The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-10
Fashions at tho South
TIE TOURNAMENT AT HU0URNOT SPRINGS.


from the Richmond Wing, Oct. 81
The tournament at Huguenot Springs took place last
and everything went oil in fine style Mr. James n
Lee OF Richmond being selected orator, delivered the
following admirable address,
Sir Knights, you to-day arrayed in semblsnce of
former age 10 illustrate that bold noble
purpose brilliant varied achievement has often won
the applause Of 'air women and brave men" You come
ae pS Sspo rse ons since Whose
for a long series OF years from oblivion 20 which II
would otherwise be Justly doomed. You come to prove
chyary still lives. Chiyalry whose earliest voice was
raised whose maiden sword was heshed, whose vigorous
and resistes lance was ever ready IN behalf Of eg
But wieids Of yore her thirsty lance
Lives but not in steel clad armies led by rash nthun
ATS not in coat of mail the crested helmet the burnia
ed beastplate tie ponderous battleaxe and Damaseu
blade not in the gigantic strength Of the crusader
the fiery warhcrse of the Eastbut lives in the fire.
hearts and manly forms that still adorn the Christian
world conendng for the right and to uphold
the cause OF justice and humanity And such hail yos
frey an Edward, Henry, Bayard of him of the
Lion heart know that when the case demands you need
prestige of ancient renown, memory of knighuy
fame to urge YOU on to deeds Of lofty herois m
You meet here to engage in friendly tournament 70
you it pleasant pastime No bold defiance bidding
enemy here strikes your shield with pointed spear No
sordid wealth invites tempted vaor But strength
and manhood 0. Vrginia's growth, strong hands and
loving hearts the pledges of the CONTEXT and the bright
smiles ofAmercan women the rewards ofyictory =.
you to the long array of champions ans Patriots whose
names deck the pages Of history, romgncs ana sopsf
the hearts Of his English subjects by exh ng his power
to protect them-he whose praise solAed far aad
wide BY bard and minstrel in cabin and in prfcy hall
coined lay his fairest aures and bow his rop-
heart before the Shrine Of love and beauty might
call your memories that beautiful vision the Disn-
heted knight, who, exile fro the home his aloes-
tors, Ierled life and fortune the plains Of Palestine
he might return to his native land and there
what even disguise could not conceal-s title to the
fair hand OF the lovely Rowena. Nay rather would
transport you in Imagination to the lana of France
and bid you mark the OF that peasant girl inspired
by something OF celestial tire as she lead the armies II
the incident Charles to conquest and renown; her
plunge into the hickest fight iue he'll
met to protect her heavenly beauty observe with what
skill and terrific she opposes and the
farest chvalry OF England then feel the influence Of her
gently beamng and, anon, wildly flashing eye, she
walks in triumph through the gay and gorgeous festive
halls her work ended and her title won-The Maid Of Or
She whose sacred brand
Had wrought delverance to her native land;
Had slaked the wstring in the archer's blood,
And tanned the Island leopards furious mood;
nation from the dust-whose praised
or Alpine Jura to the Western main
Rather too, would point you to the noble example Of
that brave cheyaler of France who when the victorious
Edward had reduced the inhabitants Of Calais last
extremity of suffering, and would receive terms Of
render the blood of their best citizens whilst his
comrades hesitang and considering what to
make TO this strange and cruel condition. boldly stepped
forth and exclaimed IL Eustache de Saint Pierre will be
the first to die for talas to that other cheyaler who
led by the castle of her who his an
anced bride but then the lady Of wealthy but passion
less old man. and knowing that within hour that castle
would be attacked by band of merciless bandt dis
cadng from his thoughts the memory of her neglect and
cruel desertion rushed bndy to her relief saved the
castlesayed her-bu pershed in the glorious attempt,
revealing beneath his shattered casque the hitherto
known of Hughes de Coucy to the valor and de-
votion Of an Aneinond Coligni, Navarro Condo
leaders of the indom,abe Huguenots that noble race
whose virtues s adorn the homes of their posterty and
make these sunny fields and pleasant walks indeed the
land Of freedom
7 he Irons beo RING or thosa haforo
nd need Of this Woman, for whom all true knights live
die longer you to pledge your life for her love-
She no longer points to your shield and tells you
Come with it when the battles done,
Or on it from the field.
