The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-17
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LOCAL NEWS.
ton of the city of Washington celebrated the anniversary
Of the landing of the Saxons at jamestown, Virginia
at the United States Hotel, Saturday evening last
sumpuous dinner had been prepared by the excellent
| ductor of the HOTEL Mr.. Hackney The table almost lit
orally groaned under the well filled Dishes and the choicest
delcaces Of the The wines of superior quail
ityhe straw coored Madeira, the pale Sherry, and the
sparkling Champagne seemed to be the favoes The din
ner In short, abundant, substantial uxurous it
served with skill and taste and its appointments reflect
credit upon the innkeeper from Virginia, Mr. Hackney
The company took their seats at the table about o'clock
Beverly Tucker esq., presided and he assisted by vice
presidents Col Samuel Shelton and John A. Parker esq
The orator of Arlington the venerable and esteemed George
Washington Parke Custs occupied seat Immediately the
right of President Tucker After the solid
forts had been most amply discussed the cloth removed
and generous glasses quacd The following standing
| toasts then read
The l2 Of Nay, 1907 The first permanent Judgment of
the Anglo in the western wordhe germ of mighty
Christian empire which commands the admiration Of mankind
Captain John Smith May his eminent services be always
remembered and his virtue consancy and courage in the
service Of Virginia be always by the children of the
The House Of Bnrgesse. Of Virginia Its memory should
be cherished forever for uttered the first American decaa
The Constitution and the Union May the confederacy be
made perpetual by strict observance of the compact by
| Virginia God bless the Old Commonwe alth. Where
eu h
George Washington, The notleston Of Virginia His fame
@ no sdd he
Thomas J6sen, the author Of the Declaration Of lndepsad
lion Their names will be fresh in the memory whilst our in
survive and gratitude abdes in the heart Of our
Popular SoperSgny The basis of the American system.
If it be destroyed the whole ed6ce will fall 1t must be
shielded from violence and curbed by the restraints OF
| reason, justice and morality
Popular Education The bond which be taken
re Nor and he sp"% MAY unlndnes and distrust
speedily disappear and nnatca seconam perish forever
and be remembered only as lesson, and warning to pos
| terity.
and plymouth Rock: The Cavalier and the Pur
longer permitted 60 sow strife amongst eir descendants
The States Of the Union May they be blessed with
peace and plenty, freedom and security.
Pocahonias: Though daughter Of the wilderness and
tics Of her sexhrnkng and md when danger was afar
off, she nerved with all the Of viruous resolve
| in the face OF peril
The Rev. Thomas Boomer Bash, who had been selected
the OCCASION then and delivered GRAFTON
elegantly conceived, sngularly feotou in STYLE and
replee with all the gaccs of oratory The delivery Of this
admirable and classic production frequently interrupted
by the enthusiastic paud the entire company. The
ton win be published in pamphlet FORM and trust it win
be circulated broadcast the country IL fail
instruct and interest every reader.
The Grafton over sentiment complimentary the old
eloquent Of Arlington, offered, and warmly
sponded by all present After the applause had subsidized
Mr. Gusts and entertained the company with speech Of
chilled the ardor Of this gcnemans zeal for his be
loved Virginia and for the entire country.
President Tucker then announced that volunteer
in order and number given all breathing attach
the ''Old Dominion and evincng patriotic spirit
towards wideycxtcnded and still extending country
The federal constitution State sovereignty and the press
Of the United States not neglected
Speeches were made by William NJ. Overflow Charles Mau-
rice Smith, John A. Parker, and c. W G. Huntington csqs,
by Col Samuel Shelton and Richard Sutton and D. f. MUIR
ply csqs the reportoria corps Mr. overtons speech
| was exceedingly able and instructive, Colonel Shelton was
entertaining and humorous and all the other speakers aoqu
ted themselves most handsomely.
The company feeling that they might be ohargeabe with
Decorating the Sabbath, dispersed We will close this very
inadequate report Of the celebration by saying that every
thing went of delightfully."- There was not a Earring
It fratcrna gathering of virginans and the
ders Of the evening were courtesy and affection.
RrAprSe RpIrs.-This splendid looking and admirably
disciplined military corps under the command Of Captain
Ancona, from Reading In the good old Koystonc the
Federal Arch is much to the qualification Of our citizens
visit TO the city Captain Schwartzman OF the German
Yeagers, and the fine company commanded by him. have
shown the military strangers every attention The Rifles
yesterday made visit to Mount Vernon.
Cry oovrRSMENr.-Tbe board of aldermen at a recent
meeting by vote ofseven to sir passed the bill providing
for the purchase Of bronze casting Of Haudon statue of
Washington. The bill providing the numbering of the
houses Of the city enacted into a law.
BhlLoos ascrSsoS.Mr. Elliott, tho daring aeronau IL
Is announced win ascend in balloon from Judiciary square
| this afternoon.
Cot. joins W. SIsoSToN.The remains OF this lamented
gentleman conveyed to their last resting yestcr
day afternoon Col - was native of New Jersey and
at one time one-fourh Of the island Of Kew West
Florida and continued to be the much real prop
er,y there up the time Of his death This island Is distant
only about seventy miles from Havana /. the place Of
nf thu M JTn
| ted States.
SrSrENcn.John Common, recently found guilty Of man
slaughter the criminal court has been sentenced bv his
honor Judge Crawford to be confined in the penentary
at hard labor, for four years.
juror DoueLAs.-It win be seen, from the following
correspondence that Judge Douglas in consequence Of the
pressure OF his public engagements has declined pronouncng
GRAFTON At the approaching commencement Of Columbian
! College:
COLUMBIAN CoLlrer, ID. CD April "a.
STA; have the honor to communicate TO you the follow