Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-06-03
SHARP SHOUTING.

SHARP SHOOTlN6
The Richmond Fayerte Artillery, Capt H. NJ i''''"o
celebrated their 32d anniversary, on MONDAY '"'', ~
customary cannon practice at "Failns oP''"s' "
.,ence Of ,ba, amiabe and hosPitao'e gente"a"'
Sh Than this delightful retreat no more appropriate ~
,,o ,h have been selected for Artillery pracnce he
,, f,orn the city being neither TOO far or TOO SNORT aho
rho hs receiving the balls being sufficiently hsh " pre-
cude all possibility of danger from random SHOT,
About day break the company moved itoa' 'he" f'''
and soon reached their destination, where soue'
fo,, was prepared thcm 10 which, we learn anp JUS
rio. was done At IL O'clock A. M the guns were Paceu
- battery and the firing commenced When we state mar
, hall. MERGED centre black, screen entered "' e
,ces and sepensn penetrated the target some idea may
- f.d ne The admirable shooting exhibited on the occa-
zion Private Martin proved the best shot by about half an
bpya,e Bun being his close contestant for the hono's
f N. day-So nice difference, in trial Of skl between
cannoners, is of rare occurrence.
Dinner came next snd II was emphacaily good "ihe
moor mans stew" ian Invention we believe OF Col NJ -
struck us particularly as being decided misnomer or us
delicious flavor worthy to tickle the palate oil an APT
Gins Decacies ZACH these having been discussed many
appropriate and spirited sentiments were ofuoA I'll u "ch
we reere, catching Among them were 'he ioho~me
30 Ieut Hunt-"The Press as it 10 represented at our
board" -, ~ .1,,a
Richmond Fayee Arsilery-he r'ght arm oi Tue
III will be remembered that Corporas Eddngs and bohan.
nan members OF The r. f A. lost each an arm by The pre-
mature discharge Of gun last year while the company
rs having the last honors MIR. Clay Their Spartan
forri,ud, on the occasion will not soon be forgotten)
Enyineer Lorton gave 1.-THE Bench and proposed as NJ
a,comosnmen, thereto, 'three chairs
Judge Shore ne hosptabe proprietary responded To- TINS
sentimen with woned grace and toasted the Artillery
in very complimentary terms
and regretted that only paraded when there was cannon
practice. . ;A - ,. s,
.roect speech from him-lhal he was sick-"ot his loot
and as evidence Of The fact, would take his seat
By Lieut., Hunt. "The proprietor OF Our House Ever
ready 10 serve fliend or meet ioe
C. G. Thompson responded, and alter some very appo'
pirate remarks. Col yde-a gentleman and SOL
der" (Drauk standing and In silence0
aon mem Thos Richie Jr proposed the health OF 1.-THE
Virginia Volunteers pufcuary those who served in
Mexico" =,
sure OF the muny happy moments he had spent with the
Artillery and regretted that public duties would soon take
MIN heyond the limits of their socnl influence. In whatev.
or cline however his lot might DO cast the Richmond Fay
cite Artillery would be Rea. ms heart AFTER SNORT
.ddrees repeo with feeling aud eoquence he toasted the
Company, ana ciio9eu 'hch Hs' " oe QUIZ '"o!
and then 'go aheaa o.,
whom had in his eye friend IN nec out an nVete'ate
ES Lieutenant l.. w Gazebtook responded in his usual
nanny and aupopratc manner ard gave, ''The Artillery
AIDE IN of the right material and well represented by son
OF one of its former worthy commanders
Lieutenant Richardson, in RESPONSE thanked the gentle
right and left Of The Artillery Corps Eddngs and 10
sn.an-May be blessed with hearts as valiant"
By Guest endal Griffin, Esq: The Volunteers friend,
and friend of Volunteers.
Mr. Griffin responding in handsome terms said it
his support and help 10 prop The pillars OF the Con
stituton and he might be called rcpe foe
he should "sand his hand" He proposed az sentiment
s'Tne Stars and Stnpes-May they never be lowered 10
foe"
By Cap, Nimnu -"rhc officers Of the First Regiment of
Virginia Volunteers Soldiers by profession gentlemen by
nature." "
BY Lieut., Hunt.-"'lhe Medical Profession Ably repre-
scented at our board .
