The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-07-17

DRUIDs UPPER.-Ihe members of
Franklin and Liberal Groves of the u. A. o. D.
gave supper al the United States Hotel last Fri.
day. to which about one hundred persons sat down
The entertainment was got up strictly on the tenn
perance principle, pure water being the only bev.
affair lost none Gifts pleasantness for want of that
which often steals away the senses and reduces man
below the level of the brute.
The supper came off in the large east dining
room of the hotel and was spread on two tables
running the entire length of the room Upon it
were placed all the substantias that the market
could afford, served in admirable taste by "mine
hest Mr. Norris, which were followed by creams,
cakes fruits, NUTS jelliee, etc, in profusion That
those who were present, were highly gratifed at
the good cheer" given them, is abundantly proved
by the fattering compliment paid Mr.. Norris in a
| sentiment which was warmly responded to.
At 9oclock, P. M, the two Groves, with visiting
brothers, formed into line and marched to the no.
tel, preceded by the Armory Band, where they re.
ceived their invited guests and spent short time
in social converse At half past O'clock the door
of the spacious DINING hall was thrown open,
when the company marched in and took seats at
the tables, Noble Grand Arch FAUTH of Portsmouth,
and Grand Secretary Macfarlane presiding at the
east table, and Grand Arch Nesbit presiding at the
west.
The Order and their guests being seated, the N. A.
g. gave the signal, when general attack was made
upon the vands which lasted until the appetites OF
all perfectly satiated, with but small abate-
ment of the bountiful store that had been prepared
for the occasion
The physical feast being concluded the Grand
Secretary called to Order and offered sentiment
which he felt assured would meet with cordial
response from the brethren around him, who knew
the beautiful, harmonious working OF that Order to
| which they were SO much devoted. He gave:
"a health to the Noble Grand Arch of the State
of Virginia, and the little band of Brothers from
Portsmouth and Norfolk who have paid visit
on this occasion" Received with loud cheers, and
Sryua hxvf tho Arrr1 p,pl
N. GA. BERNARD FAUTH, responded in behalf
of his brethren of Portsmouth and Norfolk, and
| turned many thanks for the kindness shown them
| He knew they were prepared to work assiduously
for the principles of the Order, and tor humanity
He then adverted to the history OF the Druids, the
obj ect OF their formation, and the beauty of their
workings, and urged his brethren, with much
warmth, to labor jealousy for the advancement OF
lieving that its grand aim the happiness of the
| human family throughout Gods habitable earth
| He concluded by giving the following sentiment,
| which was most happily received
THE success OF every Association based upon
the general universal principles of Brotherhood"
| Music by the Band
| g. s., Macfarlane, one of the publishers OF the
| Southern Literary Messenger, gave
"Our invited friends of the Press-health, happi-
ness and prosperity attend them" Music by the
| Band
| The above sentiment brought out Mr. SANDS, OF
| the Religious Herald, who responded in the hap
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press IN this country for good or evil might be
directed and regretted that it was not indepen-
| dent ss it should be. Instead of being the mere
tool of party, it should be above all selfish consde-
rations-the true representative OF ajust, wise and
| yirtuous people. The speaker next alluded to the
| order of Druids-and the great influence they
| once welded in Europe. As priests of the Celts
or Gauls they formed distinct class caste posses.
sing the greatest authority. They were free from
| taxes and all public burthens and instructions in
religious and other knowledge, the art of ex-
cepted, was entirely entrusted to them. The speak
er paid high but deserved compliment to this or.
der Tor its noble charities and concluded by giving
the following sentiment:
Honor and prosperity to this and all kindred
institutions, whose bene violent purpose is to foster
the social affections, aid the distressed and impart
consolation to the mourner Ii is following in the
footsteps of Him, who while on EARTH ever went
about doing good. FL Music by the Band
P. A. Nesbitt offered the following:
| The Druids-the first who discovered Romulus
and Remus, the founders of Rome"
A. S. Lyons gavethe following sentiment:
THE United Ancient Order of Druids-cemented
by the ties OF unity, peace and concord they knotc
nothing of religious or political disfnctious-rnav
this reunion be the means of diffusing its princi
ples throughout the length and breadth of the Com.
monwealth."-[M Music: Last Rose of Summer"
By R. II. Roundtree.-"The Druids-second Ia
origin, may they be the last to disbaDd"
BY p. OConnell--The Grand Grove of Virginia
must prosper with the indomitable Fauth and Mac.
farlane at his head"
BY P. A Nesbitt-''The health of the members
of the Council of the city of Richmond"
One the members of the Council being present
was called upon but failed to respond.
ByP. A. Nesbin-"Our host-May he live to pre-
pare an hundred such feasts, and may we be here
| TO partake OF the last"
The hour being late, the table was deserted, and
the Druids being formed into line, proceeded te
their respective Groves the Armory Band discours
ing delightful music as they passed up Main street
In concluding our hasty notice, we must be per
mitted to cay that the entertainment in every re
spect was highly creditabe, and bat for the falst
| rumor OF an epidemic prevailing In the city, the
| number In attendance would have been greatly 10
| creased.
SErrLED.--John Reed, charged with a.
saulting and beating William Cummings, ON Wed