The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-13

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train arrived and as soon as the defenders" and
their escolt First Mechanical Volunteers, Captain
Watkins) had lef the cars Gen, Mlltenbergcr, chief
marshal, accompanied by the members of the COM
mittee before alluded to, proceeded at the head Of
the column towards pennsylvania avenue, where
they were received by the hon. mayor of the city
Of Washington; ,the Hon. b. b. French, clerk Of
the House Of Representatives of the United States,
and chairman Of the committee; and the respective
members of the committee Of arrangements. Col.
Seaton and b. B. French, esq. both addressed Gen.
Miltenberger IN a brief but happy manner, extend
ing to them the Inequalities Of The people, mot the
board of aldermen or common council, thank Heav-
en) and expressing the heartfelt qualification expert
enced by the citizens receiving visit from such
distinguished and time honored body Of their
countrymen.
Gen. Mitenberger responded in very happy
manner.
Capt. Thomas Sangster on the part of the De-
tenders of the District of Columbia then addressed
General Miltenberger in an impressive and hand
some manner, which responded 10 with the
warmth and eloquence Of a patriotic heart.
The entire line of march was then taken up, and
proceeded along Pennsylvania avenue to the Pres-
dents mansion, where the Defenders were first in
troduced, each by name, to the President Of the Un
ted States and the members of his cabinet.
Benjamin c. Freshman and Joseph K Stapleton,
esqs. each addressed the President in very appro
pirate manner. President Folks reply was graceful,
from the multitude. The cabinet ministers received
unusual attention; and, altogether, the meeting was
one OF the most interesting ever held IN the Pres-
dents mansion.
The escort, consisting of the volunteer companies,
then entered and paid their respects TO the President
and his cabner and then hundreds Of citizens gen.
orally, many of whom were ladies', awaited them
selves of SO favorable an opportunity to evincc their
high respect for the rulers of our country.
The tap of the drum now brought the procession
into line; and in very few minutes they proceeded
to the residence of the venerable Mrs. Madison.
This excellent lady appeared in front of her house,
supported by Col. Seaton and DIR. j. s, Gunnell,
and bowed to the assembage it proceeded along,
with every token of respect. They then proceeded
to the Patent Office, where recess Of half an hour
was taken (Which was gladly embraced) to view the
interesting relics, &c, in the National Gallery,
From the Patent Office, they proceeded in front Of
the residence of the mayor, giving the usual salute;
and by three o'clock, p. m the procession was at
Jesse Browns famous hotel, where they partook Of
AN elegant dinner, done up in his best style. The
Mechanical Volunteers dined, as learn, with the
Washington Light Infantry, at Jenkns's; and if so,
they must have Jared well, for Jenkins always keeps
good table, and the Infantry know how to do such
matters in style.
The following are the regular toasts drunk at the
complimentary dinner at Browns:
l. September II, 1914: It's deeds demonstrate that
the citizen soldiery are competent to the defence of
the country. Three cheers.
g. The President of the United States: Drank
standing. Nine enthusiastic cheers.
3. The Heads Of Departments. Three cheers.
4. The memory of James Madison and Andrew
Jackson: The statesman and the hero, equally sue
cessu in the cabinet and field 10 bringing to glo-
rious termination the second war of our independ-
ence. Nine cheers
5. The Baltic of Baltimore: Although, like the
day, our morning prospects were clothed in gloom,
ere night the American bayonets glittered in tri-
umph in the glorious sunlight Nine cheers.
6. The Defenders of Baltimore, Always prepared
to extend an appropriate reception to their friends
or enemies, IN peace or war Drank with enthusiasts
tic applause -i
I. Our country: Whatever oplnionr In regard to
policy may exist, the whole people will ever be
found unit in the defence of every acre of soil
which is, or mey be, legally our own, even if
"The wide, unbounded CO tinent were ours"
Tremendous cheering.
8. The memory of General Samuel Smith: A
man whose energies we're equal to any occasion,
country.
How slcpp the hrayn who sink to rest
With al, their country's honors biest"
This toast was received with great enthusiasm,
and with six cheers
8. Our Constitution. MONUMENT worthy the
minds which formed 1.-THE virtue of the people has
sustained, and will sustain it. Many responses and
cheers,
10. The Army: If an opportunity is given, the
world will see that the spirit of l776 and 1879 is
there-like good steel spring, though unused for
years, when put in action it never fails to perform
Its duty. Long and loud cheering,
H. The Navy Give our officers and sailors
ships, and a chance TO fight and they will very
shortly settle the question who shall not be "nistress
Of the deep" Received with deep feeling ard many
hearty cheers.
View pleasant his to see
Kindred and friends agree"
Laughter and applause,
H. Woman. Mcn'c trst, if not his oldest Defen-
der. The cheering now occupied several minutes
have not time this afternoon TO furnish YOU with
the volunteer toasts--will send them tomorrow
II
The Defenders returned in the cars ct q O'Clock
last evening in the best sprits no. the slightest ac-
cidcnt having occurred to mar The pleasures of Tho
day They represent their reception and entertain.
ment TO have been of most gratifying chafacter