Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-05-26
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.

ence IN this city, on temporary visit. to pay
him the compliment of a serenade.
When we reached the ground (Willards' Ho-
tell between 10 and ii o'clock, VIC found mu-
SIC stand erected in front of the hotel, which
was presently occupied by the Marine Band.
conducted by Prof Scala
The opening piece. deliciousy performed in
deed, was the Gypsy Chorus from III Trovatore
then followed the Amilie Waltz and the duet
from Mssnadieri. After this came @Auld Lang
Syne, a piece recognized by the assembIace
(whieh oy the way was a large one) az appro-
pirate and Immediately upon its concIu sioa a
shout was raised for - Dickinson g"
Mr.. Dickinson appeared on the balcony, and
being introduced by DR.. Everett, said
My friends and fellow citizens II can make
no return for this testimonial of TegaId for pri
vale citizen but the sincere tribute of a grateful
Upon the expiration Of my term as Senator in
Congress, more than wears since I returned to
my home with more pleasing authorization, than
haa 1ett IT, and have since been devoted tn pro-
fe>sional and rural pursuits, with no intervals of
relaxation. Fincirg That few DAYS could be
borrowed tom accustomed dvOCations. | came
with that potion of nfy household which a Prov
idenCe that =. doeth all things we'll, has sDsred
TO me and party of family friends to revisit the
political metropolis and indulge the train Of sad
and pleasing memories which the chan-efnl cur
tnt> of life have presented foT contemplation
W. Cdlic 10 see again the place where had
reared our cElldten;-vhere we had formed life
long friendshipS.-whe'e we had enioyed zen
"ous hospitality and sweet social corinrunion:-
where we mad been associated with those Ubo
have gone 20 the- rewards and repO>e the Sllus-
tEiou> dead.-wheFe we had long and SO faith
fully BEEN sustained and CheeTed by the valued
and Confdng friends who have remembered us
IN our seClu>ICn and come hitheT TO cheer and
hono- US again with their kindly greetings
we have seen again that venerated Senate ham,
Der so redolent of stirring TecolleC tons and be-
thought Of the once familiar voices which are
now bushe5 forever. We have seen apain the
ancient Capitol, extending in its mighty nraunih
Cence and architectural grandeur to meet the in
'rcaSinS demands Of great and growing people;
the ediIy golden sunshine which we loved i'm
other days beams again: the same spacious parks
the familiar walks, the bubbling fountains the
spreading trees. the shaded lawns. the green
sunny slopes. the bright blooming flowers and
the glorious Potomac, are all here and lift M
their voices with numerous smiling friends 70
bid us welcome.
On every hand evidences arc rising up as if by
magic. OF Increased wealth, enterprise, refine
HIent and taste. rendering Washington worthy Of
the cCnsecEated name il bears: WORTH 10 Iye the
fede.GI capital Of great family of free and indie
pendent states That IL NAV remain such forever
- my ardent PRAYER; that every State NAV come
here 20 Inlnslr in the family communion with her
sovereign. independent equality Of right: that all
may meet together like children of a common
Father. in the true spirit of the Constitution and
prosecute together their benign mission of lib
eminent of man.
In the humble public career to which allusion
has been so kindly made, it was my ghest am
hilton 10 sacrifice upon the altar of NV count INV
choicest offerings %. would that in a cause 50
sacred. had had other and choicer gifts to be-
stow VIVA; was that public course, let history
tell Will only add that Were that course upon
the absorbing questions Of that day TO he repeated
IL would only be changed by pursuing the same
subjects, in the same direction and in the same
manner with such increased force a more
abundant reflection and enlarged experience
would enable NE to command.
Oar country Is ENJOYING nnexamPled prosperity,
and cur people demand Iepose from catIselsss
agitation. either domestic or foreign. The fires
q fanaiicisIn at home are burning themselves out
Tor LACK OF fuel, and great. brave and intrepid
people are satisfied that they can better advance
the blessings Of civilization and Christianity by
Culiyating the arts of peace than by to the
sword.
An executive chief has recently been Inaugural
tea 70 dis re the most honorable relations on
taith' IN whose wisdom. aud in that Of those he
las chosen a. his constitutional advisers the
great mass q the American people. in every sec
ton OF the Union, have entire Conndence-conH-
dence that justice. fiTmhe>s and moderation will
'AdiaG'eiiz" orr intercourse with other naions-
that The integrity Of the Union will be preserved
IN The spirit 81 the Constitution; the rights of
sovereign states maintained inviolate and the
people Of the Territories secured in the dearest
privileges OF the American citizen good order
eminent.
No one has ever fully estimated the moral in
fntECs> Of the people OF Washington upon the
ds'iEies Of this county through the social rela-
'.-E> OF life EcT told how many sectional pTeiu-
GlteS nave been thu, nlltigated. how many errors
Corrected. how many lasting: valued friendships
have been f, HIsd And mcy thi, gentle Genial
iEtuence continue 20 dIttI>e il, blessings thfouyh
out the entire colfederdcy, and continue TO
sutnsthon the bonds Of fIdternal feeling which
MAKE multitude one. May every star i'm the
constellation shed its radiance uDo1 every otbeT
'hd may they vie with one another hereafter only
Ia brightness md glory.
For myself and fdInily and friend, I thank vou
GCfdially FOR the honor extended u. and shall
ICck I'd. upon u hereafter a. one of the BRIGHT
Fa>>aseS upon the PAGE of LIES history We
IN hon. Ma 81.
with GU brief visit, remembering that our lines
have fallen here in pleasant places and among
such friends a. few have ever had.
Upon the conclusion of Mr. Dickinson adj
dress, the band performed The Star SpangIed
Banner" = Love Not" (by request of the la
dies - The Last Rose Of Summer" and con-
cluded their fine performance with the Bridal
SchOttische''
lhe audience meantime recognized Walter
LenOx, Esq, upon the balcony, and insisted
upon speech from him. which he, however.
gracefully evaded by few well timed remarks.
under cover Of which be managed 70 escape.
UTAB.-The Washington correspondent Of the
journal Of COmMeTce in a recent letter de-
tails plan for the solution Of the present diff
culties in L tai, which strikes Us as embracing
much merit After setting forth the latest
KNOWN outrages occurring there, he argues to
show that large minority of the MormOns are
chaGng under Brigham loungs yoke, and will
gladly aid the Government in depriving him of
authority, saying:
'' The American portion of the population
I-eTa-'d for an insurIeCton against Brigham
hoCn-'s rule, In; they not willing. by fee
lie movement, TO hazard their own lives and
property Brigham Young is in power. He is
me legal executive officer Of the Territory. under
I'd" al appointment He has army under his
command, which embraces the active military
I5ice OF the Territory. But If the United States
Government would give them (the Americans)
absolute protection, and them in their lives
ahd property against the vindictive revenge of
Brigham Dung and his followers they would
very gladly aid the United Stlfes in affecting
SIVlI and political revolution, and in bringing the
IeIIltoIy under The le.lIalRl. of civil nnYern.