Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-07

INK roVRrh.-oonsiuerinS tho Intense heat which ra
ged during Tuesday, the celebration or credita
to all Who participated In Il. or all the Fourhs of Jul,
within our memory, was tho least suited for any pub
display. The beat was oppressive In the e1treue.
needed small share OF physical endurance to Withstand
tho exercises through which tho volunteer companies h,
to pass during the day. And while many among then
would no doubt, havo shruuk from SIMILAR amount q
fatigue and risk in connection with any peculiar avocaor
of their own. Involving important interests. they with
patriotism which tho very lie and soul of ,hcse nobl
organizations braved the hsrdships CALAMITY They Cav,
In their endurance on Tuesday decided foretssIe
their capacity IN a severe campaign The trial was .
| severe one but the capacities were equal to t.
1t so happened all such occasions. that thu r,o.,
harrassng part Of the exercises being performed
during tho hottest part of the daya circumstance which
ter, the drill tho salute the march, which fomn
the most harrassing features In military eyoutions wore
comprebended within tho hottest period Of Tuesdsy-s.y
IL to O'Clock. -
The muster took place about the former hour In from
OF the City Hall, Broad Street. where the iif,rent
companies formed into line. Agreeably to previos ar,
ransement they marched from there African church
70 near the Declaration Of Independence read by Mr.
n Lee, and an grafton by the Rv. T. v. N ooro
we VIII remark with regard TO the address by Mr..
moore, that It was entirely Invested Of the
forms and sentiments peculiar to fourth of Juy ,,ions
Ii was highly credtabe the genius and nblit Of Tho
speaker, and well worthy OF the occasion Apsrt from
tho enlarged aud onerous duties which devoved upon the
w coHeiuer tint the public should In
ueoed 10 them Tor the good selection they had made In
the Reverend Mr. Moore discharge tho important du,v
OF orator upon such an occasion. His Grafton was cha
racterzed by novelty In feature OF H. NOT
typed phrase or sentiment did Il contain m, entrst
entirey upon field. adopted new sentiments and
dispensed In toto with oil tho formuie oil words and
style which have rendered such efforts the synopon. n,
repetition or "cut aud dry" speeches.
At tho close OF this portion OF the DAVIS exercise. tho
companies again formed into line in front of the
aud marched towards Capitol Square Having dseba,c.i
tue usual Silutps ~,
out Tor The Western Square, which place thew reached
about half past two o'clock.
some hsii dozen OF tue men who indulged too freely
III tue use OF ice water in the early part OF the da, fell
exhausted They were however soon restored 10 yiyor
by proper appliances. The others RECALLED
with 1uePs and 'oddies, as II to preserve vitality that
was quite vigorous and unimpaired Aud the expedieut
was very successful for ten minutes after few Juien
went adrt all was whiz, buz and nonsense.
Inc uinner was served four large tables set un
der the shade OF spacious tent, through which an
agree able and refreshing current of mir circulated
arrangements were pretty good under the crcu
they lacked anything IL was the fault of the Com
m,ee Tor they certainly did all in their power to con.
tribute 70 the comfort OF the guests They studously
canvassed the wants of every individual at the tables
spared no trouble TO supply any that might have existed
rms was task rather ihcut to DO performed when
there were at least four hundred be supplied vet
duty was no less satisfactorily performed by the
tee to The extent that the supplies could warrant, There
was enough Of good substantial fare il is true but Their.
was no'g tnat could tempt the palate give charac
We must be candid What the jueps were we cannot
say TOT we don't deal in them-f did we should not
hesitate to pronounce upon them with equal candor The
gauymedes who attended in the LIQUOR tent rould'ot ;y
us glass Of lemonade because wc were M, dr.ss5 l.;
regimentals, therefore, c.u say word with regard
10 the quality OF that beverage. After all had done them
selves iu justice hey had time enough do IL they
thought oper) the President Joseph Mayo E.o arose
from his seatat the head Of the centre table and gave
the following toasts in loud voice. but no, loud
10 De heard distinctly amid the hustle and confusion which
a ina
however. They follows:
l. The shouts of the struggling bands of '76 are re
echoed BY mighty nations.
