The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-01-10
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eclat we subJoin the following notice of the pro-
ceedings the occasion from the Onion of yes
terday: -
ls.The procession formed in front of the City
Hall. under the direction of George w. Hughes
esq, of Mary land, late colonel in the United
States army distinguished for his eminent services
in the Mexican war, who was appointed by the
Managing Committee of the Monument Association
chief marshal OF the day. By the direction of
Colonel Hughesand his aids and assistant marshals,
the procession moved in imposing numbers and
admirable order to Pennsylvania avenue, and
thence toward Lafayette square. Every available
position along the route filled with ladies and
gentlemen-the balconies, and in many instances
the house-to tops being filled with spectators Ring
goid's celebrated battery of Flying Artillery,
under the command of Major Taylor. led the CO.
lumn, and attracted marked attention by its precise
movements, and by the glorious "reminiscences
which 1t awakened. Then came q company of Uni
ted States marines, commanded by Lieutenant Hen
der derson the Washington Light Infantry, Captain
Continental Guards, Captain Wilson; the Walker
Sharpshooters, Captain Bradford /; the German va
gers, Captain Schwartzman and the Boone Rifle
men, Captain Bright-all under the direction of
Colonel William Hickey, Lieutenant Colonel Ri
ley, Major Keyworth, and Adjutant Tate. The
civil procession, consisting of the city officers
members OF Congress, the Democratic Associations
OF Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandria,
with delegations from Baltimore, followed. Con-
splcueus positions allotted to the Commander
In. Chief OF the army and his staff, to the artist
whose untutored- genius had produced the statue,
and to the Committee of Management charged
with its erection. Proceeding up Pennsylvania
avenue, the procession entered the grounds of the
Executive Mansion, passing around the semi cir
clein front, and saluting the President, who was
attended by the members of his Cabinet and dis
tinguished officers of the army and navy. The
military, led by Ringgold's battery, then moved
around Lafayette square, entering it from the
northern gate-the civic procession moving down
the avenue, and entering through the southern
gate
"Rev. Clement C. Butter, chaplain to the Senate,
opened the ceremonies by an eloquent and appro-
PIRATE prayer. Hon. Stephen A. Douglas, Senator
from Illinois, the orator of the occasion was then
introduced to the multitude, and riveted its aten
ton while he delivered in the happest manner
an able, graphic, stirring address, which cannot
iail to command the attention and the applause of
every reader by the happy spirit in which it was
and military services of Andrew jackson; by it's
freedom from party illusions, by the patriotic SEN
tlments 1t contains, and by the stirring language
in which it was announced. no 81 3
"When the orator had concluded amidst the
shouts of the thousands who surrounded him. Clark
Mills, esq.,, was introduced. He had no words to
express his feelings and in lieu of words he pointed
to the yelled statue; the veil was instantly with
drawn, and jackson on Insisted, fin full action,
| full of life and energy, revealed. That was
his speech, and none could have been more appro-
pirate. Without instructions without instr uments
or appliances, with but little encoura cement, and
against the circumstances and hindrances of men
of art and men of science he had labored for years.
and by simple gesture he pointed to the result of
his labors. The scene was most picturesque The
speakers stand was filled with eminent men-the
President and his Cabinet, General Scott and his
staff, distinguished Senator and Representatives
while at least twenty thousand of the people occu
pied the square and the neighboring house. tops
The bands played salute, and Taylor's battery
answered with the guns which had done such good
service against the enemies of the country. The
Rev. Mr.. Gallagher, chaplain of the House of Rep
resentatives, closed the ceremonies in a most APP
propriate manner. Then the various military
companies filed off amidst cheers and the music Of
their bands, many citizens lingering in admiration
OF the matchless work which the hands of man of
the people had fashioned.
Thanks to Colonel Hughes and to his aids and
assistants, everything was so well ordered that no
untoward accident happened. The streets and the
square were crowded, yet every movement was 80
organized and arranged that collision occurred,
and the imposing ceremonies connected with the
Inauguration OF the statue were concluded as be-
htted the occasion" -r.,. $50 "a. ;..Et. -.-.
At night banquet was served up at jackson
Hall, which was not so well attended as was anti
cipated; but, Notwithstanding, we learn that the
guests passed the time quite agreeably. The ia
bles were abundantly supplied with the good
things OF life, and the Marine Band in attend
ance to enliven the intervals with their music
Mr.. J. D. Hoover presided, supported by the Hon.
Linn Boyd, the Mayor of Washington, Mr.. Thos.
Richie, and others. Ladies were present to grace
the scene. There were no set speeches, but nu
merous responses to the com limentary sentiments
to invited guests, among whom were Judge Doug
las, Clark Mills, General Armstrong, Judge Lee
grand and MIR. Buchanan, of Baltimore. The
festivities were continued until near midnight.
During the evening Mr.. Hoover was presented
with handsome rosewood cane, the gift of the
Jackson Democratic Association, over which he
presides.
FRANKL1N INSURANCE CoMPANY.-The last se-
mi-annual dividend of this company, declared in
November, was ten per cent. In our notice of Sat
urday it was enormously put down at four per
cent. .--........ ...-... -.s..y Z ..s
ARREsT.-A youth called William Cudlipp, alias
B. Fl. Cudlipp, was arrested on Saturday by off
GERS Reese and Cox, on q charge of having killed
one Richard Thomas in the city of Richmond ON
the LIST Of October, 1851, by stabbng him with
knife. Justice Dom committed him to the county
Jail, to await requisition from the Governor of
Virginia. tt
NATIONAL, THEATRE.-The popular comedian,
Mr.. Charles Burke, makes his first appearance at
the National tonight. He will appear as Billy
Lackaday, in 'sSweethearts and Wives and also
in favorite farce. Mr.. Burke is Justly esteemed
in his profession here, where he has been reared
His success heretofore with our play goers pro.
misses prosperous engagement, which we hearth.
ly wish him. y
CaIad1NA- CoURr.-The riot case commenced on
Thursday concluded on Friday and sub.
mitted to a jury, who returned verdict of guilty
Morgan and Darlington for defence.
Nelson Simms, free negro, charged with steal
ing bacon from Mrs. Ragan's store, was iried and
convicted on the same day. Darlington for de-
fence. =l5 ~ 5itf 4ag .sf
The court adjourned over until to-day
3 The COMMISSIONERS OF TIE THIRD AND FouaTH
WARDs.-We have received the following commu +
nication from MIR. Lord, in answer to the commu-
nication published in Fridays paper, about the
condition of sidewalk on Seventh street, and give
il an insertion, according to his request:
Ma EDIToR: There appeared in the Republic of
the 18th instant communication complaining of
the condition of the pavement adjoining the build
ing erecting at the corner of Seventh street and
Louisiana avenue After stating facts relating to
the dangerous condition of the place to the lives
and limbs of passengers, it winds up by saving
of y no dt,fxya f . 49,