Washington sentinel., 1853-11-10
4dfal ann Yersonai.

paper we gave such meagrc information in rela-
ton 10 the celebration Of Tuesday as we Were
able to obtain from current report not having been
among the fortunate ones present on the occasion,
by special invitation and now have TO add thai
the proceedings at the Great Falls were Of an in
teresting Character, as we learn from one OF the
aldermen who participated in the jubilee, and who
did his share in the toast-drinking. Whether he
preferred the water 10 the wine, we had neither
the curiosity nor the indecacy TO inquire. Il was
altogether, we presume, matter of taste.
On arriving al the ground, everything being in
readiness for the commencement of the exercises,
a prayer was offered by the Rev Smith Pyne,
when Captain M. G. Meigs the engineer in charge
Of the work, delivered brief address, and was
followed by the President Of the United States in
one couched in terms both opposite and eloquent
The last named gentleman turned up the first turf
thus setting example TO other distinguished
guests, among whom was the Secretary Of War
and Senator Douglas
The company partook Of a table entertainment,
and drank toasts; speeches occasionally interven-
ing TO enhance the delight Of the participants in
this essential feature Of the jubilee. The orator.
cal effort of Mr.. Ritchie showed that the venerable
ex-editor is still blessed with an exnberance of
animal spirits; and the nine cheers which he pro-
posed in honor of the commencement OF the water
works were given with strength of lungs, by the
assembly, which aroused the slumbering echoes
in the rocks, which form prominent features in the
locality selected for the commencement Of the
main aqueduct.
All the speeches were animated and TO the purj
pose, indicating, on the part of those who made
them, the warmest and most friendly feelings
towards the cities Of the District the one bearing
the Christian and the other the surname Of '.the
Father of his Country.
The ceremonies We're closed with prayer by
the old war-horse," Rev. Henry Slicer.
The parties were conveyed 10 the Great Falls
in canal boats, one Of them containing the Presi-
dent and his companions, drawn by four horses,
and the other steam propeller. They all arrived
there in safety, much pleased with the interesting
proceedings.
We learn that on the fifteenth of the present
month party of workmen will arrive here from
Pennsylvania, and proceed to the falls, distance
Of fourteen miles from this city, in order TO com
mence the tunnelling of solid rock, an operation
slow, tedious, and dangerous in its progress
There will be four tunnels through which the wa
ter will flow. During the winter this description
of work will be prosecuted and likewise excava-
tons for the aqueduct. Il is not probable that the
masonry will be commenced before next sum-
mer
AS the projected supply of water from the Great
Falls is Of absorbing interest our citizens will be
pleased to learn, that Notwithstanding the heavi-
ness the work, and the immense amount Of Ia
Dor to be performed, the food Of the LIQUID can be
conducted hIther IN the course of two years, pro-
vlded Congress shall make the necessary appro-
priations for that purpose. That the money will
be furnished as occasion may require, we have
little or no doubt, not alone the citizens OF the
District are interested in the work, but the coun.
try at large; a copious supply Of water being es-
sential TO save the millions Of dollars worth OF
public property in the event Of fire. Without the
liquid antagonist of the devouring element the
loss by confagration in single night might be al
least equal TO halfthe expense of constructing the
proposed aqueducts and reservoirs.
The Press.--We have heard complaints thar
the press was neglected or overlooked in the ar
rangements consequent on the 6 breaking Of
Is.
on Tuesday, and we, q the ocal' for this paper,
We're inclined 10 fanlt-fnding in consequence
having been actuated by an anxiety TO furnish our
readers with an early and detailed account ofthe
interesting proceedings.
So hnrriedy and privately was the celebration
projected, and the programme arranged that The
citizens at large scarcely knew of the intention 10
signalize the event until the especially designated
participants We're fairly on their way 10 the Great
Falls Had reasonable notice been practicable.
thousands, probably, instead Of two hundred per.
sons only, would have fastened TO the ground
the majority in their own overland conveyances
the work being one Of general as well an indi.
vidual interest.
we learn that only one editor or publisher Of
each OF ihe city papers was invited; the number
OF guests being limited However, all Of them
and others similarly honored, did not go whereas
Inc reporters would most readily have avaed them
selves Of such distinguished privilege, had they
been remembered az they everdeserve TO be, on all
such important occasions. The arrangement made
Tor the press was, we doubt not, considered
amply sufficient; but, practically with an excep-
ton or two, II was failure.
Farewell Concerts.--We notice, by the Balii.
more papers, that Madame Sonlag, assisted by
Paul Julien, the eminent violinisi Alfred Jaell,
the ecelebrated pianist and the avorite basso bufio.
Signor Rocco. intends giving short series Of fare
well concerts, in which she will positively make.
her last appearance prior TO her departure for Eu.
rope and her subsequent retirement into private
life" The FIRST concert will be given on the 18th
instant, in that city, and Likewise, during the same
week, she will delight the lovers Of choice melody
in Washington at prices reduced to the following
reserved seats TO be secured in the day
time only, 81 50 admission for the evening, at the
door, ST..
The Great Julien, with his extensive orches-
ira, will, we learn, be first in the brilliant list OF
on the opening ofthe National theatre
His fame, having preceded him, has created an
intense desire the part Of our citizens to hear
The wonderful instrumental performances of his
troupe As ifto, satisfy, TO small extent, in ad