Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-14

service OF this Republic, aud an unfit associate for thos,
sons oil chivalry, Integrity, aud honor, who adotn our Ma
Wy. The Secretary OF the Navy is therefore directed In
dismiss. Lieut.. Robert Is. Randolph from the Naval service
vi the United States.
WIZ be resofted to by the Navy Department TO prevent i'm
future that total neglect and disregard OF the rights of de-
ceased officers and their families whicl, form striking cha
April lst6, ffs3s.> 'AON'oN'
FREDERIcKsBuRG MAY 10.
The pageant is over-tle President has depaued-the
crowd has dispersed, and our town is once more on the
peace establishment. As chrcniclers of passing events.
we proceed to a hasty sketch of the doiugs OF the "Three
DAYS not oil July, but OF this, the merry month of Nav
which, though not rife with revolution and bloodshed,
yet, with reference to the interesting nature OF the cere.
monies, the assemblsge of talent and Official station. the
imposing military array, and the immense concourse of
people, may be regarded as forming an era in the history
of our Town.
Private Secretary, Major Donelson; the Secretary OF War,
Gov. Cass; the Postmaster General, Major Barry; the
Attorney General, MIR. fancy; Silas l.. Burrows, Esq'r
and family, and many others, arrived in the Steam boat
sydney Captain Guy, at the Landing, about 2 o.
clock on Monday evening: He was here received
by a deputation from the Monumental Committee
consisting OF the Chairman, George Washington Bas.
sett, Esq, and Doctors Wallace, and L. H.. Carmichael.
Large as was the party, the excellent arrangements of the
Stage proprietors enabled the whole, including a Military
Company and the Marine Band, TO proceed without DELAY.
" hen within three miles of Town, the President WAS met
by the Marshal IN Chief, Col. Bankhead and his assistants,
ana transferred from the Coach to a Barouche. In the
meantime, the Fredericksburg Guards, aud Rife Crews,
had proceeded to the heights OF Falmouth, and there
awaited the arrival oil the Military from the District. CON.
sisting OF Capt. Brocket's Independent Yoiunteers. and
Capt. kinsey's Rife Guards, from Ale xandria; and Can't.
Moore,s 1ldtiondl Cadets. from Washington. On being
joined by these, aud after p%artaking of refreshments fur
nlshed by the citizens Of Falmouth, the Battalion of Vo.
lunteers, under command oil Major Patton, formed the
me- ana received The President and suite with military
honors, and then, wheeling into column, escorted him
through Il almouth to his quarters, at the residence of DR..
Wallace.
On Tuesday morning at 0 O'Clock. the President was
escorted by the fredericksburg Rife Circus. from his
lodgings to The Mayors ofice-which was handsomely
h''ed "p-whe he received the visits OF a vast con-
course oil ladies' aud gentlemen, with that ease, grace and
ughity oil manner, which he possesses in a high degree.
we oeiIeye there was no one who approached him
during his brief sojourn with us, who was not pleased
wih ms reception. The procession was then formed in
'he order heretofore announced, and took the prescribed
Toh'e through the town. The President was in an open
barouche, accompanied by the Chairman of the Monu-
mental Committee, and returned the salutations of the
Immense crowd by repeated bows. The fine music, the
long extended procession, the appearance of the various
military companies, the windows crowded with ladies'
the waving of handkerchiels, and the vast crowd. formed
altogether a scene never before witnessedin our town..
Arrived on the spot, the Military, formed three sides OF
"a large open square, embracing the site of the Monument
and the revolutionary marquee OF Washington, which
had been brought from Arlington by Geo. W. p. Gusts,
Esq., when the Ceremonies were commenced with an
appropriate and impressive prayer by the Rev. l.. C..
Mcclure The Cornerstone was then adjusted with the
usuai vi asonic solemniues, by the worshipfui Master of
Lodge No. 4, Samuel Howison, Esq'r., who reporting the
tact TO the Chairman OF the Monumental Committee, that
gentleman, in presenting the Plate, made an address TO
the President, which, together with The Presidents reply,
Will be found in TO days paper. The ceremonies being
over the President aud suite, distinguished strangers, and
others, proceeded TO the marquee aud partook OF a slight
rei,eshInen'; alter which the procession was reformed
and returned in the anne order to the Town Hall, where
II was dismissed and the President conducted TO his quar-
tiers.
a Barbecue, in the old-fashioned Virginia STYLE. was
prepared under an ample awning, in the beautiful grounds
OF Halle Hill, which was partaken of by about FIVE hun
dred persons. Among the invited Guests present, were
the President and Heads of Departments, the Military com.
