The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-08-11

Ni"fAl"b"V WAS oFVIcu Anu NUMEROUS toahtS ufanA
The first toast TO Jacob Triplet, who has been
fireman than ifty years and is the olest
active fireman in Philadelphia Next they drank stand
ing, and In silence, 10 the memory Of James Lore
grove, who died day before yesterday In Baltimore,
and who believed 10 lie Tire oldest fireman In
the United States. Councilman Lloyd, Of the Seventh
ward, having been toasted responded in apporrlss
manner and toasts also drank to Councilman Mo-
hun, ad Mr. Noise the of the Philadelphia dele
cation, who made brief responses. Mr. A. Roberts, of
Philadelphia, then sung frernans song which was
Enthusiastically applauded Alderman Brown, In reply to
toast made extended remarks, and proposed the
following sentiment 'The Atlantic cable-may IL bind
all nations. and kndreds and tongues and people, in
blessed brotherhood of peace" This heartily
sponded to and Mr. Noise just tribute to the phi
losopher and patriot of whom Phadelphans may well be
proud, gave the following; g Benjamin Frankln--he
drew down the lightning from heaven to seal his mmor-
tality until 1t ceases to fash his fame shall be immor-
tai. This followed by tho song, g Washingtons
Grave " and several other toass drank and songs
sung the company separated The best feeling pre-
vailed throughout and the guests showed themselves not
unworthy representatives Of the city Of brothery love-
while our own fremsn seemed to emulate them in that
respect.
when the visitors will have every opportunity to enjoy
themselves in picr'can pursuits During tho day they
win visit Mount Vernon with committee of the Wash
ington company, and while there photograph of the
scene will be taken by of Washington artists,
the visitors occupying the foreground of the picture,
The tomb of Washington will also be included in the
view. They will return to Glymont and spend the
mainder Of the day and evening there
TIE PATENT OYrIcE.-Thc United States Patent Office
Is now progressing rapidly towards completion. It.
curious that front is alike, and still curious that
the north side will have portco. This gives variety
to its appearance, which, perhaps Is not known to any
other public building of Its proportions. Although it
is one of the most complete buildings in the world,
regard great oversight that entrance made
for carriages into the In consequence
of this omission all the COAL wood and other
cs used by the occupants has to be wheeled in through
the passages thus drtying everything The disposition
the ground which the building stands has been ad
miraby adapted for making entrances for the passage Of
these articles The Patent Office is probably the only
magnificent building in the world without such
commodation.
ALMOST RIorOur citizens are aware that the North
Liberty Hose Company Of Philadelphia at present
visit to the Northern Liberty Fire Company of this
city portion of the visitors arrived Monday and
the remainder last night Iae Northern Liberty Fire
Company met them at the depot and they were es
in which they were riding attacked N the neighbor-
hood Of Fourth and streets with bricks and stones and
the windows smashed The Northern Liberty fremen
rallied in considerable numbers with swivel and dis
persed the rowdes This has opened up field for the
display Of the efficiency of the police and hope
they will not neglect their duty. No pains should be
spared to secure the offenders.
TExpKRAScR LEcnu In writing out from notes
oft bo nj Hall
last the interesting proceedings which took place that
oc asion we overlooked the of of the gentle
men who took prominent part therein and handed the
article the compositor with his initials We apologize
to friend. H. G. Mclaughlin, esq, for the liberty in
adyertently taken with his nae and take this occasion
to promise rich treat to those who have the good for
tune to hear the lecture which Dr. OToole announced
would be delivered by hin next month"; before tho socie
ty and the public
The UsrvxRsr.. OF NAsnyr-E.--We call attention to
the advertisement Of the University Of Nashville which
will be found in another column The facilities afforded
by this institution for tho acquisition of solid education
unsurpassed by any of the kind in the land. At
tachcd to it is medical department, which is fast grow
ing in popularity.
AFRrcHrruL AccIDl rhappened to Miss Reed of George
town. Saturday last Just after reaching the Monocacy
Junction the Bait and Ohio railroad, by which
her right foot forced under the wheels Of the and
terribly mangled The limb hrs been amputated and
everything done for her comfort that the sympathy Of
her !, lends could suggest
NATIONAL HoTxL--Thcre is no hotel Says the CORE
spondent of the Alexandria SentineD healthy
than the National and its guests have enjoyed exemption
from disease in a remarkable degree since its reopenng