Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-02-27
EsECHfOND EN0UERER.
Ys,DNassDaf MORNING. FEBRUARY 20.
Tps BIRTHDAY or WASHINGTON

ipoFU al
see tie Petersburg Grey, Capt Scott, lhe Chca'eed Dra
yocns Capt, Ball and the Chesterfield Union Light Guard
Capt, Thwea all handsome and wcI-llcd and wei-tain-
cd cor,;arcs Capt ThwcatlS company has been ialiy
formed h, Clover Hill, and Is hne body oil ineh-"c'i
worthy os liti, noble county, and Of region 80 flch IN
mineral products and genuine Democracy he INJURY
line commanded BY Col Walter Gwynn, was reviewed py
he CIV Jhn,op assslea b. Ex Gov Floyd, the AtJnan!
t;c,eral aud Governors aids Alter brilliant Natohai
sane the various companies filed oil TO ,he sevea' dihns
o,,ss The Blues Capt, Sheppard, and The Greys, Capt,
Elliott mad the Petersburg Gicys ns their guests al La
tvc,e fall and had pleasant time Gov johnson was
,., "a also nj The dinner OF the CALIFORNIAN Guards,
e., r. tia n, tho "Ame.ican." The destination OF The
,,niss we did no. learn. After the evening salute on
the Capitol Square the military dispersed
The Executive Mansion thrown open all Tie morning,
md ne have rarely animated scene than was
Hicre presented by tho ,rong OF Senator'S em'eS ana e.
Gov Jolrron made every body feel at home in the
enioymen, Of his republican and cordial Inequalities
We were fortunate in being among tie many WHO par
took of Ike hospitality of the Z. L. Blues and the RIc-
mond Grcys Their dinner on the 2Sd given 10 the Pc
,crsburs Gfeya.
ia needless 10 sneak of The sunp,uous dinner prepared
BIZ the inmi,abIe Tom Grln;" he bg bowl Of the
Blues filled wh renvg mint juap or indeed OF any
of their 6rns generally they did justice 10 the donors
and the guests did Justice them Suffice 1t 10 say, 'a' II
was CONNIE il faut.
After \ duo discussion of the various delicious dishes,
Capt Elliot. Of the Grcys and gave as sentiment:
"1bs day we celebrate" Drunk standing and in 81
lence)
Capt. Sheppard Of the Blues gave:
"The Petersburg Geys-wc bid them hearty welcome"
Capt Sect of the Petersburg Grcys responded 10 this
sentiment language case and beautiful dc said mat II
was matter cf pride the Petersburg volunteers 10 nSso-
cate with their brethren any timc but how much more
was that pride enhanced in Being entertained ~ nen suc
as his brother volunteers then present. lie concluded by
Offering The following sentiment:
ais, Reaimcnt OF Virginia Volunteers Should their conn
ry call them they will be- found good soldiers as FttcTs
burg found her sons IN lel1
Mai August responded happily 10 this sentiment and
gave:
Gov Johnson: With such a Comn,andsr.in Chief, The
honor OF Virginia will DC upheld whe!i nc mas saeh 'ou
teers al his service"
Governor johnson paid that the beautiful military display
exhibited to-day had awakened feelings such as he had
scarcely ever before fell. He gave
"rhe Ps,s,sbur. reys Richmond Greys, and Richmond
Blues An hoacr their friends syroI 10 Their foes
Col Bigger gsvt:
"thcmaS Wslca, the delegate from Petersburg: An ola
Grey-a ;-ls m1n.
Mr. Wallace rcpli@! most eeqnerlly He paid high
compliment the military services of Col Bigger ard said
il was % him and hi5 comrades that Petersburg entitled
for the sou5riqust OF SHE Cock2de Of Virginia. lie sald
that it waa not i. hal been when Richmond and Pc
crs5ug were rivals He could his Richmond friends
that Petersburg their friend He gave US sen
nent:
"Cho Volunteers Of the Union: The standing army Of
Freedom
Capt Sheppard OF the r. L. Blues gave "Tho Press
T. Richie Jr OF the Enquirer, briefly responded, and
gave: "Npn-alcrvcn,on the only seca'iy for the South
Mr. Eaic Of the Times also responded and toasted the
volunteers.
Mr. P,itiau. Robinson gave"O!i GIv John Floyd, the
friend OF tho volunteers: the Military dra9.mca him Dat OF
owa-s!ond The present G1vefaor net equally as tae:'
reni t:rv viii pay him the sano compliment"
Cap: Icnlyaifs aayc"lhe Military ana The P'es5: cut
or them oar citizens would forget the 22l February"
Capt. S!ppn;d gave"ihc Of! commanders OF tic Blues:
Branch Bigger and Tomakins."
