The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-07-07

By Edward McAdan,, an invited guest: Smith
OBrien: May he live to see the fultilment OF hobt
Emmts epitaph, and the American Eagle play
Yankee Doodle ON the Irish harp.
By Private NJ l.. Martin Am erica, the land OF
the brave and the home of the cree: Mankind the
recipients OF the good effects OF our republican gsv-
eminent.
By Lieut. Segers Ireland and the Union: A last
ing union amongst all her sons, for the speedy dis
solution OF her union with England
By Lieut.. WILLIAMSON: lrishmen in America
The inheritors Of an ancient honorable name, tue
natural guardians OF that names honor. Let IL De
their pride is their duty to preserve it unfair
nished.
By Private NJ L. Martin Henry Clay His mem
DRY W last as long as an eye Is left to shed tear
over the grave of departed greatness.
BY William F. Watson: The Irish Girls and the
Virginia Boys, and vice versa: glorious union,
highly beneficial to the nation.
BY Private Mcclure: The land we live in : Not
forgetting the land We lett
CELEBRATION BY THE R. L. l. BLuEs.-The
Blues celebrated the 4th at their old dining ground,
Buchanan Spring. They were, on this occasion,
the guests of 1t. l.. w. Glazebrook and Serg't II d.
W. Dicknson-ard we do Injustice to those gen.
tlemen wnen we say that the preparations for the
banquet were on scale of magnfcence seldom
exceeded 1t was pleasant sight to see the OLD
members of the Blaes again assembled around the
festive board, reenecting the scenes OF other days.
We never beheld a scene more exhiaratlng The
tall trees waving gently in the breeze the groups
of soldiers making the air ring with sounds of gale
ty and mirth the grey headed men looking on
with delight the sumptaous tables inviting an at
tack; and the beautiful scenery of the surrounding
country-all combined to engeuder feelings of sat
isfaction and joy.
Several distinguished guests were present, all
contributing their part to the prevailing spirit OF
social mirth.
The company assembled around the tables at
O'Clock, and most vigorous attack was made upon
the good things. OF tempting viands there was a
profusion and the fortunate persons present appre
ciated the hospitality of the gentlemany entertain
ers to the fullest extent As If touched by magic
wand hams, fresh meats, ducks, geese, chickens,
vegetables, with numberless delicacies, disappear
ed instanter, and the empty dishes were removed
to give place to feast of intellect and flow of
other things The Blue Bowl was in its place.
but moderation marked its use.
The dinner was prepared by that excellent cater
er, MIR. P. C. Kmbrough.
Capt. G. w Munford, who presided over the ia
bles then read the following regular toasts:
l. The day we celebrate-Our reiocings find an
echo wherever freedom has a friend. Music
HAL Columbia."l
?. The example OF the United States-Our only
Intervention with nations against and bgotry
[Music-'Marseill Hymn"
3. George Neutrality-suspicious. generation shall
praise thy works to another Music-"R emem
Der me-"
f. Our departed statesmen and heroes-"The
spirit of their thoughts shall walk the earth.-l siu-
S. The memory of Henry Clay-His country
"o'er her son hung weeping as he died II Music
The Constitution of the United States-A
monument OF wisdom, whose Inscriptions should
be read with veneraticn.-l Music.
Z. The Stars of our Union-Let harmony exist
among them when the morning stars sang TO-.
err Music Star-Spangled Banne,
g. Vrginia-Our mother-whose stainless honor
every good tongue easeth-l Music-"Carry me
back
9. The Presidency-Wbile contending for our
principleslet US never forget our country.-[Mu
sic-Yankee Doodle
TO- Schools and Colleges-Sow them broadcast
through the land and golden harvests shall enrich
our garners.- Music.
II. Internal Improvements-The iron horse
rangeth among the mountains for pasture "and
searcheth for every green thing "-fMusic-Enter-
prise Quickstep.I
10 The Army and Navy-Necessary to the de.
fence and honor of the nation-each new war an
illustration of their glory.-[ Music-Capt Shep-
herds Quickstep
10. virgna's Daughters-We love our good old
mother more for her fair daughters sake. This
toast was received with tn rec cheers-[ Music-Ex,
celsior Waltz
The following volunteer .oasts were then drunk
amidst rspturous applause:
By G. w. Munford Party spirit-Necessary to
Republics; but on day like this hushed in co2ces-
sion to the patriotism OF all.
By Lit Powell John NJ. Patton, Jr-Our newly
elected Captain-in him are to be found happily
blended the Accomplishments of the true soldier the
grace OF the orator, and courtesy of the gentle
man-with such man at our head the OLD Blues
must prosper.
By 1t l.. W. Glazebrook: The Press-A pillar
towering to the skies; Despots tremble befoie the
world awakening sight.
This toast was handsomely responded to by VIM
F. Richie, Esq, who gave
Virginia-May her Eastern and Western borders
be united by the magic hand of interna al improve
mcnt
By Serg's Dickinson: The Bar-Dcfenders of
justice and right; maintainers OF law and order
protectors of the opp essed and denouncers vice
IN all its forms.
Robt G Scott, Esq. responded in brief but ele-
CANT and patriotic speech, concluding with the fol.
lowing sentiment:
Vir ginia-As she was, as she is and her antece
dents prove she will be. der name is rendered IL
lu.riou, hy her furnishing the first written cons,i
tuition 10 a Tree people.
Hon. J. N. Bolts, in response to a call made upon
him, made few happy remarks, and gave:
Our congratulated by States, parties and fac.
tons, We may wrangie among ourselves as we
please but to the rest OF the world we are one Deo
pie, with heart, mind and purpose common +,
all
By Serg't Dickinson: Maj. T. P August-ope of
our brightest stars, and will continue to shine evan
alter the break of day.
hsjos August responded, and gave the following.
The Union OF the Slates-As beau,iful fabric a.
was ever devised by the wisdom of sage or woven
by the hand OF Patriotsm-a Union that mus, and
shah be preserved,
'For Freesoms hand hath blended them
Like tints In an immortal GEM"
BY LII disxeorook The Banking interest," well
represented In the persons Of Wa +. Strother and
j. a. saith, good sashiers-may they never have
occasion 10 cashier sny alan.
w. r. STROLLER, Esq responded and gave
The Bsaks of Virginia Whe4, iaithia y adnsip
isteTG tn.,v afford hid and eue0g4fns I,tlI 70 The