Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-02

with the stuffed sfhgy OF coon, OF some o'"e' "
:uint. !. , :
PLuaix Company. No 3. paraded with ;heir eHg'he
labelled "Red Bird" In passing the "Aroour cor
n.r," two beautiful bouquets were pre'-teu W .h'
Mary Alien 10 this company, OF winch 'ne Is e"
honorary member"
The other companies of the department followed 'h
numerical order, Aid No. 4, With engine ana reel
United No ), Citizen No. g. and Visilant NO y WIN
engines only. The latter company was preceaed
by brass band. Close behind No e, Followed ,ne
only visiting fire company-Vlrginia Company ~
B. of Petersburg, with their handsome engine. We
refrain from any special compliment OF Tins company
IA We have already orborne to do in regard 10 me
military representation from our sister CITY, NOT Do
cause compliments undeserved, but ior lhe ressoh
that If we commenced, We might not know where TO
nause. The same remark il, indeed, applicable, on
aur part to every visiting company when appeared
n the procession.
Red Men followed the 6remen. The lndian garo "i
the officers of the Red Men presented Inc noet unique
and striking feature OF the procession lne disguise
was 90 faithfully assumed that many PERSONS no
doubt, believed that they were beholdpS genuine
live Indians.
The citizens brought up the rear of the grand pa
geant. The turn out was elm, but fully Is large as we
had expected for il is generally the case That ciizsns
disconnected with the military or civic associations
prefer to be observers on gala occasions. we nope
this fact will hereafter be borne i'll mind when con
formiiy to fixed plan VI arrangements Is 10 % as
cussed.
The procession was unquesonably the longeat and
most brilliant witnessed in this city, since the entry
of LAFAYETTE in 1924. 1t occupied 81 minutes 10 pass
ing the point from whence we observed II. Inc III
termingng OF gay coora, the ciangor OF inc orats
bands, the lutterng of bsnners-in Short lhe per
vadug pomp and the peculiar grandeur OF TINS rare
pageant in honor of the greatest name on Inc pages
of history, will be remembered through lie Dy tnose
who witnessed the spectacle.
THE CAPITOL SQUARE.
After the procession had passed, there was general
movement toward the Capitol Square, the eastern side
of which in consequence of recent deposits of earth
was particularly soft and miry. Inc ladies', wnose
curiosity was strongly manifested az that exhibit
ed by the ruder sex, plodded through THIS mud
with undaunted esgerness. Eevat'ng their ALREADY
soiled skirts, to promote locomotion, they revealed
their pedal attributes unsparngly, remembering per-
haps, that the presence Of detling mud would Olsen
chant the magic which invests pretty foot Bu
this ia digression-a almost objectionable.
The tbrong directed their way TO the Capitol, will
the vain hope of obtaining places to view the naugu
ration ceremonies at the Monument. At an early
hour every available position in the building was oc
cupied and those who entered later We're compelled
to become "outsiders" again, or remain i'll the more
pleasant temperature ofthe Capitol with the certainty
of missing the exterior sights and ceremonies.
limited number, whose prudence out weighed theil
curiosity, wisely concluded to remain.
We could not resist the reflection, while observing
these movements, that some oil the "dear people
would have cause to their exposure. Ii health Is
not impaired, in many instances, the qualification Of
patriotic curiosity will lead to expenditures Rot con
templated week previous. But, this ID Tree
country and physicians, dry.goods men, shoe
makers and washerWomen are as much entitled &c
their "harvest" ss other folks
THE IHAUGURATIuH.
The inaugural ceremonies took place on platform
erected at the base of the Monument, facing towards
the SOUTH That portion Oft reserved for the otca
ting masons The orator. etc., was sheltered by blue
and white canopy. front of this platform large
number OF plank seats had been erected but owing to
their wet condition. the audience preferred rather tc
stand than 10 sit upon them. From Capitol street.
opposite the Presbyterian church, in straight line tC
Bank street. rope had been extended, the iuside
of which large force of city police WAS stationed 10
exclude all persons from the space near the monument
properly reserved for those who had marched in the
procession for the ladies' whose gracious presence
and approving smiles were indispensable Oh an coca
sion of such profound interest.
The head OF the procession entered the Square sbou
l2 o'clock passing in through the opening in the rail
ing made when the statue was hauled TO the Monu
ment. The military marched in, stacked arms, anc
dispersed temporarily The space allotted TO The
audience WAS soon occupied.
J.R Thompson. Esq., then delivered the opening
ode, and Hon. r. NJ 7. Hunter delivered his admirs
BILE GRAFTON. The statue was then permanently un
yelled the Fsyste Artillery proclamng through the
city, by discharge of thirty.one guns.