! Col E:yge. responded en-! gave sentiment: "The
cockaic The Metropolis pickering exist
between them"
Capt, Eiu: called upon 9r Stra'on OF lie Petersburg
Gray; fot se:nent who R1ro"The volunteers OF Rich,
.,nd Petersburg 'ay 'le !srti? winch commenced
be;ween twenty years ago. c""at" '' twenty years
:aorc aaI may l;,er. be Eew l"2sc."
riivele Wilde Of The Rnrs gave sanens ;ghly ST.
castle upon the present Frruc Fp"j wbh eiiri;ed con
siderable applause.
After several songs hy Messs Phillips OF the Richmond
Crews Wugc Of Tie Richmond Light Iaian!y Blues aah
L.u,erlnt Ari.nd CT lie Petersburg GIey" ind fansee
.ors By Yankee Brown the company separated ii high
see.
The festivities ii the day wound up by splendid Stale
Ill al the Theatre. The spectacle was brilliant and bsan-
full ana uud. the inspiration Of the bright eyes OF beauty from
various portions OF the State, and Of Mr. Lipmans tine or
che,tra general -aey animated the aud tho dance
was hcp To Most rnerry Until carly hoar yesterday
mornnr The Theatre beautifully decorated with Hasc
and evcr. rresas. The Ladies' SpHs prepared ~ MI ST.
mon Bonv!:a very hanisons, and the Gent'emcns
Supper prepares by ir c. G. Thompson abundant and
excellent Gov. Johnson Eaniuy resolved to 70 through
all his tucs mixed freely with the large conony and was
cordially welcomed everywhere Among the invited guests
we alsu recognized exov Floyd who always enjoys such
scenes All the arrangements OF The Ball did credit to Nh
Maue who will least enjoy, the reward Of his abofs
the pleasure Of having aordcd several happy hours 10 those
vino mixed i'm The gay scene.
In Washington city, the day was Celebrated "It great
soi;j C1 cssiona Banquc. took place 81 N!iars, 81
which, among vitar iavi;cd guests were cssrs Slaart
Tall aud Cf!.tcnica Of Cabinet aai MAJ Gen Winfield
Scott In tu military dress Senator Stockton presided as
srcd b. essrs vcnae AMI Taylor of to House of Rep
es,ntaYcs The Rev. NJ batlcr Chaqsn OF the Senate,
pronounced IN appropriate prayer. The speeches made
the OCCASION casscaliy cGqucE.., ami glowing with
patriotic lboughts-bu we have room only for the oas's
and the names of the gentleman who responded Senator
Stockton. the President Of :c Festival, made beautiful
opening address in which the following fine passage
cuis:
lie; us erect mps in every heart and dedicate il 10
washington asi jc Constitution Applique ticn'IaHcn,
We viii sc country; III: AMERICAN pcp!c "i be
true cif country, and TIE Constitution, Jus k'n.
a. VIC ale true 10 lie memory Of Washington Tnrourh al
time the .eopie wi be judged by the admiration of the
ccpls Of hs WISDOM by tc. profound regard "r his char
actcr ana ty their admiration IL his v!iuCs Ii the time
shai GENE national ambnn FOR power for for
eisn acquisition ard love If expensive shall animate
our public men, aud their fierce political! ard dan.crou. de-
b. change! by er remembrance CT Washing
tons policy ivn VII the quitn age o.! this Republic &c
cxtlrGusct forever il sectional aninosiits and .aiuu
sizes knhe tho fires Ci civil il Illegal power,
regardless 81 the tights at the States ANA tic people, shall
ucmtIe in Of the consequences and appeal Ia Tie
grave End deliberate coGGstiS IF washington AMI inst 10
ter2.cation Of the Constitution is In VAIN is
small nope inspire lie PATRIOTS um and bring back the
Government III lineage and Iity Of Washington and JEFF
terson II hereafter, when under the impulse Of generous
feeling or considurnr inequalities people snail seGS 10
involve the Republic in the Stream eternal stream and
wrctched % European politics, abandoning the
ground of Washington, for that OF foreign powcs-nrget
ing thst the first and chief duty is To cuuntr then,
il the farewell warning OF Washington will not call them
back clear perceptions OF duty the caamirs Of enang
ling alliances alone ard the variety of evils floating In the
wake OF drsnang will reveal the folies c Legenc-