The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-03-04
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added TO the brancy Of the scene and occasionally
pany would pass in seried column with fine band at its
head.
The most effective display made by battery OF
Unhd States artillery, which passed along PeDnsy
avenue TO its quarters about o'clock It's "gaidon
showed that il the famed company X of the I'd reg
ment commanded by Breve Major French who has been
ordered here from Fort McHenry, and brought his
mand into the city in fne condition II numbers four off,
GERS and sry'wo men, with four pieces of artillery four
eassons and baggage-wagop. Quarters for the officers
and men, and sabng for the horses have been procured In
the first ward aud pleased TO learn that the corps
will remain here through Thursday that the vast
bage may have opportunity to witness their proficiency
in field movements.
The Charlestown City Guard Captain W. w. Pierce
raraded to visit the President and elected encoi
ums as they marched down Pennsylvania avenue their
fine bardled by p s. Gilmore-playing Rogerss Quick
Step" AMI other popular airs Arriving in front Of the
White House. the company stacked arms and marched into
the East Room where they formed In line Soon the Pre
dsnt (attended by Col Green of Boston Dr. Loring, oil
Salem Hon. Albert Currier Of Newburyport and other
Massachusetts, genlemen entered the ROOM and in
trodaeed by Dr. @. f. Mcdonald, OF this city, to Captain
Pierce, who said:
Ma PRESIDENT thank you, for myself and for the Off
and members OF the corps under my command for the
opportunity you have been pleased to sod pay
respects to you on this occasion.
We Ieprtse PORTION Of the citizen soiery OF the
publican organization the history of whose glorious past
inspires its members with patriotic devotion to their
country and an unal'erabe attachment to the Union OF
the STATES 1t is COED fortune to reside in the place
where the first great battle of the revolution fought
Its hallowci battle-ground constantly reminds OF the
sacrifices and cost OF this Union, and adjon the
tropolis of New Fagland the commercial emporium of
community thriving aud prospecting under the advantages
Of this good government in such as to daily i'm
press with the knowledge of its priceless value.
We have this long distance from our homes most
OF treadiDg Tor the first time this common territory OF
Union join n the Donors to be paid the occasion
of the the President who is to succeed you
We hope by int rchange of sentiment with
brothersoiders and ieowczans from all parts of
the country impress them, aud more strongly confirm
our own Judgment and opinion that the bond of this
Union is firmly cemened in the patriotic hearts of
countryme that it can never be broken.
Again sir thank you for the pleasure afforded us by
this occasion and permit me- in behalf of my comrades
resign the high trust you have honorably sustained
and to soon retire private life 10 your New England
tinued years Of health prosperity, and happiness.
President Pierce made brief yet f.citous reply,
pressing his qualification at welcoming the Metropolis
mpany of citizen soldiers coming from New England,
aud commanded by one bearing his own name They
came from Bunker Hl-a home that must inspire them
with patriotism, and with courage and with discip-
ne He regretted that pressure Of official business de-
prived him Of opportunity pass time with them,
but must content himself with taking each member of the
,rps by the hand.
Tbs President hen passed down the line shaking hands
he paced along and his to the right be in
roiuced General Shields to tho corps and then retired
Soon afterwards the line reformed before the White
House. and the company opening ranks paid salute the
band playing "Home Sweet Home They afterwards
marched to the Patent Office and other public buildings
The "Willard Guard Captain J. A. Dodge, of Auburn
aso visited President Pierce yesterday morning Before
returning their quarters they called at the residences
Hon. Mr. Morgan Senator Fish, and Senator Seward They
accompanied by the Rochester Corne Band led by
A. Scott.
Many members of these and other companies visited
Mount Vernon ia the afternoon and during the night
erh distinguished individuals honored with
nades The parade to-day under Major General Qutman
will probably be worthy of The occasion and of the gallant
commander.
THE IsAUGuRATIoS BALL-Every arrangement is about
completed in the most satisfactory manner and the Inau
guration Ball night bids fair eclipse any similar
terainment given this continent The spacious
ballroom and supperroom amply large enough for
the accommodation Of immense brong; and in addi-
ton the of the City Hall have been placed
the disposal of the marages that there need be
eara jam" The managers have also adopted the
following judcous arrangements to avoid the inconve
niences of a too-crowded hall
The number Of admission tickets to be sold shall not
exceed fifteen hundred.
Gentlemen excepting invited guess) will be admitted
10 the ball only upon the presentation OF admission cards
at the door.
No children will be permitted 10 enter the ballroom.
The most ample arrangements have been made for the
proper care OF wearing apparel
With this assurance that there will be unpleasant
corwdng certain that the fashion and the beauty Of
the country will be well represent the Inauguration
Bal. and advise all who enjoy festive to attend
The decorations superb Gauer will furnish the sup
per- and full band led by Louis w. Weber, will dis
course eloquent music.
MECHANICS INSTITUTE YAIR-We regret that the neces.
sary crowded of columns renders II impossible
to devote that space notice OF this interesting and val
liable exhibition which it merits, and which hope to
find at carly day. Meanwhile commend IL to every
one in the city well worthy Of immediate visit This
evening" eight o'clock, the hall will be visited by the
Charlesown City Guard who have received invitation
from the management and their fine band will perform
several choice pieces. TIE leader Mr. Gilmore is equally
famed as composer director, and performer. So
steal treat may be expected.
DREADFUL cATAsrRoPHR --About o'clock last night q
Gre broke out in the Washington Asyum alms and work.
house situated the Congressional burying ground
and bad gained such Roadway before discovered that in
the absence of supply of water check could be made
to its progress aud in short space OF me nothing was
left of the building but the bare walls The fire originated
in the northwest wing of the building from The ue of the
furnace which supplied heat 10 the workhouse department
The painful rumor ahoat in regard to the loss of life
are happy to say is greatly exaggerated.
The scene presented visit 10 the ruins was ufcen
w CHASTITY On SHUTTER in the yard were deposited the
caarred remains of a co orei woman named Ez, Bat-
more She wal a ptuper OF unsound mind, and, IL Is
stated, rescued from the ,mes, but lost her life
in returning brass ngerrings and similar