The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-10-21
LOCAL MATTERS.

day, Tuesday, by sitting down to dimes prepar-
ed for them by the proprietor of the American Ho-
tel Mr. Smith. Of course, like all dinners prepsr
ed under the same auspices 1t was splendid affair
Happening to be an invited guest, we can vouch
for the quality of the viands, and the readiness
with which they were dispatched. We never saw
men enjoy themselves more.
There were many sentiments given on the occa-
sion The first was given by Capt. Patton, u the
Governor Of Virginia. who was invited guest,
and had reference to the regard which he the
GOVERNOR had always shown to the Volunteer SER
vice. He replied, briefly, end gave the Volunteers
of Vrginie Music-"The Soldier Boy" Lieut..
GIazebrook toasted the French Consul. That gen.
teman rose and addressed the company in French,
Dr.. Gooch acting as interpreter His speech was
short but pointed, and he concluded by giving the
Light Infantry Blues. They are the National Guard
of Virginia, and in the hour of need, will be the
guardians of aer rights, her liberty and her honor
Air-Marseillase hymn.
Capt. Patton then gave
The Press of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS for abi
ity, as well as integrity.
Tnere were three Editors present: Mr.. w. F.
Richie, Of the Enquirer; Mr.. Scott, Of the Times
and the editor CT this paper. The first and last of
these excused themselves from speaking, account
of the want of habit and made each but very
few remarks Mr.. Scott made very pretty little
speech Of several minutes. A" three toasted the
Blues. Major August then gave
Washington and La Fayette.
Mr.. John NJ. Patton, senior, being about to leave
the room, Lieut.. Glazebrook CAV
The Patton (pattern) that was able to give Us such
a captCin.
Mr. Patton made few remarks and offered
sentiment, neither of which we were able to catch,
at the distance he was from Us. Major Augustine
gave
Captain Patton-"The worthy son of wol,hy
SIRE" and the sentiment was greesed with three
cheers.
Capt. P. replied in We. happy strain, and gave
the honorary members Of the Blues.
The were loud cries for Bigger, Bigger. Maj.
august insisting that he was not too big man to
speak,; for, that, though he was a Colonel by coul
tesy, he WIS., in fact, post Captain.
The Colonel rose at last, and delivered very
animated speech; winding up with sentiment,
the purport of which was that he hoped on the
next anniversary of the Blues, to see sixty mem
bers, and on the next 4th July, not less than one
hundred on parade.
Mr. w. F. Watson, another honorary member,
was next ce'led on for speech and sentiment. He
made a very animated speech, principally upon the
events of that day. He gave toast to the memory
of the heroes who fought and b!ed for liberty at
York.
Air-Hail Columbia.
Sergeant Dickinson, Of the Blues, gave the Sur.
geon of the Richmond Light lutan try Blues. Dr.
Belle was called for, but Captain Patton requested
that before he spoke. NJ. Paul light be heard
That gentleman rose, and using Dr.. 6. as all inter
prefer expressed the great pleasure it gave him to
see the ienthusiasm which was excited whenever
Americs and France were mentioned in conjunc
ton. He gave a toast, Gov. Johnson: "the
choice of tree people, and worthy of that peoples
choice" Alter few appropriate remarks, the Gov.
ernor gave the 10th October, 1881: The day that
severed forever the cham which lirked 20 the
destiuies Ct Great Britain.
DR.. Bee'e being again loudly called for, rose and
addressed few short remarks to the Chair, snd
gave toast; but as he stood with his back 10 Us,
we could not unde rstand word he said.
Corporal Montague, (of the Bues) toasted the
Fire As citation, and seconded by Lieutenant
Gazebrook. This brought out Captain Burton,
who made some approp ate remarks, and gave
The Bues-May they continue as they have been
since 1893, the pride and ornarn ent OF the city.
guest then proposed the Immortal memory
of George Washington" which was dunk stand
ing and in silence
Capt Patton proposed the health of Capts Nun
ford, Tompkins and Shepherd, late commanders OF
the Blues which was drunk with loud acclama.
tons
Mr.. Watson toasted Col. Geary. of Georgia, an
invited guest and the State he represented at that
board. Mr. G. made very. neat and sensible
speech in reply, and gave
The Old Dominion-May her future destiny be
as bright, as her pest history has been glorious.
Dr. Beale gave the Surgeon of the first Virginia
Regiment. DR.. Taylor responded, but We could
catch neither his remarks nor his toast
Corporal Montague gave our worthy host, Mr.
Smith. Loud cries for Smith, Smith, Smith Mr.
Smith at last rose, made few remarks and said
that all the toasts had been milit2iJ He meant to
go in for the navy, and therefore he gave that Sea-
| man-pointi1g to our wol,hy fliend Mr. Semon,
Blue of thii.y odd years standing. Mr.. semon
made some very happy remarks, and ended by
| toast1g the Blues DR.. Gooch said enough had
been said of the present Blues and of the Blues Of
| past days. He would give
| The Blues that are to come. Three cheers
Capt. Patton.toasted the adjuant of the regi nent
| but fe'ied to bring that gentleman out
Maj. August said he would toast the editors
present, a1d they deserved it: If you wanted any
| thing done quickly, 60 to the Dispatch ii you
wanted to know anything, ask the Enquirer II
you were not certain of the aspect of public affairs
consul. the Time. He insisted that editors were al
mtsiJ mentor they dressed by column aud
| ruled by line
Captain Patton said Major August had spoken
| for everybody else. He now wished to hear him
| speak for himself. Major A. replied that his pro
fession entailed upon him as dug, to speak fol
others, and not for himself. Besides, he was fear
tul his modesty would not allow him to do himself
justice.
Alter q song from Mr.. Worrel and couple of ex