The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-23
DINNER OF THE


tended the dinner given at the st. Charles Hotel
yesterday afternoon, by the Young Guard, of this
city, to their guests the Fredericksburg Guard,
and many other friends, and were really glad to
witness such pleasant and delightful entertain
ment. The table was loaded with every thing to
eat that the market could afford, while the wines
were of the best brands and abundantly supplied.
At half past three o'clock the assemblage was
called to order by Capt. John Ii. Rich ardson, who
in few pertinent remarks invited the guests of
the Youag Gurrd to partake of that which was sbe-
fore them. With this Invitation the company made
vigorous attack on the good things" but failed
destroy the long lines of edibles which were rap
idly filled up by dishes as old ones disappeared
until the attacking party acknowledged themselves
vanquished, and called off their forces
After the cloth was removed, Capt. Richardson
called to order, and read the following
REGULAR T0ASTS:
/. The 22d OF February l732-A day on which
two brilliant sons (suDs) forth Long may the
diurnal rising of shed its rays over a country
whose face the brilliancy of the other can never
go down. Music-Star Spangied Banner.
2 George Washington-Oth MIN words fail to ex.
press our love. -Washington's Grave
3. The surviving Heroes of the Revolution
Blow gently on them We winds while passing down
a. The Heroes of the Last War-Proud are we
to own such men as our fathers and preceptors
Gen. w. ii. Richardson was called on to respond
to this sentiment
The General declared that he was at loss to
know why he was called on to respond as he was
neither hero of the last war nor any other war
He therefore excused himself by Introducing Col.
Harrison, as his young champion.
IColonel Harrison made a few remarks pertinent
to the occasion. - 1+ss3 @
5. Our Guests, the Frsdericksburg Guard-W he
Their in the tented field the festive board we
are sure to lind them bold soldiers true friends and
Virginia gentlemen.
ICapt: Porter, of the Fredericksburg Guard, re-
paid his command. and returned thanks for the hos
pltaiity and kindness shown them by the Young
6. Our brothers in arms the officers and prvates
Of the first regiment of Virginia Volunteers Side by
aide may stand, whether to repel an invading foe
or celebrate the bright days of our countrys his
tcry. tsl3 = t+s7-e.l' si e.
,IMusc-s'Bold Soldier Boyni
Adlutant George Patton was vcciferously called
on, and gave the following sentiments,
fredericksburg, old Frederick sburg-Rich in his.
torlc associations and renowned alike for the beauty
Of her daughters and the hospitality of her
arms and ready hands for the defence of our common
mother-Virginia." $500 =
Mr.. Metcslf, of the Fredericksburg Guard. was
called on, and gave poetical sentiment on .swo-
man." " hich we did not hear distinctly
Mr.. R b. Glenn ofFfedericksburg, was also called
on, and made q speech of 40 minutes length -
7th. The Army and Navy of the United stste.-
The right and Left of our country-a puclans
around which all may gather to uphold our countrys
flag -
IMusc-"Red, whits and bIue'I
8. The President OF the United States-May love
OF country always influence him to WELD his powers
ndusic-"Hail ColumbianI
8. Our State Oficers-With an eye single to their
trust, the Old Dominion never recede
MI Joseph Mayo was called on, and gave
The memory of Capt. VIM. Richardson the foun.
der OF the volunteer companies in Virginia.
TO- The good old town of Fredericksburg one of
the brightest spots in Virginia Its women even
DR. Wexford of this city, responded In an ammo.
PIRATE speech OF ten minutes, and gave GLOWING ae
count OF the hospitality and patriotism of Freder.
u. Honorary Members The retired list of onr
'oiunteer company-their presence il cheerjn.
WI y. y. thompson was called on, and sun xa,v
IL Ths ~ Ps. wniS1 wai most happily received
greatest buiwark of liberty. o'nuu'seo, the
mr.. scott, OF fredericksburg, responded breav an
IL Woman-Guide her we must dsfana ~.
shall, love her we will. e'enu net we
VOLUNTEER ToAsrs
Inc regular sentiments being concluded IN. al
lowing volunteer toasts were siyen As io''
By John H. Gilmer-The Youns fi,.,a
year. npe ~ anscitiine-vrsnias reserved CORDS il
Mr. Henderson. Of Frsderisi.burs. wa. n.x. call.
BY Capt John Richardson Of the Younr t3as,a
The health and prosperity of the predece no, =
Capt. Porter q the Freds ricksburs Guard. :
and gave sentiment to woman.
By joseph Mayo
"The star scansled banner,
IL shall wave
Ger the land of the free
And the home of the braven
By Col Harrison-The Mount Vernon Association
Of Ladies; May the scheme be mentioned In the
bosoms Of the women Of Virginia until the pap OF
:, Gen. VIM. II. Richardson asked the attention Of
me veiuntsefs few moments, ~ he desired to say
word on an important fact sndtolofsr sentilns ii
y. Z ssdorsation The systsm Of public defence
no man now beiua required n An vnIlisjs aus~ ].