The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-02-27

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me train due 10 m city ~ han paSk ihree otlsck
yesterday afternoon, did not arrive ewing RI tbe
tact that the cars run Oft the track wher, ia the
neighhurhuud of Huinea'S Depot, d Caroline conn.
~ We learn further thar thewSfhf cdurses yvsrs.
rising very rapidly, and that he rad WAS bsdiyy
washBa In various plsces --owi6Y "a Yhsse fssfs
~ carr left This city ior che North h nigh.
The BLUES DINNER To rur W..u,vea
ne GREys.-On Friday night last. AT the Am.v;ca.
Hotel, the Richmord .LightInfantry Blues rave a
dinner TO the Philndelphia aWashipston Crews
who werehere on visit, and we ieei no hesitato,,
Ia saying, mat was one Of the most magnificent
entertainments OF the kind that we have ever seen
gotten up. Proverbial as were the .old Blues for
their social feasts. their young successors seem
have improved upon the examples set them, and
noW stand lorfh as perfect patterns of true Virgin
ans tnelr plrse-strings united to extend a liberal
hospitality tother frien de- while their bright bavo
nets and glittering swords ever ready to repel
| the hostility OF their country ) toes s = 49,. -
After having escorted the Washington Crews
from their quarters at the Exchange to the Arno-
~, where they had cen invited to witness the fire.
works, the line of march was resumed about O
O'clock and continued until reaching the Americas
Hotel where refreshments were served in proiu.
the large dining room was thrown omen and ,ho
two companies, with their invited ouests were
| marched TO the table and seated ~
The dinner had been prepared with Great care
anu taste oy Proprietor SMITH, and was
placed on three long tables running the entire
length OF the room. Each of these seemed to be
roaming under the weight OF subssantias and deli
ca. Laat covered them in profession from end to
end; VINE ehe general arrangement indicated the
admin able taste of mine host of the american a.
well as us proficiency in serving up truly spleodid
dinner. y.h-5r r-ue go etcaa3 eff 1.E.ee.,s.
Immedia tely after being ses ted the word was 81.
ven, aud g. neral change con imenced on the enc
nv before the, n. Squadron fter squadron of tnr
KEYS, served in various styles ducks, pigs, nut.
ton beef hams t. ngues, oyst era, soup, fish, vege,
tables pies cakes .-eams jel lies, fruits and nuts
were moved down by the gilt .ering blades of the
soldiers, but scarcely hat one d vision given way
been cut to pieces by the WE'LL directed fire of the
infantry and artillery, when thei rplaces were filled
by the reserve which Command Ter SMITH had so
beautifully sup Piled until the CIR ,ys and the Bues
were forced to cry for quarters All beat retreat
amid the continual popping of /" sill yer heads, and
the more deadly aim of Madeira +, 'r at least four
hours on stretch .-.-,,. - f,-s s.vs.r
When the rps and meats ad been gone
through Capt. PA rToN Of the Bues,c allied to order,
and in a few han dsome and wellti ned remarks,
welcomed the Wa shington Greys TO our city, and
to the festive board of his Company. AIe then pro-
posed the following cent ilnent: .9
Cheers and music by the Arinory Band 7-a7'.tfa
sThePresident of the United States" -7ipt .
Capt. PATTON then gave ia / -fnit' ~
&C, Jorge Washington. y. -.--F. I'd 7t 50
IDrs.nk standing-Mus ic by Armory Bandl ls"I Z
Capt PATTON next all uded to Pennsy wanna and
VIRGINIA til cir position in the coniederacytheir
ton in the 1evolution--sand their adhesion to the
Union, and CAV -. t..-f-r- 81 ~ -.
.The Washins ton Greys-we welcome you as
soldiers and as men; ,r~.el --'S-f
u ,io bvp odaI,,I pa,, I
TO this sentiment Lieut. PARRY Of the Washing-
ton Crews responded mo st happily and gave SEN.
timent, which we Gid not catch but which was re-
ceived by the Washing ION Greys with thirteen
cheers. .--- %, Ir..s 7f.... :..,a7 osit -s.T
Cant Parton then state d that as the young Blues
had been heard FROM the old Blues desired word
said for Them and there 70 re called on Col. Geo. w.
