The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-10-19
NORFOLK. Oct. l.. lSt

NORFOLK, Oct. l.. 1861.
"A grand review, by Gen. Huger, of the
| troops in the vicinity of Norfolk took place
this morning. The military display WIS very
imposing, and reflected great credit upon the
ontcers and the brave men composing the diff
| fereEt companies.
A Fl lg presentation took place yesterday at
| Sewells Point. magnificent banner, paint
| ed in most artistic style by Boneau de ST.
! Marcel, of this city, was presented by some
patriotic ladies to the Norfolk Light Artii-
| lery Blues. Miss Kate Lee, of Aussissip pp, d,
after a very beautiful and highly appropri-
ate address, passed the 1lsg over to Capt. j .
Nickery, who responded in eloquent terms
| Miss Lees speech was delivered III style Of
gracefulness and earsestness that elected the
most enthusiastic cheers of the gallant sol
| diers, and the affair passed off most pleasan l.
iy. After the pTesen ation cerem onies, mus C,
dancing, and feasting com bined to render tle
occasion decidedly charming to all present
DIR. Jennings, of the Sd Alabama regiment
| Is collie citing funds for the noble purpose Of
supplying the wants of the members of the
lst regiment of MarylaHd volun teers, s.i-
| toned on the Potomac. Those heroes VINO
are so anxious to assist in relieving their
native State from the thraidom and yassala re
that now oppress her, are in want of many
things requisite for their comfort and for eli
cient service, and it is hoped our citizens will
| respond most readily and literally TO the APP
plications that may be made III their behalf.
A grand vocal and instrumental concert
will be given on Monday night, 2ist inst, by
Prof. George, who Will be assisted by
MAO. lDOuiNild, MS accomplished QauSHl5r.
The national song called the Confederate
Flag" written by daughter Of Gen. Blanch
ard, OF Ala bama, set to music by Professor
George, and dedicated to President Davis,
will be sung for the first time. a rich mus-
cal treat is confident tly expected.
There will also be most pleasing and re-
fined musement this evening 1T the Opera
House. The entertainment Will consist of va
riety of "hfe pictures" favorte songs, &c,
and the proceeds Will be appropriated for the
bene fit Of needy families OF soldiers, and es-
Pecially Tor the purchase of fuel for needy
families OF volunteers Of this city. The
house viii no doubt be crowded
At a meeting of Company &, I'd Regiment
North Carolina Noiunteers q few days ago,
appropriate resolutions were passed
pressive of the feeling of the company rela-
tive TO the death of private NJ. II. Evans, of
said company. The first resolution is as fol-
lows:
Resolced, That in the death of our fellow
soldier, NJ II. Evans, We feel that we have
lost an alniable and noble friend cut off in
the prime of life and in the midst of his use
tulness, while nobly and patrioticalIy serving
his country.
On Saturday next q beautiful lag will be
given to the Virginia Defenders, by the fair
daughters of Portsmouth. The presentation
address viii be delivered by James Barron
Hope, Esq, formerly of Hampton, favorably
known us writer of prose and poetry, and
who, by the meritorouS productions OF his
pen, and his decided literary ability, has
Justly acquired considerable celebrity.
The ladies of a portion Of St. Bride Parish,
in Norfolk county, have organized the Hope
Soldiers Aid Society" The following are two
of the resolutions passed at the meeting held
Tor the organization
ist. l1eS0IrCd. That the Independence of our
country is TO us of the first consideration -
Unto this end all OF our purposes shall tend :.
The soldiers we will make the sharer of our
household comforts, unto the tented field they
shall be conveysS for his use for hi Il we will
ply the busy needle, and il shall be con-
stlnt duty 10 look after the comforts Of the
suffering and needy soldier.
End PfSo,ced, That, like the mothers of &c,
we wilt practice economy, self-deniaI, encou
rage home industry, and. il need be, wear
home manufacture.
II is proposed to get up grand concert for
the benefit of The Hampton soldiers many OF
whom are said TO be in need Of things requi-
lie for their comfort, and to enable them to
fight etiPctUal il, behalf of Southern liberty.
II is stated mere, and generally believed,
that the Federal Yandals are burning the
dwellings, barns, stables, &c.. extending
some distance III the country above Hamp-
ton.