Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-05-13
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pistol u hen lrst discovered, he waI III one "I 'e
apartments OF his Dive ling. with pistol IN his name
and his brains scattered over the ioor. Tie leceaset
was young man, and hut lately married. 10 cause
| IS assigned for the deed.
Justice Settles, assisted by Constable Metcr, held
un inquest over the body Thursday hight
| lSaUEsr.-COroncr Keesee wa5 called upon OF
thursday to hold an inquest over the REMAINS Oh no
bort Logan white man, who died on the IN lhst. u
the city Jail. Hc committed only inlr days h2r
To await trial for petty larceny. verdict tn the ct
iect that he died from intenperance was rendered.
MILITARY ArPoINrMESrs.-We learn from the
Suuth-Sids Democrat that Capt. Jos. V. Scott OF re
tersburg has received commission from The Office OF
| VIM. Ii. Richardson Al utant General, appointing
him Aid de-Camp TO the Commander in'HhIei win
the broad rank of Colonel of Cavalry.
HESRrco CIRcuIr CuURr.-The trnl of Peter ).
Davis, for stealing sheep from Gen. Is. Peyton farm
was brought to Il close Thursdny, IN the Circuit
| Court of Henrco. The jury returned verdict of
guilty. and ascerta!ncd the term OF the prisoners con.
huement in the prlitentIary ut one year.
| FAIRFIELD RACEs.-rhr race on Wednesday, for
the proprietors purse, S20, two mile heats,
tested by Engineer, Augusta, Sam Letcher and a
| Childe Iinrruldc Mare. The first hent won by
Mr.. Green's Mare, Augusta, and the two last by Mr.
| Iuliys horse Engineer. Tine-3:5? l-2-3:51-:T.
On Thursday, the ,weepsakc mile hca., for
which four nass started, WAS won BY o. p. Hare's
| horse Wcappend summary:
| liarss b. H. by Tally Ho. .................i ! /
Gibbons b. b. by Tally io. >
Green's CHI h. White Legs 8
| McDanel's b. IN. A,!-lgsa ................3 4dr.
| TINE 10! -l:jj-l:56.
For the three mile race, James Tally's b. h. Se-
bastopol being the only entry he walked around the
course and took the purse
| UyroRruSaTE-Mr Columbus G.. Head a worthy
citizen Of Loudoun county, wandered away from the
home while labOrding under mental arrangement,
day last week, and the next evening brought
| home dead.
| SlxrY-THIRD ASSIyERSiRY or THE RICHMOND
| LIGHT ISrASrRY BLuEs.-On Friday, the Richmond
Blues celebrated IN very admirable style, their G3d
anniversary at their well known and beautiful retreat,
| l}uchauan's Spring They paraded early in the
morning commanded by Capt. PArToS, about 20
strong, rank end ilc and marched through the prin
cipa Streets making very handsome display. elicit.
ing general applause for their martial bearing and
| elegant dress.
| At about o'clock their guests and honorary men,
| beers met them at the Spring. Mayor WOOD WAS
Among the guetr, but to the general regret was com
| PEELED to leave before the dinner hour He passed a
short time with the company most at whom were III
| troduced ~ him, and his and atfabe bear
ing the kind and respectful feeling of all present
Another stranger present the Hon. Mr.. ScKLEs,
of the New York Senate formerly Secretary of L-ga-
ton to Mr.. buchanan at the Court OF st. james, who
treated with the respect due to his station md 10
his character rs an eItimab!e and polite gentleman.
Immediately after the Blues reached the spring, |
they had target practice for The media, which was won
by private WHITE, who made the best shot. The COM
pnny formed into line, he called in front, and
Col. CARY presented him with the medal! making Il
neat speech. Private W. responded briefly in one OF
the happest and most appropriate speeches for such
occasion we have ever listened to- lie delivered IL
with such modest yet gallant mIen that he elected
the praise OF all present. lie extor!cd from Mr..
SlcKLEs, subsequently, at dinner, very high CON
pliment; that gentleman renarkinS, that On8 listen
tla
sure OF winning the medal and had prepared speech
| beforehand
Having charged the Blues big bowl frequently,
without making very decided impression upon It,
and having whctted their appctltes by some pleasant
and sportive exercise the Blues and their GUESTS,
about hafpas three O'clock, sat down to very cap
ital dinner, At which was all seasoneble vands and
plentiful supply OF green peas, from South Carolina,
quite in advance of our own markets.
The solids being disposed of, the dishes were re- |
moved. TOAsts aud speeches succeeded. Capt. PAT
ros presided, assisted by Col. BIGGER and Mr. WM.
