Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-09-13
EVENING STAR.
JOC4L INTELLIGENCE.
SrArs OF rHs THKRAoNsr8R.-Ths thor
momessr, In our counting room, at II o 'clock
to-day, stood ., 78 degrees above zero.

monetef, In our counting room, At II clock
to-day, stood ., 78 degrees above zero.
CELEBRATION or THE l2rH or SEPTEMBER
The anniversary of the battles of Baltimore
end Platnburg was periodically celebrated
yesterday by the Washington Light Infantry,
a. the guard of honor to the Dsft nders, by the
Presidents Mounted Guard, and the National
Guards 1t was also the anniversary Of the
companies, making it joint celebr alton for
each.
WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY.
This veteran corps psraded under COIN
msnd of Captain Darlington, and marched
TO the railroad depot. where they received
and escorted the Old Defenders from Balti-
more. After the hospitable entertainment at
Captain Keys, the command was taken by
First Lieutenant Tucker, under whom the
company marched 10 the Alexandria boat the
George Page, and accompanied the veterans
from the Monumental City to Alexandria
The Infantry WAS observed, in escorting the
Offenders through this city, to march with re-
mafksble precision, and made a soldiery ap.
pearance to the admiration of all They were
accompanied by martial music, and after the
proceedings in Alexandria for which. as also
for those in connection with the Defenders and
others, SEQ Alexandria correspondence they
returned to Washington. and were dismissed
highly pleased with the days festival.
PRESIDENTS MOUNTED GUARD.
At z o clock in the afternoon, this prosperous
corps fcavslry met at their armory formed and
after paradiDg through q portion Of the CITY.
halted at the residence of their commander.
Capt Joseph Peck, where they par,ook Of a
colist, on provided in neat and elegant style
by the fair hands of the house After brief
stay the company remounted and moved to an
open plain about mile north of the Capitol
Here they engaged in target practice, using
Halls celebrated carbines. The FIRST prize
shot for was beautiful silver cup. manufac
tured by Warmer & Sempkins and presented
to the Lon commissioned officers and mem ers.
by the comm ssioned officers of the company
Maj Rowe, Maj. Greenway and Capt Cutter,
of the Mexican war, were appointed Judges
and the shooting commenced each firing three
rounds. After about an hours practice the de-
cision was called for, when the best single shot
was found to have been maize by quartz master
Evans. Privates Hughes, Heisse, Orderly Serg-
cant Finch, and perhaps others struck heboard
three times, but none came so near he centre
~ Mr.. Evans. One of Sergeant Finch's shots
being the farthest from the centre, entitled
him 10 the leather medal The officers then
shot for the medal presented by the company,
= rich affair from Messrs Gait & Bro !;
Captain Pc declining to take any part in it.
They also fired three time each. First Lieut
Baden making the best shot. The company
then proceeded 10 the residence of Mr.. Cbas.
Thomas q member living near by, where he
invited them 10 sumptuous entertainment
Here the present ations took place, Maj Rowe
and Capt Cutter being selected by Captain
Peck t. make the speeches. Those gentlemen
acquitted themselves in a patriotic and elo.
quent manner. Qusrterm. ster Evans re-.
sponded to the remarks of tbs former in q
grateful and appropriate style, as did Lieut.
Radan N "a OF ANITA e L.
latter Capt. Peck then presented the leather
medal to Sergeant Finch, in few humor-
ous remarks, concluding with q wish that
the Sergeant would - do better next time ~
The Sergeants reply was . mode one. Ac-
ceptiDg the leather emblem, he said, Cap
tain, will" and disappeared in the crowd,
amid shouts OF laughter. The COMPANY then
commenced with sharpened appetites, and the
good things 30 literally provided soon disap-
At the close, beautiful little daughter of
Mr.. Thoms, about three years of age. named
Elizabeth. appeared, and through Maj. Rowe
presented Capt Peck with a magnificent bou.
quet, which the Captain accepted in q neat
and feeling speech. With three cheer. fol-
Charles Thoms and his good lady, the com
pany proceeded TO the city, where the days
festival was closed by generous entertain
ment, given by the winners of the prizes, at
sAO AOlSA Va
Prosperi's band was with them, mounted,
and made excellent music during the e1er.
discs, closing with playing a beautiful air,
composed by the Professor, and dedicated to
tho Presidents Mounted Guard
THE NATIONAL GUARDS.
After parade through the city yesterday
morning, this fine company, commanded BY
Capt. Jas. A. TAFT, proceeded to the residence
of Col. Hickey by special invitation of that
gentleman, were they we're most hospitably
received and partook of a splendid collation.
Colonel Hickey made an able and eloquent
speech, touching at length on the revolutionary
war and the war Of 1912, and complimenting
the Guards for their soldierly appearance
Capt TAFT and Ensi.n Lloyd, also made pat
motto and eloquent speeches After an hour
or t~os enjoyment at Col. Hiekey's, the corps
repaired TO the WOODS, where they engaged in
shooting at mark and other exercises Re-
turning to COL Hickey's, refreshments were
provided, when speech, song. sentiment and
music, engaged the time of the company until
their departure Ensign Lloyd sang 1.-The
Death of Warren" in q feeling manner, elicit.
ing hearty applause. At the close Of the day.
the company was drawn up in line, saIuted the
gallant Colonel, and bidding him kind fare.
Well, returned to the city we'll pleased with
their trip. Their fine marching and soldierly
bearing. drew forth great praise as they
marched through the Avenue and streets TO
their armory on the IslaBd. Esputa's band.
conducted by one of the musicians in bis alb
ssnce, made most excellent music during tho
day. As the celebration commenced in the
morning., We were unable TO leave our duties
and accept the kind invitation of Can't. TAFT
to be with them; and therefore We gather the
above from those who participated In the joy-
Gus proceedings.
Positively THE LAST EXHIBITION of Stan.
Ieys great panoramsythe Western Wilds, will
be given tonight at the National Theatre
We need not pr aise the painting, for its praise
Is now heard throughout the city. Larger
more brilliant and intelligent audiences have
attended the Western Wilds than ever before
witnessed a like style of painting, and nothip
but the highest qualification has vet been ex.
pressed The distinguished artist, Mr.. Stan
ley, will, tonight. be offered complimentary
dement,; bus merits, personal and professional
entitle him to a rich one. Let us show tn al
the people OF Washington properly appreciate
their fellow citizen, who has yen,ured and
done 30 much for the diffusion Of pleasure and
knowledgs among men. The afternoon exhi
biuon, commencing a. four o'clock, should at
tract families, pupils, and children We have
seen the high enjoyment which this panorama
impsrs to the young. rs testified by their
shouts and laughter, while at the same time
they are receiving information.
1HE ELEPHANTS AND CARAVAN The grand
caravan of Mr.. p. I. Barnum' men agerie and
museum arrived this morning, attracting much
attention as It passed through Pennsylvauia