The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-07-08


HoNozs 70 HEFaY CLAr.-our readers win
observe that the Committee have resolved to have
no procession in honor Of Mr.. Clay. We regretH
extremely, and we have never known puopc SCI
cause more general Dissatisfaction Mr.. Gay was
more popular in Richmond than any man OF our
day Chief Just;ce Marshall himself not excepted
The idea that the procession would be failure, ap'
near. 70 us altogether prepos.erous The people
Of R;cbnond fail to show honor to the memory OF
u.nrr c,ov, II is impossible. The reason why
-. ,roces.ion iu General Taylors case failed was
49,, !, ANS mt off from time time, until people
bad rovn Indifferent. Besides, he never mad one
s6b of Mr.. C!ay's popularity in this city, nor nao
any body else, so tar as we ever hearo' 'nose
Marshall alone excepted
We earnestly entreat the Committee to review
and correct their decision ], was expectes by ev-
erv body that there would be procession, and the
public disappointment is great
LEI At maeting Of the Committee appointed
to do honor to the memory of Henry Clay, held at
the City He'll, on Wednesday, the 7th inst, Sher
man McRae, Esq, the Chairman, took the chair,
and called the meeting to order and, on motion
William M. Fulton was appointed Secretary. On
motion, William H. Mcfarland, Esq, was selected
to deliver the funeral oraiion the occasion, and
James Lyons, Esq, Judge William w. Crump and
Col. G N Johnson were appointed committee to
request his acceptance.
On motion, sub committee of ten, consisting of
General B. Peyton, Chairman, James Winston
Captain Nimmo Samuel Ellis, H. L. Kent, Colonel
Thomas J. Evans, A. Peasants, Jr., James Scott
DR.. John Dove, and Joseph Mayo, were appointed
to cooperate with the first named committee and
commttee from the City Council, to make all and
any arrangements that may be necessary, and pub
! fish hereafter programme of their proceeding s
and other particulars.
THE EAGLE INFANTRY.-After the morning pa
rade the Eagle Infantry marched to that delightful
retreat Towards Grove where, with their guests,
| they partook of a sumptuous and elegant dinner
furnished by Sergt John B. Williams, of the COM
| pany. The utmost good feeling prevailed, and
| nothing occurred to mar the pleasures of the &C.
casion. The company late Captain, J. B. Danforth,
presided at the table, assisted by its present com
| mander, first Lieutenant A. Richards. The cloth
being removed, the TO lowing toasts, prefaced by
some Introductory remarks in reference to the day,
| were drunk:
| REGULAR TOASTS.
]. The Day May its annual return be ever COM
memorated and hallowed by the mingled voices
| and warm hearts of a free and united people.
| The Memory of George Washington: The
| Father of his Country.
3 Intelligence and Virtue among the People
| C9riuthian columns which ornament while they
| support the noble superstructure of our govern.
! mert.
The Flag of our Country: May its stars in
and its stripes lengthen and widen until its
| folds shall overshadow every cline.
s. Patrick Henry: The Waterman on the tower
of Liberty, though fallen to the dust his voice still
| res ounds in the hearts of freemen.
| g. Addition to our Trade, multiplication to our
Manufactures, subtraction to our Taxes, and refor
| nation in State.
| T. The Heroes of the Mexican War: .sTime shall
not arnish the BRIG hness Of their tame, and rev olv
ing years will serve but to heighten lis lustre.
{. Virginia, the Mother of Statesmen: May she
| ever be the pride of her sons
9 The memory of Henry Clay, the Patriot and
| Statesman May the laurels which deck his tomb,
bloom with perpetual and nchaDging verdure.
10. May we always disdan to roam abroad for
that true merit and genius which may be found
and ought to be encouraged among ourselves.
II. The American Army and Navy May their
distinguishing characteristics ever be fortitude in
the hour of disaster courage in the he of DANGER
and mercy in the hour of victory.
IL. may the olive branch of Peace spread over
the whole earth, and all nations repose in safety
and happiness beneath its verdant shade.
l3 Woman
Ills to thee owe
The little bliss we find below,
Though war may rage or peace may smile,
Or dscOrd linger for while,
Thou art 10 us guiding STAR
soothing balm for every care'
The President Of the Gay then, in the name and
on behalf of the company, extended a cordial wei.
come to the guests The regrets of Col. Walter
Gwynn, 1t. Col. C c. Tompkns, Major 1hos p
August, VIM. F. Watson, Esq, and other invited
guests, were read.
VOLUNTEER ToASTs.
Sent by Lit. Col Tompkns The 9Th July 1874
signalized by the achievement at Chippewa-hon-
ored be the hero.
Sent by Major August: The Eag'e Infantry-May
their course, like that of the proud bird whose
name they bear, be onward and upward.
Sent by W. F Watson. Esq The Eagle Infan-
try-In the hour of conflict let them remember
Cromwell's injuncti to his troops: Boys, put
your trust in God. but keep your powder dry"
By the President: Judge VIM w Crump-The
able jurist and accomplished gentleman.
This sentiment was preiaced by some remarks
in alusion to the Judges former connection with
the company it, commander, and to the high re-
gard the officers and members all entertained
towards him. Judge C'ump responded in a speech
at once chaste, beautiful and eloquent concluding
with sentiment which was, unfortunately, not
committed to paper at the moment.
toast complimentary to Mr. Thomas Sheppard,
an honorary member and guest, brought him to
his feet when he gave
| The Press Whilst untrammelled and without
| RIGHTEOUSNESS, safeguards Of Liberty.
To this sentiment, Mr. Leeds, reporter for the
Dispatch, responded. He alluded 70 the necessity
and protection of companies of volunteer sodery,
and after drawing contrast between the American
gentleman vounte er and the paid European mer
cenary, he concluded his remarks with the follow
ing toast:
The Eagle Infantry: May they soar high in their