reading preiaced by
brief address, which well sustained the reputation of the
reader as talented graceful and highly cultivated young
renteman Having fired the national salute the Capitol
Square O'Clock they proceeded to the residence of their
former commander Major Thomas H. Ellis whom they re-
ceivcd with military courtesy and escorted 10 NELSON'S Island
There The dinner took place On no previous OCCASION per-
haps of similar character has there been manifested better
interest in the prosperity OF the companyand surely
on none there present more truly Vlrgnlan spirit
We venture the Insertion that every left that table, not
only pleased with lis social enjoyment but with nm over
mastering nness of mind in reference 10 the great po
cal question OF the day. 1.-THE subtle element of discord
now apatnp the national councils has very certainly found
no abiding place among the Richmond Fayette Artillery In
proof of which, read their toasts.
REGULAR TOASTS.
L. The 4th of July, l776lts spirit arouses US 10 submit
onlv what is right.
. The Unon-We would oin our hearts and hands for
its preservation, so long it is worth preserving.
g. Our CuunIry-Me would gladly gather and press TO
her sidewe would heal the cangs and the wounds OF her
spr--we would sacrifice and suffer Tor her saEe-but II
must be mitiou dtShon0r.
4. George Washington-Ame the world, still turns
to his name with grateful and glowing sentiment of love
5. The Patriots of the Revolu,ion-Their example led
never but 10 duty, TO triumph and TO honor.
g. Jefferson, Henry and Lee-Can We wear the brand
and 5andage of interiors among the monuments and in the
very presence of their gloryl
T. yirgnia-The mother OF our nobest hopes and our
proudest Joys.
s. Our worthy Governor-A Governor worthy OF vir-
gnia-"lu of valor OF kindness, -princsy in BOTH"
g. The President of the United States
TO- The Army and Navy of the United S;ates-Ameri,
can honor 10 The soldier the saor who has contributed
10 maintain the honor Of the American name
H. Our brother Volunteers OF the City-Today we hlnS
of them as festive friends ON batc-Iay win them oy
our side we should think OF nothing but victory.
-. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS war upon ignorance nnail we
have honorable IN Inc @ W nrensu IA rhe hours
by her side.
Many of these received with the most Vociie
rous applause and followed by the firing OF cannon
Before proceeding 10 call upon the Company present for
toasts Captain Nimmo read the following letters from gen.
Iemen wh, had been invited TO attend the dinner
RICHMOND, Arm July, 1850.
Dear Captain Il have had the honor 10 receive your kind
note inviting dine with the Artillery to-day at Browns
Island Ii would be most gratifying TO me 10 mlnge again
with my old comrades and participate with them IN paying
honor the day. were in suitable spirits 10 40 So But
my late heavy bereavement entirely unuis ME lo company
and especially for the scenes of festive board Although
cannot present, respectfully offer sentiment appro
pirate, think, 10 the crisis and which eenefay enter
tanned would give permanent peace 10 the country ana en-
able Americans all future time, 10 unite as brethren In Inc
celebration OF this glorious Anniversary:
JOHN RUTHERFORD
To Captain R. NJ. NIMMo Richmond Fayette Artillery.
The Memory of John G. Calhoun, the nstrous patriot
and prophetic statesman His admonilions duly needed BY
his countrymen would preserve the equilibrium oil the
Constitution and perpetuae the Union
RIcHMoSD, 81 IuLr, 1850.
NY Dear sir IL sincerely regre, that domestic causes
will prevent my acceptance Of the kind and cordial invita-
ton extended by the Richmond Fayee artillery, 10
unite with them IN Tie celebration OF our .Nauohi ahNei
sary tomorrow.
Never did the people OF America up TO their Olympia
under circumstances ineresng and surely we may DC
permitted 10 hope that the ecuecons which cluster around
this sacred day will e9htcn their patriosm nnd strengthen
their affection for the Union.
beg leave suboin sentiment and, with assurances OF
my espec for yourself and the gallant under yonr
command remain yours truly w. A M Eho
Our Union The Day Star Of Hope TO the oppressed of
the Earth; if once eStinguishcd,
Where is that Promcthean heat
That light llume.''
