Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-12

ing second attempt to reduce America 10 submis
sion 10 the British crown. Early in the m.ruing.
the roar Of artillery was heard and until eleven
O'clock the huge guns, so long sleat kept belching
fame and thunder At ten Main SIR, ct was Ining-
liug mass of humanity moving to and fro for there
the procession 10 be formed, and comm anded a
view of Court Square, where the cerem mi es were
to take place
At the hour indicated by the Marshal of the Day.
Gen J. R Williams, that splendid volunteer CORDS
the Washington Rides, were out in full force with
superb Brass Baud The Company presented very
soldierly and brilliant Appearance as they he'd
down TO the Gayoso whittier theyrepaired as an IS
cort TO His ExceIleney Gov Harris, aud Staff. and
the orator of the day, Andrew Ewing ESQ. 10 His
ExceBency's Staff we observed cur fellow to usman
II Logwood aud Generals S. r. Anderson J b.
Glen ems and Granville P, Smith. Arrived at the
Gayoso, where Gov Harrisand Mr. Ewing had loag-
ings The y were reeeivedand escorted TO Cour SQUARE
where they were met by the several Orders which
had turned cut TO do honor to the occasion.
Prominent among these the Masonic Frater-
/ niiy, au extraordinary Grand Ledge of whom had
been assembled to lay the cornerstone of the pedss
talto be eurmounted by the Bust Of their late be
loved Grand Master. The following was its organi
cation:
NJ W James Frizzell Grand Master.
r W. IL. NJ. Lusier, Deputy Grand Master,
Il. ". John ,. Slower, Senior Grand Warden
Il. W John Norman, Junior GRIND Warden.
r. W. W. IL. Horn, Grand Treasurer
r. W. c. A. Fuller Grand Secretary.
officers Of Seci CoHcocdtoR Of The ost Worthy Gycad
Lodge, ned IN his cify.
VI. W. Chas. Scott, Grand Master, pro team.
r W H. NJ Lusher, Deputy Grand Master.
R.W. J. T. swayne, Junier Grand Warden pre- Inn,
Rt Rev. e. p schetky, Grasd Chaplain.
r. NJ +. Faulkner, Grand Treasurer pro tenn.
Vim. II. Pitch, Jr., Grand SecTetury, pro tenl
Jas g. Barbour, Grand Senior Deacon, pro ten.
A. E. Fankahd, Grand Junior Deacon pro tenn
Jas Moore and JnO, Kirk. Jr. G. Stewards, pro tem
J. J. Sutor. Grand Tyler, Ero ten.
III Worsham, Grand Marshal.
Fra To-
prising all the grades from Entered Apprentice to
Knights Tempisrs, the latter Of whom were out in
full force aud presented very handsome appear.
anoe in their rich and unique regslia.
Next followed the members of Hook and Ladder
Company No. ], Fire Company No. Z, and the Tur
ners' Association.
His Honor the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen.
we're cOnspicOus feature in the cOrtege.
The sidewalks and thor sugbfaTes we're througed at
an early hour with The multitude which had assembl
edto witness he ceremonies and the balconies around
Court square fairly blazed with agalazy of beauty
After some delay, and little confusion in the !
order Of procession from the immense hrOng which
pressed upon aud INSTRUCTED it, the Grand Lodge |
proceeded to The center Of Court Square, where the
Inauguration ceremonies were had.
The impressive ceremonies of laying the stone /
upon which the bust to rest, we're then perform.
ed according to Masonic rites, NJ. w. Charles Scott,
officiating IS Grand Master The Bulletin adds:
These ceremonies finished, the procession was re-
formed, and the multitude of spectators repaired
with it to the Gaiety Theatre the of which for
the occasion had been kindly rendered by Manager
Crisp, through hisgentlemanly and obliging Treas.
lrer, Mr.. Canning. The scene here beggars des-
criptiOn. Every available inch of that magnificent
building was occupied from pit to dome The Dress
Circle and Parquette blazed with an effulgenee of
beauty, richer and than it often falls to the
Ot of man to behold at one view; while the upper
Ter was flashing with the bright armOr and snowy
Uniforms Of the Washington Rifles, the Fire De
oartment. and the densely packed groupe of we'll |,
dressed spectators who had squeezed themselves in
o inconceiya5y small spaces In the third tier
fhe coup del from the stage, which was occupied
~ the Governor and Staff, The Clergy, the Old Sol,
Iiers, Marshals, etc., was magnificent.
The further proceedings at the Theatre we're pre-
eded by an eloquent and appropriate prayer by
SeV Dr. Grundy, when Chief Marshal Williams in
reduced to the audience the Orator Of the Day |
andrew Ewing Esq, of Nashville who proceeded
o address them at great length the character and
ervices of the iusiriOus subject of the days Ob-
ervsnces.
The address of Mr.. Ewing is an eloquent tribute
o the sterling virtues and unbendng patriotism of
he Hero of the Hermitage.