The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-27

FUEERAL CEREaoNIEs.-The Young
iuard under Captain Richardson and detachmen mt
# the Greys under Lieut.. Bossieux. paraded last
aturday morning to escort to the grave the re-
mains Of the late ROBERT ID. PucEETT. The ceremo-
lies throughout were of the most solemn and i'm
posing nature and if any thing could console his
'rothers and sisters for his sudden and untims-
yend that consolation must have been partially
lnorded them in the marked respect paid to his
'orpse by his soldiers--ihose who knew him
most intimately and respected him most highly.
Al 10 oclock IN the morning, the hearse, neatly
1raped IN III pck and wte and bearing upon its top
striking and impressive miniature monument
ppeared in front OF the residence of the brother Of
he deceased the soldiers being in line ready for
mar hing, and soon ther'a II thu pail bearers ap-
reared with the coffin and deposited it in that vehi
lie, which was drawn by four white horses The
monument had square base, from the centre of
Which arose round shaft having entwned around
t tawreath of flowers. while over it waved A small
willow tree, draped in mourning On the front Of
he base the simple letters s.Y q r-tba ds-
ceased was an srtire member of the Young Guard
IN the right side of the base was the following in
lressiye sentence: Though dead yet liyeth" On
ne lett, in large letters, "0ur Conrade." The cof
In, too was decorated in becoming manner being
lrst wrapped in the celors Of the company. on IL
op OF which was the uniform Of the deceased fas-
Hned with tricolored ribbons and bouquets The
body was shrouded in a wedding suit. as Mr. Puckett
vas 10 nave led to the altar the idol of his hearts
noned to happier and better world
AS soon as the corpse was deposited in the hoarse
he Armory Band struck up solemn piece of mu-
sic, and the word of command being given. the pro
cession moved of up Main street. the soldiers all
oearlnS reversed arms and preceding the corpse
IN getting ts 18th street the procession proceeded
- Trinity Church, where Rev. Mr.. Raw preached
solemn and impressive funeral ser non. Af
er TINS, the line was again formed. and marched to
'hockoe Hill Burying Ground where the deceased
hOlOFH, itpI in last
earthly home
Death always leaves his pangs. but the peculiar
circumstances under which he came in this instance
1as bowed down many heads and filled with unut
tera6le grief many hearts-but to none has the
hook been so terrible, to the young maiden
whose brightest hopes were dissipated just they
we're on the eve of being realized. With how much
ruth may she eXclaim What shadows We arc and
what shadows We pursue
THB EECAMPMENT.-lf parents in Rich
mond could be induced to visit the - Metropolitan
iuard,' in enCanpment at MIR Johnaton's farm
aud witness the happiness manifested bv the MEM
Ders OF that little corps, feel assured that all of
them would encourage their sons to join its ranks
and to learn in Childhood that discipline of BODY
md mind that would prove 50 valuable to them in
years of maturity. To see those sprightly bows
performing the duties of camp with the determins-
ion Of veteran soldiers-to observe their lnau,eu
Vres on the tented fled-and to witness the strict
obedience and impartality with which they carry
out all orders, could not be looked upon in ANY
Jther light than that of pleasure by all who re-
member that at no distant day they to fill the
places Of their fathers in the varied positions of
life
We ara one of those who believe that military
education is essential to southern youths. and we
+Fe fully satisfied that in no other manner can they
btain 1t So readily by joining this corps. Their
instructor, Capt. Dimmock, has superior rs a
teacher Of tactcs-nor has he an equal. that we
have ever seen, in winning the confidence and o.
teem Of the boys under his charge. Not only do
The members OF this corps respect him Il com
nsnder, but they love him as an instructor and
friend. aud pride themselves on becoming perfect
in all the lessons he gives them. A proof of this
No invite attention to the precision and accuracy
Of their drill and military movements and venture
10 assert that young as are the members, there is
not volunteer company in the State that can sur
pass them in their manpuvres.
But there is another reason why we favor this
encampment. Not only are the boys perfecting
themselves soldiers but for the time being they
removed from the temptations and vices of the
city, and at the same time located il delightful
place in the country, where they can breathe the
fresh air exercise their muscles, and strengthen
their frames by active service Instead Of living i'll
bed Of mornings, awaiting call to breakfast, they
are now up with the lark preparing their rations.
md with appetites sharpened, devouring them with
keen relish.
Young are these lads, we should not like to
zee them in encampment by themselves; but with
such al instructor as they have, we are sure they
will profit by the trip, and that all of them will
look forward with anxiety 10 return of the sea-
son, when they can repeat it.
1t is expected that Gov. Wise and his STAFF will
visit the encampment to-day, and as the afternoon
parade will take place at O'clock We advise all our
readers to attend and witness it, if they wish to
enjoy rare treat