The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-09-18

deeds connected with which Baltimoreans have 50 Just
70 ieel an honest and patriotic PRIDE welcomed by
czens yesterday with those demonstrations OF enthu-
slasm and JOY which appropriately belong to il The
celebration OF the day. from the concurrence OF different
was more spirited than usual The pres,
snce OF Two visiting military companies from York and
Philadelphia had its influence not only in exciting the
military 10 more general turnout than would perhaps,
Otherwise have occurred but also created on Tie part OF
the citizens, more than usual interest in the military dis
play which to be the main feature OF the observance
Of the day The weather also exceedingly fine, and
TIE display OF flags from numerous prominent points in
The city and the shipping in the harbor, together with
the gay and animated muiudes Of all ages classes and
sexes, who thronged the streets, gave 10 the whole
city an air OF general rejoicing suitable to the eyenul
caslon which was commemoraed
CELEBRATION OF THE DESESDERs. Yesterday, which
ushered in the 36h anniversary of the battle OF North
Point, was celebrated in highly appropriate manner by
Of the sh oces o % eS
in 1914
About eight o'clock in the morning the members Of the
ASSOCIATION Of Defenders commenced assembling 10 front
Of the City Hail. where they formed into line under the
command OF General Miltenbeger chief marshal Shortly
before nine o'clock the Sharp Shooters commanded by
Uap,sn Lilly. arrived and according to previous ar
Junaa, at the foot OF Patterson street wharf, where the
whole party embarked board the boat About quar-
ter past nine o'clock. the boat being oosed from her
ngs proceeded down the river as far Bear creek,
where they landed at the pavilion kept at that place. and
which 10 in the immediate vicinity of the spot where the
battle OF North Point was fought.
After the company had landed, the Sharp Shooters en-
gagged in target firing at the distance Of eighty yards the
prizes being two handsome silver medals Of the Maltese
cross form the first OF which was won by private 4
Fenwck Jenkins and the second, which is to be again
shot for by the company, by Lieutenant Jacob Gross
During the time occupied by the Sharp Shooters in target
practice, number Of the Defenders awaited themselves of
The opportunity OF visiting the scenes where, than
third OF century BEFORE many Of them had freely poured
out their best blood in defence OF their esdes And
the veterans recounted to each other the perous stua
tons they occupied and called up many "reminiscences Of
nj their
seemed to rekinde with youthful animation, and their
hearts seemed again inspired with the lofty paro
shoulder in The contest between freedom and V tyanny
About half past O'Clock the whole company assem-
BLEED in front OF rostrum which had been erected, and
listened to an Grafton by Col VIM. 7. Giles. who had
been selected for that purpose In audng to ses
Of the revolution. Col Giles remarked that all that
mortal OF them now slept in the bosom of the soil they
Washington, he said, reposes on the bank.
Of his own Potomac and Jefferson rests on the heights OF
Monticello, from which he had often looked his
beloved Virginia Madison the last survivor of the great
men who formed our constitution, lives only in the men
Dry OF his countrymen and we have long since followed
Carroll OF Carroton the last sgner, to the Tepose OF the
lomb But though mortal 10 the history OF their heroic
lives and of their devotion to the cause OF freedom they
have left q deathless lesson to their countrymen.
Col Giles then adverted to the struggle OF that band OF
patriots who, the morning OF the 18th OF September
1914, went out TO meet their counys invaders, and to
throw themselves between 'ther loved homes and the
wars desolaton" He also gave brief history OF the
which led to that struggle, and paid well merted
compliment to the patriotism and bravery of the American
9ress who partially destitute h o. the munitions and a
posed of the elite OF Wengtons troops, who had
,essfuy encountered that greatest OF modern generals
Bonaparte
In alludng 10 the happy settlement Of those difficulties
which had recently distracted the councils OF the naton
Col. Giles very feiciious The American eagle, he
sad as he proudly SCARED through the azure heavens,
looked down from his lofty fight upon united country
Methinks, said Col g. see him bearing along in his
alons the chaplet Of immortality, which read the
names Of Clay Cass, Webster Foote. and others, 10 FIX
the highest pinnacle oil the lofest mountain OF the
West. Bright bird emblem Of my country, may her
course be ever as yours, upward and onward with an
eye that never winks, and q wing that never tires"
Alter thanking the assembage for the attention they
bad shown in patiently listening to his remarks, Col
Giles turning TO the body OF old Defenders requested
also to thank them in the name OF his young country
for the light of their bright example He prayed that
The evening OF their lives might be peaceful and happy
N the morning beams had been radiant with love OF
country, and that when their work earth was done,
they might add to the triumph Of their lives victory
over death.
The address OF Col Giles was production Of much
merit II abounded in lofty patriotism and eloquence and
was frequently interrupted Sy the warn applause Of those
Al the conclusion OF the address, the Defenders, their
and guests returned to the boat and sat down TO
very substantial repsst furnished BY Captain Taylor to
which they did ample justice After the cloth had been
removed, the following toasts were drunk
Regular Toasts.
l. The l2th September, 1Sl4i A day made memorable
It's proof that when danger threatens the defence OF
he country 10 In the strong arm and free heart OF the c-
ren soldier.
2 The President of the United Stacs Occupying the
highest post In the world he remember thar the
,onfded TO him for the benefit Of the whole nation.
The governor Of Msyland' Elected by party, he has
become the fayoe OF the State. and viii retire IRON office
With the appreciation oil all -
The army aud navy Of the United States Where they
s. The Union OF the States No North no South no East
Wsst-the whole Union, and nseparable now and
ore
g George Washington His name watchword against
iisunion While memory endufes, gratitude Tor bis ser
,ices and for his precepu will ever all the hearts
II MS counuymeu.
T. The departed members oil our association They have
paid debt due alike by all May we be as well prepared
pay when our names shall be called oy the treat Con-
nander.
s. The volunteer companies OF Maryland Age has dis,
missed from their ranks, but they sui possess aec
o. California, Utah and New Mexico Three at a birth
hard time TO bring them 70 the lgh-but mothers
nd daughters are doing as well as could be expected.
To- Agriculture, Commerce, and Manufactures The
H. The departed heroes Of the revolution Their gin OF
rcedom baptized In the blood Of patriots Through all
lime may be kept from desecrsion by the base hand Of
IL Democrats and Wings In their family Jars may they
always remember that country IL above party and be viii
ing 20 sacrifice the latter TO save the former.
l3 The Fair Sex
s,ss t ,s s- % away
IL proud 10 bsnd and draw my rosesse car"
Yoiuwfso Tdasfs.
BY Col. M J. Cohen. The Orator Of the day; the Hon.
VIM. r. Giles Whilst the sodity Of the fort Solers'
Point the wisdom Of the government In erecting
defence to the city, viii be monument to our late rep
sentative, Col. Giles In procuring Us erection
This toast called nm Col Giles who. after n suifabp