Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-10-19
DAILY EVENING STAR.


-, the victory al Yorktown, Wmch crowned tne
..,. If Washington in that war, the French, under
.,,c,,e. sharing in the glory OF the day-was cele-
dhv the Washington Military in a truly grand
-. commencing this morning at 10 O'Clock. At
Ln, the companies formed, and escorted
5nc the new company, The National Guard,
,.,,; TAFT. from the Island The regiment being
- a, II o'clock the column moved, aud passed
,.,,er their chief Commander, Major General
Inc. and after countemarching proceeded on their
,oute. in the following order;
p,ss;d.nt's Mounted Guard, Capt, Peck, with new
I'D beautiful plumes. Warrington Light Infantry,
o.. Tale. National Greys, Capt. l.. Towers, ms first
-.a.,,an.e. and looking very well. The Cnssnen-
al. Can't, smith, his first appearance also, looking
..oerabe. The Montgomery Guards, Capt. Key. in
100 numbers. Union Infantry, Capt. LasseIle, a
nsst iur.niI. corps, with drum AID fife by boys, in
,,n,,rm. National Gu,rI, Captain TAFT, pre-
..ntius beautiful appearance and 'oldieriy bearing
g, drst parade. Walker Sharpshooters, Capt.
p,,d,rI German Yeagers. Captain Schwartzman.
p.,,. Rifles, Capt Bright. All of the companies
u,e,,ed in their best styles, forming parade prob
,blv not before equalled.
--rbe officers were all out in proPrid persona Col
Hickey. in command, with Lieut. Col Reilly, Major
revvorb. idiutant l.. J. Middleton, Quartermaster
ycCuIlum, Surgeon Or. J. E. Morgan, and an As
.,a,nr Surgeon, together with the Major General
and staff, Major Bacon, &c.
The mu.c was bugler, portion of the Marine
Rand. with the Drum Major, SharpshoOter,' Band,
other martial music, and second division OF the
Marine Band each pouring forth suitable strains at
intervals in their proper places. The Light Infah-
trv Band Pro-. Marsortt attended the Infantry into
line. and left. II was much regretted that their
ru.ic did not also minglc with the sweet and mar
tial sounds of the other bands.
They marched 10 the Presidents mansion and
were reviewed by his ENccllrncy, attc,'ded by por
tion of the Cabinet, and returned to their place of
meeting in front of the City Hall. Thence they
proceeded to thu mall, near the monument, where
they werr to manGuvrc and have sham fight The
parade is Acknowledged, generally, to be truly
splendid one. p,
H,tropoHf.n Dirisisn-In our notice, OIL Saturday,
Of the annual meeting of the Grand Division OF the
Sons Of Temperance, Metropolitan Division, No. IA,
WAS inadvertently omitted in the enumeration Of
m, subordinate Divisions composing the grand body,
which correspondent reminds us of, with the view
of disspang any idea that the Division had ceased
TO exist IL is still in active operation, and its last
meeting the following officers were elected ]. 9.
Holingshcad, w. P; Charles w. schreiner, w. A.;
Jno NJ Letch, R. Scribe; w. H. Bangs, F. S; w.
J. Rhees, Treasurer; E. l.. Raglan, c.: Benjamin A.
Janirer, A.C
This Division formed nearly two years ago by
gentleman engaged in Government service. and
asintended Clerks Division" Its especially
engaged engaged in the promotion of temperance
smong the employees of the Executive Departments,
and membership consists of men from all parts of
the Union and Of both parties. The intelligence,
respectability and high standing Of its members gen
orally, renders 1t de.irabe association to be con-
neced with for social and intellectual qualification,
while its strives to promote the great oil So
briefly and fidelity among class OF men who should
be distinguished for these virtues.
Congressional Ccrnetry Mecting.-At the meeting
last night, Mr. John T Towers presided and speech
made in favor Of the renovation of the
ground, by Walter LenOX ]. T. Towers, Esqs and
DIR. Coolidge. Resolutions were adopted 10 further
the object, and a committee of four directed to he
appointed by the chairman consult with the restry
OF the church having the cemetry in charge.
withstanding many have been killed while walk
ing before the cars, nevertheless afternoon ast
week, as the 81 O'Clock train from Washington
came neartO Bladensburg, an aged man was observed
by the conductor Capt. Owcns) deliberately travel
ing but short distance ahead of the locomotive
going at full speed. Immediately the whistle was
blown, the speed abated and every effort made to
warn the man from the track but without avail, as
he walked on unconscious, till the locomotive came
slowly up to him and some part of actually struck
him. fortunately, however inflctng injury, though
soaring the old man so that lie got in the carr ut
Badensburg, and paid hi. passage 10 Baltimore,
rather than the risk Of his life again. II created
painful sensation TO thos- who beheId it from the
cars, hui proved the attention and promptness TO
duty of the various officers, who mana gcd under the
circumstances to thus save life.
me " GShtnston LibrGry.-A perpetual share Of
the Washington Library was sold by Straton on Sat
urday last for $40. We understand that measure,
are now IN contemplation, which, if successful, vii:
put the Library on much better footing than il has
occupied heretofore. Shares of tine company tsub-
jet 10 an annual tax Of three dollars. which il an
Phei LII the purchase Of new works. can be ha, N
present Tor 80, on application at the Library.
Inc Northern LIBERTIES Excursion 70 Brookl,m-
lhe Northern Liberties Fire Company held a sp;r-
Hed meeting last night, further preparations for
Their uip 10 Brooklyn, ". Y, which is soon to he
"ade' Persons not belonging to this company, or
any other' OF good standing can join for the excur
son, and BY ii will gain the advantage of cIrap
mp 10 the Empire City and back, and sure sight at
al the lions, at the smallest cost Besides there is
nun perfectly alive sue occasions which Of itscIf
pays The expense. The N. l.. IL a fine COINS of fir.
men, With ~ HON gentlemen who join will find them
selves al home.
me h'nttcr's Co1chman Our WORTHY MAYO,
upon nearing of the injury dOne to the boy Lscy. by
ne careless driving Of the Mexican Minister'S coach
nan, called upon the Secretary OF State and related
Tue circumstances. The Secretary assured his honor
ihat ne would communicate will, the Minister nno,
the subject.
snHn, he HtzGrd.-It * only necessary TO saw
va lovers OF fun and h. mar