Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01
The Tournament in Fairfax.

tons OF our county, from Prince llliam,
Fauquier, and Loudoun, and from George
town, Washington, and Alexandria, began
to arrive in our pleasant village, some of
whom came to participate in the exciting
and exhilirating exercises of the Tourna-
ment, and others came TO enjoy the occasion
rs spectators.
About IL o'clock, the Knights were form
ed in line in front Of the Union Hotel, by
Chief Marshal, William H. Dulany, esq,
and soon after, preceded by an excellent
Band of Music from Washington. and ac-
compancd by Assistant Marshal, MIR. James
Sangster, and BY the lleralds, Messrs. John
H. Barnes and g. III. Blincoe, proceeded to
the field adjoining our village, where all
needful arrangements had been made for the
accommodation of the knights and specta-
tors. Seats for the ladies and stand for the
Judges had been erected by the Committee
Of Arrangements.
The Knights were summoned to the
judges stand TO hear the Charge, which was
delivered 10 them by 5. L. Stuart, esq. His
address was brief, but it was beautifully APP
propriate and to the point. The speaker
adverted to the days of Chivalry and Knight
Errantry in the early history Of the world.
giving succinct history of the causes and
motives controlling their institution, and
concluded by calling on the Knights to re
member the duty they owed to Woman, and
eloquenty exhorted them to be rs ready 10
acknowledge her proper influence rs to de-
fend her rights and her honor
The following Knights entered the lists as
contestants for the honors of the occasion,
and rode in the order in which they are
named:
Knight Of the Old Dominion, W. A. Barnes;
Raven Plume, Is. I. Dulany: Piney Ridge,
Charles Stewart; The Lick, Albert Wrenn; Ivan
hoe, Hugh Mitchell; The Wave, Thomas X. Sangs
ter; The Forest j. c. kincheloe; Republican
Mills Calvin Powell; The Chase, George II. Bell;
Prince William. J. I. Williams; Lochiuvar, Lu-
clan Davis; Georgia, Benjamin Green: Fairfax, NJ.
J. W"rstcr Alexandria, John H. Thomas; The
Red. White and Blut, Alb. Fox; Stafford, Benja-
min Z. Bell The Unknown knight, Thos. Chiches-
ter: knight Of IIawatha, James W. Hunton; The
Glen, Berkeley Monroe; The Wilderness, }. L.
Jackson; The Hccklc>S Knight. L. NJ. Lowe;
Knight OF the Seven Stars, r. Meredith; Sandy
Run, J. I. Arundel: Potomac, Robert Crosen.
The following gentlemen acted rs Judges :
Alfred Moss, \ Burke, }. Z. Guunell, w.
Powell, and O. W. HUNT. esqrs.
Everything being in readiness the Bugle
sounded and the knight Of the Old Domin-
ion led Off Each Knight had three trials,
when the Knight of the Chase was declared
to be entitled 10 the honor of choosing the
Queen of Love and Beauty.
An exciting and very spirited contest then
took place for the privilege of selecting the
First, Second, and Third Maids of Honor
with the following result: The Reckless
Knight to select the first Maid Of Honor;
the kni ght of the Lick, the second Maid Of
Honor. and the Knight of Prince William,
third Maid Of Honor.
The honors all being won, the Knights
were again summoned to the Stand where
the successful Knights were severally adj
dressed and congratulated by Mr.. Stuart in
short but eloquent and appropriate speeches
each Knight after the address designating
the Lady he had chosen--as follows:
Knight Of The Chase chose Miss Anna l..
Powell. as Queen Of Love and Beauty.
The Reckless Knight, selected Miss Laura
Y. Jackson as first Maid of Honor.
The Knight of the Lick. selected Miss
Eugrnia Il. I. Fox as second Maid Of Honor.
Knight of Prince William, selected Miss
Aidi W. iltdS bS Aliih -'liii w
The riding generally was very creditable
some was very fine indeed-and every
thing passed off very pleasantly and highly
satisfactory both to the large crowd of look
ers Oh and to the Knights themselves. Not
even the slightest disturbance took place to
mar the enjoyment of the occasion.
At night, the crowning of the Queen, and
the investing with beautiful Iiead-Dresses of
the Maids Of Honor, took place at the Union
Hotel. b. ii. Berry, esq, of Alexandria,
made ucat and very appropriate speech on
the interesting occasion: Immediately after
which the Queen was escorted to a neatly ar
ranged throne, and surrounded by her Maids
of Honor.
\ Grand Ball was then commenced and
kept up until after the approach of the early
hours of the following morning. Chief Mar
shall pulany was the principal Manager in
the BALLROOM. and right worthly were the
honprS performed, rs all may know who have
the pleasure Of his acquaintance.
About halt-past IL o'clock the large CON-
pany of ladies and gentlemen partook OF
sumptuous Supper gotten up by the host and
hostess of the Union Hotel in their very
best style, and which reflected high credit
upon them.
10 the Managers Committee of Arrange
mcnts and Mr. james W. Jackson, great
credit is due for the admirable manner IN
which the whole affair was conducted from
its ncip!cncy 10 It's pleasant conclusion.
We desire 10 bear our testimony to the
gallant bearing Of the Knights during the
entire exercises. Prince William and Eau
quicr were most admirably represented by
their several champions, and Fairfax has
good cause to be proud Of the prowess Of her
sons.
On Wednesday morning the streets of our
village were vocal with the exquisite harmo-
nv dIscourscd by the excellent Band which
had been in attendance at the Tournament.
Beautiful and stirring airs were performed
in front Of number Of private residences
in the place, much 10 the qualification OF our
citizcns.-FdrJa1 .Nc~S.
LAMExrABLE AFrAIR.-Buena Vista, Ten
nes.cc, WAS the scene Of a tragedy 4 few days
since. Some weeks since Mr.. John +. jack
son. an opulent gentleman Of that village,
was informed that his daughter, q lovely girl
Of eighteen years, had been seduced by DR..
Bunch. He forthwith sought the man who
had brought disgrace upon his name, and de-
manded that he should repair the wrong by
marrying his victim. The doctor declined
ut the time and jackson gave him three
weeks u reconsider or leave the Country
At the expiration Of that time, Bunch still