The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-07-06

nies took place
Prayer by Sergeant Thos. j. Minor.
Lieut.. Samuel +. Pitcher then read the Dee.
iaration of independence. which was listened
| their guests
Ats O'Clock the battalion. with their guests
| sal Gown to an excellent dinner, which was
wen reilshed by the soldiery after the fatigues
OF their long march. When the cloth was re-
inoseu, me following regular toasts were read
| by the presiding officer, and appropriately re-.
| sponded to:
l. The Day we celebrate Responded to by
| Jos. Mayo, ESQ -
| feet to produce good fruit. SO ali the States
must DC harmonious TO produce q perfect
union; 1n;. Coy Wise responded by letter.
bsr ehigrn hhiiTS,n,a me G molnsr OF Washngton-May
| the example of her greatest son. Responded to
by L: S. Marye, Esq.
NOR bright in time of peace and dazzle with
it in time Of war. Responded to by Col. j.
| Lucius Davis. -
5. The Signers of the Declaration of Inde-
| pendence-"Good old Sires," who unfuried To
| mankind parchment containing MuItn,n in
Parvo,'' which grateful Republic now yene.
| rates. May their souls be blest with immor
taiity, and "a fame' not earthly but "eternai
| III the heayens!' Drank standing and in al
lenee. "a
6. Our National Fiag-The pride of Ameri-
cans, and the harbinger of good to the op.
pressed of all nations. Responded to by Pri-
vate Abner England.
7. The Memory of our Dead in Mexico
They sleep their last sleep" They died whilst
! bearing aloft the "stars and stripes, of free
men! The requiem which the 'EChapparal"
wind sings over them is but the sigh Of a ma
ton that appreciates the struggle of brothers
for Il nation rights. A. Judson Crane Fsu
| responded by letter.
6. The Prcss-A mighty engine which awes
and brings to submission traitors TO our Con-
stitution and laws. The great bulwark of
freemen, from which are hurled metal certain
| EiIr inst the Sf,f
| who lurk in ambush and attempt the destruc.
tion of the Temple of Freedom. Responded to
by o. Jennings Wise Esq, of the Enquirer.
! 9. The University of Virginia and the Vir-
ginia Military Institute-They are to Virginia
what intellectual excellence and military skill
(ot which they are the promulgators) are TO all
States-the source of her greatness. Responded
to by Private George Pace.
1G The Memory of our departed Comrades
Time cannot efiace from memories their
many virtues, and in our hearts we bear an
evergreen spot. which constantly reminds
us OF the past happy associations. Drank
! standing and in silence.
II. The President of the United States
He fills up life with good deeds, not years OF in
dolence. GLORY is the unanimous praise of the
good, the unbought voice of those who can
| well discriminate, as to SURPRISING virtues
| Well may he exclaim "Contigimus portum
quo mihi cursus erat.' Responded to by ]. G.
| Coghian, ESQ, of the Examiner. Music.
| H. The Spirit of Progress-Like the eagle, its
course is upward and onward: but, unlike
| him, when it is checked, it does not fall but
| only waits foran opportunity, when il goes on
| its way with uninpaired speed. Responded to
by Maj. Samuel +. Mitchell.
| l3. Woman--As bright flowers, in our
| homes-the "Morning Glory that cheers us
onward.-and the iGht''Sun1iower' that turns
| with lis TIL evening, and then with bright
open face welcomes to our cheerful homes.
| Responded to by Capt. John S. Rady, who
concluded with the following sentiment:
The Women of 1.16 and 1o59-The first, he
roines in our country's struggle for liberty
the second, bright flowers that gladden. our
homes of peace and enable us TO appreciate
the blessings of liberty.
