The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-04-29

The Doctor said as the difficulties are fresher Il
bis mind than the stsccessss that he would couflp
bis remarks chiefly to that branch of the subject
and deduce hisreilsctons from direct, personal oh
studiousiy taught by btsSensrable preceptor, T.
rely with great confideucei in the treatment of bi
patients-upon the 'pis dlsdicctyi1 aasura;" bu
he had OF late been led TO fear that this vauab
assistant was becoming formidable foe--thst sh
seemed inclined TO do all Tie tUork and leave th,
young doctors TO atarve. The essay of the Doctor
! was well conceived and highly amusing; sps
though coniessediy upon . tfite subject Was han
died 10 an original and exceedingly Interesting
manner; and was very well received by the audi
! DR. Hsxali moved the thanks of the Society to DI
| Taylor for bis essay. Carried.
DIR Parker stated that DR. G Archer, the Other
essayist, had been prevented from being present
and reading his paper, beosuse Of Ill health. lie
| moved that he be re-appoinfed. Adopted.
| Prof. Tucker nominated DR. Blair Burwell az the
other esssyis. for the next meeting, who nnan-
| imousiy elected
before she next meeting of the Society, a correct
list of members. ComlIittee-Drs. Anderson
peachy and Parker
DIR. Parker moved that 10 accordance with the
recommendation of the PRESIDENTS address, the
subject of - be selected for discussion at the
next meeting of the Society Carried.
DR. Haxali moved the bisuk be filled with Ty,
phoid fsrer Adopted.
Prot Gibson suggested as one of the means oi
securing iuiier attendance upon the meetings in
future, the extension of more hospitality to coun-
try members by the city desiora
Or. Bolton heartily approved of the suggestion
DR.. Joyues suggested public dinner.
Aiter some discussion as TO best mode of carry.
out these suggestions, on motion of Dr. Gibson,
the subject was committed to the Executive Com
mittee.
After the passage of several uumportant reso-
iutions the Society adjourned sine die.
The RICBMoED QRAYs. have here
sofore noticed. briefly, the presentation Of stand
OF Minnie Muskets" to this large, popular aud
well drilled and disciplined corps of citizen so,-
dlers. and now present to the readers the we'll.
timed aud appropriate remarks made on the occa.
sion
After the company had formed at the south base
of the Washington Monument Maj. VIM P. Nun.
FORD, AdJntant to the first regiment of Virginia
folus teers, stepped forward aud addressed the
Trays, through their commander, as follows:
1t gives me great pleasure, Captain Ellio:t and
ciyate in this agreeable ceremony
" hen our military sIilit was waning and weak
tne prlde OF cur chjyary was touched by tue spear
| OF rival; The NationakGuard Of New York left
that your corps had appToxmated the perfection
they had so beautifully exhibited, the Atjntsnt
deneral caled The attention OF the Governor to the
progress whlch marked your sf:orts Ag his eug
gettion then his honorai Is distinction was secured
Ior you-and that he might enjoy the credit and
selected to honor ycu with the gift
IL IL position would not have sought, for our
dlstii sdished Commsnder'in.Chief could render
smPIeI Jus'lce TO bis appreciation of your merits
by bestowiDg it in his own stil ring words: but It
Is 81 honor would not Decline tor my own heat
worth. W 'ou'
The garland and the wreath are no less dear r.
the soinler IN the Gays OF peace--when he thrives
in his fair lady's love-lhan when the blast ~ ws
mas blown the story of his deeds upJn the wings OF
lame;-b by the lngle side where cronies meet !" s
srouad the camp fires. the recompense he Graves is
honest praise: AS q stinulant then to discipline
and reward for daring, the meed of praise should
AWAY follow the faithful and the br.ve
Onbehslt thea of the Governor of this Common.
wealth permit ne to say that sense of Justice has
prompted him: thus to discriminate between Won
and your worthy companions in arms hy this con.
spicuous distinction Your proficiency in drill.
your so.oieriy M ana sent eman!y bearing your OBJ.
sersaDce OF discipline and devotion to DUTY win.
ming the espect and love of your ingenuons com
rades has earned from him this worthy and re1uit.
| ing favor. "A" tea"i'
negardipg the volunteer system.-rot onIv a.
sn orlamett to the militia service. but as strong
arm 70 prS9,scs liselnlas int rest. maintain her
and promote its fiji ency by proper inceBtyas r.
| friendly emuiAtion-and recognizing in Won the
wealth, he has procured exclusively for yonr ha,
eft. stand of arms worthy the service and W.
| my OF you lts brightest ornament That you de-
serve the distinction, your appearance and heer;n
to-day attes;s; aud permit me to assure yon THAI
not nianly and generous heart in your regiment
somen and country me n, but rejoice in being er
nittod to witness your triumph
But gentlemen. in the name of Governor Wise le,
me warn you, that as the nin2 DIT for silver and
The furn see for gold so is man tried by praisns
| him " Let this then be the tonchstons by which
yor may try yourselves The hipb position xor
| this cay occupy The honored cnildren Of ouI
proud end venerable NJ ther has been faitbfnIir
and justly won;-hayipg deserved this reward, th,
Executive has promptly bestowed it; and now
| that che has stronger claims upon you remember
hereafter. that anxious aAd perhaps aous eyes arr
ba yeTf n snd boDg your deecss
selves, and you will continue to BE- worthy of th
gift AMI true TO her.