MUNFoRD, an Ex-Captai pf the Blues. -~s;f1 Tf
Colonel MuNFoRD, in bis usually happy STEELE
addressed the assemble &c for ten minutes and
The Company of Wash ington Greys-wno have
Washington ensraven on nelr meoal, ana Lafay.
cite enrolled member" ss.--.1si -"af g. y 3
[Cheers and music by the 3and. - .-of.s-a
/ The Mayor of the city was next toasted. ai q,
Jos. MAYO Esq, responded, and gave 'a'ouI
pennsylvania, the Keystol 1e OF the arch, and
Virginia, the middle stone WI ule they stand fast
together, the Union is safe. )" rita -~ @''''
| To this sentiment Lieut.. PIER SON of the Wash
ington Greys, responded most happily, and gave
'Virginia-Like Cornelia OF ol,t-she points to
Thirteen cheers by the Washington Greysl dt
Ex-Captan ToMPKINs then toasted the Virginia
Volunteers f1 "'F
Col AUGUST responded, in his happiest style, and
gave -lpgu- - 0tEfssG ".i' g-,9TaE q 1851 JAM
Virginia and Pennsylvania-In 1776, they stood
shoulder to shoulder in achieving the liberties of
th, country May they ever thus stand in the pre-
seryaton of the Union of the States" }9f-r'A b
| R. D. SANxAY, (a. M. Of the Rlues,) related an
aneclote of the war of 1912, and gave
| "The Petersburg Volunteers OF 1914"
| This sentiment brought Col BIGGER to his feet
| who after few appropriate remarks gave a tasi
| "The volunteer soldiers of Pennsylvania In the
revolutionary war in the war of 1872 and in fine
late Mexican war, they erefound side by side vi
| Virginia, battling for our countrys rghts-and if
their services should ever be they will again
be heard from on the same side. sH-t i't 9.'R
| [Long and continued cheers f,syss sateGs ist
Private DICKINSON of the Blues, then toasted DR.,
| Murphy of the w. Greys. I'd Il 4or 10 -
DR.. NJ. responded in the happiest manner, and
| gave. ~ 751i&--!. a.1.sIeg- 4rtf.-F
"rhe Volunteers of Richmond and the people of
Vireinia-They are irnmortalzed in the hearts of
/ the Washington Greys, as Washington is in the
hearts of the people" g at lajr--4h ~ y .ca.D
| ,[Cheers by the Washington Greysl -... .
Col AUGUST then arose, aud after abiding to the
regular service, and the duties it had so noby per.
formed, gave .7iaHsl .rllts 4. -a5--gsI
t'Our army. 1-- III. ip g1i-p5 -sf s---sz ..
Major SELDEN. of the u. S. Army, who lost an
eve in the Mexican war, was loudly called and
responded briefly, concluding with the following
sentiment: ffo ~.ss1H-N ~ t-,..ss
1.-THE Volunteers of the country--if the Artille
nv and their drill are equal to the Washington
Greys the country will need better protection in
| time of danger $500 firlGs F.'g st74
| Private DICKINSON of the Blues then called ON
| Private HAYS of the Washington Greys for song.
After repeated calls Mr.. HAYS arose, and in the
most comic and inimitabe manner, sung the drunk.
ard'ssong: @{-1 0i ,11aa1 gstta15 1az az
"Goit while you are young,
'1'r For when you get old you can't. 81 eso,,
| Private DICKINSON then called out Mr. Bricks of
the Washington Greys, who gave a most amusing
anecdete, and in conclusion, called on Sergeant
/ WOODS of the Greys, for song. fse9i 2; ~
/ Sergeant WOODS gave national song, which was
/ received with cheers Il ~. 80 -.
! Ex-Captain ToMPKINs of the Blues, made a few
remarks in relation to the volunteers of the civ
/ and offered the following sentiment 80
THE Montgomery Guard Foreigners by birth
citizens in time OF need When danger comes thew
will be found one of us.' 81 ,5s 81. s. 1ot71si .
To this Capt MooRE responded quite happily,
/ trPl,a har IF the city of Richmond - { frspfi{fH