The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-18
THE MON.

hearted PontiH II was the Saviour OF mans fate to be
scohed and prosecuted and with the holder OF the
spiritual throne Of Christendom in our day.
Gentlemen of the Phiiodemc Society, in conclusion,
need not remind you that many OF you are about to enter
upon the duties of your earthly You cannot bear
deeply in mind, in the great struggle for which you
aming the eternal laws OF Justice and OF truth
guide you you need no models OF GREECE or Rome Your
armament is fretted with burning lights BY which 70
direct your steps In all your career remember the hgh
destiny of man. and that all the beauty and wealth OF this
world tend but TO the grave. 80 ,
To say that this speech of which this is but liberal
sketch rather than synopsis listened to with atten
tion would be superuous 1t held chained the concsurse
assembled in GREATNESS attentions and when the orator
took his seat he greeted with enthusiastic applause
An unpleasant incident occurred whilst Mr. Lee was
speaking, which for moment threw sad feeling over
portion OF the assembly. Mr. George Sweeny, venera-
Bic gentleman from Washington and known perhaps, as
prominent candidate for the city misunderstanding OF that
city. struck with aPopexy, and for some time Il was
feared would not live lie was bed however, ana, al
later hour, supposed to be getting better.
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. CEREMoNIEs-AND DE-
PARTURE.
At the conclusion of the oation plentiful and hand
repast served to all present by the citizens OF
St Marys in the rear of the chapel; after which, the
moved towards the boats paying their respects
10 the venerable and hospabe pastor at ST. Inegoes in
their wh the s BY the
embarked on board the boats, the Baltimore and Planter
passed abreast up the river about two miles, to the "od
mulberry" which presumed to be the spot of the orig
inal landing, and the site Of what once ST. Marys
city. Upon this point within the last few years, has
been erected, by the Epscopalians we believe, hand
brick academy, which ornament TO the beant-
full spot on which stands We believe slight dis
agreement with the owners of this property as to the ar
rangemens was the reason why The celebration took
place at St negoes this year, instead OF, as formerly
beneath the old mulberry tree.
The boat touched the wharf at the landing at about
o'clock and the procession marched around the academy
and temporarily dispersed to afford an opportunity OF sur
veyng the spot. This not of long duration, how.
ever for had the clergy and other persons OF
note present appeared upon the poco than the crowd
l II from, Rrla
College The reverend gentleman found hmself COM
PEELED take the stand for speech and truly did ne re-
aze the anticipations OF his friends as to the gratca
ton which his remarks would afford them.
Dr. Ryder referred to the associations OF TINS particular
spot with deep feeling and commented with mar ked ami
nation upon the different degrees OF respect which the
Catholic and Protestant communities extended towards
the pilgrim fathers OF Maryland, and the spot consecraed
by their first altar He pointed proudly to the old null
berry. and said that the Catholic came to TINS spot with
feelings akin to those OF the Isaees of old. when they
remembered their prosecutions, and gazed upon the land
of their deverance. Dr. Ryder's address was eloquent
and animated in high degree and was received with
warm approval, notwithstanding he made il very brief
and excused himself by calling upon one whom he SAID
could afford them qualification. .,
Agreeably to the call upon him, the venerable G. w.
P. Gusts took the stand, and pronounced glowing
eulogium the Pilgrims OF Maryland, and the old Mary
land line. He spoke of the unlimited confidence which
General Washington always reposed and expressed IN
that band of veterans, evinced in his remark upon
Smalwoods brigade at the battle of Long Island, when
he deplored the want of more such troops
MI also tOiu very dilCOuotc VI
Thomas Johnson. OF revolutionary memory He said
that shortly before the battle of Brandywne in the dark
est hour Of Washngons fortunes, whilst the chief had
one evening shut himself up Tor the purpose OF writing
little man, with soul much larger than his body,
came up to Colonel Humphreys, man with large
body. but soul much larger and who was guarding the
manded to see the General Couldn't be done" 81
will see him." "Yoa shall not interrupt him have my
orders" 81 tell you will see him !" exclaimed the irr
asked Colonel Humphreys. "rm Tom Johnson and be
id to you" Colonel Humphreys entered the Gen
erals apartment, who was not little annoyed at being
interrupted and stated the circumstance and that the IN
truder said his name was "Tom Johnson and be id
to you" Gen. Washington Immediately replied-"send
him up, Colonel; yditAnble man" Mr. Cuss con-
cluded his remarks by reciting little ode in harmony
with the events OF the day. -
Dr. Pise being called for. remarked that having Off;
ciaed as chaplain he could be expected to descend
from the dignity OF his position soon he thought But
he supposed he something in the pilgrim line him:
self born-- didn't make much difference where! Loud
merriment He had once been told, in the way OF a
compliment, that Annapolis had produced Charles Car
roll, VIM. Pinckney, and Charles Constantine Pse II
he had doubt it would be long time before Annapo
lis would produce another great man, having exhausted
all her energies in her last effort Increased merriment]
Dr. Pise felt too grave and chapainke to sing song,
but he should like to hear one. and therefore should call
upon Dr. OReilIy, late of Constantinople and boGod
knows where-for one. [Renewed aughter
Mr. ORelly then came upon the stand, and sung with
much comic effect, the .Good Old Days Of Adam and
Eve, and in and voice betting the surviving
contemporary of those remote and primitive times! !,
Mr. Key the gentlenanly and hosptable chief marshal
of the day. then called for, Who taking the stand
delivered very appropriate congratulaon on the events
of the day. hoping for the OF many such
future years; and concluded by calling upon the orator
of the day to pronounce the valedictory. .
Mr. Lee said 1t is true that was walking with our
respected chief marshas interesting daughter and IT is
also true that she has brought to my mind other and
dear assocations-
Mr. Key behind him It's well you are not saying it in
Baltimore. CUproarious merriment
Dr. Ryder Let the peneni go onFh his confession.
Mr. Lee then proceeded to close the meeting with a
very happy valedictory The procession, with many
ladies' and gentlemen who had come over from St Inc
goes, soon after proceeded board the boat which,
after landing the river those who were to stop below
passed close upon each other to the mouth OF the st.
Mary's where they separated amid friendly cheers, de-
ghtful music, and the shooting of rocketsthe Balti-
turning into the Potomac and the Planter bending
her course towards the city of monuments The sun had
when the estviy of the day closed upon US and we
can say never saw company which appeared 80
little disposed to part.
Thus ended without accident hndrance, this joyful
celebration The day will be cherished green in the
memory of hundreds who present, as an oasis in
the cheerless realities of EARTH and will shed the soften
ing influence of bright past on many time.chilled
heart in years to come.
rLERMONT for salo-The residence OF the late Gen
" John Mason Fairfax county, Va is offered for sale
by his This is distant about four miles
Alexandria, mile south of the Little River