Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-24
LOCAL ITE II 8.
Celebration of the Twenty-second.

WASHINGTON, was appropriately celebrated
in this city. The day was calm, bright and
beautiful, and tie atmosphere balmy and de-
lightful. The streets were in very good con-
dition for marching, the sun and wind OF the
previous day having in great measure dried
them.
The day was ushered in by the firing of
national salute, ringing of bells, and martial
music. AT noon and sunset, salutes were
also fired under the direction of Maj. George
Duffey.
THE PROCESSION.
The military and fremen made very
handsome and imposing appearance, and the
procession did credit to the occasion. AT III
o'clock the line was formed on Washington
street. the right resting on Cameron In the
following order:
Music.
The battalion composed of the Mount YER
non Guards, Alexandria RiHemen and Stu
art Guards, 1.-THE latter named in honor Of
Col. c. f. Stuart, who has taken great inter-
est in them, q company of youths, recently
organized, who, considering the short time
they have drilled, went through the various
manouvres in very creditable manner) I'M
der the command of Captain Morton Marye
of the Rihemen The Mount Vernon
Guards being under command of Lieutenant
VIM. H. Smith, and the Stuart Guards I'M
der command of Captain Albion n. Hurdle.
The clergy, represented by Rev. DR.. Harrl-
son, the Mayor of the city, and President of
the Common Council, the Orator of the day,
and Reader Of the Farewell address, and
members of the Committee of Arrangements,
in Carriages.
Music.
Relief Fire Company Marshal S. r. Shinn,
drawing one of their engines, which was
beautifully decorated, with wreaths, flags, red,
white and blue ribbons, &C., &C., and on which
were two boys representing Indians, fantasia
caly decorated, elicting great admiration.
Music.
The IIydraulion Fire Company, Marshal
J. 5. Douglas, with their new four wheeled
Hose Carriage, beautifully and appropriate
ly decorated.
Citizens.
The Procession, under the lead of Col. NJ
ID. Corsc, Chief Marshal, assisted by Captain
Arthur Herbert, Messrs. Ii. c. Ward, K. +.
Prettyman, p b. Hooe, and T. ". Ashby,
then moved off, taking the following route:-
Down Washington streetto Duke, down Duke
to Water, through Water to Prince, up Prince
to Henry, countermarch down Henry to
Patrick, through Patrick to King, down
King to Fairfax, through Fairfax to Cam
eron, and up Cameron to Washington, when
it countermarched down to Liberty Hall.
CEREMONIES AT LIBERTY HALL.
Long before the hour appointed for the
commencement of the ceremonies, Liberty
Hall was nearly filled with ladies, and when
the procession arrived, the Hall in few mo-
ments was crowded u its utmost capacity,
and many were unable to gain admittance.
On the back of the stage were the Alexandria
Musical Association. who had kindly volun-
teered their services for the occasion. Led by
Professor Theodore NJ. Waterman, they dis
coursed most delightful strains of patriotic
music to the qualification of the large assem-
blage. The Marshal having called the as
semblage to order, Rev. DR.. Harrison offered
up Il most effective and eloquent prayer, at
the conclusion of which Dr. &. w. Chancellor
read extracts from the Farewell Address of
Washington, prefacng them with some most
eloquent and happy remarks.
After another beautiful piece by the Band,
the Marshal introduced to the audience
John Marshall, esq, who spoke for about
half an hour. The Grafton reflected credit
alike upon the orator and the occasion, and
the speaker was frequently interrupted by
applause. Mr.. NJ. said:
Ladies and Gentlemen You will pardon
me if | say things only which you have
heard before--thngs familiar to your ears
a, household words; for you could hardly
expect much Of originality in speaking the
| praise vi Dlit wiz HIS NJ Olttu, Dul Hot wv
often, been the subject of eulogy whose life,
and actions and character, have so often
been submitted, as the worthiest example in
history, not to the American people alone,
but to the whole Christian world. And, even
now. the heart of the whole Union is respon-
sive to the thrilling eloquence of one who is,
perhaps the greatest orator OF America-to
whom if you have never listened, of whom
YOU have heard so much-in aid of holy
cause-upon subject worthy of his genius,
the life and character of the great and good
man. the anniversary of whose birth we are
met to celebrate to-day. And Mr.. Everett's
cause is worthy of success, for surely the
purchase of Mount Vernon is 4 holy cause.
But, phdt Mongh nothing that you may hear
to-day may be new TO You, yet the contempla-
ton of character without parallel, cannot
be without its good effect. In the lessons
which you give your children, if you point
out to them only his great actions in the
field, his measures as statesman, and even
his exalted patriotism, and omit to inculcate
IL just appreciation of his character, your
duty is but half performed.
An apology may be due for what may
say, but the time will never come when there
should be an apology for the purpose for
which we have met. The constantly recur-
ring celebration of this anniversary, is one