Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23
LOCAL ITEMS.

".son-a National celebration of the inau-
.,rot;on of the equestrian statue Of Wash
ton in the Federal Metropolis, under the
iA Iss~;ces of the General Government, and
";,b arrangements made by joint commit
W. of tbe Senate and House of Representa-
.;rss Of the United States, took place in
Washington, on yesterday, the Birth Day of
the Father of his country. Alexandrians
nn;ted in doing honor to the memory of theil-
lnotrious neighbor of their fathers, and ming
lad with the citizens of other States in the
ratr;otic assemblage of all States and Sec
Tons that United on that occasion In an obla-
t;on 10 the spirit Of American feeling which
constitutes US one people.
The day opened most inclemently. A
southeasterly wind brought heavy clouds
and a rain storm, which lasted all the morn
ing, and although the weather was not cold,
i was exceedingly unpleasant Notwith-
standing that Pennsylvania Avenue had
been swept the night previous, it was ex-
ceedingy muddy and the other streets were
in a condition that almost defed the efforts
OF the pedestrian.
The time for the procession had original
" been fixed for the morning, and accord
iIngly all the forenoon, crowds paraded the
thoroughfares, waiting in vain for the line
to form. Owing, however, TO the late arri-
val of the It'll Regiment, and the inclemency
of the weather, it was at one time intended
to postpone the inauguration, but at length
il was agreed to lie. the ceremonies proceed,
and the hour for marching was fixed ut
o'clock.
At the hour appointed, the procession left
the City Hall, near which 1t had formed.
and marched to Pennsylvania avenue by
Al, street. in the following order:--
Squad of Police, extending across the
street in two ranks.
Major General Thomas S. Jessup, of the
United States Army, Grand Marshal and
ommander-in-Chief of the Day, mounted.
The Surviving Officers and Soldiers Of the
Revolution, in uniform.
Marine Corps, Maj. Terrett, $50 muskets.
From the Washington Major
Hunt, 40 men, and four field pieces.
This company, fine looking set of men,
was improvised by Lieut.. Sanders of the
Armory corps.
Cadets from Georgetown-Capt. Semms,
50 muskets.
Washington Riaes-First Lieut.. Nietzey
commanding; SO rifles.
Mozart band II pieces, Wagner leader.
National Blues.-Capt. Watt; 81 nauskets.
Union Guards-Capt. P. II. King; 80 mus
kets.
National Guard-Captain A. j. TAFT, AZ
muskets.
Montgomery Guards First Lieut.. Lang
don, IS muskets.
Washington Light Infantry ).
Y. Davis; 62 muskets.
It'll Regiment of New York National
Guard, Captain, Letferts, $40 men. This
corps made fine appearance and attracted
much attention.
Law Grays, of Baltimore, Lieut. Brown,
commanding, 40 muskets. A fine company
handsomely uniformed.
The Reed Rifles. of Chestertown, +. +.
Perkins, Captain.
Potomac Light Infantry, OF Georgetown,
Capt Hollingshead, 4S muskets
The Baltimore City Guards, Major War
ner, 100 muskets, with Vollandt's fine mill
tary band.
The Alexandria Riiemen, Capt. Marye,
First Lieut. Humphreys, Second Lieut.. Wal
lace, Quartermaster Hooe, Ensign Knox,
and So rifles. The Rifemen in their over
coats, made quite handsome appearance,
and certainly appeared to as much adyan-
tage as any company in the line.
Presidents Mounted Guard, Lieut.. Teel,
commanding, 80 men.
Charles County MD Mounted Volnn-
teers. Captain Cox.
Soldiers of the War of 1912.
The Masonic Lodges of the District of CO.
lumbia, 100 members, under the Grand
Lodge of the District of Columbia, 9. Whit
ing, Grand Master; J. f. Holmead, marshal.
fredericksburg Lodge, No. 4, JAS. Hayes,
Master, brought 40 men into line.
Washington Commandery, No. ], OF
Knights Templars, B. B. French, Grand
Commander
Baltimore Commandery, No. 2, James
Stirat, commander.
Scholars Of the Public Schools J. Willett,
marshal.
Detachment Of special Policemen.
As the procession moved up the avenue,
on every side flags and decorations of all
kinds met the eye. Private and public
buildings We'd as to which should most con-
tribute to the display.
At the Presidents House the President
and his suite were received into the line,
and at Al o'clock the procession reached the
site Of the statue. Some time was occupied
in making the requisite arrangements, so
that it was nearly FIVE o'clock before the
ceremonies Of Inauguration commenced.
Seats had been erected near the yelled
statue, which were soon filled, and the SUR
rounding space was densely crowded.
Rev. DR.. Nadal of the Nj. f. Church, open
ed the ceremonies with an eloquent prayer
Hon. Mr.. Hammond, Of S. c., then intro
duced Hon. T. S. Bocock, of Va, orator of
the day, who addressed the vast assemblage.
Mr.. President, Gentlemen of the Joint
Committee of the two Houses Of Congress,
and Fellow. Citizens: 1t has been something
more than sixty years since, in plain but
patrarchal mansion on the southern bank OF
the Potomac, Geo. Washington yielded TO pow
erof death, and gave up his spirit into the
hands of his Father and his God. Around
that death-bed were the usual indications OF
grief, and something more than the usual ap-
pointments of respect and reverence. The
shock produced throughout the land by
the announcement ofthe event, was followed
by strong outburst of sorrow. Meetings
were held, funeral orations were delivered,
sorrowing resolutions were passed, the Con-
gress of the United States deemed it a
fit occasion to call out its best talents to set
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