Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-26
WARRINGTON, Sept 20.
MASONIC CEREMONIES

WASHINGTON, Sept 20.
MASONIC CEREMONIES.
The corner stone of the new FREE MAsoNs,
HALL was laid yesterday with Masonic honours.
agreeably to the order published by the Committee
The procession the largest and most imposing
IN It's appearance we ever saw in Washington
The banners, and Masonic insignia were very splen-
did; and glad to see a large number af
our most respectable citizens, comprising the two
Boards of the City Loudc, and many of our public
ofhcers oil distinction, civil, military, and naval
unite with their Masonic fellow citizens in the
procession. We were pleased also to observe the
respectable Mayors of Georgetown and Alexandria.
as well as the Mayor of this city, in The procession
The services, at the place of the ceremony. were
impressive, and the music, vocal and instrumental,
very fine. The Prayers were by the Reverend
Brethren Hawley and Tying, and the Address by
w. W. Seaton. The Grand Master performed the
ceremonies with some very neat and appropriate
remarks. After the conclusion of tine ceremonies.
the brethven, and number of other citizens repair
ed to the large room in the City Hall, and partoos
OF handsome and plentiful collation., prepared by
MIR. Laturan. The craft, as well as all who Joined
in the procession, feel themselves under great
obligations to Captain Wilson and his company of
rim emen, Tor their polite escort, and keeping the
procession, its march, as well as on the ground.
from being incommoded by the crowd.
Nat. Int.
yesterday, from visit TO the Military works ON
the Lower Chesapeake. Cib.
White .Mounfoins-.fnother side-Since
the great slide the night of the 2Sth ult in
which the Wiley family were oy erwhelmed there
has been another from the East side of the White
Hills, which has blocked up the road leading 10
Mount Washington. Mr.. Crawford with two
gentlemen from Concord, narrowly escaped with
their lives. They had attempted to ascend the Hill,
but apprehending some danger, retreated Just in
season to escape the threatened destruction.
Great damage has been sustained in the inte-
trior OF New-Hampsbire by the late heavy rains.
On some OF the streams, the bridges are nearly air
swept away, the roads quilted and travelling i'm
peded The Merrimack at Concord rose from
IL to ID feet, overlooking the meadows and des-
uoying the ungathered crops of grass and grain;
:" the boats were seen gliding over the cornfelds,
ana Inc corn, which in some places was entirely
covered, IN Others extended its luxuriant tons A.
bove the flood, presenting to the eye scene
picturesque and beautiful in the extreme''
We learn from Trenton, that the convention Of
delegates from the the different counties, for nomi-
mating ticket to represent New Jersey in the next
congress, assembled at that place on Wednes-
day. That state votes by general ticket. The
friends OF General Jackson had considerable ma
Jority In the convention, and nominated candidates
for the congress favorable to him. The friends of
the administration, who were a minority of the con-
ventlon, seeded from the majority, and nominated
ucKet OF their own aurora.
On Tuesday, the Constable who was committed
to take his trial at next ovember Term. as mem
toned IN our last, Tor killing coloTed man. was
brought before chief Justice Branch under writ of
habeas corpus; and after denomination of evil
dence, was admittedto bail in the sum Of So 900
Besides being entitled to bail, the Judge remarked
that he was doubtful whether the matter was re-
cognizable by the district authorities
.Iler. Herald
CHARLESTON, Sept. To- The soIemnities d.
rected TO be observed in honor of the deceased
Patriot John adams, took place yesterday. Bush
ness of all kinds suspended, and notwithstand-
ing the heat of the day, a respectable number of
the citizens appeared in the procession which was
arranged and conducted with iudicious effect bv
the Marshals Of the day. We had not the pleasure
OF hearing Mr.. Ford's EuIogy, but have understood
that, being an address rather to the understanding
than the passions, it rich in historical views
and that spirit Of political analysis for which the
Orators habits of investigation and cast of mind
so well qualify him. rs Patriot.
CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION
PETERSBURG, Sept. 22.--Yesterdav heinz
this district in the Congress of the United s..tes
Messrs. VIM. 5. Archer and VIM. b. Giles. met
and addressed the Citizens agreeable to appointment
Mr.. Archer spoke about two hours. Mr. Gilss
was speaking when we closed our columns.
LnteHigeneer.
We learn from the Piusburg Gazette ,bs, NJ
Southland, Secretary of the Navy, arrived AZ ON.
Mansion House in that city on the 10Th ms, ~
his way 70 view the Improvements at the head os
Erie Harbor On the 18th he visited the Ayssn.,
where he received the salute due 10 the Had as
Departments, and on his return was saluted h. az.
Piusburg Volunteer Legion. During the dav' Ie
the different manufacturing estsbIsbmsn,. =;
and the city; and on the 18th proceeded -,
his journey.
We learn with regret that about Frencbtoryr -
Elkton, in Maryland, Newark, Christins ,aS ~
nearly all the lower regions of Delaware Lais
Wilmington, the fever and ague, and billions go
prevail IN a degree almost unexampled. Vs,.,,.
tie rain has fallen there during the summer nv
Bait. finer
The National Gazette thinks there il ~, a.
east foundation for the story which il ooino ae
rounds that Joseph Buonaparte has made snrI;' 'ue
ton to be permitted TO reside in the Ne,bs,ts"s
and that he is fitting up superb house a, Rrasa",
lie is certainly, says the Editor, going a.
his time, with very expensive improvement 30, az
present residence; and has Just made vsrr DIG
purchase Of land in addition to il. III is b;s
her Losis who has made the application ''0-