Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-07-10
COryoPoHdencee # U.s Baltimore Sun.
rHE FOURTH OF JULY AT
WASHINGTON.


Forty thousand people, of both sexes, OF all
classes. and with every variety Of political
preference, assembled to lay The corner stone
OF a MoRHnent in honor OF Washington
They met as a family of irsemen; the good
work is done. and now, at The close OF the
day. our entir,, Widespread city presents
scene of mutual consrata!a tions and national
festivity. No accident, no excess, has dim
ed the beautiful picture.
The morning was ushercd 10 by peals of ar
tIllery aud the ringing OF bells. National
flags were thrown TO the breeze from many of
our hotels, and nra' the corner ol Fourteenth
street, on line extending from the tmuklin
engiue-house To the opposite tree, the popular
motto. First in war, first in peace, first in
the hearts oil his oountfymeu, was display
ed.
The distinguished Major General Quitman
commanded. His staff consisted of Fist
Lieuttnent K. +. Hammond. OF the 81 ArtiI-
lrry, ant Lieut.. q. w. Derby, OF the Topo-
graphical Engineers.
Colonel May, so highly renowned in the
annals OF the late war, commanded the caval-
~, assisted by his brave companion IN arms,
Lieutenant aud Adju,ant A. d. Tree.
The gallant General Cddwalader. whose ex-
allied military fame his rendered his name ia
miliar TO every patriot, took command OF lee
iniantry. His aids Were Lieutenant kiger .ol
the Voltigeurs. and Lieutenant Henry, OF the
New York volunteers.
About | | O'Clock, the preparatory arrange
ments being completed, an escort OF Col. Ca
pron's Cavalry was detailed to accompany the
President OF the United States and members
OF his Cabinet TO the City Hall; which duty
being performed, the same company escorted
the Commander in Chief from bis headquar
tiers, at the United States Hotel. TO the line
OF soIdiery, which awaited his arrival with
great interest.
The procession then moved in the following
order:
Gen. Wallace. marshal of the District Of
Columbia, and his assistants.
The Presidents cauiage in which was seat
ed President Polk, James Buchanan. Secreta-
rs Oh State, and Col. J. Knox Walker, private
Secretory.
10 barouche, Robert J. Walker. Secretary
Of the Treasury, J. y. Mason, Secretary OF the
Navy, were seated
A third carriage was occupied by Cave Johu-
son, Postmaster General, VIM. l.. Marcy,
Secretary Of War, and Isaac Toucey, Attorney
General. all Of whom seemed to be engaged
in very pleasant conversation.
Chief Marshal and Aids.
Gen. Quitmau and staff
Maryland Light Horse, Col. Capron, OF Lau-
rel.
Prince Georges Dragons, Of Upper NAL
boro,' Captain ruck-commanded By First
Lieut.. Hillary.
Rinegold Cavalry, Of Alexandria, Captain
Piummer-connonded by First Lieut.. Corse.
These tiue companies we're well manned,
mounted and equipped, aud many high enco-
NUNS Were awerded them.
Next appeared the Eagle Artillerists, Col.
Kane. Of Fell's Point, with pretty brass pie
ces, armament and eteCtdrds suitable for a
eemp. Their warlike appearance attracted
considerable attention.
Trough and Ready Ar,ilerists," Capt.
Robinson, OF Capital Hill. This was pref
~ corps OF youths, neatly uniformed, with
small field pieces, aud two national flags
they deserve great credit.
The entire Morine Band enivened this part
1i the procession.
Two large companies of u s. marines, I'M
Ter command OF iieueuanjs Queen aud HAYS |
1.-The battalion commanded by Col. Walker
marched finely 10 the music. bearing alott
magnificent banner, ofexquisite taste, and
rational flag, which was presented to them
his morning by tue Hon. J. y. Mason, See
'etary OF the Navy, through their commander.
zen. Henderson.
Band OF the lndepe ndont Blues, aud band
,t the Independent Greys, OF Baltimore. Their
performances were received with high ap
Jlausr.
lodepedent Blues, of Baltimore, Capt
'huti.
Independent Greys, of Baltimore. Capt.
Hail. to whom was assigned the command OF
he battalion.
Fredericksburg Guards, of Fredericksburg.
Va, Capt. Jackson.
Three National Banners
Washington Light Infantry, Capt Tate
National Blues, Capt. Bacon.
Maryland Cadets, OF Baltimore, Capt. Har-
is.
Fine Band Of the Baltimore Sharp. Shoot
3rs.
Boston Light Guards, Capt. Clark.
Independent Greys, OF Georgetown, Capt.
Wright
Mount Vernon Guards, of Alexandria, Capt
Lammon-commanded by First Lieutenant
Price.
Baltimore Sharp Shooters, Capt Lilly.
Columbian Ri1emen's excellent band.
Columbian Kihemen, OF Baltimore, Capt
McAllis,er
The civic part of the procession was ar
ranged under three divisions; the first under
OF Major A A Nicholson, the sec.
ond under Major K Hobble, and the third
under Capt John A Blake.
We next noticed the independent Order
Odd fellows approaching They marched as
Lodges Excelsior, Beacon, Union and Friend.
ship Lodg s-Mageuum Encampmenl aud the
irande Lodge, with rich regala, altogether
occupied u long space and presented an i'm
posing appearance. The order is based on the
puresl principles, and its examples create
ia vorable impression on the minds of all
This part OF the line was eniyened Dy fine
music.
An order of more recent date but of high
and usefulness. the .'lndepend-
mt Order OF Red men, here attracted consid-
cradle notice.
Maryland Delegation. with flag.
Massachusetts Delegation, with flag.
Fiondd Delegation, with elegant banner
white satin rinsed with gold In the centre
IS painted copy OF the coat OF arms of the !
State. with the motto la God is our trust. "
March 3. 1915.
Our army Oh temperance men, embracing !
from frnallytoWn, Georgetown, (
Alexandria. and indeed, from every part Of
he country, now marching in excellent order. /
Oar Washington Benevolent Society, /
Tad the German Benevolent Society" each /
me OF large membership, and with augment
ID numbers from Other places.
The "Suithson Association, instituted May 1
&c, 1917.
The Corporate Authorities Of Washington
.ity.
Then, the venerable George Washington
Parke Gusts, WITH, as understood, portion
II hi, family, in d cauiage.
Hon w W Seaton, Manor of Washington, !
by the Hon K c Winthrop, ora