Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-04-01
TgEATRE-.THE FLAG, &c.

vehement throughout The city, with regard 10 the
splendid flag and medal which il wac announced were 10 De
nrsseu,ej bv Miss Cappc, the volunteer corps which
hond nrchase the largest number OF tickets to hur bsne
AZ nm early hour the box office was literally besciged anu
believe was Kept in stale OF serge curing .e
Inv bet geen these gallant corps of volunteers inc Dung
Guard and the Eagle Infantry and 80 determined du each
anpcar 10 carry the day hC il was impossible 10 conjecture
h;rh WHICH would win 4 right the excitement had IN
creased to such degree that II was found almost irpsS
HE 10 obtain entrance There has never IN our day bcen so
great crowd a; the theatre with the exception o the Jenny
Lind night Many were turned away theFe hslng
no possibility nj their finding .eas or even place where
try could obtain glimpse The lobbes were 80 CROWDED
with persons who could not gel IN any "eie cise, '1'
was difficult IN squeeze through them.
The rarouete could not be renched by al least ten
The crowd cut doors almost az great as lhe crowd
within H.. ,,,.
The rlaY prcsrned Rulwers famous comedy OF mo.
npv Tn. entire company acquitted themselves IN most
redi;nble manner tho fall vi The curtain the orchestra
performed, in beautiful style the hat"n'an ,niaren foha
aer whiIh curtain and discovered the cnlnees
of the Young Guar! and Eagle lntantry when MI ClaE
the .ss. of The Theatre made his appearance and INFORM
ed Tho audience tho Young mard having deposited inc
greatest number tickets in the boxes III the theatre was
entitled 10 the fa. the first Prize On rs announcement
he ,r,,,,ss wac nmndcrac-- concluding with cheers
for he YOU'VE Guard Mir G. Then stated that the EasIr
Eafln'y deposited III" nry greatest nhHoo %ch rhus!
.hc,n to The gold ,,eda this announcement like me former
vs ;t cheers and applause lasting several mo-
ncns Mhen lid tumnll subsidized Mr. Fay Tor escorted Inc
beneficiary before the audience who after oowlns el &C,
Acknowledgement 10 reception addressed The Young
] Guard Gs fellows:
| ..V.hen freedom fromher moun:ain ne isht
| lied the standard ;uthe air,
! S.aa ,rc'h rche Of :isi;
,Ne ,oi.s: 81 !. .h lis Gorgeous jyc-
Tc nj IS haldnr "t Ii" skies
tuI s.,rvI,r ed, uuic celestial white
viii; s.reaEi. =! the morning iish
such ia the ri, gratitude prompts to offer as the most
sui,,ht md snrrona.a rake 10 The Young Guards
for ho q. 7srors aud liberal patronage npnn thu coca sion
This aorioaa ensign 81 our beloved country h"nored
;rrrdon finds friend, and feared wherever des
nnisn nn,,s sway with grateful heart commit 10 the
h- cGs az hose wh1 will display il with honorable pride, and
d!sra il win ma; characteristic of the American
vIun.r courage which has every occasion proved
itself be- undanricd b? opposition ana uhoshhyed ny dan
ger. i,
thc bav. tccts daring volunteer who nj The clarion
n ns,:;cnin" the rnssrmeus :" home has suddenly laid
aside his Tranquil ru;sulta and IN moment, as " were
stood warrior, rnn"nli=d in inYnchy, Win no in
ccnve m m Dism and aim but The honor and welfare
Of Ms country irh his stout heart and strong arm arhier
ro ,ho: brilliant srrceses which have eirircd the adma-
ZION o the world aud constituted alike the glory o the Re-
public and his immortality. nations gratitude will
delight in Keeping forever fresh the chapet woven by his
valur.
Time will! lis ssrna lips shall sing"
To the hands If yu,r gallant corps coniAo this
"Sar Sp,n.Ie Bannr pure and unsnicd There is moi
siar rrDa hnt scs n naIsv nor star but u radiant
with arr Sn il "i am sare. be ynnr aim.
when is ,;,in"d III" Of country, be his y"nr
Restitution: 10 C"sarra rsDFE Il M DIE" prolonged
apparsa.l
ifnr ic she prsaered the Flag Capt Richardson OF
HE Young Cinardz, who replied as ;rll"ws
MISS GsrprLL: The pride and qualification which | feel
n our victory in the tn:ap unfit Tor This duty
and | c7n only III the vi Tie company which have
the honor command The Young Quad ynn their
heartfelt blanks 10! IT'S beautiful hapncrand their sincere
wishes t he with which ynu nave This night,
ard e well merit always attend you. again
accept The anss and best wishes sf The Young Gnart FOR
your prosperity
Miss e. t,sr addressed ne committee from the Eagle In.
faniry:
II vor gentlemen hclnrgs the acdal Though "a
srcrc.sfn! rs your brother volunteers, still equally
| Il oh
ypu have not The Flag you will be willing, with
rcniY h. mis- md firm hearia 10 defend il.
70 which Lieut. Richards Of the Eagle Infantry, replied
r handsome rnd appropriate terms When he had concluded
Mr. Clark Advanced with magnificent Gold Watch and pre-
eenrnd i, 10 Miss Capre' with The following remarka
Miss CArPnLL: Am depued by friends and admi-
r,s 10 present you this elegant Gould Watch and Chair
a. testimonial Of their appreciation four professional
character has bncn adorned by that and mndesy which
maxi woman lovely in every sphere OF life, and that
future life may b. happy your psat has been, is am
HE heartfelt ws II those who no." greet and present
Ia YOU this t.Eon vi t!,,ir ard and esteem.
Mira C. returned her thanks in few neat remarks; then
ad.resana The audience, said:
Ladies and E"nirnrn thank you. and ALL sincere
" thank r tho kindness have received your
hands ard good night in the language of the immortal
bard
Good nicht Parting ,ssuch swrc: sorrow,
Tiat could good nigh I'LL &c morrow
Great sai r5"once! applause amidst which the curtain
was 5npnri.
Miss GAprx.I again called before the curtain and
eraccfrv H1mci her acknowledgements:
P ). Tic watch sentcd from the establishment
of 2 'ri"rd B,r'hulomr the wav; man who
kaows ti'c o: day. and make his time pieces Tell
il, as we!i - 11T Of eur acgnantancrs.
Richmond D;spa!ch.