[Music-"S,ar Spangled Banperr
The Declaration OF Independence its hich
principles may be fought every battle of freedom that d.
serves TO be won.
[Music-"Hail Columbia
g. The Government of the United State,~To bs i,,o
to its noble founder il must be Just and ,narnanmon 70,
wards other nations. W
Ausic-"Marseilles Hymn
t. george Washington-Euogy has been esba,s,od
without impiring the lustre of name which compsIs the
growing homage of mnnkind.
- lAusic-"Washington's March,
9th Thomas Jeierson-The three great acts of hi. 10,
declare that the principles of civil and reoious
ca be secured aud perpetuated only by vrtnous ,na
enlightened people. ''
Music" Remember tnen
9th. James Madson-A man whose wise Administrative
and modest worth has been Justly rewarded nv bs lof
title oil the Father of the Constitution.
80 Music Yankee Doodle"
rio
mine OF golden principles which may furnish basis nj
sterling currency for all the nations Of the earth
o., Music" Red White aud Blue
9th. The President of the United States
Music" Presidents March "
YIN. The Army and Navy Of the United Sates-Armies
that have struck gaany in the past sba ,,rn,,h
Tor the eI'gencies of the future.
Music" Bold Soldier Bow
10TH The Union-we recognise ia sacred ohr;o.;;o,.
and hold as traitors those who would deny them
49,, III, Music" Love Not"
H. lnn. Inc Act Tor Establishing Religious Freedom
The rights which it asserted in i7s5 are for all time Of
the natural rights Of mankind. "
Music" Convent Bells"
18th. The University Of Virgina-Its increasing eful
gence and celebrity illustrate the wisdom of s 1ounds-
and the enlightened liberaliiy OF the State
-, hnsic-"Carry me back TO Old Virginia"
18Th Woman-The sunlight of the world illumina ling
roseate MORN nvigorating its MONDAY toll and so
ening its sunset glare.
Music-"A health To all good Lsssies"
iit'. me First Regiment Of Virginia Volunteers
called 70 active service they will be prepared to oc-
cuPy and maintain the post Of honor.
Music-"yirginia Grand March,
The President delivered some appropriate remarks unon
the merits OF the several toasts which were tn
u.s. owing TO the confusion which prevailed the time
Major Ellis first Vice President on the occasion reno.
Tea each toast rom the opposite end OF the table after IL
was give. by the President.
Short addresses delivered by Judge Caskie Col
i. L. August, and few others. The confusion was 30
great az to have rendered il mposs for TO heard
anything that said We could catch detached sent
ments, which we would find rather difficult to put into
iorn'. Col August wac on the Know Nothppa-
lie avo"ed that never while he Colonel of the First
gment OF Virginia Volunteers he would be found in the
IN the ranks OF such body whose principles were In d
rect cohhct with the spirit and letter ofthe Constitution
lie gave II TO u en- pretty severely.
About haf past o'clock the Companies marched from
The 'qnsre IN detached squads and dispersed We believe
without coming to the usual point Of muster and disper
SION The Young Guard returned to tho Capitol SQUARE
Tired ssn;o and dispersed.
he In lin, Al.
celebration e0e~ " Wv
The Richmond Artillery, Capt. Nimmo
The Grays, Capt. Elliott.
The Blues, Capt. Patton.
Tho Caledonia Guard, Capt. Caskie
The Mechanics Guard, Capt. Morris
The Montgomery Guard, Capt. Moore.
Tue Young Guard, Capt. Richardson.
The German Rifles, Capt.
The Henrco Troop, Capt Davis, we're in Attendance
ihey numbered about twenty-five we'll mounted and
equipped considerable increase s expected to ,ba,
lumber before many weeks pass over.
The Eagle IDfan.ry, Capt Bailey were on an excursion
to Norfolk.
The companies did not turn out with anything like full
ranks owing 10 the oppressive heat, which, no doubt
deferred many OF the members from attending.
We feel assured that each company would have enioyed
themselves far better permed to celebrate the dsy ds