The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-07-07
Mr. McJton, of Baltimore. Grand chaflain Of the Ma

The Hon Robert G. Winthrop, Speaker OF the House
OF Representatives. the appointed orator OF the day, then
and delivered Grafton, which, for eminent propr
ETY. and appropriateness TO the OCCASION for classic purity
Of dcton, unaffected and grace in the delivery man
", heartfelt thrilling eoquence and patriotic fire, has per
haps been surpassed The of the breeze was
favorable IN waiting the rich and sonorous tones OF his
voice toward the audience before him. and they responded
to H. pulse to pulse by oft repeated bursts OF applause
VI the speech there is so TAR we know, but opin
ION Mr.. Winthrop was fully up to the occasion, and has
erected for himself if he had other, impersha
BILE monument Of renown. As Webs,ers great speech
associated with the thought OF the monument at Bun.
ker H so will that of Winthrop be coupled with the
recolectons of WAsHINGToN's Monument at the seat of
government When shall we have occasion for third
and where shall the be found 1t is an envabe lot
and though our country abounds with good speakers
(ior the faculty Unborn our people) yet can
rarely happen that such occasion shall be presented
for the display OF eloquenee IN IT'S noblest form Mr.
Winthrops is heightened by the exceeding diff
Guilty OF the subject its Intrinsic greatness having
made it familiar to every mind; Yet, throughout this
speech, from the beginning to the end, attention never
for instant paused, or lost It's reward.
He was followed by Mr. Is. b French, Grand Master
of the Masonic fraternity, who made an address appo
pirate his position and his order at the conclusion of
which, Mr. F. descended from his stand and. taking his
position the stone, proceeded to consecrate it by the
usual masonic ceremony.
The ceremonial being thus far completed, and wanting
only the benedctOn, Mr. French inquired whether the
Rev Mr. Gurley, chaplain to the House of Representa-
tves (whose name had been set down by the Committee
of ATangementso was present. or any other ordained
minister not belonging to the Masonic fraternity; but
who, pronouncing the apostolic benedicton, dismissed
the assembly.
The troops formed again and took up the line of
march; the various societies followed and all made
their way, with banners flying and music sounding I'LL
the head of the line halted on Pennsylvania avenue
where the military reviewed by the President Of the
United States
And here we cannot repress the tribute so einenlv
due to the Committee of Arrangements and the Chief
Marshal and his efficient aids for the very judcous
ner in which the whole proceeding was arranged and
conducted Nothing seemed 10 have been forgotten;
everything in its places and the entire celebration
went off with order quetness, and decorum in the
highest degree credable TO all concerned: There
no drunkenness, rowdyism, squabbling fight
ing but the vast multitude dissolved and dispersed with
calm and satisfied cheerfulness, which had nothing
remember with regret
We the details OF the procession, as FURNISHED by
city reporter:
The procession as ii moved along Pennsylvania avenue
was certainly OF the grandest and most imposing spec
ton OF military portion, which consisted of eighteen
handsome and well trained volunteer companies. and
,o sye "a loo highly The whos line was beautiful and
sodierlke, to elicit universal admiration
The fire companies of our own city and Baltimore form
ed very considerable portion of the procession, adding
much, by their splendid and brilliant apparatus, their
handsome costume, and regular movements to the beauty
The may be said Of the Free Masons and Odd Eel
lows the Temperance Societies and Benevolent Asoa
tons, all of whom, appearing in full regaIia and whts
banners, emblems badges, and decorations
orders and
the gazing and admiring multitude spectacle of imposing
grandeur worthy OF the great OCCASION and IN keeping with
the great which had brought thousands from different
parts of the Union to witness II.
Our position on Pennsylvania avenue for viewing the
procession it passed Twelfth street. did not enable us
take full view Of the entire line We think that 1t extend
ed least mile and half and that there could not have
been less Than four thousand persons in line The follow
ing the Order of Procession'
The President of the United States the Secretary OF State
and the Presidents Private Secretary, in carriage, al
tended by the Marshal and Deputy Marshal of the
rcf of
Marshals, with batons rosettes, and sashes
The M Tas o s by ne Joseph sdsy
horseback attended by his aids on horseback, with
baons and sashes
Major General Quitman, commanding n-chef and staff
Military escort, consisting Of the following cavalry,
manded by Col. May.
~, Laurel La Troop Gap'aa, a.. C zap On.
Mounted Casbiners Baltimore troop, Captain Murdock
Eagle Artiilerists of Baltimore, Captain Kane.
Capitol Hill Artlerists Capt Robinson, juvenile corps
United States Marines with their powerful Oand' under
Independent Blues of Baltimore with their excellent band
Baltimore City Gaards Lieutenant Mcdonald hand
Independent Gey OF ea%of a. wl'n their
fredericksburg Guards Va) Captain Jackson
Naonn Bass aasS captain Bacon
Maryland Cadets, Captain Harris
Baltimore Sharp Shooters, with their excellent band Capt
Boston Light Guard, Captain Clarke.
Independent Greys, OF Georgetown, Captain Wright.
Mount Vernon Guards of Alexandra. Va,) Lieut. Price.
Columbia Rhemen. oBaltimore with their excellent band
Captain McAllistcr.
The Fire Companies in the following order:
Vigant Fire Company of Baltimore, hauling their SPLEEN
did suction, numbering o. men, each wearing unborn
cap, with the letter in front
Washington Company Of Baltimore, with their hand
suction numbering IS men, uniformed like the VS
liant, and having the letter w in front OF their caps
Howard Company of Baltimore, numbering 40 men e..
hauling their handsome new snction uniformed like the
The Anacoslia, Columbia, Franklin and Perseverance
Fire Companies OF Washington, and delegation from the
MES numbered each about so Their engines were
splendid order, and handsomely decorated with flowers
flags, NC. The fremen red jackets and white pana
looms, and made u handsome appearance.
The fire department was in charge of Mr. q. 5 Gideon
chic assisted by Me Jonas B. ELLIS Of the Ana
COSTA Mr. John c. Whwel of the Columbia. Mr.. Lepeu1
verance.
The Independent, Order of Odd Fellows,
comprehendng the officers and members of various lodges
in charge OF MIR VIM. +. Bayly and Mr.. ]. I. Towers
Senators and Members of Congress
The Order of Red Men, under Mr. G. w. Bcieler jr,S
marshal.
Delegations from the States.
Temperance Societies. under Mr.. A. F. Cunningham,
marshal, consisting of
The Freemen's Vigant Total Abstinence Society.
The Sons of Temperance
Junior Brothers of Temperance.
Knights of Tempe
Delegations Of Temperance Societies from different States
Car, bearing large cask Of cold water, inscribed
:" Fountain of Health"
The Cooperation of Washington.
The Washington Benevolent Society, with their hand
some banner ,.,
The German Benevolent Society, with numerous banners
Literary Associations.
The Young Mems Baltimore Delegation, with handsom'
silk banner, representing Justice on one side, and IN
scribed on the other ''Young Mems Baltimore
Delegation"
Glitter not delegates from States -,
daughter, Mrs. Holly G. w. p. Gusts, ESQ., and
General Walter Jones.