Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-07-15

the ir>i Class, fifteen ;ect dong and OF proportion
able dimensions in every other respect, planked
from the lower part OF the bends upwards, aud t,c
head and stern completely flushed, and bowspl; |
in. The only work done on the inside the ut !
ting OF the spar apd gun deck beams The stern
was beautifully ornamentsd with carved work, re- |
presenting the American Eagle wreaths oil oak
leaves.
Boat Builders.
Preceded by model of very elegant boat,
OF exquisite Workmanship, and painted with great
taste Il judgment.
Roap Makers.
With car, upon which was reel and other
necessary machinery for the making otrope; guam
tity OF which was manufactured during the process
sion.
The Splendid Ship Union,
Whose clearance for Marietta and Cincinnati
was formally announced IN our last number. The
appearance OF this vessel exceeded even the high
wrought expectations OF the numerous asSemblagc
who had been taught to expect something truly
magnificent from thu well known enterprise taste
and talent OF the ship inasters and mates Of Balti
! more. 80 pcGieci wa tbe symmetry of her form
and show Of the strength which h, tinbers pre-
sened; 50 beautiful were the proportion of the
rake Of her lasts, 70 those Of thu dimesio of her
hull; and SO ample her rigging, that every in
voluntarily expressed their appreciation of this ee
| giant specimen Of naval architecture.
| The different Juvenile associations very nu-
'netous, handsomely clad with appropriate banners
| The Mayor and City Council aud Officers of the
, Corporation.
Captain Kennedy's Troop of Horse.
After passing the turnpike gate, the head Of
the procession wheeled TO the left, and proceeded
Tor about quarter of mile TO the field i'll which
THE STONE" was to be placed-the road on
leaving the turnpike descended gradually TO a
broad and beautiful field, in the centre OF which
spur OF range of low hills abruptly termi-
Mates. Upon the pon, OF the spur ridge, a
handsome canopy erected for the reception
OF MIR. Carroll, the Rail Road Directors, the Mayor,
and City Council, and invited Guests From this
point broad and level plain extended OH three
sides, while on the fourth, the ridge contihued for
some distance to the Southwest. Immediately
below the canopy to the South, and OH the side of
the hill iurthest from the entrance into the field,
the usual preparations for laying the stone
were made. On reaching the field, the cavalry
formed in line across the ridge, and about two
hundred yards 20 the right OF the stone.--
| The barouche conforming Mr.. Carroll, drawn by
four horses, with Positions, in light blue and
white, with round hats, and followed by several
other cquipages OF the description, drove at
once TO the canopy. Among these equipages, we
observed very beautiful barouche, drawn by
four splendid grey horses, with Positions in blue s
white, both with Jockey caps, which was built and
got up Tor the occasion, by enierprsing fellow
citizen, MIR. Eaverson. The leading files OF the
freemasons turning 10 the right entering the
field, marched to the summit in front of the horse,
anu opening their ranks permitted the rear. con-
ISSUING vi tne Grdnu anu Junior Lodges, TO pass
through them, until the whole had coun.ermarch
ed, proceeding along the ridge, past the canopy,
and then Hing TO the ri lat formed u very large
hollow square around the corner stone.
On reaching the entrance TO the field, the trades
marching IN order OF eight deep, wheeled TO the
| igt-ihe stages and cars turned off to the right
! from the line, and drew up in line 10 the North
oil tie ridge, and fronting the South; while the
procession with its banners passing round the
Eastern end, formed in the rear of the Masons in
a solid mass in front of the canopy. The view
from the front OF the ridge the pr ocession came
down the opposite hill, was beautiful in the ex-
irene The treemasonS, in their double files
the sun shining on their ornaments giinted back
from the points OF their wands and slancing hrgh L
! ~ on the heraldic blazonry oil their baiAars led
the van, preceded by the numerous and splendid
troop OF horse which acted "a he escort on the
| occasion. Then the trades with their gay
anu beautiful canopies, and their proud piatoons
moving with military pre- ision. Then hca, ing in
sight, her topsails set and drawing bravcly can
me ship Union, the lead going all the while, nj
me sails changing their direction at every turning
ci me road and backed IL every stoppage of the
car. As the cars wheeled into line, the ship was
regularly anchored, her ,opsails clewed up and /:
gun hred ami then leaving their iavoIe he sail
| ors moved with the rest OF the procession round
the hill TO Join the dense mass already assembled
before the canopy. Al the sound OF the bugle the
! Immense audience uncovered, and the Rev MIR.
/ w XArr offered an appropriate prayer 10 the
! Throne OF Grace. Mr.. HEATH then read the
'Seiiauoi VI independence, pIeIaclngH ny lew
eloquent remarks. The Carroliton March was
then performed by the band; after which, Mr.
MoRRIss delivered the following address from the
President and Directors OF the Company:
{; FcH0,c- citizens: The occasion which has as
! sc'nb!ed us is one OF great and niomentous inter
{ eSt-We have met TO celebrate the LAYING of the
tlrst stone f;he Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road and
; II there be any thing which could render tbs day
; we have chosen more interesting in our eyes than
II already seems, it is, that we now commence
the construction OF work, which is TO raise Our
native city, 10 that rank which |! c advantages OF
her situation, and the enterprise OF her citizens
enttle her TO hold The result OF our labors will be
felt, not only by ourselves but also by postertv-
not only by Baltimore, but also, by Maryland and
by the u. States. We are about opening the chan
ne! through which the commerce of the mighty
I country beyond the Allegany, must seek the O.
/ cean. We are about Affirming facilities OF inter
course between the East ans! the Vest, which will
blnd the one more closely TO the other beyond the
power oil an increased population, sectional diff
!erences TO disunite. IS are, III fact colnmencinp
new era in our history; for there none present
who can doubt the great and beneficial influence
! which the Intended road will have in proInotipo
tic agriculture, manufactures, and inand com
merce oil our country. 1t is but few wears since
the introduction OF Steam Boats effected powerIll
! changes, and made those neighbors, who were
before far distant from each other OF a similar and
equally important effect, win be the Baltimore and
! ONO Kali Road-whie the one will have steinined
The torrent OF the Mississippi, the other will have
, 'uimounted and reduced the height Of the 4. llc-
I ghany, and these obstacles, before considered in
superabie, will have ceased 10 be 80, as the inge-
nuity & industry OF man shall have been excfted
! to overcome them.
u!ly Impressed with The magnitude of the under.
taxing committed to their charge, the Board of D-
ectors have used every means 10 ensure success
ne oost talent OF the country is employed in their