Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-07-10

put your piece little lower the paper under the head
of"Websiers confession" it would have been SO much
more generally read. Your co-woTkers,
R0CKBRlDGE & HIGHLAND. 4
CELEBRATION OF THE 4TI By THE STAUNT0N 1t INFANTRY
At the hour of o'clock the Company met and march.
ed to the Grove Capt. Ass whence, after convvia
nour spent in its delightful shade they proceeded to the
captains house parlake Of refreshments supplied by
his hospitality. At o'clock, preceded by Col. j. B. Bald
WIN, MAJ VIM. H. Hartman, Ad1t John l.. Peytou, Capt.
Kenon Harper and ID. W. Patteson, ESQ thew marched
to the Valley Hotel where an elegant repasi awaited fhem
prepared by he enerpsng and tasteful proprietor Mr. D.
N. Woodward. After due respect had been paid 70 The
choice vands which loaded the Table the cloth was emov
ed and Col J. b. Baldwin, and D. W. Patteson. Esq.
were requested to act as RESIDENTS assisted by CaptJ H
Asst, and Maj WIN. H. Harman. The Declaration of In
dependence was then read in clear and audible tones by j.
L. Peyion, Esq The committee now presented the c,-
lowing Regular 1Oass:
ls The Day we ceebrate-The brightest Star in the
zodiac of Lbey-perpcua be The alteration of Freereen
as il passes the zenith.
2nd George Washngton-I1is colossal virtues stand
forth conspicuously now. and glow in hearts
y when in the aduous struggle of the Revolution they
crowned him "Faher Of His County"
3rd. The Fathers Of the Revoution.-Their example
shall be cherished, while freedom animales tbs American
heart.
4th. Our Army and Navy.
9Th. The Constitution Of the United Staes.-The en-
5odment of human WISDOM and The safe gaurd Of Lib
critics.
9th Amerca-TTer wealth can sustain, while her free
institutions shall invite to her SOIL oppressions loi and
worn sons of every cline and tongue.
7th Franklin-Long may his Genius and Patriotism
be appreciated by the friends Of Science and Liberty.
Sth The memory ofLalayette- on American
soil.
9th Agriculture, Commerce and Manufactures.
10TH Peace Ami,y and Friendship with all nations.
llth The friends Of freedom throughout the world
Success their Efforts.
18th. The Compromise of the Slavery quesdon-Con-
ceived in the spirit which led to Uunon, it will
peace and concord 10 the family Of States.
l3th Woman-'rhe only earthly power before which
man may knee wilhou, distonor, which can humble him
without disgrace.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By Capt Ast.-Capl. Kenon Harper-Brave, generous
and good There is united in him combination of virtues
which few attain.
The Captain rose and responded in the following eloquent
remarks:
Gentlemen ofhe bfintry:-I thank you for your COM
pmen 1t is than Gig hieen years since the
ganzatlon of your corps, and was chosen lis first
mander For full half that period. continued to be its
Captain devotng myself TO lis interests and lis prosperity,
with untrng industry There is, TO me, Gentlemen, much
that pleasant and much that melancholy this retro
specon The officers who associated with me, the
men who filled the ranks Of the corps at lis organization,
see not around Orihose who then members,
none, left, and but few even, who belonged 10 II
at the latest period Of my command 1t is natural then,
Gentlemen Of the Infantry, that IN cunning among you To-
day. my mind should revert 10 the past with rather mel
anchoy interest fou bear dear to me in old
caos and in coming among you feel Ike one who re-
visits the place of his nativity after long years Of Absence
and finds himself among comparative strangers lie en-
quires for the companions Of his youIh-whee are heyf
and echo answers, "where." Craig Tapp, Carroll, the
officers first placed in association with by the yoce Of
the corps its oganzaun and Gushing, of later day, with
number Of the old members have taken their last march
on earth and in yonde grave yard Others are scat
tered through the Yves, and South wes or have found their
graves among strangers One of them who distinguished
himself in the for Texan Independence, found bloody
grave in the massacre OF Goad. And Gentlemen, Your
corps has not been without lis representatives In our armies
and npon our battle fields in Mexico, and spme Of them
now in death lie sleeping in the country OF the foe. Is
but lust that should here say what verify believe to be
tue that wherever any Of the Infantry have gone into
tive service, they proved 10 be good soldiers The youth
f Brooks who Aduianl and drlOllcer oi tue CON-
manI TO which he attached in The Texan service, ac-
knowIedge his Indebtedness Tor the rank aud position which
he so speedily acquired 10 the instruction lie mad received
as member of the Stauuiun Jlg Infantry Let This iact,
then, encourage you and s,imuae you TO Improvement in
all that relates tie duties Of the soldier iolr parades
ought not TO be looked upon mere pasme lhe pleas
ure of such associations yours consists in the beauty OF
YOUR drills ard the exact and sodiey manner in which
they are executed To dress merely as soldiers and be IN
different The performance OF your duties cannot ia !"
render your association rkseme and your meetings pront-
less. The truth :s YOU know not the advantage winch
proper knowledge Of the drills may be To you in future
for we cannot oresee what the exgencS OF our beloved
Country may be. what the part We may be required 10
take in them. Ii called upon TO ACT as soldiers rely upon
it. the rank and position which you may h VIII depend
mainly upon your qualification; and In country where
military instruction limited, its possession in time Of war
always prove Ofhgh personal, as well as public ad-
vantage.
Again, thank you gentlemen. for your compliment, and
also for your indulgence and in conclusion beg leave 10 Oh
fer you toast:
The Augusta Volunteers for the Mexican war-Livlng
or dead they find place in the memory and affections VI
their Commander.
By Mai. VIM. Fl. Harman.-John Lewis Peyton, Esq,
The gallant and accomplished gentleman who read tho
Declaration of Independence. ;,
Mr. p said he rose 10 respond 10 the kind and compi-
meary toast Just drank, with great deal OF Unaffected
embarrassment lie found himself Che sald) III rather
new position Ii the first time he had been 50 unex
pectedly called for speech, Tor he could CONSIDER MN
self as placed in no other atude if he correctly remember
ed the proceedings he had frequently read OF public meet
nps and public dinners He had observed in these accounts
that said that such and such gentleman was now
toasted which dre,c him to his feet ln accordance with
this custom, which he had doubt he was expected TO
follow and for which he had ths authority Oh me
gentleman who had just preceded hun, aud not because e
could hope do justice TO the occasion, the company inc
kindness which had prompted this aerng notice OF nun,
OF his own ieelings-ha he rose 10 make his acknowledge
ments. ~ :,
There were some occasions when words Of his could
do Justice his feelings; the present, he was very much
in the condition of one of the characters mentioned by La
MARITIME his and trashy production Les Cofde
ces with which he had doubt most of the company were
familiar This character is Represented BY axe French
poet being great feeling, SO much SO mat ne
never ventured write, he could not Infse us IN MS
works Now, MIR. T. said, it because he could DO no
kind justice his feelings that he did not propose to say
v sympathsed in the emotions this day and celebrs
ton were 50 emnenty calculated to inspire; and that hay
ny been once himself member Of volunteer company,
he was greatly interested in every scheme for promoting
their success and prospe1y and felt particularly anxious
in regard 10 the Inamry which his gallant friend at The
head Of The table, Maj VIM. ifsrman had once Command
ed and with which his Mr PSI earliest -, ASSOCIATIONS snn