Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-06-08
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ARTILLERY CELEBRATION

S!oaeiHSs, Esd, W oot.
For the Enquirer
ARTILLERY CELEBRATION
THE Richmond Faycltc Artillery ceeha;ed their 3st An
arcrsary Monday last. Leaving Richmond i,h their
guns and cqnpaes before day. they "Anpthl
,c hospitabe residence OF SIR John Watkins in Chester
elj distance OF about vo miles where they pitched their
tents cooked their breakfast and formed ier battery
oa the rivers bank with view their usual target practice
nu.iEg The morning they Diued BY number OF guests
ur,ong w.Gn three French gentlemen of Distinction
r..o 10 this country recommended by the family u
aye.:c Tne iiias which commenced a. IL o'e"ek was
succss O 50 shots fired 25 struck the target II
is ay H. which plcr he opposite bank OF the
river. than sir -pounicr point blank distance The
best shots made by two members George Sharp
ST. and Grngc Sharp, Jrfaher and but the young
the nea This, at the requsat OF the Captain was
presented by Col. J. ". Snallng an invited guest Our
allan; yaung friend inc Colonel the youngest Colonel pro-
bit in Virginia Unexpectedly called to the discharge
of this duty, but by means puled down in SPIRIT as
the French signiiy by their word acSmouroir, with that
rcadacss o speech and ptrp;ietg o manner which dstn
yur HIM he made excellent address. Pointing 20 The
target upon which they then Stood for proof Of the
skill in Artillery pructcc he spoke Of It's value in
military pont Of view, Of the interest with which he has
Witnessed tilrir trial skill and congratulated private
SHARP on having shown hsslf the bcst sho OF The day
The scene ne said enhanced in interest BY the fact thai
tie target in The immediate vicinity if did not occupy
the site o daring exploit connected with our revolutionary
annls /: was, perhaps the more worthy oi ment!on be-
cause the presence of the distinguished gentlemen whon!
we nj chi regard The OF ancient ally,
annce Ia concu:iun Col s. again congratulated young
Sharp upon mis- SUCCESS and conferred upon him the silver
medal which designated him as the Best Shot in HE Col
paGy The young soldier: whose first appearance 1t was nn
parade ana who had put his ball within lew inches Of The
cutrc black mace this modest ye podcrly speech in
!g: '1hi4 sir my first chance I'll Try and do better
next tine ~
Mr. Joseph Hayo an honorary member, Then presented m
hc Company spy eass in the Of Lieut. COL Toni'-
Nin= OF the ls Regiment OF Voun,eers-wto had himself
present during the 'arse, practice but had been COMPEL
I'd Ur engagements 10 return home. Mr. Mayo peri0rtc!
the inty appropriately und accepuby. Capt. Nmmn re.
csYcd the glass placed in the hands of Engineer Lorton
said H. won arrive at The sentiments OF his officers and
reference 10 IL by proposing 10 thern te aouplloa VI
,is iuliowirg resolution:
Resolved, That the Company recognize in Lieut. Col
Tonkins handsome present OF Spy Glass nn evidence o
his known military spirit and Tint the thanks OF the
Company be- and they hereby unanimously an! corI-
aly presented 10 him for the same.
Tho was given by accama,on In av"r OF the adop'
ca nf The resolution
Those xhu were aoubly favor Of its adoption then
,c1rcs,ed TO give three cheers for Lieut. Col! Iomckns-
which dune with mind and hearty good VIII.
In little time the company having been reformed under
lie cunttan oi Lieut. Rawlings, another ina'd.n occuc,
which chiefly gave interest 10 the day Lieut. Col Ellis d
.i Regiment %: Artillery, had been requested by Ills old
friend. da comrades TO p!c,cnt 10 their cspihn handsome
s;v;cc OF silver consisting 0i pitcher %o 9o!:'s Gnt
~ a. he declared il be- he referred first TO the grntyin.
circumstance in his experience that the soldiers who ad
0cr Unured him 10 honor his fricn and success
sor IN command lie then spoke in substance follows
TGis well known company of Artillery has been uHdrr
you command five years. During that time lis discipline
has cc maintained its spirit force and efficiency Preserved
: It's reputation increased To you: zeal aiiulaess an!
arto in ths pursuit oi whatever was ~
benefit he com2anyr0u' enthusiasm! IN the accomplish
:!eu iGuda ohects 10 be ascroGd hls honoTa-
,ln cDisufa'la and reward.
The who huva been thus associated with yoc-~ho
therefore enjoyed the best opportunity "l Observing
you talent o command your stesdncss in duty your uni.
o,sag n Courteous Tearing tVincing that true 5ra'e-
~ which tho Of courage with generosity nna
sriiy o. mind dss;Fe suitable u express
you ,'.rir respect and esfce'n
Incv have. therefore, placed In my hands these exquisite
pieces ii silver upon Which l"g have caused 10 ba engraved
words expressive Of their sentiments Ant IN their name
ic names Of .'.G uniform wear who cei
lie enthusiasm feel when looking upon those bright beau
i guns hearing the stirring music ot your marital band
WHO il. wing stood by you with checfn aac5y aGi pleasure
Eeace, would stand by y"u with :ars. bravery ~ dah
:ar-ia the n.Gc o lie hardy, determined, steady ncf
comprising This company, present 10 ycu their gut
Take IT, SIR as reward io merit Receive as wor-
;.y BESTOWED you have rightly gained the good opinion
rom which il springs krcp IT, it is designed, in tcs'i-
nany that du:ing series o years. you have won the IS
rt appreciation and p'a;s" "f gallant, public spirited anc
fl icat volunteers who Iee that they 'not themselves '
honnring YEA their captain.
n tha address, Captain Hilnmo rCpl'CL:
"Cocc ard comrades Language iails u eXprsss 10 SUI.
able terms the sentiments of my eur In response TO hl-
renewed evidence Of the a:cctonae confidence oi my COM
fades.
ders shall ever m irl sacred By as testimonial o me
regard vi gallant band, 10 who however nndsseIv.n
Of The honor erdcavoTei 10 render himself worthy Cl
aTl,!icrymen thank you for your splendid Offering.
prize above price, In years il will be treasured
in fond remembrance of the peasan: scenes and Joyous
hours spent with you and in your service when
sn.n4ring fires welded together Ni-aeVtf II s'"i ne
srd icnlury's hlnd will nron my mind In indelhie
characters your every name and WIEN 'he "mn OF iit
sla be- in ia chickering's sha:i S To IL wt! Efa'eui
pleasure and shall il 10 my children as tc tr ateSl
ci pi father To child.
Colonel this OF thirty first anniversary recalls
pleasure OF by days, when you sr s'ood US lhe
head Q. the gallant corps "ho honor me ,hs DAY 10"
krow tlr;n 70. you have ch Them. And rejoice TO say
,ha sine. our mantle has fallen my shoulders they a'
never been found wanting.
Colonel the very ha!teng terms with whic, you have
performed the part allotted you This day. command my
sice.est acknowledgements and would that in words Tar
more fitting than my poor poser OF language control
could fuy cYoress those whose you rre my pro-
found c:,uc for this enduring MARI of their confidence
Arrilierytnen! comrades friends! brothers! again
On saeh piece OF plate we're engraved ,he's words: