The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-06-20
greatest importance TO England herself Soon after this
occurrence Commodore Porter indignant at the offence,
had the following inscription put upon the base Of the
monument: M
MUTILATED BY BRTrONs
On The 25h Of august,

4 monument s.f...l q
MUTIIATED BY BRrrUNs,
On The 25h Of August
1874
Congress- in 1881 made appropriation Of ST. 100 for
removing the structure and rebuilding it in its present
location in front of the western facade Of the Capitol.
removed accordingly and in July of the following
year Congress made second appropriation of $500 for
renewing the inscriptions and giving uniformity of color
to the monument its statues ana other ornaments The
odiow inscription historical of its mutation is said to
have been erased at the instance Of President jackson
The monument is somewhat dscolored and diIapi-
dated in condition, but it win apparently stand for
tuy yet honor to the navy whose officers erected it,
and to the heroes whose glory it records.
AoRicurrunAL TESTIMONIAL. The "Grand Gold Medal
of the u s. Agricultural Society has been presented (at
the Office of the society in this city, to c. H. Mccormick
esq. Of Chicago for the best reapng machine exhibited
at the national field trial of harvest implements at SYRIA
last The medal is highly creditable a
work of American art and is nearly twice large the
Grand Gold Medal of Honor which Mr., Mccormick
received at the Paris exposition in 1855. The grand
council medal awarded to the gentleman at the
English crystal palace exhibition is Of bronze.
This American medal is OF pure gold three inches in
diameter and weighs nearly 1876 pennyweghts. The die
cut by Mitchell Of Boston and the medal struck
Of the Earth Patroness Of Agriculture, seated upon
throne. In her right hand which is elevated and ex-
tended forward in attitude of invitation she holds
wreath of honor in her left the sickle, emblem Of agr
cultural industry Her brow crowned with the star of
empire, and in her lap gathered various fruits Around
the rim Of the medal is the classic wreath of laurel and
within this the words In Roman letters United States
agriculture, Society 1852. The side is ornamented
with plough and clusters Of the sugar-cane, tobacco
L v.Jso
ples-encrcling the inscription 1t is most beautiful
| tribute to American ingenuity and art.
The engraving this and the large number of silver
and bronze medals awarded by the ". s. Agricultural
Society," was beautifully executed by w. H. Dempsey, of
| this city. MSS
| EXCURSION To-MoaRow Those who wish to enjoy q
day upon the water will remember that the Young Cath
ocs Friend Society give aquatic and rural excursion
to ely mont Monday. The swift and commodious
steamer Mount Vernon being chartered for the purpose
will leave her wharf, at the foot Of Sixth street. at s
o'clock, m, and again at in the afternoon, stopping
at the nayy-yard and at Alexandria both trips The
| return trips will be at and 10, p. M
In order to comfort to their guests the commit
have wisely concluded to limit the number of tickets
omnbuses win leave the northern market for the boat at
s, a. m, and 12a, p. IN.
The LATE ROBERT j. ROCHE spoken of by his lament
ing friends gentleman of amiablo temperament cool
Judgment and superior moral and domestic qualities
by possessing all these and many other vrtuous traits
he from drummer boy in the marine corps to
of the most responsible positions in the gift of the people
! of Washington position from which he retired with
the highest honor and benefit to the interests the city
At the time Of his Illness and for three years previous
he held position of trust in the Office of Commissioner
of the Public Buildings
| The PoIIcEWe glad to hear that Mayor Berret il
inspecting the uniforms of the policemen. The pres
regulation garb Is not hot a. are
the uniforms of soldiers marines, who do not
nevertheless appear guard wearing old straw hats
dirty linen coats the uniform is not adapted for
wear let the policemen petition to have it changed
but until that change is made, hope that all will APP
some to their credit have appcaredn the pre-
scribcd dress.
ASSOCIATED Survivors THE WAR 1917. THE fol-
lowing officers have been reelected for the ensuing year
Col. VIM. w. Seaton, president; Col John $. Williams,
first vice president Gen ST. John Skinner second vice
president; James Iawrenson secretary; Capt James A.
Kennedy treasurer Col. w. P. Young, marshal; DIR.
William Jones, surgeon Executive comnttee-Ma
Edward Sims, Peter Bergman.
PAINTINGS AT AUCTION invite the attention of the
public to collection of paintings exhibition at
Mc(fure's auction rooms and which to be sold
Wednesday next The best of them by MIR. Mcleod
talented and mertorous young artist of this city who
well deserves liberal share OF patronage. Go and pur
chase of his pictures!
| HOG LAw--We learn that the police officers have
cevcd orders proceed at to enforce the law in
lation to going at large in the public streets Many
persons residing in the suburban wards raise swine and
| they should lose no time in penning them up
THE FOURTH july arrangements OF the most cx-
tensive character foot for the pyrotechnica dis
play to take place at the Monument grounds the
! ing of Monday the 5th Of July The Star learns that
the display of fireworks will far exceed anything Of the
| kind ever before exhibited in this city.
The RECEPTION At TIM Executive MANSION, yesterday
afternoon attended by large number of ladies and
gentlemen many of them awaiting themselves of OPP
portunty to pay their parting respects to Miss Lane who
so gracefully presides over the Presidents household
THIS OpERA-Last night the benefit of Mr.. Charles
Gumette, who has ably supported Miss Annie Miner
during the present operate
Masonic CnLEBRArIos Thursday next the time hon
cred anniversary of ST. John will be duly celebrated bv the
Masonic fraternity in this city There will be address
by Mr. Norris Of Kentucky, and a levee
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