She'll pledge you heart for heart but not before the
battle True She accepts your gage bat ston.
the breastwork of her citdal you must proclaim and
prove your right else she'll not surrender He who
expects conquer must first be willing to obey. You
have right to claim the love Of nnti you have
performed all her lawful behests To-day she Wills that
excellence Of strength and skill and harmless risk shall
the test of true devotion She knows that her defence
in the strong arm Of man. and though she owns your
| prowess, yet she would see it.
know that you viii not let pass this golden hour with
out effort to secure its priceless gifts know that in
your breasts there burn the fires that kndle only in
ssuthern cline. But better still know that when Viz
gnia fame is intrused to your keeping 1t Is this
day. you will not fail to add another leaf to the chaPlet
of her glory What spot earth filter for such scene
than this! virginia. the mother of the great the brave
and good; the Palestine of the New World, whore are
gathered the valiant and chvarous spirits from every
bears on her bright escutcheon proud woman
perpetual token Of peoples trust-virginal who lives
and prospers in the strength and devotion Of her sons
and whose most endearng fame shall be in the veues
| and loneliness of her daughters
Sir Knights in the of these fair beings here
semsled, summon you to the field.
President.Wm. Wallace Day Of Manchester
Chief Narshal-Robt. T. Crouch Of Goochland.
Assistant Marshals-Dr. f. Powell of Goochland, anG
| Thos Munford, of Powhatan.
| Herald-Jno. +. Scruggs, of Powhatan
/ Judges-Wm. M. Michaux, Of Powhatan; Dr. G. s. Art
cher and Dr. David O. Winfrie, of Chesterfield, VIM 8
Walker, of Richmond, and John Belcher, of Henrico
|
VIM Burton Of Henrico, Knight of the Crescent tool
the ring four times in succession
Samuel h. Walden, Of Chesterfield Knight Of the Chase
4ook the ring three times in succession-mssed tn
| fourth.
Leander Elan, of Chesterfield Mahomet Ali, took tn
ring first second fourth fifth, sixth and seventh ride
| touched third.
VIM: NJ Bridges, of Richmond, Cleaveland the Pirate.
took the ring first third, fourth fifth and sixth ride
| missed second and seventh.
Lewis H snead, Of Goochland, oceola missed frst an
A. G. Elan, of Richmond, Knight Of the Metropoli
took the ring first and second ride-missed third an
Jno R Triplett of Richmond, Sultan Of Turkey too
| the ring frst-mssed second and third.
H. seden, Of Richmond, Pizarro, missed first ar
R. Kennon, of Richmond, Rob Roy, missed frst a.
| third-touched second II
wythe Munford, of Powhatan, Rebel Chief touchs
/ frst-missed second and third
| James A. Powell, of Goochand, the Yellow JACKIE
missed first and second-withdrew third
/ GROWING
VIM. Burton of Henrico, the successful Knight select
| as Queen Miss Emily Lee, of Alabama.
Samuel f. Walden, of Chesterfield, the First Knight
Honor, selected First Maid ef Homer Miss Ann Eli
| Peasants of Richmond.
Leander Elan, of Chesterfield, the Second knight
Honor, selected as Second Maid of Honor Miss Mary
| Dnggan, of New Orleans
Wn. N. Bridges, of Richmond, the Third knight
Honor, selected Third Maid of Honor Miss Mary Mir
| Morris, of Goochland
| On Friday evening the fancy ball Off Among {
characters were Miss L., of Alabama, q Highland CHS
Miss b., of Powhatan, Mac Of the Mist Miss d., of II
nessee, as Night Miss d. G., of Powhatan Quakere
Miss g. Nee, OF Powhatan, as Madge Wildfre Miss
| Of Richmond as Peasant Girl Miss NJ A. D., Of NJ
Orleans as Flower Girl Messrs. Burton and Bridges
Richmond, as an old Quaker and his wife, soliciting s
scrpton to cothe the little negroes in Africa Mr. Ct
kie of Richmond, the Useo Up Man Mr. Snead of Goof
land, an Indian Chief Mr. =. Allen, of Richmond
Mexican; blr. Archer, Of Powhatan, Chinese Mr..
don, of Richmond Paul Pry Messrs Allen and Vim
Richmond, Printers Mr.. Van Deursen, an English Ho