Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-07-11
MISCELLANEOUS.
Correspondence OF the Baltimore SUM-
WASHINGTON, July 4, 1873.

MISCELLANEOUS.
Correspondence OF the Baltimore SUM-
WASHINGTON, July 4, 1913.
Ceremonies of laying The Corner Stone of The
Washington National Monument.
Never was The American character more SRI.
kinply exemplified Than on this day. Forty lhou
sand people, of both sexes, Of all classes. ana
with every variety of political preference, assem-
bled TO Law the corner stone OF Monument 10
honor of Washington. They met as family
of ireemen; the good work is done. and now at
The close OF the day, our entire, wide spread CITY
presents scene OF mutual congratulations and
rational iesiviiy. No accident, no excess, has
dimmed the beautiful ri 'iure.
The morning was ushered in by peals OF arii
lery and the ringing Of bells. National flags
were thrown 10 The breeze from many OF our no
tells, and near the corner of Fourteenth street,
on line extending from the Franklin engine
house 10 The opposite tree, The popular motto,
"Firs, in war first in peace and first in the hearts
OF his connlrylneD," was displayed.
The chief marshal OF The day was Joseph h.
Bradley, ESQ.,, and his aids were Major P. G..
Howle; MAJORS. 5. Lewis, Can't J. Z. Steuar',
lot gal,imore) and J. P. Key, Esq
General Qutman commanded. His staff con-
sisted of first Lieut.. r. 2. Hammond, oil the Bird
Artillery, and Lieut.. G. w. Derby, OF The To-
biographical Engineers.
Colonel May commanded the cavalry assisted
by Lieucnan, aud Adjulant A. d. Tree.
General Cadwalader took command OF The in
fan,ry. His aids we're Lieutenant Kiser, OF The
Volligeurs, and Lieutenant Henry, OF the New
York volunteers.
About IL o'clock, The preparatory arrangements
being completed, an escort OF Col Capron's "a.
valrv was detailed 10 accompany the President OF
ha IIniIed States and me- mhPrs IF his Cabinet 10
the City Hall; which duty being performed, the
same company escorted The Commander.in-Chlei
from his headquarters. at the United States DO.
tel, 10 The line OF soldefy which awaited his ar
rival with great interest.
The procession then moved in the following
order:
Gen. John R. Wallace, Marshal of the District
OF Columbia, and his Assis AUS.
The Presidents carriage, in which was seated
President Polk, James Buchanan, Secretary OF
State, and Col. J. Knox Walker, Private, Secre.
tary.
In barouche, Robert J. Walker, Secretary Of
the Treasury and J. Y. Mason, Secretary OF The
Navy, were seated.
A third carriage was occapied by Cave John
son, Postmaster General, VIM. l.. Marcy. Sc
crelsry OF War, and Isaac Toucey, Attorney
General.
Chief Marshal and Attendants.
Gen. @ ,itman and staff
Maryland Ligh, Horse, Col. Capron, OF Lau.
rel.
Prince Georges Dragons. of Unper MARI
bro. Capt Tuck-commanded by First Lieu,
HILLARY.
Rinegold Cavalry, Of Alexandria Capt Plum
mer-cum nanded by First Lient Corse.
These fine companies were we'll manned
mounted and equipped, and many high enco,
lniums were awarded them.
Next appeared the Eagle Artillerists, Colonel
Kane, of Fell's Point. with pretty brass pieces,
armament and etceteras suitable for camp.
Their war like appearance attracted consider.
able attention.
.sRough and Ready Artllerists" Captain Ro-
binson. Of Capitol Hill. This was corps OF
youths, neatly uniformed, with small field
pieces, and two national flags.
The entire Marine Band enlivened this part
of the procession.
Two companies of United States Marines,
under command Of Lieutenants Queen and
Hays-the battalion commanded by Colonel
Walker-marched finely 10 the music, be ring
aloft a magnificent banner, Of exquisite taste,
and a national flag. which was presented 10
them this mornng by the Hon. ]. 7. Mason,
Secretary Of The Navy, through their comman-
der, General Henderson
Band of the independent Blues, and band Of
the Independent Greys of Baltimore
Independent Blues of Baltimore, Capt Shut.
Independent Greys Of Baltimore, Captain
Hall, to whom was assigned the command Of the
battalion.
Fredericksburg Guards. Of Fredericksburg
Virginia, Captain Jackson.
Three National Banners.
Washington Light Infantry, Captain Tato.
National Blues, Captain Bacon.
Maryland Cadets Of Baltimore, Captain
Harris.
Fine band of the Baltimore Sharp Shooters.
Boston Light Guards, Captain Clark.
Independent Greys OF Georgetown, Captain
Wright.
Mount Vernon Guards of Alexandria, Capt
Lammond-commauded 10y First Lieut. Price.
Baltimore Sharp Shooters, Capt. Lilly.
Columbian itfemen's excellent band.
Columbian Rlfemen Of BALTIMORE, Capt. Nc
Allisler.
The civic part OF the procession was arranged
under three divisions: the first under command
OF Major A. A. Nicholson, the second under Ma
jor s. r. Hobbie and The third under Cap. John
A. Blake.
Mex, advanced in order the visanl Fire Com.
pany OF Baltimore, with their suction engine de
curated.
Washington Hose Company OF Baltimore, also
with their suction dressed in flags.
Howard Fire Company OF Baltimore, with a
"big ensine"-at each corner waved pretty
green flag, and in the centre Star Spaneled Ban
ner. The members all appeared in cilizens' dress
The Baltimore Firemen were followed by a
band oi music. Then pioneer; and The Ana.
costa Company, with their big engine covered
with flags and flowers.
Columbia Fire Company, with banner, Civ
ing as date OF lis institution The year l8O6-and
engine decorated with flags and large eagle.
Then The franklin Company, banner, with dale
of institution, 1897. The lime. honored flag, ca o.
tured by Washington.
The Perseverance Company brought up the
rear with their engine decorated with evergreen
bouquets and flags.
We next noticed The Independent Order of Ode
Fellows approaching. They marched as Lodges
Excelsior, Beacon, Union and Friendship
Lodges, Magenum Encampment and the GRAND
Lodge, with regala. This part OF The line wa.
enlivened by music.
An order Of more recent date, The "lndepend
ent Order OF Red Men," here attracted consid
cradle notice. They bore a banner inscribed
Tribe No y" instituted in "Snow Moon c. 8
o,b05." The order was provided with bows, Qui
vers and other matters, emoematic of their GER
emones.
Then came the "Young Mems Delegation Of
Baltimore" with banners Of white satin; Wig
nette, female figure holding in one hand dra wn
sword, and in The other the scales OF Justice; In
the distance, ship entering the harbor, all en-
circled in gold wreath. The title of The asso.
citation, as above, was expressed in gold letters
Maryland Delegation, with flag.
Massachusetts Delegation, with flag.
Florida Delegation, with banner-white satin
fringed with gold. 10 centre, is painted copy
OF the coat Of arms of The Stale, with the motto
ia God is our trust" March 3, l645 being The
dale when Florida was admitted in The Union as
State. On The reverse above, the words "Pas-
Qua Florida, 1872" which signifies yesterday
feast Offering. male likeness is in the centre,
and under il the words Juan Pons dc Lson."
This banner was borne by Captain Jerrison.