Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser

VOLUNTEER GREENS.

The increasing military spirit of our citizens on the alarming aspect of public affairs, has been noticed some time past; and particular mention has been made of the intended establishment of a new troop of Light-Horse in this city;—this troop we have since had the pleasure of seeing completely organized and equipped, and for the spirit, youth, and appearance of the men, as well as the size and beauty of the horses, we may pronounce them, without flattery, as fine a corps of military cavalry as have been seen on this continent: they have titled themselves, "The Volunteer Greens." and Mr. Matthew M'Connel has been elected their Captain;—

On Monday the 30th ult. he invited the troop to his country-seat over Schuylkill, for the purpose of receiving a standard which Mrs. M'Connel intended to present for their service—the troop being accordingly mustered and headed by Lieut. Morrell, proceeded up the West Chester road: at a short distance from the house they were met by their Captain, who conducted them to his seat, where they were saluted by a small band of martial music, and a display of some military colours, the troop being formed in a line abreast, and the officers advanced in front, Mrs. M'Connel came forward from a circle of ladies who attended her, and politely presented to Cornet Miercken the flag, which was ornamented with much taste and elegance, with patriotic and expressive devices: Mrs. M'Connel, then, in a graceful manner delivered a short but pertinent address, "requesting the officer to accept it as a mark of her respect for the troop of Volunteer Greens, and the attachment she felt for the cause in which they were engaged—in full reliance that the corps for whose service it was presented, would never dishonor a standard borne in defence of their country, nor sully by any act unworthy the dignified character of Republican soldiers, the patriotism which then glowed in their breasts." To which Cornet Miercken, in a very officer like manner, made the following reply:

"Madam, in the name of the Volunteer Greens I tender you their most grateful acknowledgments for the very polite and elegant mark of your esteem, which I now receive from you—a standard borne in defence of liberty and their country, I hope I may assert with confidence, will never be disgraced by an associate band of citizen-soldiers, whose patriotism and activity has been roused by the national danger, and whose valour has every excitement that the most intimate relations with the common community, honor, duty, connections, birth, education, and property can inspire—Let me add, Madam, that as the favors of the fair are ever revered by the brave, the Philadelphia troop of Volunteer Greens will always recollect while fighting under their banner, that this honorable pledge was a sacred deposit, committed by a Lady to their charge."

After a few manoeuvres the troop dismounted and partook of a genteel repast; preparatory to their departure, they performed some military evolutions and firings for the entertainment of the spectators, in a manner which reflected high credit on the officers and men, and obtained much applause from some characters who were present, well qualified to judge of their merit.

On Friday the 4th inst. the troop of Volunteer Greens dined at Grey's Ferry, at a table very sumptuously provided by Mr. George Weed, whose attention on the occasion does him much credit—After dinner, the following toasts were drank, at the conclusion of which the troop mounted and returned to the city in perfect order, exhibiting a degree of temperance and harmony that ought always to mark the festive board.

1. The day—May it ever be consecrated by Americans as the birth-day of their political freedom.

2. The President of the United States—may the affections of his countrymen be as permanent, as his public services have been illustrious. Three cheers.

3. The Congress; may their deliberations be guided by wisdom and unanimity, and a patriotic zeal destroy all party distinctions.

4. The Governor and State of Pennsylvania.

5. The Agriculture of the United States; may the improvement of this great national occupation be commensurate with the rapid increase of our population.

6. The Commerce of the United States; may its characteristic spirit of enterprise, render the products of the whole earth tributary to our comfort, and enrich its professors.

7. The Manufactures of the United States; may the encouragement of a generous public lessen our dependence on foreign fabrics.

8. Our sister Republic of France; success to her efforts and confusion to her enemies. Three cheers.

9. The brave Kociuko and his band of Patriots'; may the Polish cavalry ride rough-shod over the slaves of the Northern She-Bear. Three cheers.

10. The immortal memory of the heroes who have fallen in defence of American Liberty. Three cheers.

11. The Militia of Pennsylvania; Three cheers.

12. The Old Philadelphia Troop; may their well earned laurels excite in the Volunteer Greens, a commendable emulation to excel them.

13. The Second Philadelphia Troop.

14. Success to the embassy of John Jay; may his negotiations secure the blessings of peace, and vindicate the honor of his country.

15. The unconquerable and sacred spirit of Liberty; may it ever be combined with a love of order, and respect for the laws.

VOLUNTEERS.

The Majesty of the American People; may they be mild and just in peace, but fierce and terrible in war.

The Minister of the French Republic—May the same spirit prevail throughout the globe that actuated the heroes of 1776 in America.