The Enquirer

The Richmond Volunteers, under capt. Booker, stopped a little while at Baltimore, in their way to the North, willing to assist to the defences- of this place lately so dreadfully menaced by the enemy, who charitably designed, if his ravings may be believed, not to leave a single house standing in the "devoted city." They are a charming body of young men of fortune, 70 or 80 in number, who have tendered their services for 12 months, without remuneration from government With only one or two exceptions, they are all between the ages of 21 and 25 years--in full health and spirits panting to meet the barbarian foe.

On Wednesday last, in testimony of respect to their patriotism, several of our distinguished citizens provided for them a suitable entertainment; mixing with them and enjoying the feast of civic virtue. Edward Johnson and Joseph H. Nicholson, presided. The band attached to the beautiful company of Yagers, enlivened the scene, with the sweetest music, and a detachment of artillery attended to give the toasts due utterance. After dinner the usual number of toasts were drank in the best viands the city afforded, with many volunteers, all breathing a spirit suited to the occasion. The company broke up in the evening mutually pleased with each other; and happy in the acquaintance the meeting afforded

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