The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-05-13

THE BLUES CELEBRArroN.-We never enjoyed
ourselves more than we did upon this OCCASION
The Spring (Brchauan's) is the coolest end moat
delightful place in the world-the water 10 very
fine-and upon the occasion alluded to, our friend
Kimbrough, of the Shockoe Hill House, exceeded
himself. Before dinner the company shot for the
m edaI which, as we have already said, was won
by an old Blue, now an honorary member, Mr.. A..
A. Krischmann. Mr.. VIM. F. Watson an honorary
member. was selected to deliver it to him. He &C
companied the delivery with some very happy and
pertinent remarks. The company then fell upon
the good things which Mr.. X. had provided, with
quite zest for the viands were good, and the
men were hungry. We observed new feature in
this barbecue. The guests were treated to a des-
sert, and very good one too.
There were no set toasts, but many of-hand
sentiments were given. In general, they related
to the decaying condition of the company, and
consisted of appeals TO the esprit de corps which
had always heretofore distinguished the Blues
Capt Tompkins, formerly the commander, Mr.
Regnault, and Mr.. George Dixon, expressed them
selves with great energy upon this subject and with
such effect that we hope to see the Blues muster,
once more, as strong as they did when Capt. Muir
ply commanded them, during La Fayette's visit
We subjon such of the toasts we have received
without any regard to order
By Geo DirOn honorary member-R L. /. Blues :
The 10th of May, 1793 gave them birth, the 10Th OF
May, 1852, cannot chronicle their death.
By 1t L ". Glaze6rook-Our Honorary Mem
bers: monument to our corps. May the future
prove profitable to them the past has been TO
US. May their lives be long useful and happy
P,, Tba Rlr1es Who used
to celebrate this anniversary at this same oio
Spring: Times have altered in some degree OUT
the garancs they still give out their fragrance
"fou may break, you may ruin, the r0se' IL you
will,
Blu: the scent Of the roses will hang round 1t STILL
By George L Wilde, Pricate-R. l.. |. Blues: The
10th OF May l793 dates the birth OF this company;
Note in its past history for unsurpassed drll anu
the true spirit of chivalry, may Its future history
prove faithful counterpart OF lis Original gioly'
ByA Il Krischmann-The memory OF Lieutenant
John @. James In the spring time OF his HE ne
was taken from u.s. but in the hearts OF his corsoes
will ever be cherished the memory OF mis- nooie
zeal for the prosperity of this corps and the high
toned generosity which characterised his NE
Tho lost to sight, TO memory dear.
The memory of Parson Buchanan was drunk
standing Toasts were given to the memory OF
Captains Finney, Murphy and Johnston and to the
healths of Captains Bigger, Munford and Shepherd
A letter was received from Captain Munford, ex
pressing his regret that business prevented him
from attending. Then came the GROWING affair of
the whole entertainment. The Bar having been
toasted Mr. William F. Watson made one of the
neatest dinner speeches recoect to have listen
ed TO. 1t just of the right length, and chock full
of fun, humor and drollery. 1t was greeted with
shouts of laughter, and added amazingly to the
good humor of the company. We recollect but
one hit and that was at the commencem ent of his
speech He said he was the only member of he Bar
present. though tseemed to have plenty of pa.
irons. He wound up with the following sentiment,
the best of the day:
The 10th of May, 1852: The Anniversary of the
r. l.. Blues. SO years blue" and still sober"
Who could whip such set OF "Blue devils!"