The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-25
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Esq, an honorsfy membes. They were joined a.
the Depot by the fredericksburg Guards "a raer
under Lieuk Pritchard Afsr pleasant rida al
40 minutes, enlivsned By the superb music q
thing was provided in tptop styis that could sen-
tribute either to their comfort and anusement =
After an attack on two ponder0us bowls pf jnlsp,
the soldiers, honorary members Of the Blaes and
o.her invited guesta, to tho number OF two hun
dred. were formed into line and marched into the
Ban room. where an ample supply Of the most
choice edibles were provided. The guests being
seated, Edwin Robinson. Esq, toek the chair ss
President and After extending . welcome 0'ail, =
ysigoronss attack was made on the feast Of good
Among the honorary members and gussts Of the
Blues on the occasion, we observed Mr. James
Bray, of the Hastings Courts Mr.. Mayo, the Mayor
oI the city; Or. Dove, President, and Messrss Gret
Nj archibald Peasants, DR.. Wexford, Dr. Bsale,
~ " mills, Hon. John N. Bolts, Roberto G.. Scott, sr,
Soi Bigger, Postmaster of the city. and Captains
sheppard and Tompkins Che last three former
CONN senmanaers OF the Blues) Coils August and Cary,
OF the Virginia Regimept; Mr.. John H. Gilmer
ana numerous other well known citizens 6as ~
Aner the removal of the dinner service, which
squAied every expectation, and 80 far as the
nIunswlck Stew may be considered, especially
was OF SURPRISING excellence, the company was
called to order, and addressed BY the Chairman as
follows: - - =
Gentlemsn ofthe Riehmand Light Infantry Blues
am commissioned by Captain Patton to inform you
that during your brief aojonn within this hsll the
command of his company will deyoiye on the hmm.
bic individual who now addresses YOU
Under the influence Of that ddence % natural to
the man OF real attatnments and true worth of char
acter, Captain Patton has thought it best to com
NIT the command of his corps during the
into which it is about 70 embark. to older and
more experienced though better soldier and ure
fes to take his position in the file this occasion
order that he may the better prepare for future con
tests of like character. zssi yHfEks' ~
! In view tharefore santlemen of tg,a ronf;.t a.,
which we are about to engage, it is my duty to a..
p1iss you that in the enemy which you about to
to band viii be the character oft contest and short
be the struggle If victory is to be yours The
enemy W hich You are about to meet has been known
and man ever yet hold protracted struggle with
HIM, but in the end was conquered and overthrown
1t will nerve, your arms and steel your swords,
know, for tell yen that the veterans Of other
days will have their eyes on You during the struggle
have Tough: at Worreni and Yorktown at Clsrka'
Spring and Buchanans are with you to-day In spirit
at least and If you fall they likewise prepared to
fall Let me assure you however, that this is pet
Of you ou' il wiIl he eo%ort for vou to know
that your surviving comrades will take every possible
care of your reputation and remains. With these
cause Trusting that you viii discard your scabosrds
and sving your bright blades to the let your bat
lie cry be, in the lsnausge of the immortal Shaks
Pesre, "ay on Maeduf, and damn him who first cries
hold, enough" ,.-
Members Of the Blues, prepare to charge The
President then read the first regular toast: !:
No. l. The Richmond Light Infantry Blues; The
banner unfured by their sires and grandsres in 1885,
still proudly floats over them; its bright colors un-
stained and its glorious escutcheon unsusd by ought
plume Of Henry Of Nav.rrs, be always the raiiyins
soint on the battle field og festive board Air: "The
Star Spangled Banner." Ell
happy style. who after referring to the efforts Of
the Black Republicans to defeat the Army appro-
priation bin, gave: 90 2
'The Army: iss disbandonment the ruin Of the
No. & The honorary members of the Richmond
LII. Blues: Mementos of other days. their presence
will inspire peasing antcipations of the future
aud happy recolleetionso of "ths Army" lAir: Aud
Col bigger replied to this, and gave: :.
"The Health Of President Robir SON. A true sreci-
men Of the old Virginis gentleman"
Which was received with three cheers.
3 No s. The Town of Fredericksburg: Strong in her
artillery ef female charms she needs infantry be-
yond the Guards" fair: "Come. share my Get
Replied to by Lieut. Pritchard, Of the Guard e
: No.4 The American Union: The political ark Of
the Universe-sround it tho billows Of faction may
roll and the of strife may bus the censer-
vstiye voice of the nation viii yet issue from it and,
like the dove Of DID, bring back the embems Of tran
guilty and peace; Ar: HAL GoiumSla .n;u
"Devotion to the Union, the Federal Constitution,
and obcdence to the laws OF the Country paramount
obligations resting every good c1tlZen.'
3 Calls were made for Ro. g. Scott, who delivered
/ short but soul string address. He gave:
The Old Dominion-Her men, women and children,
God blees them all. aa ge trs . -.
The order was then given to charge glasses for
the 9Th regular toast:
No. 5. The State of Virginia On her broad shoul-
ders the Union has been more than once triumphant.
y borne through peril and there.
FORE may we hope, that she seepeth not, but only
bides her time. Air: tOhi carry me back"
Mr.. Mayo answered this toast. After speaking
Of the President IS an examplar OF Virginia hospi-
taity how he iked to lay his friends low at the
festive board he alluded to the state Of the coun-
try, and offered the following: sTe
sThe Comm menw ealth of Virginia: The sentinel on
the wstchtower Of liberty she sleeps too long,
the Samese Twins, each dependant upon tho other;
the ligament which binds them, whenever severed,
must prove the destruction of both. lair: "A wet
Responded to BY Major Lewis Of the National
American.
No l. Wr6an: Her empire the world-hsr do
neyaso questioned. since none ever refuse her call
10 "A Air: s'Wait for the Wagon"
Isknswcred by honorary member VIM +. Watson,
.;YSs psrlery of Ps.5ek FeaEy .snd Henry G|ey
SPI soIa ! ,esm0'thsns' hssa e noble hs.i snr1 a
Capt Patton responded to this and read the fol
lowing sent by lady, to which Col August was
requested to respond:
Ashland May she yet grow and flourish till the
Blues are no longer chershed in our hearts, or We
need their protection and fail to lind At Then VIII
she be indeed great the cities OF the esrtn q
il tho name of him whom she designs TO honor, great
among en- for time will never see Virsiniss sons
recreant to their trust.n
Col August responded very happily and gave,
The enterprisns and public spirited friends of Ash
land They have made the wilderness to blossom a.
rose and the solitary pace to bloom again. ,.
| By private Semon. The Honorary Members; They
have given us fill their places MAY they ve
long enough their grnud sons form regiment.
Sent by Lady of Henric0- .5.s =.
| The r. L. T. Blues: Like the Wh;te Taylor Of oid,
always Radv to do Wright. Il Patton Of propriety
whom no Price could psrsuedo 10 Gibb TO-. When
their Carter of Bats il armed with Maue, fney can
easily defy the Wade Brops ofa Gri6fn.
| THE names alluded TO are those Of active mem
| bers - .5.eE ~ 8.
: By Corporsl Wilde 3. L. /. Blues The County oi
Hanover: Like the mother Of the Gracchi, shs has
secured chsplet Of enduring vefdurs IN the glory and
| renown of her iliustrous sons ssl tsl.2
The Company then separated, and after serena.
ding the Ladies at the Hotel returned 70 the city
about 10 O'Clock at night highly plsssed with their
| trip. S s.
Geuing Desperase.--1liss Mary Webber, the pro
| prietress Of small grocery near Pink Alley. Wa
| Aned by the Mayer last Saturday for psrmistios
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