Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-11

Band o. ,t.,;,ned in this mart
of the line Of processoS, s of,s, :, came The
Grand Lodge Of Maryland, the State n-.eu,ive,
the President and Directors Of the Susquehan,
ma Rail Road Company, and the Orator, E. L.
FINLEY, Esq.
he Juvenile Associations, distinguished by
their appropriate banners, and conducted by
their marshals, closed the line Of proces sion.
The Procession moved through the streets
which had been designated, and at abou, eleven
O'Clock reached the spot in the vicinity OF The
Falls Turnpike Road, where the Susquehanna
Rail Road was to be formally commenced.
The spot selected for the laying of the First
Stone was short distance west Of the Turn
pike, and south Of the first gate, on piece Of
gently rising ground. From this point Sec
ton Of the Rail Road had heen graduated 10
northern direction for the distance of quarter
to half mile. Immediately in the vicinity Of
the spot prepared for the reception Of the Stone
was erected platform with seats and ros-
trum, handsomely decorated with flags, ever.
greens, sc. At one end was erected flag
staff bearing the American flag, and beneath it
were placed The portraits Of Washington, JEFF
ferson, and other worthless Of the Revolution.
At either end of the rear Of the platform was
the representation Of a turret, surmounled by
Rail Road Car bearing banner. That on
the left hand was inscribed $685." and that
on the right; "lsaG" In front Of the turre,s
were tablets with the following Inscriptions:
I729 1929,
Population Population
43. 80 900.
Area Area
60 $500
Acres. Acres.
AS The procession approached the platform,
the several bodies arranged themselves in front,
aud the Governor aud Suite, the officers Of the
Railroad Company and Of the Masonic Fra
iernity, the Orator, the Reverend Clergy, and
others, repaired to The seats allotted to them
on the platform. While The Stone was pre-
pa,ing for removal from the care to It's in,en-
ded place OF deposie, some appropriate airs
were performed by the band. The Stone was
then lowered into ils place by the Association
Of Stone. Masons and Brio klayers. A Prayer
suitable 10 the occasion was then delivered by
the Rev. Grand Chaplain WILLIAMS: after
which the Presiden, Of The Rail road Company,
Geo. WINCHESTER, Esq. made short explana
tory address. The officers of the Grand Lodge
Of Maryland III, advanced 10 the Some which
was dOIOSttO oy SOl. w Lillian SIEUhhl, ASpu~
~ Grand Master, in due masonic form. The
Gavel used for this purpose was The identical
instrument employed by General Washington,
in laying the corner stone Of the Capitol at
the seat Of the General Government.-A prayer
was now delivered by the Rev. Mr. REYNOLDS
Of Harr isburg; which was succeeded by the
reading Of the silver inscription plate by the
Grand Marshal. The deposi,es we're then pla-
ced in The cavity Of The stone, consisting of
the inscri ption plate, ard glass jar containing
:he newspapers of The day, coins bearing date
ne Arrest TO the present period, sc. The upper
s,ore was then affixed and cemented by the
Association, and the officers of the Grand
Lodge then resumed their seats on the platform.
The Orator Of the Day. E. L. FINLEY, esq. then
arose, and delivered an address which is spo-
ken Of as an effort Of talent richly meriiing the
high praises which it ELECTED. The Orator,
in the course Of his remarks, gave succinc:
and we'll arranged historical sketch Of the city
Of Baltimore and Stale Of Maryland, which i'm
parted an increased interes, 10 his Address.
The very great satisfaction expressed by those
who heard it, induces us 10 hope that the Ora
tor may be prevailed on 10 consent 10 It's publ
cation, in order that the many who we're de-
tered by the oppressive heat Of the weather from
being present, may share, in its perusaI, the
satisfaction OF taose VINO listened 10 H.
The ceremonies being ended, the line VI
march was again taken up. The Procession
passed along the section Of the Road now gra-
dua.ed, and descending the hill, crossed Jones'
Falls at the turnpike gaze, and came down on
the east side Of the Falls, passing The Lanvale
Cotton Factory, to The York turnpike. Enter
ing The city by this avenue, passed down Gay
to Baltimore street, and thence TO the Masonic
Hail. where il was dismissed.
DIED,
On 22d July ut. at Coosauda, Antauga county, Ala.