Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-11-15

10 his mind any objection It's inception was on the conf
y strong argument its iavo provided IT. Usefulness wa
In PROPORTION its dimensions. Ne in America were accus
toned spent! money for works OF utiy not III ho-f
rnerc ornament ponp and show None 'ha Contemplate
the rresen design could doubt for Dnent its great ulg
and as this the OnIy District under the direct municipal
protection OF the general government the government owed
citizens n Washington in which the Congress assei
hcd il with work worthy oi HE nation and C
:hn whose name il bore In token then Of the good
will he all gea wuIks designed Tor The public good
prov dcd their accomplishment sanctioned by The Con-
stuliOn with great pleasure that he should now Ill
spadul OF cGGih toward tc completion o 30 ooc an uh-
deItaking.
The next sod was raised by The Hon John W. Maury
Mayo Washington whS observed that he had not cone
there make speech, but 10 participate in Ceremony
which The rrunner 0l benefit 80 vast and ines nao'
10 metropolis dear all Americans aud the beginning u
work prove enduring blessing those who should in
habit the city o Washington through present and future
gGnCraiioTa
W. w Scaron, late mayer of Washington, remarked as
lie took hold of The spade that although he now Tree
from the abots and responsibilities u tho D,ayoaity he was
still permitted 70 share in of ia privileges and ENJOY
ncn one OF which was The pleasure extended 10 HIN oil
uniting in this interesting was with pride that
he should remove sod in honor and npplosa Of tho
wUrH which he had long contemplated win deep SOIL
citude, and had lived 10 See happily begun
Mr. John r. Towers President Of the Board of Aldermen;
Nicholas Cnon President Of the Board Of Common Conn.
ell David Enelsh President vi the Board OF Common
Counc Of Georgetown; Mr. Lyons Of the same corpora
u, and Mr. Joseph Bryan, late of The Washington Conn'
more zeal tan "uFonGS' In SO unwonlea an "csupaon)
lifted each his sod IN token ot good will 10 the undertaking.
dug his sod (ind he said he meant To poush deepD
he addressed meeting substantially rs f'Iows:
EtAoc Cui=ens Of Washington and Georgetown: l OIL
are dsanchsed under the Constitution O yonr conntry
The District of Columbia has right 10 vote for any Fe-
dcra office None her citizens has right 10 represent
her the public councils. This might have beeh wise
provision the tine il made. 1t had certainly been
made by the wisest in the wnrld but cannot approve
it. in favor Of allowing ynn territorial representa-
tive the Congress OF the United States ID Vincatc your
rights and pronoc your interests Ba, fortunately for you
the municipal control of the District Is in the hands OF Inc
and representatives OF r!y-onc sovereign
States who compose this glorious concderacy lhcy
have Ihus wisely administered he Constitution. They
have flied the city OF Washington with noble and maGn
cent sttuc,urcs-ihc nnnunen ts of the wisdom great
our country You indebted 10 their bounty and
kndness for thousand services and among The Ics or the
noble work whose foundations this day about to lay
rejoice This auspcious OF work thai
destined pour refreshing streams through two such cities
You this day strike The rockand may lis gushing waters
continue TO flow as long Washington stands; and may
she endure wish her any other perpetuy) as long
as the name of Washington lives.
The Marshal of the District having taken his turn
Mr. Walter the public architect was mex, presented win
The spade, but declined making speech, observing at ne
was working man, not i talking man.
Captain Wm Eas5y closed the array OF dgeerE hccom'
panyng his labor with remark which drew io't some
merrimen but which unfortunately escaped 'he eur Vi 'he
reporter.
Mr. Richie here remarked that the words Of several
gentlemen had been heard with much satisfaction But let
Us all noy speak with one rocs Let oil cheer this
noble work call Tor nine cheers: which were otth~'li
given with hearty good will ill the rocks eehoec nc sad
sound.
Tie ceremonial was closed by very appropriate prayer
by the Rev Mr.. Scrr OF The Methodist Church
The company ad burned neat hail. lately erected
on the ground the accommodation nt Inc hands 10 Or
employ construction Ot the agaedHcl, "nere oa-
qrrt spread by the corporation o Washington WIN
celeat and ample provision for the outward man; ana Wen
that il ample !or the voyage hi fourteen hes g.
diversified with an occasional promenade on The to"ps
ua,b 20 say nothing o! half miles scramble over rocks
from The hotel visit the Great Falls has tnrned every
guest with an appetite OF the most respectable Keenness
After The yants had been epJoYeI the following losSts
proposed by Mayor Maury who PcsIded on hc occa
sion:
l. The Washington AGucduct a worthy moDumcn, to
he Father his Country May its purifying waters ACORN
the city which lie founded long as 5 CITIZENS cheiish Inc
free principles he bcqucathed 10 them.
The Cvunrcss voted and the PfesIdfn VINO ap-
proved The act uulhcsns tho Washington hiucduS'.
g. Franklin Pierce, President Of The United States VINO
in adopting the most liberal pan has given the best elect
10 The intentions of Congress May his &c forever rs
Sucac with the benefits conferred BY the a1aeduct e mas
commenced. ~ -, ;,os
Jefferson Davis Secretary Of Var whose civil services
promise TO be worthy fame he acquired IN the oal'e
fields Of lis county.
s. Senator Douglas whose l:oeraty ls not he" 10 our
hat whose carnes,ncss in This work calm' our grat
ludc. r ,hi
G. The reverend clergy who have ou. thanks Tor 'he
kind assistance This important OCCASION
l. Captain blegs, The ncer in lmneoiae ehatsc u ~
work.
II, several of these oasts brief replies made ~ sen
a,r Douglas and others and one at lenSt distinguish
rd by much spirit and eiciug frequent ana eh1hos'as"c
cheers, by Inc Secretary OF "aI o.
THE company then broke up in high good humor nppa.
realty much gfaled by delightful nip and e,emoa"
Ing reached The city about eight oclocK-lSe"I'''s''