RICHMOND, JuLy 4TH, 1850.
Ny Dear Sir Your favor Of the I'd instant inviting me
10 join the Richmond Favete Artillery to-day at Browns
Island has been received and regret exceedingly that
slight indisposon for several days past will deprive lie Of
the pleasure oi complying with polite invitation
annex toast which please offer 10 the Company In my
name.
the greatest and respect your obadent servant
POWHATAN ELLIS.
Firnness on the part the South in the pressed, crisis is
less worthy of her dignity than essential 10 tic pese
walton OF her constitutional rights.
Ny Dear Sir II regret exceedingly that previous en-
ragement prevents me accepting your polite invitation
TO dine with the Artillery Company to-day at Browns
Yours, very truly, D. H. TUCKER, NJ. D.
American Liberty: Achieved by the common blood and
of ancestors it would be unfair 10 deny US
its enjoyment it Is shut the Southern citizen out from
fair participation in the Mexican territory acquired by
Southern as well as Northern men and money
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By Engineer Loiton Our Major: ".Naguns, Major.
marimusare words having little poinin the abstract in
This connection however they teach tho truth OF the old
Latin MAXIM "in medic tuiissimus ibis!
This toast enthusiastically drunk by tho company
gun was fred and there were loud calls for speech
Major Ellis responded al some length He spoke Of the
unvaryng kindness which his old comrades continued TO
manifest for him. his confidence In hem and his attachment
10 the company. As earnest Of his desire for their fur
Their efficiency and success he presented them with list of
Fifty contributing members obtained by him. under that
provision of the new Code of Virginia. which authorizes
every volunteer COMPANY besides its regular members 10
enrol not exceeding so contributing members, each OF
wy 5ss s per in our o s
sketch of the touching address of Major F. II found
response In the hearts Of present and seemed to be
e-echocd by the loud mouhed cannon which doomed forth
al its conclusion.
BY Captain Nimno Our worthy guest, Judge John S.
Caskie Preemnently successful In all his previous
paons he has become still more distinguished since the
ermine was placed upon him. His "rignG onnorum incn-
oratones" have not been spent In vain.
Judge Caske returned his warmest thanks for the
plment which had been paid him, and said that while he
should not make speech, he would give toast which
would probably be the absorbing topic of the day. in
which he felt the deepest interest," but that much had al
ready been well said that subject in the regular
Animated by The around him and the feeling and eo
quen address of Major Ellis which company had just
listened ne would give another sentiment In which all at
that table least doubtless prepared cordially unite
lie gave THE Richmond Fayette Artillery: No
DC among them without feeling all through his heart how
pleasant il Is for brethren dwell together in unity
BY Captain Nimmo DR.. William 4. Pattason Skilled
in his art, esmable in all his relations we know him
one oil our hest fellowc citizens
Dr. Pat;cson, an invited guest responded briefly to this
toast and gave The equality Of the States and Of the peo
pie; the Keystone of the Federal Arch"
Quarter Master r. B. Gooch remarked that he was glad
10 see present here to-day of those members Of
corps who volunteered for the Mexican war; passed through
the campaign and. having returned with credit,
spending their first fourth of July SINCE with their old
rades He was also pleased here his friend Captain
e. u Scott who commanded the company the right of
the line OF the Virginia regiment He gave "The Mexican
Volunteers Entitled 10 the gratitude Of the country now
and destined 10 receive rewards hereafter"
Capt. Robert G. Scott, Jr, who had commanded one of
the companies of the frs, Virginia regiment in the war with
Mexico responded with spirit 10 Ills toast. Prompted BY
the evident delight with which squad OF the company
hard BY serving gun lie told humorous and patriot.
tic anecdoe OF Col Wahach OF The L. S. Army which had
occurred during the last with Great Britain strongly
Illustrative OF the well known attachment of an Artillery
his guns After passing compliment, 10 the COM
pany then around several of whom had served with him
h.,