American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-07-13


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Washington City, Jnly7.
The Forty Eighth Anniversary OF American In
dependence was celebrated in this city on Monday,
with an enthusiasm and display, which we're never
before witnessed here.
The Procession, or the occasion would have been
any where considered handsome Que, but, being
our Ii 81 attempt at ahy thing like regular process
sion was Of remarkable le 9Th, and presented real
y an interesting and splendid appearance. At the
head of it appeared, on horseback, the Marshal OF
the day, Col. Breariey, accompanied by the Asss-
tant Marshals. The fine band of the Marine Corps
came next playing patriotic airs, and was followed
by the Marine Corps. The Orderly Seigeanls at
sched to the public Offices, followed the Marine
Corps and were succeeded by the Georgetown Rife
Company. and several other uniformed corps. Then
came the PLAIN and simple chariot Of be President,
where he sat, attended by George Hay, Esq. An
open landau followed, in which were seated his
Secretaries Mr. adams and MIR. Calhoun. Next
to them ceme the Ministers of Foreign Governments
resident here. Here also was the veteran soldier
General Stuart IN the uniform he has honored, aud
wearing the sword he wore in the war OF the Reyolu-
lion, attended by the Committee OF Arrangements.
These were followed by the Grand Lodge and the
members Of the several Masonic Lodges ofthe DIS
blue scarfs with aprons. and the usual insignia OF
that ancient fraternity. After them came The Presi-
dent, Professors, and Students OF the Columbian
College; followed by the Washington Benevolent
Society, with their large green flag al their head,
bearing golden harp, and wearing green ribbon
at the breast. Next came the Female Scholars OF
the Academy of Mi. .HcLeOd In a car, drawn by
an elegant grey horse, was seated one of the young
females, appropriately atired, with wreath, banner,
&c representing the Genius Of Columbia. In a.
mother, drawn by two grey horses, were two young
girls, representing Liberty and Independence, with
Ia copy Of the Declaration displayed, &C. sc. Then
followed a beautiful cavalcade of girls and young
boys in uniform, sc. from The same Academy. AT"
Ter them came boys from other schools, under their
respective preceptors.-A car appeared next, the
body of which was green, with white top and cur.
tains surmounted with flag staff bearing the ma
tonal banner the car, with another carriage, con-
tanned twenty .tour young ladies, representing the
States OF the Union, from The school OF MIR. 1ippet.
Then followed The male scholars OF Mr. rs sci DOL,
who walked in couples, hand in hand. The next
part Of the procession the Typographical Socle.
ty, at the head Of which was that palladium Of
our rights and our safety. free Press, aiched over
with evergreen, and surmounted by the blue flag Of
the Society, with suitable embems, and the motto
"Iet fire and water, and the arts, combine.
And Printing spread DER earth the gifts divine"
As it proceeded, the Press was worked by Press
men in Uniform, and continued to throw of impress.
sions Of the Declaration of Independence, which
were distributed among the spectators. The white
flag of Inc Society, representing the Columbian
Press, fac smile OF the seal Of the Society, was
borne by member of the Association. An object
then appeared, which, by its picturesque appearance,
attracted all eyes; it was smiths shop, upon
wheels, containing FORGE and anvil, at which seve-
tal hands, dressed in white, were busily occupied,
making their hammers ring, and urging the fire
with huge bellows the sparks flew and the smoke
rolled while the clank Of The anvil mingled with the
martial sounds OF the band. The whole, being sur.
mounted with the American colors afforded no bad
emblem OF the hardy industry which distinguishes
in peace people who have exhibited the most dar.
ing courage in war. The Society Of Cordwainers
was preceded 10 like manner, by car, exhibiting
company of the craft busily occupied in its several
employmenls: and they were followed by a COM
: pany Of Operative Massns and Stone Cutters with
white flag exhibiting an arch with appropriate
supporters and notices Next came the Iiatters
With appropriate badges and banner On sub.
stanual carriage, followed the marble capital of a
I CoriHthian Column elegantly carved being one OIL
those prepared for the porco OF the Capitol, witt
workmen in the dress and attitude of their business
! followed by the members Of the craft. The assocja
ton OF Paiserers followed Under blue banner am
:, that of the House Painters under white flag.
y The Procession proceeded to the Capitol wher,
: an Grafton was delivered. Among the Toasls dranl
at the public dinner was the following:
y By DR.. Blahe-The Hon. George E. Mitchell
y The Hero of Oswego and the frs; 10 call the attgn