Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-08-04

DELIGHTFUL TRIP OF TEE PRisrDENr's
MOUNTED GUARD.-The excellent and popular
corps the President's Mounted Guard, Capt.
Peck, had their first excursion yesterday At
the hour appointed the party assembled on
board the 6ne steamer George Washington,
Captain Job Corson, with Esputs's excellent
band, and proceeded on the trip. There were
on board most respectable company, among
whom We observed the Hon John T. Towers,
Mayor Of this city: Major Ksyworth, Captain
Lemuel Towers. of the National Greys, and
Csptain Bright, of the Boone Rifles, With mem
bers Of their companies, and other officers and
men representing the Washington Light Infan-
try, German Yesgers, National Guards, DO.
Maj Gilchrist Of N. Y, was also present.
Stopping at the Nsvy-Yard, where number
Of the ladies and gentlemen Of that place got
on board, the steamer wheeled and cut its way
through the bright waters Of the noble Poto-
mac, passing numerous small craft, with their
white sails enlivening the scene, touching at
the ancient city of Alexandria, whore many
ships which go down to the sea" lay moored,
and were loading and unloading, the Washing
ton cleaved her way towards her destination
On passing the tomb of Washington, the Mecca
Of Americans, the band played new and
the leader. awakening sensations due to the
memory Of him who "sleeps his last sleep"
on the hallowed grounds Of Mount Vernon.
Passing Fort Washington, with its frowning
embellishments, the company soon after land
ed at the White House Pavilion. After q
short rest at this refreshing spot, the party
repaired to the ball room, to the sound of
cheering music. But here an unexpected
scene occurred-Capt. Peck rising on the mu-
sic stand, and requesting the ladies and gen.
tlemen to give attention before dancing. He
then called for the orderly sergeant Of the
Guards, Mr.. Hamilton, who appeared, when
stating that it was present to that officer, for
faithful services rendered, invited the Mayor
to make the presentation. His honor, though
suddenly called upon. delivered speech quite
appropos to the occasion, abiding to tho good
standing Of the intelligent marine, his respec-
table character as citizen, and especially his
valuable services in drilling the President
Mounted Guard. The sergeant received the
beautiful emblem with surprise, but responded
in appropriate terms, which, after returning
thanks for the gift, was mainly devoted to ex-
preston Of his pride in the company and the
high appreciation of military men. its merits
having, in the brief space of about one year,
made themselves 50 efficient in cavalry prac-
tice and discipline. The inscription reads
s'To Sergeant Hamilton, by the President
Mounted Guard as a testimonial of respect fol-
services rendered the corps-August 3, 1854. "
The cup was obtained at the extensive estab-
lishment Of Messrs Gait & Bro. Dancing was
then commenced, and enjoyed until the din.
ner hour, when three tables were filed by the
large party present, and we'll were they sup.
piled with the Injuries and substantials pleas
antly apprecia ted by the sharpened appetites
Of the assemblage. To Quartermsster J. T.
Evans, as floor manager, and the truly eff
cient committee Of arrangements, Lieut. Chas
Flint, J s. Finch, James King, and John
Bohlayer, all the party are much indebted
for their indefatigable efforts to perform their
duties, in which they most admirably sue
ceeded. The company returned at late hour
to the city, almost worn out with the pleasures
of the day. Such was the first excursion OIL
tho Presidents Mounted Guard.
DIs0RDKRLY IN MARKRr.-For some time
past tho country people in our markets have
been much annoyed by gangs of disorderly
persons hanging round their stalls, yelling
and cursing, and stealing their fruit These
things should be looked after, and the coun.
Try people protected by the guardians Of law
One person, Daniel WEIGH, was arrested on
Wednesday night, and put in the guard house
for his disorderly behavior in the market. In
tho morning, he had to pay 1914 fine and
COSTS If this course was pursued more FIRE
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