The military again formed, and marched to thelI
respective quarters. The other organizations gene
rsy dispersed, and everybody having obtained
view of the statue withdrew from the Square and lts
vicinity, to prepare for the events OF the evening
THE CITY HALL.
While the ceremonies were progressing in the Capt.
tol Square, the doors of the Hastings court roon IL
the City Hall, were thrown open, and erery b0dy wh1
oboss TO ep;er WAS welcomed in to partake of the re
Treatments provided pro bono pu6co at the expense
Of the corporation by Quarermaster EDWIN RoBlN
son. bar had been erected along the entire width
Of the room, leaving space about eight ieet wide
between the two doors for the passage OF the throng
which beseged the bar during the day. Visitors en-
tered at the Southern door, aud emerged from the OPP
pcsite, after satisfying their wants. Officers were III
attendance enforce this proper regulation, and TO
preserve order. Great credit is due to MIR. Robinson
for planning and conducting this free trent. Ii must
be regarded generous exhibition OF hospitality on
the part of Richmond-and though the enemies oi
our city may funs aud fret, with impotent malice, no
no man whose opinion is worthy OF regard
will hesitate 10 say that Richmond in her corporate
capacity, by this trea" alone did all that could be
expected under the circumstances In the entertain
men OF visitors attracted hi;her by State ceremo
monial.
The bar was hanked with two boxes containing
crackers and bits of cheese, the supply of which
seemed ineyhaustible. But the grand feature OF the
treat was the "apple toddy." This popular and paa'
bowls belonging to Mr.. Robinson, who brought them
from the neghboring torn Of Ashland, expressly Tor
the occasion. Each bowl contained about fifty gal.
Ions of the fluid and attended by active waiters
who, armed with long ladies, dispensed the contents
to all applicants. As the liquid ebbed additional in
gradients were poured in and thus the supply was
kept up, from morning until night. Brandy and
whskey were afforded to those who preferred their
liquor 'straight." Notwithstanding this free access
TO Intoxicating spirits, it is worthy OF remark that
very few tipsy men were visible, and though much
hilarity prevailed, the crowd was remarkably order.
10 Ia wa IN disturbance
enjoyment of the occasion.
In one Of the upper rooms of the City Hall, more
formal and luxurious feast wss prepared, by direction
of the Council committee OF arrangements, MIR.
Henry Myers acting as caterer Came oysters, oeel
mutton etc. were provided in large quantities, and
besides the indispensable "apple toddy there was an
ample supply OF champagne. The members OF visit
ing councils, aud of the Legislature, and numerous
other prominent guests were the partakers OF Inns
trent. The gentlemen composing our City Council,
ibid the honors with unstned cordially, and on no
occasion have We seen more iocuud feeling pre-.
vail
The Mayor, JOSEPH MAYO, ESQ., presided over
the intellectual episode OF the entertainment In re-
spouse TO complimentary sentiments, speeches were
elected from Mayor FURdU'soS, OF Norfolk, Mayor
EARLY, of Charlottesville, Gen A. A. CHAPMAN, of
Monroe, Gen. BURNETT, OF New York, Col. SMITH OF
The Virginia Military Institute MIR. BIRpsALL OF AL
bany. Lieut.. Col. lay u. 5. A, Jso. +. Lay, Esq,
of Powhatan, Mr.. RAvESEL, OF Charleston, ana MI
CowARDiH, OF the Dispatch. we look notes Vi inc
speeches. but for want time must omit the "~rtlng
out"
THE ILLUMINATION.
At night, in conformity with the recommendation
Of the citizens committee, nearly every house III the
city illuminated, only those fronting on the
most public ihoroughfares but also those in retired
positions. The effect was truly grand aud beautiful
and i, may we'll be said that the display constituted
the browning feature Of the public Celebration,
From o'clock until 9, the sidewalks were literally
thronged with ladies' and their escorts, walking to
and fro to view the grand illumination, in its varied
phases.
THE BALLS.
Our hand begins TO weary with description at the
very moment when its pristine power would be far too
feeble TO do justice TO the occasion which we must
now proceed to notice. We refer to the washing
ton Monument Ball" at the Ballard House. The
magnfcence of this sffsr was almost regal. There
has never, in this generation perhaps, been assem-
bled within the limits OF Virginia, more brilliant as
semblage Of the fair and arstocrac daughters OF the
Commonwealth, nor more lus.rous gathering OF the
chivarous and intelligent SONS Of the proud Old
al. boil