This brought up Dr.. James Dove who gave"The Hon
orary members Of the Artillery Like fakes from me s'A
mite denoting the soldily and beauty OF the stone
Honorary Member T. Richie Jr, proposed The l'eal'h OF
the I'd Lieutenant and remarked that they might hunt the
world for such another
Lieutenant Hunt in his usual modest manner said he
could nj speak himself he would man who could
shine in that way, aud that was the Isl Lieutenant
Lieutenant Shine up TO the mark very handsomely
and concluded with the following sentiment: lhc lair sea-
particularly onr Lady patroness.'
Dinner being the company was formed around the
Target and The best shot being designated by the proper Of
ncer Private Martin ordered the front and centre
where the most interesting even, of the day cume Off
This sisted in the presentation Of the medal and beau
tfu silver goblet, he liberal gift of of It's honorary
members and some Of its oicers) the successful marks
man Dr. James Dove performed this duty in manner
chsste and appropriate that not being willing TO trust our
memory with report Of his remarks Qeelng should
mar their bcauy have prevailed upon him to overcome
his ell known dificncc and furnish with copy Of his
address, which we subIon:
Soders-the Captain has assigned me the pleasing duty
nj nresentng this medal the reward to tho most successful
shot, ON TIL. anniversary OF the company gives me great
pleasure 10 the Artillery that band OF brave hearts
and willing hands ready 10 promote the welfare OF their
company maintain the honor Of their country, and al
the call OF duty enter with promptude and cheeruness
striving 10 fulfil all i;s requirements
IT'S but short time ago, that nTtleymen gave NOBLE
evidence of their eagcness discharge their duties 10
their company and State. At firing on the Capitol
Square, Of your members unfortunately wounded
by accidental explosion OF one OF your guns and while
suffering from pain and agony, when their mulaed limbs
had fallen by ampuatng knife Of the surgeon they
claimed: 1--WE have lost Of hands the
company; necessary, we Will willingly sacrc the other
noble sentiment, worthy OF "he times at ifisd mems
sous God speed them they merit every soldiers love-
deserve the sympathy and kindness Vi all good citizens.
The refreshing breeze rustles the leaves above
they glitter In the MONDAY sum- and bearing in its bosom the
rejoicing hlary of this OCCASION will also in s onward
course Kiss wooingly the broad banner of our land us
streams before That banner of our love, the STARS
and stripes of country the glorious nag OF our Union:
FAIR Freedoms would die
That flag you may be called upon defend aud molly aud
bravey will the strong right of the service respond 10
peril oil for freedoms cause.
pany added 10 the usual prize Of the OCCASION this
beautiful silver cup, aiording permanent souvenir Of
procency its bright and polished surface typical Of the
soldiers honor spollees and pure LIE, HIM who has it,
consider as reminder of his future course his attire
and equipments be and brigh let subordnaon and
disr, ne characterize his conducts LEI prompncss ala
cry in The discharge OF all his duties render him
efficient soldier as has proved the most cficien,
Private Martin: To you this medal is awarded. This
get proves you fairly it. know you will wor,hy
Prove brother soldiers, by your department, that
you strive always to promote the welfare OF your company
they will select you The guide and model of The sol.
dier.
This cup also tender oyou; preserve we'll its brightness;
let remind you Of your duties citizen and SOLDIER
keep among your household goods and transmit TO your
children with ths impressive motto: Do your phole duty
Sin awarding you these two trophies OF your SKILL lei me
add emblemac of hem let shot be heavy and your
drink ght-be swift TO fight, but slow TO feast.
the afternoon being far advanced, tho order was
given 10 form iue, and tho company marched into Rich
mond after spending day tina, will pass from the
memory of those who participated in its pleasures.
MRS. STOWE.
The Paris correspondent Of the New York Journal of
Commerce. says ia his last letter:
'Mrs Stoves reception in Paris is the theme OF various
and prediction in the feuAons The Cortinna
OF the New World says The famous Madame De Beauyor
must have her umphs in France II her eyes be express
sive her white her black her size and gait
esc her smile and gracious, shall salute her al
once he Venus md Diana o tho other hemisphere"