The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-03-31

i IHEATnE-THxF FLAG, kcs-Dnrins De whole
day Of tuesday, there was great and iuteuse ex-
element throughout the city, with regard Ia III,
splendid mag and medal which ii was snnounced
were to Represented by Mise Capped, to the vosun.
teef corps which should purchase the lsryast nup.
Der OF tickets TO her benefit. At an early aour ~.
box ofsce was literally beseiged and we believe !,
was kept in state Of seigs during the greater oar,
OF the Gay. II Was generally conceded that III
contest lay between those tive gallant corps Of vel.
unieers, the Young Guard and tie Eagle Infsn,,v
and so determined did each appear 10 carrv ,hs
day, that it was impossible to conjecture which
would VIII. at Right the excitement had increased
20 such degree, that it was found almost npa.s,.
oie 70 OBTAIN entrance. There has never in oar
oag' been so great crowd at the theatre with the
exception OF the Jenny Lind night Many oersons
were turned away, there being no possibility of
their finding seats or even place where .asv eop,a
obtain glimpse. The lobbiss were 80 crowded.
with persons who could not get In any where else.
that it was difficult to squeeze through them.
Tha pargustte could not be reached BY a. less.
| ten feet. The crowd out of doors was almost ss
| great SIS the crowd within
The play presented was Bulwer's famous ccme
| dy of "Money." The entire company acquitted
| themselves in most creditable manner. At the
| fall OF the curtain the orchestra performed in
beautiful style the "Ba:eman Children Polka after
which the curtain rose and discovered the com.
| nlttees OF the Young Guard and Eagle Infantry;
when Mr.. Clark, the Lessee of the Theatre made
his appearance and informed the audience that the
Young Guard having deposited the greatest uum Der
ct tickets in the boxes of the theatre was entitled
to the flag, tbs first prize. On this announcement
the applause was NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. with
cheers for the Young Guard. Mr. c. then stated
that the Eagle Infantry deposited the next greatest
number, which entitled them 20 the goli medal
| this announcement. like the former was received
with cheers and applause, lasting several moments
When the tumult subsidized, Mr.. Taylor escorted
the beneficiary before the audience, who after bow
| ing her acknowledgment to a warm reception, al.
dressed the Young Guard as follows:
t'When freedom from her mountain ba;gbt
Unfurled the standard to the air
She tore the robe of night
And set the stars of glory there
She mingled with its gorge Gus dyes
The milky baldric OF the skies
| And striped its pure celestial white
With streakings of the mornlng light"
Such is the gift gratitude prompts offer as the
most suitable and appropriate can make the Young
Guards for their generous and liberal patronage upon
| this occasion.
This glorious ensign of beloved country honor
ed wherever freedom finds friend and eared where
ever despetism bears sway, with grateful heart
commit the hands of those who win display it with
honorable pride and defend 1t with that courage char
acterlstic of the American volunteer, courage
which has upon every occasion proved itself to be
dsunted by opposition and undlsmayed by danger
The brightest pages of American history bear re-
cord of the brave deeds of the daring volunteer whs
at the claron's CALL abandoning the endesrnents Of
home has suddenly laid aside his Tranquil pursuits
and in moment as it were stood forth Z warrior
led in but nat
rotism and no aim but the honor and welfare of his
country; with his stout heart and strong achiev
admiration of the world and constituted alike the gIo
~ OF the Republic and ms own immortality ma
the chapiet woven by his yalor.
''Time with his own eternal lips shall siag'
To the hands of your gallant corps I now confde
this Star Bangled Banner" purs ana unsulled.-
There Is not stripe upon II but swells majesty,
nor star butts radiant with glory So TO preservelt
Will, am sure be your aim. When 1t Is Uaured IN
the cause OF our country. be this your TIE
CONQUER UNDER 1T OR DIE" (ProiOnsec applanset
After which she presented the Flag to Capt. Rich
ardson of the Young Guards, who replied follows:
Miss CAPPELL: The pride and qualification which
feel at victory the contest totally unit for
this duty-and | can only, in the mama OF the com
pany which have the honor TO command the Young
Guard you their heartfelt thanks for tss beau
tfu banner-and their sincere wishes that the sue
cess with which you have met this night, and which
you SO well merit, may always attend you. Again
accept the thanks and best wishes of the ouag Guard
for your prosperity
Miss C. then addressed the committee frou the Ea-
gle Infantry:
To you, gentlemen belongs the Medal. Though not
as successful your brother volunteers. still am
equally grateful to you for your patronage and lber
ahty. Tough you have not won the Flag you will be
ever willing with ready hands and firm A=arts to de-
fendit.
To which Lieut. Richards of the Eagle lufantry, re-
piled in handsome and appropriate terus When no
had concluded Mr. Clark advanced with magnificent
Gold Watch and presented it to Miss Cappell, with
the following remarks
MISS CAPPELL am deputed by you- friends and
admirers to present to you this elegant Gold Watch
and Cham a testimonial of their appreciation
Your professional character has been adorned bhst
grace and modesty which makes woman lovely in
every sphere OF te, and that your future life may be
as happy as your past has been, is sure, the
heartfelt wish of those who greet present TO
you this token of their regard ana esteem.
Miss C. returned her thanks in few neat remarks;
then addressing the audience said
Ladies and Gentlemen: | thank you, one and ALL
sincerely thank YOU Tor the great kindness have
celVed at your hands-and so good night; IN the Ian
guage OF the immortal bard
Coed night Parting is such sweet sorrow,
That l could say good night till it bs morrow.
Great and prolonged applause, amidst which the
Miss CAPPELL was again called before tee curtain,
and gracefully bowed her Acknowledgements.
T. s. The watch presented was from TIE establish
ment OF our old friend Bartholomew the way;
man who knows the " time Of day" aad make
his time-pieces tell it, as well any acquaip-
tances
CASE OF RALPH ALLES-The adjourned case (
Ralph Allen charged with assauiting sunday night
last John Collin, mot Connolly heretofore stately
on ISL between Marshall and Bread streets was call
ed at the Mas ors Court yesterday, Alderman Evan
presiding. Drs Bolton, Snead and Fisher physicians
n attendance on the wounded man, were sworn Dr.
Snead stated that h. sent for Sunday evening
about o'clock, TO Collin. He found aim sitting
in his house, unable speak, but conscious OF his sit
uaton. He had severe wound on his mead, appa-
rently inflicted with heavy biudgeon az one blow
He communicated by signs the manner In winch he
had received the wound. To question the doc