The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-23
LOCAL MATTERS.

Tuv ssxnar FrnnuarY-The dawn OF yester'
day besokened an unfavorable day for the
Of the birth day of virginias most exe"p'a'y aA1
banored hallewed san, George WashiRgton-neV-
ar,bele,s at an early hour the most prominent anu
of the glorious season. onr citi-
=, .o1s;.-r ,usre seen fastening IN unWonted
r,r,har. .rs earer soeed tother respective pieces
of ,u.s,,,s AHA. NJ they formed on Broad
street but contrary to their usual CUSTOM, ano IN
sse.ranre to a gentleman who 10 honored By thss
entire community, snd with true so'diery eeicacy'
thew refraired from firing on the Square, because
of the sickness OF DR. Mills, who lives opposite, aud
whose life would have probably been endangered
bv the noise and concu salon of the musketry and
cannon. The turn out Of our gallant volunteer
regiment of citizens was truly gratifying. new
spiri. seems to have been infused into the entire
body, for more numerous or effective display oil
this armed defence has not been seen for years In
noticing two or three paTades made heretofore by
this regiment. we deeply regretted the thnness OF
the ranks. Bat as we have remarked, On yester-
day there was display of the most effective and
encouraging character.
Large additions have recently been made to the
different companies, and our citiZsns generally
seem to have awakened from their apathy on this
subject, and are literally lending their purses, per-
sons and chivarous sons to the adornment and
pride of these noble organizations. Eeides this, the
drilling is more perfect aud Systematic. The reg-
me nt at II A. H., formed in order, and proceeded
to the large and commodous square in tue centre
of the famous town of Sydney. The entry Of the
unusual cavalcade completely astounded the worthy
inhabitants of this ancient settlement. They
seemed to have just awoke cut of Rip Van Winkle
sleep and stood in their comnodious porchas and
by their neatly hedged fields rubbing their eyes and
gazing upon the Kaleidoscope array of clothing,
plumes, muskets cannon and men, with adu:i.
ration and establishment. The companies here de-
ployed into line about as follows: Richmond 1t.
Dragons Chesterfield 1t Dragons, State Guard,
Richmond Greys, Eagle Infantry, Light Infantry
Blues Montgomery Guard, Caledonia Guard,
Young Guard and German Rifemen. After firing
grand ia de ote, the companies formed and
marched into the city, having seine very muddy
waters to sound with their boots, bat which they
did most valorously-para in the Square and
dismissed under strong FIRE OF bright eyes from
the fair sex They stood their ground braVely,
however They then repaired to their respective
places of dining. We noticed with much pleasure,
the extreme preciseness Of firing attained by the
| Greys snd the Young Guard. This latter company
is rapidly acquiring the military practise OF vete
rams, although but young men. Gun Nc. ? of the
Artillery was served in the Enost admirable manner
giving forth much louder tones Of patriotic exu:a
ton than its compeers. This company, uu5er cou.-
nnand of Captain Ninno, is noble and ett5eieat
one. The entire display excellent. Tie BlUes
exhibited gratifying increase Of numbers; the
Grey appeared in their usual veteran and servica'
bic sty e the Eagle Infantry exhibited fell RANKS,
and the Caledonians, Montgomery Guards and Ger.
man Rifemen presented s!alwart and nob.e as.
pect OF the dragons, we can only say, thai il
they add to their present complete drill aid naaay
bearing, larger crop Of whiskers, they will prove
| more attractive and servicaDle than ever.