The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-05-11

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work in the room at the time, ran down ana ma mao
the engine stopped as soon as he could 40 80. nc
band was then unwound from poor Paey pooy ane
he was taken down. Drs Gibson uWa.ni n., . -.
Mayo, were called in, and finding anPu.au; 's ne
cessary, the crushed and lacerated arm
~ taken off in the most skilfui manner. AFTER
dressing the wound young Paey was placed upon
litter and taken TO nis recover. That be was
moi torn to pieces is indeed truly remarkable, all
things considered. g.rs Is
S,xry-FRsr ANNIvERsARY CELEBRATION
n,,r R,cumosp L. l. BLrRs.-The veteran
arns of our city, the BLUES, celebrated the sixty
srst anniversary their military existence yester
DIV at Buchanan Spring. Soon after arriving up
ON the ground, the annual target-shootng took
niaee The best shot was made by Sergt. Mark
Davis and the second best by Corporal Wheeley.
high wind prevailed during the time of firing, rem
dering it very difficult matter to hit the target;
vet there were some very credlfabie shots made
The company was then drawn up in line, when
Col Thos P. August, in a few appropriate remarks,
presented the medal to the fortunate contestant
Sergt Davis received the prize with dignity. He
said he had been striving tor that medal Tor eleven
veare-and during all that time had missed but one
parade He wished there were twenty more MEM
bers who could say the same thing. rs4 .,..
The company and their guests then dispersed
among the old oak trees, and each enjoyed himself
sbest suited his fancy until four o'clock, when the
order was given TO repair to the dinner table--an
order which, it is needless to say, was obeyed
with alacriy. ''
The dinner was prepared by thatwell known ca.
ter Mr. Butler of the Mount Vernon House. IL
was in every respect frat-rate. Not only were
there meats and vegetables sufficient to feed regi
ment but choice and reasonable delicacies In great
abundance and plentiful supply of wines. The
Blues and their guests did ample justice to the skill
of Butler ~ 5,A't-5'
The table presented a most interesting aspect
There were the honorary members of the company
men who composed the corps in its younger days
linen who fill posts OF responsibility and trust
among their fellows row that their heads are grey
but whose greatest pride it is to be called :" Old
Blues" To them the Blues of the present genera
ton look up with veneration and respect and hail
with JOY the annual occurrence of this happy re-
union sf1 -E
But we have neither time nor space to enlarge
upon this topic. After full and free discussion of
the good things upon the table, Captain Patton call
ed the companys attention to several good things
which were in reserve around the table. He ap-
propriately addressed few remarks to the guests
bidding them welcome, and offered the following
sentiment:
The Tenth of May, 1793-The day on which the
Blues were born. 1'-+
own recollection, we should, like Paddy, doubt
whether we were born at all-for were not
there; but there were some present who were
there, and he called upon Col. Bigger.
Col Bigger Ian honorary Blue) resented the re-
hection upon his age with comic Indignation. He
gave
Pennsylvania and Virgnia-As they fought the
noble battles of the Revolution, of 1872, and of
Mexico, SO may they ever be found battling toge
Their for the Constitution and their country.
This brought out MIR. Murphy of the Washing
ton Greys, Philadelphia, who Kept the company in
a roar of laughter for some moments. In conclu-
sion he said if he had been called upon two hours
sooner he would have made them speech, and
such a speech but they were just two hours too
late, The Blue Boaol had done its work He gave:
The Union-Pennsylvani and Virginia: May
they be SO closely united that they will not know
(which is which
Mr.. VIM F. Watson, an honorary member, was
then called upon He proposed the health of Mr.
J. NJ Patton senior, the head of the bar in Virginia
Mr.. Patton arose, and very gracefully returned
his thanks for the compliment. He said he would
not make a speech. He occupied different posi-
ton from the Philadelphia gentleman, and was
about two hours too soon. He gave
The R. L. l. Blues-Le them stick to their colors;
and sixty one years hence they will be as Blue as
they are to-day. @
Capt Patton, ofthe Blues arose. Just as he COM
menced speaking, the cars tor the Slash Cottage
passed by, with the Mechanic Guard and their
guests board on pleasure excursion. The
waving handkerchiefs from the car.windows were
responded to heartily by the Blues
Capt. Patton then called upon the old members
of the Blues, whose age and experience qualified
them to respond to complimentary toast. There
was general call upon Hon. John NJ Bolts, who
arose, and entertained the company with brief
speech, through which flowed rich vein of humor.
In conclusion, he gave
The Richmond l.. ]. Blues AS company, a mo-
del for the soldier on parade; a sample of good
fellows at the festive board; and an example for
their fellowcitzens to follow in the private walks
of life. IS -. - q. 's p
By Lieut. Hiram Dickinson-The Mayor of the
City of Richmond. l- I'll. s1s. ela.1z
Mr. Mayo responded very happily, and gave
COL August and the Volunteer Regiment of Rich.
mond-An ornament to the State and the safeguard
of the city. ..... = .5s...
Col. August replied in most appropriate terms. In
conclusion, he proposed the health OF Lieut. Church
i'll, of the Boston Cadets. Col. Augustus toast also
contained complimentary allusion to Massachu.
sets, which we could not catch. ,s Es.j.lr
Lieut. Churchill replied in brief but eloquent
speech, in which he thanked his Virginia friends for
the hospitality shown him. and gave
The States and the Union-Divided like the bill.
lows, one like the sea. ss
By Lieut.. H. Dickinson: Our honorary members
With such guardians, we are bound to prosper.
L. l. Blues-The shield and spear of the volunteer
regiment in the darkest day have seen, they still
continue its ornament. szs.;- st.v,-a
Col Bigger then requested every man to fill his
glass for bumper to an old soldier. He gave
The health OF Maj Selden-The gallant officer of
Chapultepec; the man who was first on the ladder
to scale the formidable fortress. 5e..-l ~. Ia
Maj Selden responded and gave s
The wisdom of the Legislature in the organiza-
ton of the volunteer corps is evnced in their adi
rable drill and discipline. sf ss M
Mr. C. w. Purcell an honorary Blue, toasted the
Montgomery Guard. This brought up Capt Moore,
of that Company, who made some remarks in the
true Irish vein. He gave 'gs
The r. l. l. Blues-May they celebrate their
thousandth anniversary, and may their brother
volunteers participate.
Lieut. ii. Dickinson toasted the Press. n.
Mr. o. P. Baldwin, by general request, respond
ed and in conclusion proposed the health and pros
perity of the Richmond Blues. =
By Lieut. Dickinson Cuba-If the fruit be ripe
take and eat but be you have the right to take
It,. s e5,.1.s.t..l
Mr.. Blair an honorary member, gave
The memory of Henry Clay. Drank standing,
and in silence. ~ .s.ss. IL ~ ~
By Private John d. Smith The Artillery Corps
ofV Erera ccr.,ranu