The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-02-23

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could nothave been more propitious while our peo-
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lneanorste II the most patriotic spirh. the grand
event which eave 70 This country that msn who
alone could have secured FIR ID or nntfoha1 fif
and nbefty, md the tens or thousands Of innun,er
able blessinss which Ne raw enjeys m oar own
way under our own ZINE s and iig tree, with noty
shonld celebrate the I'D Of February, In truly
patriotic spirit-and we trust the time nav never
arrive, when the people Of this Union, forgetting
their many obligations to GEoAGE WAsmEGron,
under God shah cease to celebrate his birth, and to
cherish his memory, IN an appropriate manner.
Al sun rise, the "Faye4te Artillery Capt. Nimmo
fred the usual salute from the Cspitol Square, and
from that hour until 10 O'clock the Streets were filed
with volunteer has ening hher and thithsr prepar.
ing for the grand parade. Shortly after 10 O'Clock,
the soulstrring strains Of the Armory Band, led by
Smith, announced that the Public Guard" were on
the march, and 10 about ten minutes thereafter this
splendid corps appeared on the Square, under the
command of Capt Dimmock. Immediately the
avenues in the Sqnare were crowded by ladies,
men and children, eager to witness the manruvers
Of this perfect company, and to hear the music OF
that band whose sweet, soft, melodious harmony,
never fails to win applause from all who hear it.
The "Guard" were marched to the avenue leading
from the Governor house to 9th street. and there
Unanswered as Infantry tor several minutes, every
command being obeyed with az much precision as
the works of clock would the swing of lis pendu-
lum The Guard" were then put through the
Light Infantry drill by the sound OF the bugle and
whistle, in the presence of large number of mem
bers of the Legislature, well thousands of cit
liens, and to the infinite delight of those who saw
them, marching, countermarching, charging and
retreating as if moved by one grand handspring
controlling the whole. The drill being concluded,
the 'Guard" then marched from the Square to
Broad street. in front ofthe City Hail. where, under
the direction of Adjutant PATTON. the Regiment
was formed into line. in the following order:
On the extreme right the Public Guard" Capt.
DrMMocK, with the Armory Band. Next, were the
"Greys." Capt. ELLIOTT, turning out unusually
well. Next the s. Blues" Capt. PATTON, always a
favorite company in our city, being the oldest in
the State. Next, the" Montgomery Guard" Capt.
MOORE, composed principally of Irish citizens and
very prompt in parade and drill. Then came the
Cornet Band, composed of q number of instru-
ments and several fine performers. Next the Ea-
gle Infantry" Capt. BAILEY, whose handsome uni
forms and tasty plumes are universally admired.
Next, the Caledonia Guard" Capt. CAsKIE small
10 numbers, but extremely handsome in appearance,
their large caps being always attractive Next the
" Mechanic Guard, ;" Capt NORRIS with their tri-
colored plumes, (red, white and blue,) handsome
frock coats and bronZed muskets, contrasting finely
with the companies before them. Next the 90 Young
Guard" Capt. RICHARDSON, whose full ranks, sol
dier-like appearance, fine drill and serviceable uni
forms were the subject OF general remark by all
who observed them. Indeed, we think we may
safely say, without dsparagement to the other
panies, that the Young Guard" have set them an
example, in point of efficiency, which they might
do well to initiate. Attendance at the drill room is
essential to the soldier and he who fails to be there
regularly does mi justice to his commander. On
this point, we dare say, Capt. Richardson has no
cause to complain. And at the extreme left of the
line were the Virginia Rifles, Capt. HARTz, COM
posed of German citizens, who always make good
soldiers.
We regretted TO miss the "Fayette Artillery"
from its post of honor as well that gallant and
efficient arm of the service-"The Troop, '-which
has lately been disbanded
When the Adjutant had completed the formation
of the Regiment, he surrendered it to the command
of Col AUGUST, who gave the word, and the entire
column was marched to the Capitol Square, where
it was manouvred for some time by the Colonel and
his Aids After this, the Artillery fired les noon
day salute which was followed by the firing of the
Regiment, as battalions and companies. 81
From this place, the Regiment marched in regu-
lar order down Governor street to Main, down
Main and up again, and were then dismissed.
We do not know that we ever saw the Virginia
Regiment of Volunteers look better than on yester
day, and feel assured that with the exception of
the mud, prettier day for the celebration OF the
birthday of the Father of his Country was never
seen. r. e4a