New-York daily tribune., 1845-02-27
WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
AT GEORGETOWN COLLEGE.

ra1n 1
own College received an invitation TO be present
at the Annual Celebration OF Washinstoh's BIRTH
Dav. By the Faculty and Students OF this ANCIENT
and honorable College. The Celebration had been
oostpoped from Saturday 22d, till Monday, oath.
As approached the College, the Stars and StnPes
we're seen floating from one OF the turrels OF the
College.
All o'clock the College bell gave warning 10
form The PROCESSION A fine Band of Music con-
pected with the College led the way, followed by
the Members of the Society, the Faculty, Invited
C;uests &c. In this order they proceeded 10 the
large room. where the following Exercises were
listened to with grea; pleasure BY the large audi
ence present:
/. Music BY the Band-2. Address by RICHARD II.
c1.pEE. Vice Presdcnt--3. Mnsic.-i. washn=ton's
Farewell Address read hy c. II. Clarke.--j. Music
6. Grafton by Robert EMMETT DoILE o! New-loFh--
The Grafton happy sketch OF Washinstons ehere
ter II was production alike crediiabie TO the author
and the Institution Of which lie is a 'neInber-i. Mu-
sic, sc.
The Students and Guests then proceeded to the
Dining. r Dom, where plentiful supply OF the good
things OF life was provided Tor the occasion
At the head OF the table lnonced George ash
ipgton p Gusts. of Mount Arlington; Gen Her
nsndez, of Florida; James Hoban, Esq OF Wash
ington: NJ Serruvs, Belgian Minister; Dr.. Farhe-
gan PRINCIPAL Of the JesuIts in the United states;
5. +. Green, late Charge 10 Mexico: Hon. Mr..
Ferris of Newly York :. II. Hobbie and j. y SKIN
ner, First and Third Assistant Pcstmasiers: Hon
aIr Morse, of Louisiana; }. Martin, oil GeoIse-
town, and other invited guests.
The band performed some excellent pieces during
the dloner. On the removal Of The cloth the toll
lowing regular toasts were gwen, accompanied by
appropriate snntlments:
George Washincton-Thomas Jeferson--Tbe Heroes Of
,be Reyoiu;ion-Thc Day Celebratc-The Signers OF
IudeDeudcnce-Ihc President O. the
United States-Thc Army-Thc Savy-ouT country &c
Several other toasts we're given. which had been
agreed upon by the Committee OF the Society, as
volunteer toas,s-among others, the names ci an,
drew Jackson and Henry Clay, as one distinguished
living man from each party, were given. Ihe name
of Jackson was received with hearty round OF
applause; bu, when the name OF Henry CLAY was
given. thought the applause would never cease
round after round was gwen. Neither the COM
mi;ice, nor the Faculty had any idea OF giving any
party toast, for most OF tie guests present. weie
| Loco-Focos Il was not an exhibition oil party
feeling but spontaneous burst OF applause, prompt-
ed by the love when the students, aGd more ad-
yanced professors of tins ancient Caihohc, Jesuit,
College entertain for the great Western or ralhei
| American Statesman.
Several complimentary toasts were then given,
ss follows:
The orator Of The Ddy.--Mr. Dodge replied
Gen H0JJie-Mr. Uobbie replied.
senate and House Of Rcpresendtres-Mr. Morse replied
| Mr. Ferns Of .Nelc-l ORR. MI FcIIls I'pII'u'
7ne Washington Bar. Mr.. IIobnn replied.
The repeyabie r"ien Of M drlisGteH Mr. Gusts replied
at length and cloqucntly
Yale COLLEGE as represented here so-ay. '" L. hopisoh
Of New Haven, replied.
Mr. B. E. Green and others made eloquent
speeches during the afternoon.
The party separated about O'Clock, and the STU
dents continued their festivities till late hour.
No one present to see the enthusiasm with which
the dav was celebrated, could deny that this COL
ocbopl of atr well OF learning.
have never seen such a celebration IN any OF our
| New-England Colleges, and never did see more
enthusiasm and delight manifested IN any company;
The room in which the Grafton was delivered
was ,asteiuIly ornamen,ed One splendid banner
represented The landing OF the Pilgrims OF Mary
land Motto, The glory OF children are their
F.TuERs-Prov. XVIT o. Another banner bore
the motto "Civil and Religious Liberty"
If'' The glory of children are their Fathers, the
glory of their Pilgrim Fathers are such children.
| There was no party nor religious prejudice mani
tested here. II was a heartfelt celebration OF an
event occurring more than century ago, IN which
the Catholic and Protestant, the Wing and Demo
crat, vie with each other IN showing yearly IN
creasing respect for the name and character OF The
Father Of his Country. Yours, RlCHELlEU.
LATER FROM MExIco-By the arrival OF ,he Gre
ole, at New-Orleans on the 18th instant, we have
dates from Vera Cruz to the Sd inst.
A letter from Santa Ana, dated the 22d January
from his prison at Peroe, is written IN the most
supplicatory tone. He sues very hard for his llie
brings forward his services to the country, rcnoun
ces all claims to the Presidency and alludes 10 his
willingness to initiate Napoleon in his exile The
accounts vary as the probable disposition of the
former Dictator, but agree that The present Gov
ernment are disposed 10 treat the prisoner mildly
and would probably pursue this course, if they did
not fear popular revolution.
A letter from Vera Cruz isg given in the Picayune
which holds the following opinions in regard the
Texas question. Z" Respecting Texas, would say
that ii is useless ever 10 expect the consent o this
Government 10 It's Annexation 10 the United States
Ii it should be annexed will make great deal of
noise here, but nothing further than talk will result
from il in my opinion"
The papers from every Department OF Mexico
come ires GIFTED with expressions oiJoy and sratula-
| ton.
The Government has decided 10 try by Court
Martial all the officers who obeyed the orders of
Santa Anna after the election OF Gen. Herrera as
President Of the 2 fnblic
The effects belonging to Santa Ana, al his resi-
dence of Magma de Clavo haNt been seized by the
authorities OF the department oi Vera Cruz, and re-
moved 10 that city for sale.
Prsscott's conquest OF Mexico is being trans
! lated in Mexico by Joaquin Navarro, and is pub
ished in numbers at the Office OF Fl Sigio Diecry
-NHere.
RIGHTS OF MARRIED WoMrS.-The following
act was passed in the NewYork Legislature on
the 10Th February:
| ST. Every married woman, being resident OF this
State, who shall receive patent for her invention
pursuant the a~S the United States, may held and
enjoy the same, AID all the proceeds benefits and profits
thereof. and OF such invention. 10 her separate
free and independent Of her husband and his credtoTs and
may trancr and dispose thereof, and in every respect
II she were unmarried; but S shall authorize such
any pccniay obligations 10 be
discharged at any future time.
50. This act shall take effect Immediately.
a5- The steamer Washington Ering, when
about three miles below Youker yesterday, her passage
from rceksAi broke her shan. She performed the re-
mainder OF the trip by the Of one paetcwhee arriving
two hours later than usual.
Qc;- A great Temperance meeting was held al
Newark, n. ]. on Saturday evening last, the Mayor