Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-16
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E9H COMPLEMENTARY UPRRR 70 4HH ira
WEsT YIRsiNIA hEANTsY.-The second of
those pleasant entertainments inauRursted
in honor Of the brave Veteran soldiers Of
this State who are re-eplistiug for the
war. aud who are coming home upon
thirty days. furlopgh, took place. at wash
iuRton Hall last evening, the members Of
the 9Th West Virginia Infantry being the
recipients of acomplimeatAry supper. The
rePast having been prepared by the ladies,
the regiment entered the Hall about six
o'clock, and the Chaplain having asked a.
blessing, Mr. William Tallaut, the Chief
Marshall, requested thso boys to fall to,
which they did with hearttness that
ae.9nade glad tho hearts. of those more. fmme..
diAtely Interested in getting up and pre-
pairing the edibIes. After the supper,
Mayor orangle introduced Governor
BOremsn, who made very earnest speech
of welcome aud Oougratulation. He poke.
Of the yalor aud devotion which the reRi.
ment had always manifested and the i'm
pOFtancs of the principles they were con,
tending for. Healluded to the ba.tis.woru
banners of the regiment which we're ex.
hibited upon the stage, aud which the 7th
have borne through SO many decisive bat.
ties, and. paid feeling tribute L, the Clio.
rious dead. l, ar !5-ii "a
Col. Lockwood was then introduced and
with few appropriate remarks presented
Capt! Fisher, of the 7th, with splendid
gold watch, a gift of the members OF his
company as a.testimOnial of his gallantry
aud kindness. Capt. Fisher responded at
some length, and his remarks were well
received.
COL Lockwood, who is still suffering
from Wonnd received only a short time
before leaving the army of the Potomac,
then proceeded to address the large crowd
in attendance. The Colonel spoke pretty
much as heis in the habit of acting-liks
aPatriot and an earnest, honest man. He
promised for himself and men that they
would never sheath the sword until this
war was fought out aud the authority of
the Government fully restored. Hesaid
bis regiment had Travelled farther than any
cavalry in the service and had often been
hunGry.audsOldSb but thsy.never Erumblsd
and never despaired, end we're now as
''sager for the -lray"as ever.
Col. Lockwood was followed by Senator
FarnsWorth, Attorney General Cald well,
Col. Capehart, Of The First West Virginia
Cavalry, John R. Hubbard, Esq.,, Chaplain.
Steel, of the 7th, who were excessively
introduced to The audience by the Mayor.
a party ofyoung ladies from the W heel:s,
ing Female Seminary added not little to
the pleasure Of the entertainment by sing.
ing several appropriate songs, and among
others the Star Spangled Banusr,a por.
tiOn Ofthe audience Gfning 10 The. chorus.
The Union Brass Band was also present
and sultysned the occasion with national
and popular airs. 49,. i.,... s. 5s,, 4
Dol. LoekWOOdiaga addressed the la
dies, citizens and soldiers aud called 70 the
stage the tifeFs and drummers Of the reg
iment, who came forward aud played, in q
most skillful manner and with stirring;
effect, sThs Happy Land Of Canaan, y
Dixie" and "Y apkee DoodIe.e ,.5o
We have not the space or the time which
We might desire to devote to the 5euter-.
tainment. We have only. room taoaiiadd In
conclusion, that il was entirely agreeable,
not only to the citizens aud LADIES' but TO
the brave soldiers whom II was intended
TO honor. 80. -
We learn the regiment viii be fprlouEhed
"'day' and the officers and men will pay