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

sunrise until 10 O'Clock, the different Sunday
Schools and pleasure parties were seen vending
their way in all the freshness of health innocence
and beauty to the grounds severally selected for
their festivities
The Young Guard, with a small army Of friends
took the early care for Petersburg. At about 10
O'Clock the military companies of our city convened
on the Capitol Square. and from thence proceeded
TO the African Church to hear the reading of the
Declaration of our Independence.
The following companies participated in the meet
ing: The Light Infantry Blues, Greys, Union Light
Qua I'd, of Chesterfield, Montgomery Guard, Gale
donna Guard, German Rifiemen, and the two com
panies of cavalry belonging to Richmond and
Chesterfield After delivering few pertinent and
eloquent remarks Mr.. VIM. P. Munford read the
Declaration" The assembly was then dismissed.
The several companies We're marshaled into lne'
and proceeded to the Capitol Square, where the
State Guard, in their new and beautiful uniform,
were stationed, and after firing grand teu-dejot'
separated, and marched to their respective places
of dining.
| In the afternoon, the Steamers Curtis Peck and
| Belvidere made excursions down the river. There
! was an immense crowd on board of the Beividere.
She got aground on the bar, and did not return to
Rockets until O'Clock yesterday morning. The
" boys" had lively time of it. The Young Guard
and the regiment ,of Richmonders that accompa-
MED them to Petersburg, were treated in the most
hospitable manner, and had JOY Gus season OF es-
tivity. We have not been able to procure reports
of all the military dinners in season for to day s pa
per. Those proceedings omitted will be published
hereafter.
CELEBRATION OF THE 4TH JULY BY THE
MONTGOMERY GUARD.-The company having all
assembled around the delightful spring in the court
yard of Captain Goddin, under the tail old syca'
mores which still stand proud relics OF the prmeval
forest-under which, in all probability, in days by
gone, the red chiefs of the forest held council
against Bacon, and his daring adventurers-sat down
at O'Clock to dinner prepared for Them by the
proprietor. 1t excellent, and the guests man.
Tested their high appreciation of its qualities, by
making it disappear with all possible rapidity. At
| ter the cloth was removed the following standing
toasts were presented and drunk with enthusiasm
1. The day we celebrate: Freedoms Sabbath, let
us keep it holy.
q The Signers of the Declaration of Indepen-
dence Canonized as saints in our political calendar,
let US never forget the homage that is due them.
| 3. The Memory of Wai hington.
4. Inc PRESIDENT OF tn6 Unllen states: Respected
by all parties, he will carry with him in his retire
| ment the best wishes OF his countrymen.
| s. The United States, adopted country Like
the shield of Achilles it is bounded by the waves OF
oceans Let its faith be kept untarnished that
tabled buckler, and the weapons OF the world shall
| hurtle harmessly against US.
g. Ireland: Our affections still cling iondy to the
| land of our birth.
For Erin surpasses the daughters of Neptune
| As Dian outshines each encircling star,
| And the spheres of the heavens could have
kept tune,
Till set to the music of Erin 60 bragh."
| Z. The Army and Navy: lnvincible on sea and
shore.
| 8. The Doctrine of Foreign intervention Anne.
RIGA offers asylum to the oppressed OF every ma
ton. If any body ask more OF her we bid him get
| back to his father land.
| 9. Schools and Colleges The Nurseries of Free
men let us have them ON every side.
10. One sentiment from our hearts in tender re-
collection of Thomas Moore The harp is shattered,
yet echoes from its strings wlinger in the valleys
of his native land, while its men snail dream Ii.
| berry and its women of love.
| IL. Th5 memory OF Henry Clay:
The earth that bears him dead,
| Bears not alive grand gentleman"
| IL. The North and the South: United once more
| in the bands of traternel affection, may they no
longer have parallels OF latitude upon the map of
| their possessions.
3. Woman: Adored of poets, sages, philoso-
| pliers, and Irishmen; when we love her not, chaos
| ID come again.
Letters of apology were read from the Cover
nor, Mr.. Robert G. Scott, Mr. VIM. F. Richie, Col.
C. G. Tompklns, Maj T. P August Col. Gwynn,
and Col. w. P. Munford. Several Of these gentle
men sent toasts, which were received with great
applause. We subjoin them:
By Mr. Robert g. Scott The land of Curran
Grattan, OConnel!, and Meagher We bid her EN-
igrant sons welcome, thrice welcome to the Land of
| the Free.
| By Major August: Thomas F. Meagher, the pat.
| riot and orator: We bid him thrice welcome to
'the land of the free and the home of the brave"
/ May he yet live to return to his native land and
swell the grateful cry that Ireland is redeemed, re.
| generated, and dsenhralled.
| By Col. C.. Q. Tompkins: The memory of Major
| General Richard Montgomery Cherished by every
| true soldier. and a beacon to the Guards
| By Col. w. P. Munford Ireland and Hungary:
Our example and sympathy, our best and only in.
| teIvention..
| By Mr.. w. F. Ritchie of the Enquirer: Thomas
Francis Meagher, the Irish Patriot: While under
| the constitution we cannot admit him n0u 10 the
| rights OF citizenship, we hail him a brother and
honor him Tor his true teroism, splendid genius,
| and true modesty.
The party then fell raightway to giving volun-
teer toasts, Lieut.. Dooley leading Oft in a compi
ment to 81 the Press" Mr. H. R. Peasants being
called upon for speech in reply to this sentiment,
protessed his inability to comply, never having
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than once. He referred the company to the edi
tor or the Southern Literary Messenger, at his
right, assuring them that he was not only in the
habit of speaking, but what was more important,
OF making very good speeches. He gave
| The Irish Infantry all over the world: No enemy
ever saw their backs upon the field of battle.
Mr. Thompson seemed very mue h disposed to
back out, but the compsny were determined not TO
let him off. Being, as it were, forced up, he made
very happy and entertaining speech, which was
frequently interrupted by shouts of laughter and
applause. He resumed his seat after having ri zen:
The emblems of irishmen:
The shamrock their olive, sworn foe to q quarrel
Protects from the thunder and lightning oil rows
Ineir sprig OF shiilaly Is nothing but laurel
That fourishes rapidly their brows'
Captain Moore gave: The Bar of RicbmonS,
This called up Mr.. William F. Watson who made
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