The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-24
LOCAL MArrnRs

Scord Presentations -Yesssrday morning the
Confinentai Guard, Capt Crawford paraded st
1oeioeks and, preceded BY the Armory Band, nus
'sFea through the streets and then repaired 10 The
soa!nefn portseo OF the capitol. where : magniG-
ceot sword was presented to the Captain This
sWofo was manufactured by Ames q Co. Of Mass
~ their best sfyie The scabbard IL of silver pla
.ea with gold and has inscribed upon it--.Presen.
-, :. . capt John r Crawford BY his friends,
no. as an act OF homage 10 man, bat - testimo-
n.ai 70 merit and WORTH On the hilt il the yirei
IA coat Of arms-and upon the blade: srTo make
Inc path o. csy liberty and to psrpesusts the prin
On reaching the portico. Lieut. r. W. Allen
formed the corps into line. when A. Jupsoy
1aANE, ESQ., on behalf of the committee. prssen.
yea the sword with the following remarks:
vo the request Of the corps which
sou command and Iunber of your friends, the
esreesols duty Of presenting YOU th;e Sgoyd-s
srendid specinen Of the art of which Il i. ,roncs
bscauss Ioviss o. on me- az an .grseahs duty
Gear old Virginia, should be an unnatur r.I ~. ~
aseo old net feel deep interest in her past mil
si9rles she may yet achieve in the field of arms
Unused a ! am Captain, to this sort Of empfoy.
nscpn,n snoaid Be At loss what to to you il the
promptly furnish me with themes to enlarge upon =
~ me scaopard sngrayen that 1t 10 presented 10
msrt snd ,.n,. - nanass 20 man, but Testimonial
.o,s , 1no wofta This 10 personal TO you and can
e conceive swells your hosom With manly pride to
oe wo tnier still of touching mark of respect and
M MI
you to still higher ements in the of
your country and your friends. cannot know what
- osssss "a your bosom; but can conceive of nothing
neart as such public testimonial of INV cor, rsSes
anS friends For. altar ALL after we NAV hsvs
% aistIction and renown. and have filed the
wolo with ptaudita or sunk to isnominy and dis
grace whether successful or defeated we turn with
more ready ear and trusting hesrt far con-
or pathy to the little circle of com.
radss and friends who have been ave uitnssss ~ n
s.;'mras and successes OF our impotent labors and
But here too, find another inscription. ..ts mark
tse path Of civil liberty and to perpetpats the prins
pies OF 10" Do you know Captain-but / n ed not
nab os c;n senooboy knows-what has been the
NOV We have in these ys peace men and peaes
sonvsn.ions and men whosbseve that very sson
into hoot: Ss nm. into and
dent me Tins has not yet come. Neither the D: st bi.
.oy oI our race ner its present condition indicate
spo1uy attainment o. 50 desirable state am nd
advocate fbr war-but there s far too mueh ,rbn;ns
ahont the horrors OF war. l would as soon imveaeh
.ns wsaom and mercy of Provdences becauss The
au'pufliyDg thunderstorm rends heuses and dasrovs
lfs a. TO judge of the moral effects Of war by IA
long train OF horrible evils alone Does nor H.
aod M lns s,oos war horse that rsmpes out the life
some fashing spraks of light and heat from f6s
sm,ttea eirthe Are there no solaces for its illsl
6e assured, az God governs the elemental world
and purifies the air, so God, by armies and bsttiss
upholds truth and right, and advances civiizasop'
/ eyes -, -. -'sA'e1
Cromwell, who professed to fear God, said TO hi,
men on the eve Of hatte, " Put your trust in God
oas keep your ao,sder dry" Bonapare said !: !" God
invoke tor you neither the the other; but
commend to you the example Of those men of 76
who cut the pathway Of civil liberty for our feet
| men who drew their swords against oppression ana
never sheathed them until freedom bads them
| Peace. he still" y
that will be worthily worn; and charge YOU ara
1t in none but righteous cause and let il be sheath
ed never, until it falls from your dying grasp VIC
your corps accept my kndest regards and continued
hopes for your prosperity and honor.