Accept then, ge1tl 7men, this stand of arms as ,
Just acknowledgment Of ,our merits If occasion
should e. er arise for using them let is be in obedi
ence TO law, in The presslva'ion of ard in thu
maiuteoapce OF NirgiaIa's mandates proc aimed II,
her constituted authorities. And il the day or wa
| should ever come iftroube from within or withon
-loc l. federal or foreign should force you to III.
| field, aways remember hat Virginias sovereign
rights as sovereign Sia1s are paramount and
deserve your reverence apdcare
Capt. WYATT NJ. ELLIOTT received the new arm q
in the following address, which was listened :,
with marked attention aud warmly applauded:
In the heart Of eyery true soldier next 10 the An
proSai OF MS own consciencs and tho sstisfactior
Of faithful service, staud the app obati0n of hi
euperiurs and the applause and CONGRATULATIONS ~
| hls equals such testimonial of APPROPRIATION Al
| that " hch you have just now convefed 10 rs mi
mating from our CoDmauderin-Chief bpnn the n.
commendatlon OF that tried that true that galIau
did veteran in the service Of the STATE Gen raj w
4
| md the sincere acknOw edgments Of this corps =
| With US the distinction which it signifies can b.
explained only u reference 20 the cJnv ctiou uni
| diers. voluntarily assumed, is Que which dedicate
to the service OF the highest best interests
| the Ot nonWealth, and by the assurance that W,
have enfeavored faithfully to remember tha: decii
| c 2tion To say that We no; Pre- nd of it, oult
he 10 say that in cur hearts tha c,sciousness of
faithful purpose TO dscharge the high duties os On
cal i3g Alright, bad failed To te,tow its reward o.
i'm part its accustomed pl asure sir. we are prout
4 IF Ne "a n-adr 70,
| ton Of all good men, and 10 secure he egitimat
| reward Of faithful service Through years of toi
| ranks can testify we have perseyerjngiv KENT q,
| our way. Our desire has been, our ambition viii
ever be. to hold posi- ion among our fellanrsol
diers-secoDd to none in 10y atty in ga,lantry snt
| III devotion 10 the re1Cwn OF the old State whom
| we all delight t. serve.
| Sir first among the things which we cherish ant
revere stand the name and fame of Virginia -
| Sons by birth or hy adoption we are uroud 10 h,
called the sons of Virginia. Virginia! home Of ou
| hlinhcod, cur youth, our manhood. With Virgins
our lot ca.t Her institutions are the ns titution
We love, her glory shall be glory, her shame ou
out her borders. to say the tread of her enemias
| from without and strengthen the of the law a
| home. stahdipg: s:r, where we hope we have al
ways stood-the friends of law and order, guar
of the public veal, We invoke the impair, iai judg
ment OF our fell1w-cit zens upon US. We ask then
snma the high responsibility Of citizen soldiers
Can t be. that like CHILDREN are drawn together
| for indulgence In the vain and idle occupation @
l
| the hours away for the amusement OF the idle snt
the silly! Is 1t that here we find indulge nee fv
unholy for unhallowed pa, sionf Or Is It. that II
this garb Of fascinaton We may attract and entraI
| the unwary. and consign them to merciiess PROS
/ tituton of the highest and noblest attributes o
mon
| Sir, these are not our motives. Cur aims or,
| higher-our objects holier. Our ambition is Il
serve eur city. our Stata and oor country well. IL
our day and generstion--to dignity and adern tn,
profession which We follow, that those who shal
| come after us may look up with pride and sdmirs
tion to the bright and faithful, example of the cit:
I'm soldier of Virginia. who has gone rather thar
backward and d, ,,cntrart to the record of O nob
| service, dishonored by his recreaDcy. If we can
not attract the noble and generous youth Of oa
community. by appeals TO their sense. their h0no
and their patriotism. such as are made by devo
iion to this service. commensurate with our con
ception OF ito importa hce- then. hr We have no 9th
| er appeal to make; no other plea to cffer. w,
believe sir that this service, whilst it is isbl,
to great abufes. is yet capable Of being raised Il
such point Of excellence and usefulness, as to com
pei the support and the Apr baton of every goo,
citizen. And If you will pardon for designating