BY lady-Ths Young Guard-Thcir ap-
pearance to-day is sure indication of sue
cess-though they sometimes get dlue, may they
never become grey.
among which were sentiments complimentary
10 the Monticello Guard, of Charlottesville !;
the West Augusta Guard, of Staunton; the
Henrico Light Dragons, the r. l.. /. Blues
and Col. J. II. Richardson, after which the
battalion proceeded to Capitol Square, fired a
handsome salute and then repaired to their
armory for dismissal
The day was Il glorious one for the Young
Guard, and everything passed off as "merry
marriage bell"
SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
The day was celebrated at the beautiful
grove called ''Tree Hili' the country seat
OF Franklin Stearns. Esq, by a union
of the following schools and their
friends Tree Hill (Union) School, John T..
Childrey Superintendenl; Laurel hill (NIeth-
Four Miie Greek (Baptist) School, Capt. G F.
Chiidrey, Superintendent; 5. \. Landrum,
Esq, President OF the day. The procession,
consisting of some three hundred, was formed
at Tree Hill Academy and marched TO the
grove, where seats-had been prepared, aud q
stand erected for the speakers, very appropri-
ately decorated with flowers and notices, un-
der the superintendence of a lady of most
refined taste. Order of services were singing.
by the choir OF the Universalist Church, under
the leadership of Alr. Crane Prayer by Rev.
]. Shrigley; Reading of Declaration by VIII
liam Ege Grafton by Van. Thomas. Esq; Con-
Guiding Address by Rev. MIR. Shrigey. These
services were in terspersed with Sabbath School
hymns, Patriotic Odes and Anthems suited to
the occasion, in the execution of which the
choir e1inced great skill and proficiency in
music. After short time spent in social in
tercouTse, the company was called TO nav
their respects 70 the tables. which We're most
bountifully spread by liberal hands and deco
rated with flowers, arranged by Mrs. J. CT
, | Wiley. At3I O'Clock, Z. NJ, the party We're
| invited TO the mansion, 10 listen 10 music by
The choir, and sentiments appropriate 10 the
occasion. As IL was union celebration, com
posed of all sects in religion and all parties in
!; politics, the union sentiment was predominant t.
The services were introduced by a few re-
marks by Rev. Mr.. Shrigley, who concluded
by Offering The following sentiment:
The Tree Hill Picnic Committed -Compc-
sed ofal sects in religion all parties in politics,
and ceInented by the smiles of the ladies and
the innocence of childhood, may il be a pre-
cursor to that more glorious union, when the
lion shall lie down with the lamb the leo
| pard with the kid, and little child shall lead
them. This was responded 10 by Capt. Chill
drey.
ID Single gentlemen of 25, whose hearts
yet remain untouched by the power of sympa-
thy-May the hallowed andendearing scenes of
this day, rouse them TO Il sense OF their danger
and enNndle in their souls a desire for nation
al, political, and every other kind of union that
tends to promote friendship, love and truth.
| Responded TO by James Bnford, Esq, who
concluded his remarks, by offering the follow
ing:
Woman-The only solid link which untes
Young men under Is, TO "union." May she
| prove the enticing link TO old bachelors over
25,'' TO a union even more lasting and fruitful
in its results, than is this our own glorious
confederation.
ByC.J. Sinton-The Tree Hill, Laurel Hill
and 4-Mile Greek Sunday Schools trinity in
unity-May the spirit of brotherly love which
prevails among them to-day, continue to spread
wider and wider, until ii shall cover the whole
earth, fastening the glorious era when there
shall be but one fold and one Shepherd.
The Ladies-Like the resources of this great
country, may they be well husbanded. Re-
sponded to by Mr.. Amber, who concluded by
asking the gentlemen present to unite in Pc
tition TO the next Legislature for tho enact
ment of law which existed in Boston In
1889, that no more garments should be mace
with short sleeves, and that those who have
them already, shall not wear them unless their
arms be covered with linen, and that no sleeve
be mere than eight inches in the widest place.
BY Robert Still, Esq.--The Old Bachelors
OF District No. 1.-The tide-waters of the Union:
May they be oyertaken by the 1ood-tide OF
Matrimony and swept into everlasting bliss r
VIM. Pearee, Esq, responded in behalf OF his
brethren.
The following was a volunteer by al. r.
b.:
Woman
She lends grace to every place,
Her smiles make virtue vernai;
/ A Etn0 h0f