Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-09
RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
rr,7en,Y MoRNING. July g. 1850.
n,,r cr1EgRArloN OF THE FOURTH.

MORNING. ~ W
mr. crt ITERATION OF THE FOURTH
go r,, If Iuy was celebrated in this rlty WIN ''''
-" ~, ,s,ol enthusiasm from the fact that Two NJ"
,,,nics turned ont for the first time on nav
IT., One ofshem the "ioung Guards, continuance
r. l,hr y Richardson is composed entirety VI ,''''s
- ,o, the ages of Is and 20-they have ha'i''''
. hlue coats trimmed with red, neat cap, -" P1'
- ,d white pantaloons. They made hahuso'''
r,., md went through the evoutlons ana 'a'is'
Ia. IN = truly military style, and in manner h'E'
,hss showing that they are composer Oh 'ne s" r
-, city should be proud OF such gallant corps "
,rb.v numbered some so or So, rank ana me-
- ,o. marched to the Governors House, theg "e'e -
:l !, = handsome manner by Gov. Floyd, VINO aD'''
: - -, the occasion. Young Captain H. IS ''"e cup
ra 81, bI,ck-thc late Captain r. OF the fuo"c ""''
Ia 10 , soldjer BY intuition, with the bearing "
Tho other new Volunteer company the
'a,,os,d mainly Of Germans and commanded oy captain
- a,,a, hv green coats trimmed with yellow and
~, ,aos green plumes tipped with black, and white pan'a-
s'N sa, numbered about forty, rank and hle. lheil
we're highly misunderstanding taci ana
- ,, II an older corps-indeed we do not remember
-. or n body of men possessing In greater degree
49,, o roouis,es for efficient soldiers han lhe e" >'o
0ur civ has long been destitute OF rIie eoffsah'
A ,,srpg prospects OF the one now go eficeh'y ONCE.
IL
-, i.s fair that il will he ornament 10 the regiment ~
:. u.or,hy the encouragement OF our clzens'
Anon, II o'clock the limo formed on Broad street. ea'
Courthouse rs follows: On the right, the Dragons
Cs,,ain Tompkins; the Artillery, captain N.,n''o
cap,o Infantry Captain Danorth Blues, Captain W. J.
che,nad Young Guard Captain Richardson, and virginia
Rifles Captain Bodeker' ...-
Tho line Of march was then taken up tor the African
Church where large audience Of both sexes hao asseou
- beor The Declaration OF Independence read oy MT
Heath who had been selected for the purpose ana "o
discharged the duty in manner highly SATISFACTORY
h reading with some eloquent remarks which were re-
vcd by plauds from intelligent auditory Alter WHO"
m Inn; was again formed and the procession marched 10 Tic
n;to souarc where about o'clock the national sa'ue
was fred
Tho Csn,ol square presented most pleasing sight Not
ib,,pdnp the excessive heat (Which prevailed through
~, ,bo dav1 II was well filled by both eexes-the or9h'
nlc,snr smiles and lovely forms of tho CENTER SEN
fwb were hicky intcrspcrsed in the assambage gave
III, and animation the scene which, we arc tod 'h Tie
soldier none more truly appreciate
After firing the national salute the companies MED OIL 10
their respective places Of dining The Troop dinea AZ
pleasant retreat short distance below hockeus; 'e
on,ired 10 their old and fvoe al Bnchanans
Sprng the Eagle Infantry dned al Capt Goddins (baco
Branch Tavern the Rifle Company Clakes SPRING ana
the ~ Dung Guad treated 10 an entertainment iar-
pshed in handsome style the Exchange Hotel vi the
roosts and other proceedings Of the volunteers and their
pu,s,s ON the OCCASION hopo give some account mere
after.
| The Richmond Crews Capt. Wyatt NJ Elliott, did not
nar,icinae in celebrating The 4h in hle city Having pre-
yousv accer,ed an invitation from the Petersburg Rhe
COMPANY to visit the "Cockade they left Richmond at hail
mast NJ md arrived In Petersburg about half past T.
They were received al the Bong5rook Hotel By the Rhcsi
remained during tho daywcrc entertained in most pleasing
md hosnitable mannerani returned 10 Richmond ABOUT
~ nuht well pleased with their trp-oniy regrettns that
the ay vas not many hours longer fol them to remain ano
cn,v ,e company of the volunteers OF Peersbnrg-Sose
motto j.. and ever has BEEN whether entertaining friends or
foes--alrays ready"
The Artillery Company after firing The usual midday sa-
lute wheeled into line and marched 10 Browns Island
where ample provision had been made for administering 70
their comforts after the fagung parade oil the morning.
antan Nimno presided the head OF the table Alter the re-
puar toass number of complimentary oasts were drunk 10
several guests Major Ellis Judge Caskie Dr. Pateson Capt
Ro G. Scott Dr. Gooch and Others who responded win
aoproora,s sentiments Next the volunteer toass,
.,e of which were capital and full OF point and good h
NOR MANY sentiments given of loyalty ana devouon
10 The South and the Unions md whatever differences "i OPT
MON nav exist as IN the views be finally consunmaied
A. this critical ucure in the affairs our country we hazard
in saving that every man At that table, should
The crisis come (Which I'd avert when Virginia de-
nands prompr action and her be summoned tn her
aid will he found his post prepared to sustain an"
defend her "come veal, coms woe. Never nave we wiz
messed more oyous time than the celebration on lhursday
II will be long remembered and we hope TO spend many
more such fourths Of July.