+. WATSON. We give the toasts and the names OF
! the speakers
l. The day we celebrate followed by the memories
Of sixty-three years. Music.
=. The honorary members OF the K. l. |. Blues
large and formidable family. Their motto is increase
and multiply. Air: Aud Lang Syne.
Gel BrGGE.; was loudly called for lie briefly &c.
knuwedgei The compliment, and called the Hon.
joins NJ. Boris To respond on behalf OF the honora-
~ members vi whom there were some thirty more
present. This Mr. Bolts did in very handsome style. |
8. The memory of our departed courades.-I Drunk |
standing ana in silence. Mus!c-Dead March.
4. Virginia:
Strong and victorious mry shs ever be,
ct ger rw.ri be borne in front u. the tight;
Wrui- aud III: loriows may 81" never be-
Let worsi be riga into line guide right
Arbitrary me bnck 10 old Virginia" |
To this toss JoHS VI. Parton, ESD, responded in
humorous speech, which excited much merriment.
;. The Unon--may tile forked lightning OF lieav
b-t.r the t"nGu" that would advocate dissolu
tom Music.
&. The Army and Navy III the United States- |
lAir--SInr Spnngird Banner.
Capt. DInM"ok whs called on to respond to this |
toast, he having formerly bennge 10 the T. s. Ar
my. This he did IN appropriate style, expressing in
emphatic language his opinion OF the strong national
that perva AIDED both the and the navy.
:. The FIRST Regiment Of Virginia Noluntser,-
Chivs!r"ns, valurous aud PATRIOTIC Music.
Nr. WATSON, who had read the toests and had |
exercising sort of arbitrary authority, indicated
from whom replies expected, called upon Col. |
August 10 reply To this fohst The Colonel promptly
complied. aud IN his witts-t and most humorous vcin
much to tn: enjoyment of all who sa. at the festive
board In conclusion he toasted Col. Ellis, President
Of the James River aud Kanswha CDmpnny.
ALEXANDER r. HoLLADAT, Esq, WIS forced into
service in RESPONSE 10 THIS toas:, and made very
hAppY speech, erpre-siug the strongest devotion IN
;hs Union. Incidentally, reference having been
made to his position NJ member OF the Board! he
alluded to the present poverty of MENUS at tho
mand Of the B,ard o! Public Works. but declared
that the State now ready 10 pay the interest on
hSr public debt, aud that she accommodating |
meet all demands upon her, and relieve her
self from all embarrassment whatever. This she |
would be able To Do in few mOntls-providing Tor |
her interest for her floating debit and The steady re-
danptlOn Of her permanent debt She had ample |
MEANS and the rc.assessment Of her lands would
chow more than enough resources to meet promptly
and easily all her liabilities. Mr. HIS statements
warmly applaudcd.
8. Our brother volunteers of Petersburg, Norfolk |
and fredericksburg. Should old acquaintance be |
frgoi Music.
To this toast Col. ELLIS responded-beiDg called
out-taking occasion to reply also TO Col. August
compliment. After doing justice 10 the volunteers Z"
the various cities named, he alluded very happily ana
earnestly to the important water line OF which ne
president, aud the important advantages II would
confer Virginia. lie expressed his delight at
knowing that for many years that Improvement had
not stoud 80 high i'll popular opinion as at ms tme'
=. The Washington Greys and National Guard OF
Philadelphia. Virginia and Pennsylvania united into
one-who can suuder ,heml Music, Washington
march.
Capt. PArroy replied, describing very happily the
kind and fruternu interchange of hnsplaIilics be-
tween those companies and the Blues. Capt. r, III
conclusion, read the following toast by Capt farry'
OF the Washington Greys' OF phIladephla.
The Flag Of our Country-May no Que s'ar ever
| be dinmed or stripe erased.
I'D. The city of Richmond. Music.
| Responded to in T. lcicitous manner by his honor
the Mayor of the city lie concluded with toast To
Mayor Wood, COM iimenting him highly for the efii
Client and able manner in which he had directed the
municipal police oithe great metropolis Three cheers
| then given for Mayor Wood.
| The health Of Mrs. Wood WAS then drank.
Mr.. MAYO announced that he was commissioned by
the ladies' OF the Mount Vernon Association to invite
the Blues to attend the lecture of Mayor Wood at
| Metropolitan Hail.
| IL. New York and Virgnia-Twin sisters in the
National C0nf-deracy bound together by the honor,
glory and patriotism which established, and can alone
| maintain, The union of our common country.
This toast was received with accamat0na, and Mr..
| SIcKLEs, Of New York. wac vociferousy called for
| He promptly responded, aud made n very happy
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