PSnes from d distance and all strangers OF distinction
About tour o'clock, dancing commenced and was kent no
win considerable spirit until near sunset. The arrange
ments were excellent, and the entertainment did great
credit 10 the contractors, Messrs. Blackburn g. Curtis.
mere were, oil course, neither toasts nor speeches, but
every one seemed 10 enjoy himself, and the most perfect
order and harmony prevailed throughout the evening.
On Tuesday evening the Secretary of State, MI. Liv-
ingstOn; the Secretary of the Treasury, Mr.. McLane;
the Treasurer of the ". s., MI. Campbell, and Mr.. Wash.
ington Irving, arrived in Town. The latter gentleman
was on his route 10 the University Of Virginia, but was in
duced to spend a day here. He received the most flat.
tering marks OF attention and was quite an object Of at
traction.
On Wednesday morning, the President paid several
visits, aud received the calls Of many OF our citizens. AT
l2o'clock, he took his departure, escorted by the Frede-
ricksburg Guards and Greys, and was accompanied. as
lar as the Steamboat Landing, by the Marsbals OF the
preceding day, and a portion of the Monumental Com
mittee.
The concourse Of people, attracted by the occasion, was
much greater than when Lafayette visited us in 1924
and great is it was, we are happy to bear testimony TO the
order and %propriety which reigned OH every hand. No
accident, nor unpleasant incident of any kind, occurred to
mar the enjoyment Of the occasion.
Among the distinguished visitors, in addition TO those all
ready mentioned, we observed George w. p. Gusts, Esq,
The Mt Vernon Family, The Hon. MIR. Ward, OF N. York,
Samuel |. Gouverneur, Esq. p. NJ. of New York, Gen.
Dun Green, Major Kirby, U. s. Army, and Capt. Broome,
The presence Of our Military visitors added much TO the
interest OF the scene-they consisted of Captain Brockett's
independent Volunteers, and Capt. Kinsey's RIM Guards,
from AlexaDdrid; Captain Moore's National Cadets. from
W ashington-and Captain Fauntleroy's Troop of Cayal-
ry, from %Fauquicr, which arrived too late, ON Monday
evening, to participate in the escort. These Companies
elected admiration Inv ffpir Hna aDnaar,nc oI I'll. II
and commanded respect by their exemplary department.
lhey were not permitted TO take up quarters at any Hotel,
out were received into the families OF our citizens, where
every thing was done TO promote their convenience and
comfort We believe they were all highly gratifed at
their recepbon-we are assured that our citizens were
pleased at an opportunity OF extending hospitality to those,
VINO, we doubt not, ~ the event of danger, would ay TO
our aid with as much pronptness, as they manifested upon
Tie late Gala occasion. We assure our Military guests
Que and all, that the Impression which they have LETT is of
the most pleasing kind.
Much credit is due TO the Monumental Commit
Tee, and to the Marshal in chief, Col. Bdnkhead, and
his Assistants, Tor the judicious arrangements made on the
occasion.
We must not omit to mention the liberaliiy Of the Steam
boat ana Stage Proprietors, OF the line between this and
" dshington, as well as the assistance rendered to them by
me Propleiors OF other lines diYerging hence. The gra-
tllous use oi the Boat and Coaches was rendered TO the
committee, for the President aud Suite, and the Marine
band, and but a very trining charge made for the trans
poTtai0n Of one Of the Military Companies. bitber. and
noiiing Tor taxing hem back.
we observe That we have omitted in It's proper comes X.
ION 10 mention that a Company Of Boys, handsomely uni
lOfned aud well drilled, formed part Of the escort. on Mon.
Jay evening" and OF the Procession on Tuesday. Their
appearance attracted much attention, and called forth ex-
Pfessiois OF Interest and admiration from the President.
En nuf Imnn - a. d.