The New York herald., 1850-02-25

anniversary, too Of the battle Of Busns Vista and
early this morning. the victor Of that celebrated fight
(now President Of the United Ststs got up from his
bed In No. "a Exchange Hotel washed his face dressed
himself put his hat, and his boots and at O'Clock
stood the steps Of the HOTEL gazing up st the clouds
which, just about that time looked particularly dark
and were shaking out the flakes in such ouanu-
ties to be entirely out of place on dsy like this
The President slexs, and after remark to himself
It SHOWS but don't think 1t will rsinn he started
for some Indefinite place, walking very rapidly down
the street. with hands grssped behind the small OF his
back, Ia Nick Biddls; felt annoyed at;such an sxhi
bition of inattenton shown him by his suite of
eight. What let the President Of these United
States wander about in strange city, all alone by him
self determined instantly to perform what was
more properly the duty Of his immediate ducks
and followed after him. He (ths President) started
directly for part Of the city under the hill which was
extremely suspicious place. at Arst, Col. Baker
was missing all night from the Hotel didn't know but
the President looking him up but NO, he enters
livery stable. was slarned could that II was
dark looking place. He might be made way with with
ease. There were several people passing along. My
President is In that stable" Wasn't there q rush
They got old zsck out and the last him before
digging away fast his short legs carry him.
for hill the othsr side Of the city to get morning
he vas met by couple Of democrats who took charge
Of him. and introduced him to all the butchers In the
market.
The suite Of the President is marked on the books
of the Exchange Hotel follows and the Legislature
have to psy the .hGs fer tho following persons ..
Mr. Lieut.. Colonel Eaton, u. S.A.
Captain Warrington, u. 8. N.
Colonel Mitchell u. 8. M.
Mr. J. s. Gallagher, U. s. A. o.
Mr.. B Clarke, N. u o.
Eisjor Garnett, u. 8. A.
Mr. Chuh
forgot to mention the closing mp scenes Of last
night. The President and his suite dined in prvste
change Hotel. The dinner was handsome thing so
far rested with the worthy landlord Mr. Boyden,
and hsd to send about town to get rssh mix here and
there for the members was too busy In writing up
yesterdays progress, to attend, and am very glad
did not for understand II was very tame and stu
pie affair, ana no fun or Wit At late hour the Pre-
sdent, his suite and most of the members adjourned
Of the occasion The President was there but short
time and came homo to his hotel and went to bed,
where he slept profoundly until aroused ut by
the roar of 100 guns fired by his militia friends which
reminded him OF old times and old Whitley, who, like
himse Is qusrtered in the government white stable.
At s A. M, this morning the President took his
breakfast at the geptlsnens ordinary, on returning
eA.M., still showing. AsI passed up Main street,
the principal street Of Richmond saw wreath hung
woven with flowers In the centre was banner, with
theiollowing inscription, on one sids:-
oOOOooooooooOoooooOoeoOssoO OOoooOOoOoooo
. The AisF;.' fsrISs. I,Sil oh''r' Q
The h1IaanSCenqueror,
The unprstenaing Citizen.
On the other side
10000 ooooooosoo,
Thy ara secured as in battle.
Virgnias daushters welcome her son.
Thy heart will save us in fear:
Richmsnd Is Q great old town. and there is great
deal Of fun here and more yellow girls than
in any city OF ITS SIZE which speaks well Tor Virgins
morals; but II must be remembered the Legislature
meet hero
After breakfast great many persons called to see
the President, and were introduced by Mr.. Symes Of
the House Of Delegates. S1me ladies' called. One OF
them mentioned that the Taylors were . numerous
no end OF tailorsn I'D TO Ia o'clock the militia and
various societies forming In different parts Of the
u to
front Of the Hotel. IL contained she Governor Of vr
eiIis and honest John Tyler. The former got out,
who entered the carriage and seated himself on the
back seat BY the eide Of sir. Tyler. company Of
well drsssd militia with band ot music preceded the
carriage, and the procession commenced its round
about march to the scene OF laying the stone
Then came the orator Of the day in open barouch
The Executive couasil Of Va. .
The fresidents suite ana Governor's Aids
The Senate Of Va
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The I.dsrsndsb. order Of sdd Fellows
The Order Of sis Son. Of rsnpsranos.
The oermsn Bensvoent Society.
aud OF her Of Mecha
The fssonie Fraternity.
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Whom the procession oonmspesd its march I. hsd
ceesed enoving, but continued cloudy and the wind
Ne. very raw snd cold. ] proceeded at once TO the
killed instantly short time previously. His horse
s.sy With the wagon, and he vas thrown out
the memory Of wsshisgton IL In the capitol grounds,
directly north Of the capitol itself These grounds
the capitol stands overlook. the city ana James River
The capitol 10 noble building, semevhst resem-
bling the New Ysrk Custom House A large enclo-
stone and was capable Of seating 5000 people The
cornsrstone vss placed In large pit perhaps twen-
tvs Pieces; sseh would weigh, should suppose,
s1n issss guy vas erected over the pit
raise ts. upper part gallery had been erected north
of the stone or the accommodation Of the
90 % ss..ssss: - .ho Yer. = Be prssss irsDd S obtain
cesdpgs AZ sbout twelve o'clock every seat was fill
I'd snd the open space crsmmed With spectators The
right gallery was occupied almost exclusively BY the
lssies, and gsyer sight never met my eyes The
different cclors 81 their ribbons and thousand green
,sss.qns v,.~ Thsrs sns r.r. ii tSs .e Of
Doe and can compare u 10 nothing prettier than to
Esrden esd With flowers Of all colos and descriptions
The steps end windows of the capitol we're crowded
and the trees In the vicinity were hed With Young
lads The crowd became great that there was dan
ger for rush had been made, hundreds would have
bean plupget Into the pit, and legs and arms would
have been broken The anxiety TO get TO the edge and
lock down made the scene resemble q funeral and
parties taking last look st the con bot the ever and
anon folemnity would fiy srsy With the shouts cat
calls and yells Of get outn fetch him OUT come
out o. that when tome poor fellow aid down; the
screams frightful when III favored little wretch
o. cur dog got In, aud was frightened Into h" oy
thoee yss. The residence Of the Governor IL on one
corner OF the public ground and In direct line south
OF the monument; the space vas hisd With humans,
males and green veils and when the mass moved ~
sufged about Ike sea. The rush vouid become 40
alarming that the ladies' got frightened and tried 70
escape but cculd not spd we're forced TO remain and
see u out. Much has been said about Virsinian