The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-11-03
FROM the Richmond Enquirer Nov. l.
Honor. 20 the Memory OF ex-Prenssnt Polk,

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The scenes OF Tuesday October 3d. were in every way
crediiable TO the patriotism of the city of Richmond
The procession the largest and most brilliant thar
we have ever in this citythe weather bright and
delcioue; and the whole community, in closing their
places OF business and respecting the DAY, honoTe them
selves in honorng the illustrous dead. At early
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TO be enacted, and the various associations military and
civic seen completing their organizations, or march
ing TO the place OF rendezvoushe county court house.
At II O'Clock the procession took up Us line Of march in
The following order:
Military-( Consisting of the Dragons, Capt Thomp-
kins the Artillery, Capt. NInmo; the Blues, Lieut..
Sheppard the Eagle Infantry Capt Danforth the Greys,
Captain Elliot and the Public Guard, Capt bmmock !;
Masonic Fraternity--Orator OF the Day-Goyernor and
Counc-Judges and Officers of the Federal Cour-Judges
and Officers OF the Courts OF Vrginia-State Officers
Clergy, "a large observation-disclosures, Aldermen, City
Council and offcers-0icers Of the Army and Navy Of
the U. S. Members Of the Richmond Baptist College
Officers of the Virginia Militia Tin uniform Officers and
Members of Scientific and Literary lnstitutions--0dd
Felows-Temperance Socleties-Benevolent Societies
Richmond Fire Association, in their handsome and sr-
king uniforms-Ctzens on foot and on horseback
The procession under the direction OF Capt Benz
Shepard chief marshal assisted by Marshals A. Mere
dtb, H. w: CHARLES @. w Munford, G. N Johnson, T.
Scott r., and W. W. CSmp, who all did their d. duty.
Amidst the firing of minute guns from detachment Of
the artillery in front Of the CAPITOL the mournfnL,ong
of the State city, and various church BELLS and the music
Of the Blues and the Amoy Band the procession moved
up Main street th thence through 5h Broad down
Broad to the African church This vast and capacious
building soon filled with ladies', who occupied two
OF the galleries and half the body OF the church. the
State and city authorities the Masons Odd Fellows. and
other societies. as many Of the military as could be
squeezed in, and citizens. A solemn air then
cuted by the Amory Band in the western gallery.
The Rev. Mr. Ryland then announced the order Of the
ceremonies. feryent and eloquent prayer was pro-
nouneed BY the Rev. Mr.. Cowles, Of the Methodist
church. Judge Mason, the orator OF the day. followed
in OF the most chase, impressive, interesting, and
purely eloquent discourses that we have ever listened
From the beginning 70 the close ts delivery occupied
mense audience were engaged in silent and intense in
ierest OF Judge. Masons admirable address we shall
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that. without dealing in fulsome and unqualified eulo-
gy on the distinguished subject q his discourse i was
aa5 anS ss aSS d q M Pss life h sh m
ant and mighty measures consummaed under his adj
ministaiion, without in the slightest degree infringing
On the rules Of pIopre Or grating on toe feelings o.
scene at Chapel Hill, where President Polk revisited his
beloved Alma Mater the theatre Of his early scholastic
sous PORTIONS Of his audience asoSoded IN Genuine
tory and pahos, and sank deep into the hearts OF his
listeners. II was, the whole. excellent and most
nounsed in the speakers sweet and wel.modulsed elo
cuton No one knew President Polk better-no one
could have more ruthfuy forciby forth his vr.
tues and services as model for the rising generation
The eulogy concluded. the Rev. Mr. Hoge, OF the
Presbyterian church, offered up beautiful and most feel
ing prayer and after solemn and touching anthem from
the armoy band. the vast assemblage dissolved into s
component elements.
From the Church The Masonic Fraternity attended by
the military, State and city authorities and other guests
marched 70 their large and eommodious lodge near the
liberal collation. was spread out by the generous hosts
II was heartily enioycd-And every one retired TO his
home satisfied with the handsome and successful manner
in which the ceremons. had passed OF and elevated by
the ennobling spirit Of the day.
We hope soon 70 publish The address OF Judge Mason
and the pfaye's of Rev Ms<.r Cowle. and Hoge which
have Al been applied for b. the committee, as we
dersiand