The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-08-20
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MARINE EAHsacKs.-Some time since we committed .
blunder which the renowned Taleyrsnd said diplomacy
was worse than crime In article upon the arsenal at
Greene Point located the marine barracks there This
faar pa, acknowledge but there was nothing
criminal about il! Bat yesterday through the kindness
an esteemed friend took scat in buggy behind blood
ed bay who knocks off tue miles with kac celert
seated in the porco of the United
barracksnc Greenleaf Point but 9Th east
ally called Garrison the navy ard Here
with and were most kindly received by, Major RUSSELL Cap
tain Taylor and Lieut.: Payne all officers Of the service who
grace their commissions These gentlemen pains
plain the management discipline, and government
the establishment and invited accompany them the
different quarters OF the men, which invitation gladly
accepted. We win not attempt to give detailed de-
crpsion Of these quarters Let it suffice thst they fur
nish unmistakabe evidences of order ae-ass and
fort. II what il called, - military parlsnce, police
day the barrgen-, and many OF the were dill
gently eagsgea in cleansing and purifying their apart
ments. The lot Is large, and the buildings every
way suitable for the purposes for which they designed
The quarters Of General Archibald Henderson, .-e command
Of the Of the public service V which he belongs
ample aud imposing ~n tie and srubbery sQy
rounding thea saa much 20 their appearance.
boys enlisted in the marine service They receive
the expense Of the government substantial education and
they particularly and thoroughly in music by
the accomplished leader Of the admirable band which dis
such sweet music the Capitol and Presidents
grounds
The cooking apartment OF the s,r,acks admirably
arranged and large has recently been erected
marine baker BY trade makes as good bread can
be procured the best baking establishments in the
Upon entering the iHrooni found the table spread
and sgreeahy surprised perceive long,
neat and wearrsned table sbunsnty supplied With choice
beef bread, vegetables and other substantial comforts.
The Of Congress increasing nearly doubling the
par Of the pivates, has had already sanitary upon
the service Heretofore AFTER the ranks had been hinned
by death and other causes consequences Of the small month
b pay, recruits enld be obtained but informed
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been made
The United friralc Independence tsa line
raced New York, has heeg orded BY the Sccre-
taTy Of the Navy cruise ra detail has been made for
forty mare from tae Washington barracks go board
u 4tE The order heard by the with qualification,
aa she forty who have been selected delighted with the
prospect Of enjoying g hfe'' on the q ocean wave
We close this notice with the remark that tine rcks are
credab to the government. the vetsr2a te9 Hender
son, ard to the faithful and gsaE aher2 under bis
mapd.
Hos JonS BrLL.-Sena,or Bell and family len the city
yesterday for Tennessee.
Frnsr WAEp rlEcTtos.There is said TO be tail cleo
pioneering going in the first ward Of the city The election
ordered for member Of the council in place Of o. s Paine
deceased 1t take Eiarc to-morrow week
r9oscsIPrEoS.-There quite a sensation produced
yesterday among holding Offices under the city govern
mcn and their friends caused BY the Of Ave
beers Of the auxiliary guard who it Believed knew
something, snd to whom the idea os Knowing nothing
odious and rcvoltig o. the gsossssd members
Of the guard Bcnec; Jarboc Frederick Knight, Edward
short Lewis BgrcShart, and Joseph Williamson. These
officers reported have been faithful vgilan,, and
suou in the discharge Of their duties They renewed
BIZ order Of his honor the mayor
hrxSs siTroJHs.-Lights viii be introduced in the Ma
t.cnL Theatre tomorrow evening where darkness has for
time reigned The celebrated and laughter moving
kunke troupe viii entertain al who honor them with
9 call, and We trust there viii be MANY
WAssrSeroS The ~isi,wic of this structure
commemorative Of the Father Of his Counry has reach
ed one hundred and sixty feet