Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-16
1.-THE FOURTH" IN PITTSYLvANIA.
PITTsYLyANIA CoURT HOUSE,,
10th July, 1860.

10th July, 1860.
| 10 The Editor of The Wig.
The Fourth ushered in with bright and coudless
sky and degree of heat almost beyond the endurance
OF man or beast At early hour the people from the
country nocked to the Court House in swarms,-somo
on horseback some mule back, some on foot and a
small lot in Uheelbarrows that by 10 o'clock vast
multitude present to participate in the celebra-
ton.
At lO4 A. NJ, Grand Marshal Col Tarpley White, and
his Aids formed the line Of military and citizens which
reached over 18th of mile. Volunteer company "a
commanded by Capt VIM. II. Werth rested on the right
and made most imposing appearance, in their neat,
tidy uniforms Every button plate, belt and glove was
in exquisite order, aud when Capt Werth carried them
through the Battalion Inspection, every musket rang
like bell and glistened like diamond The company
turned OUT over 90 muskets, and moved with all the
nicely and precision Of regular troops. The line Of
march was taken up for the Baptist Church which is
large and commodious brick building where PRAYER was
Offered by Rev. Mr.. Matthews, Of the Presbyterian
Church, and followed by the reading of the De-
caraiion, (prefaced by very appropriate remarks by
Rev. Mr. Perrck Of the Baptist Church. Then followed
the presentation Of the splendid Banner behalf of
the fair ladies OF PittsYlvGna to Company "a through
the Hon. W. NJ. Tredway who delivered beautiful and
thrilling address, which called forth frequent applause
Ga behalf Of the Company Capt Werh responded in one
Of his happest efforts which was filed with true soldery
spirit and enthusiasm.
Col Geo Towns (who served in the war Of y then
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election as an Honorary member of Company a.
During the ceremonies the Chatham Band discoursed
finely and filed the meeting with concord Of sweet
sounds" which added much to the joyousness Of the
scene. The company then gave nine cheers for the
ladies with full grown Tiger" tail and ALL
From the Church the line moved TO the Race Track
II miles distant where Capt Werth carried the C0mpa-
ny through all the Company DILL heavy Infantry ard
many Battalion movements TO the infinite delight of the
vast assemblage who bad gathered IN the shade view
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not breath of air stirring, aud the
Volunteers drilled for p hours in the open field when
there was not even bush to shade them. The heat
was terrific and whilst the firing by company by division
and by file going on the muskets became heat
ed with the and firing together, that il with the
greatest difficulty the troops could hold them with
their left gloves on After drill the whole moved the
Race Track Spring. the farm Of Col John n. White
when CT the most suuiptuous barhecues ever at
tended served by brag caterer James Carter Of
this place Ice cream, frozen lemonade ice iups and
ice punch received the kind attention Of all hands, and
everything passed of to the delight of everyone. After
dinner lat about O'clock T. M the sun then little
hotter than the middle Of brick kiln Capt. Werth (wh9
between you and me- is the hardest drill tho
State formed his command and marched to The Race
Track where he carried the Company through honrs
drill as srmishers at double quick all the time BY the
signal WHISTLE and which drill reflected great cred
it upon the company for accuracy OF drill and
power. of endurance, Next followed grand Tourna-
mainder Of the day until tSiiight
Fourth Sergeant, Jno. L. Hurt ofCompany " A. was
the victor private Geo. W. Hail. second, and private
Johnson Craft third. The Knights gaiy atured
and most of them mounted blooded horses sired
by Red Eye. The time they made was pretty much at
the rate of Creased streak of chain lightning. The
crowd then MARCHED back to the Court HOUse where all
hands were dismissed to refresh themselves by the ap
pcation Of icdter ghou aud jups piin for the sol
rec mitdre at p. ~ given by the Company to the la
dies who presented the banner.
This was a charming feature In the days proceedings
At % the large hall filed with beautiful women and
fre looking men, in their gay unifJrms aud sweet music
lent It's enchanment to the moont hour which made
one feel as if he floating amid the fairy beauties of
some dream land. The Star Spangled Banner was
wreahed around the walls and pillars interpreted with
graceful fesoons of qr5or ViOe but the Gags had aaiy
fourteen stars in the iHioa which dosA. This las
g. outsder) supposed to be secession flag for Co npany
"a is known TO DC OF the order OF Fire eaters" The
graceful waltz was soon commenced aud all seemed 10y.
Gus and gay amid the bright scene At 10 o'clock, the
coronation took place Sir knight John L. Hurt select
ed Miss Mamie Smith the Queen, Sir Knight &. w.
Hall laid his choice at the feet OF Miss Aunie Berger
Capt Werth delivered an mpromptu Coronation address
and amid the smiles Of all the fair and lovely being WAS
crowned the Queen Of "Loyc and Beauty long to reign
as such in the hearts of ALL At u A. NJ after a splend-
ed supper the party dispersed delighted width the whole
performance and hoping that the 4th OF July might
again OH the 18th OF October.
ThrOe cheers and Tiger for the ii Stars and the Vol
unteers of the South.
Yours in q hurry