Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-07-15
C,yii pGhcers.
Plough drawn by horses
aud supported by ei liens with implc IN nts of
Officers Of the Army and Navy
ST. Andrews Society with their Banner
Mechanic Relief apd Hibernian Societies.

Mechanic Relief apd Hibernan Societies.
Stranger, and Cizsnr.
The whole under this command OF Gen. Hunter,
Chief Marshal, Mi D1'any, Offer of the .av. add
by Adj, Brent, and The a,.dant Marshals The Civic
Eseot, was an imp,'ing part OF the procession, conpos
cd OF upwards OF six citizens, mounted, with b,u-
ssarf,, under the comnani OF ID. Carson. Ga arriy.
log the grourd designated, the procession form ID ia
order-T. Il. Mason, T. a. one OF the drcc 'ors of he
a'senbled in an animated speech At it's conclusion
the spade was presented to John R,ber,s Esq NJ ,yor
who preparatory TO breaking ground, said
1--WE are assembled, fellow ciz ns, on this auspeious
day, the Anniversary OF our exisencs al n nation. to
commence the Alexandria branch Of the Chesapesk.
and Ohio Canal
our land. To connect cities with cities, aporis with
the distant interior, and facilitate mutual int, rcoure
vallies filled up, rivers deepened or bridyed hills
nay mountains are levelled
"Wh'ie those things are in progress around u.s. we
also have arisen from our sumbsrs, aud are now be-
ginning work which will CT u, with the in a Tor
OF the paren; State by the noble wasrs which
her extensive plains or wash the bases Of her
cent noun aims; will open to change of ae
aud friendly communicative with the western part of
our neghborns state Of Maryland; will lead US by
sill water navigation, TO tn. sources the upper Po-
mac and haa iy, as we hop', even in our day, will
connect us IN commercial relations aud social inter.
course with ihs immense waters of tbs Valley OF the
Mississippi.
at is pleasurab,s crcum.tan.p, a favorable pre,-
sage, 10 see assembled around th, the
Ass Of hs population CT tho town and neighbor hood
Lot us then, my fello vcizsns enter upon the work
n M N
o jsct will be attained"
The Mayor then in due form, commenced the AI,x.
andra Canal Thy beaking ground, am da the
ard cool wi'hes OF the asse mbled multitude g. w
p. Curtis, E'q being called upon, then, delivered
paro ic add eloquent address, pertinent to the glorious
day and the Interesting occasion. Alter the caDcusou
OF the ceremonies cold collaon prepared by order OF
me Council wa, par,aken Of, by the members CT the
Cooperation aud ci'izens generally. Several patriotic
oasts were given on the ground, copies of which.
have not obtained. Altar res, and refre shmsnt the
procession az sin formed 10 proper order and
10 town, where II was dismssed
The uhoe wm conducted with ihs greatest good
order and harmony, aUd the day closed without sir.
gle accident 10 mar ito pIessurss
The Meehanis Relief Sossiy dintd at their Hall ::
we bslieve his was the only public dinnsr In town
vi the work so auspciousy commenced, and with
the wsh' oil he town 10 its favor, we ou r.usa
what We have here oiore said, trusting tht II NAV bs
prosecuted with zeal and vsor-h.t il NAV ,uecs adj
and prosper-snt that i, may more than realize our
warmest hopes, aud restore revivs aud tbs
trade and prosperity of ALEXANDRIA. IGus.
FOURTH OF JULY -
The return Of tho Anniversary OF Independenee wa,
observed in hi, place, Ascending 70 the eus ON of our
ciuzsn', by public celebration. Al sn early hour
the store, shops Sc were elos.d 70, tbs day to Afford
an opportunity 10 ihOss engaged 10 thsm 10 join n th.
pubic exercises appointed for tho oseaion.
Inc procession was formed in front OF Mr.. TAyior's
Hotel at the hour desgnated 10 the order of arrange.
men, and, escorted by Captain Wares COMPANY OF ar
nl'ry oeeeded TO the spacious Methodist Church in
Market Street, which was filled to ovtrnswnx. Ths
a' "o Nuurcn WsEe introduced Oy Al
prato and ervent appeal TO tho throne Of mercy ia be-
nan oil our beloved country aud her Institution by tho
ksv. Mr. Davis after which tho Declaration o. lode
peudsncs was read by Judge Tueke snd the classic and
beautiful Grafton, which have TO day the pie ,ur.
presenting to our readers, was pronounced by Col John
ID ID. Smith.
There wa. no general barbecue usual, bat ihers
were several parties nj moderate szs the large, o.
which con'i'sd CT some thirty forty gentsm on .
who spent tho d;y plsa,antiy togshsr at Mr.. David
H3iIngswor'hs Spring. The company was made up
hdhrehuy oil gentlemen OF all political parties; bat no
toa's were drank cor word breahsI on anv noii1i
ca quesd0h WhHeVer. PiTginidn.
We are 10 have brush. II saems, bs,ween Me..rs
Robert Allen and James NJ. Mason for Congress- : bot
as both gentlemen OF the political psrtyws are
aware oil no Circumstance which will be Ike civ 10 give
rise 10 any undue excitement. B,h have warm friend.
VINO WILL doubtless, be anxious to secure the success
oil heir respective avouri,e; but hoaa that nono
ou' the NEST lair, open, and honour able ANS hi be
employed by either side TO carry their point, "Fair
play is iiwel. tB