American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-07-07

any intoxicating drinks for twenty years At
the conclusion of his address, he was presented
with boqnot Of flowers from tic ladies'
Mr.. J. b. Cough next took the stand, but,
after a few remarks in his usually attractive
style, yielded for a recess. The assemJlagc
was then temporarily dismissed for dinner
every necessary arrangement having been
made for the public, while many families, with
Their friends, partook of plc-nics.
The sound Of the bugle having again brought
the assembly together, Mr. Cough concluded
his address, which we regret, from want of
room, we cannot speak OF at large, from our
notes DR.. Thos. Schnebly, of IIagerstown
then made an excellent address, at the conclu-
sion Of which Mr.. j. f. Scgun, in a few neat
remarks, presented him with most splendid
boquet, from the ladies attached to the temper
unce cause. Admirable addresses were also
made by DR.. Murphy and Christian kcener,
Esq. The ceremonies were iutcrSpcrsed with
singing, and music by the bands and the day
passed off in the most happy manner, and will
long lie remembered with delight
MILITARY.
The National Blues Celebration. Atan carly
hour this Company marched to Mount Clare,
where arrangements had been made TO CONNIE
morate the National anniversary of lndepeu-
dence. A short time after their arrival within
the enclosure Of the beautiful grounds surround
ing the mansion, they were joined by the indie
pendent Blues, under the command Of Captain
Watson, who participated in all the ceremonies
Of the occasion. The excellent host, Mr.. Nc
Pherson, had prepared Sumptuous breakfast
under an extensive awning in the grove, on the
south side of the mansion, to which the COM
pany, with the invited guests, were summoned
at O'Clock, and after doing full Justice to a
Iepast so well provided, a recreation Of an hour
was enloved before the ceremonies commenced.
Captain Plckel then announced the order of
arrangements, and the company assembled in
the yard on the north entrance, where seats
had been provided for the ladies' who honored
the occasion by their presence. The ceremo-
MES were opened by the reading of the DccIa-
ration Of independence by Mr.. Sam'l Mills, a
member of the Independent Blues; after which
Il. Collins Lee, Esq. was introduced as the ora
tor Of the day, whose remarks, for thrilling elo-
quence, patriotic and national sentiments, we
hesitate not to say, were unsurpassed by any OF
the thousands that were made on this memora-
bic day in our country. The regular toasts
were then announced by Captain Pickell, alteI
which patriotic Ode was recited by Mr.. $
Mills. At II O'Clock the companies were form
Cu, anu uuCl IIic cSCOIl Ol the NdLlOlldi DIuCS
returned to the city, and dismissed at u O'Clock
/ NJ, highly gratiiied with the manner they hat
commemorated this National anniversary
The proceedings were enlivened throughout by
patriotic airs from the excellent Band of tn
Independent Blues, to whom, and to Captain
Watson and the members of his company, WI
understand the National Blues have expressed
their obligations and pleasure for having parti
cipated with them, and contributed so much t.
the pleasures of the commemoration of thi.
/ National Jubilee
Independent Light Dragoons This veteran
troop, under Col. Bouldn, spent the day or
the Falls Road, where they had a sumptuous
dinner, of which a number of invited guests
both ladies and gentlemen, partook. They re-
turned to the city in the evening.
| Maryland Cadets. This fine corps, which EN-.
camped on the evening of the Sd, in the beau,
tiful grove near the residence of Judge Nisbet
after enjoying delightful time, returned tc
the city on Saturday evening. They were &C.
companied by the excellent Band of the indie.
pendent Greys.
Junior Cadets. A shady grove near Frank.
lin was visited by this Company OH the evening
Of the Sd, where they encamped, and spent the
4th in military exercises. They returned in
the evening, highly pleased with their visit