Capt CRAWFORD, on receiving the sword re-
sponded thus
Mr.. Crane The very unex xpected and exalted tss.
Continental Guard" in presenting to me, through
your hands this splendid aud magnificent sword CON,
am not in possession Of language sufficiently stron,
to describe the emotions that at this mt eli
my bosom. suffice it, however, to say, receive tn
gift with sincere heartfelt gratitude and will pre-
serve it &C every peril. Nevertheless ardeptly hop
that the peaceful and happy state of our believe
country may so continue only to require the
this sword as an appendage to the military costume
But should foreign aggression internal feuds require
pledge my sacred honor to use it freely and fear
sssy IL repeiiins sgsressors and also In maiatain
II egss of my native State. word to the ladies' an
dene As the hum BILE representatives of the Con
tinentals of '76 will endesvor to do as much-de
| fend the mothers and protect tae daughters.
In conclusion, sir, allow to tender you my grste
ful Acknowledgements for the eloquent and compl
me- ntary manner In which you have discharged tn
duty that tss been assigned you.
The Company then took up the line of march 70
Clarks Spring. to engage in target practice o.
| reaching the ground, the company was alowe
"target practice After the shooting an elegan
medal. prepared by the order of the Captain, wa
exhibited to the company. II is made of solid si
yer, with rim of silver wire around it. On tn
front side 10 "Libertas ct Natal Solum. Continent
al Guard, commissioned 2lst June, 1e55-Rieh
mond, Va On the reverse is represented tn
colonial state of the country--a forest COMPANY
encamped, and a Continental standing guard
The medal was then presented to Serg't Regnauli
he having made the best shot, during the irinp
after being closely contested by Corporal Gesrg
CTump.
| After the target practice the Company an
guests partook of excellent dinner, prepare
for the occasion by Mr.. Read, where toasts wer
drunk, speeches made. and the best feeling pre-
| vailed. In the afternoon heavy shower of raj
fell, which, however, did not succeed in dampen
ing the friends of the Continentals whose name
are legion, and who will long remember, with feel
ings of pleasure, their first anniversary.
We publish below q few of the toasts:
REGULAR ToAsTs.
1st Oar Guests. A hearty welcome to the soldier
banquet Responded 70 BY Joseph Mayo Esq, I
I'd. A. Jadson Crane, Esq: Respected for his talent
-honored for his yirtuss Music BY the bsnd--an
a speech from Mr. Crane, which eiiciled much a.
plsuse
Sd. The First Regiment Of Thgiaia Yoiuntsers
Every ready defend the honor aud protect the fire
sides of the Union. fRespondedto by Col August i
an eloqusnt speech -
4th. pirgiaio Not only our mother, but the me
ther of States aud ofs'a.esmsn. Musc 'sCarry IN
| back to old Virginia."
5th. Boman Her smilcs are the greatest rewar
for soldiers vaor fool August called ON .
respond TO this toast which he did in syery smusin
ana witty mannsr
During the delivery Of the regular toasts. ther
was q perpetual cross firing between Col Augus
Mr. Mayo and A. Judson Crane, Esq which DIRE,
forth rounds of applause from the company pre-
ent.
Owing 10 the crowded state Of our columns, W
are enabled to give but few Of the volunteer ser
| timents M
Sent BY Lady" The Continental Gaayd.'' IL
successful 10 eaqueriag enemy in soinssiag ii
hearts Of ladies, Virginia would require but sue
corps To defend her from the attacks Of any foyee
| or domestic foe.
In response to the above, sergt Regnault Ga,
the following:
The Ladies: God bless them should the ensmy ii
wade our Shores the Censinentais Of 80 will she
their hearts best blood t9prosset thsm from insu
BY Judge Shore Psteysbnyg. The Cockads Cit
brilliant amons the cities. trhs sronSht eI
Capt Crawford Of ths Contnrn's d . native VI r
| tsIshurs. who resp0nded briady
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