Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-06

After some discussion, Mr.. Larner offered q
series Of resolutions instructing the Executive
Committee TO make arrangeme nts for a ratification
meeting here some time in July or August and to
invite citizens Of Georgetown aud the adjoining
counues In Maryland and Virginia to participate
In the SINE. These resolutions were adopted
aftef being amended as TO name no particular
time for holding the meeting.
And on motion, adjourned till next Thnrdsay
night
MORE ABOUT THE FOURTH OF July CKLKBRA-
TONS The OLD SOLDIERS CELEBRArIoN.-At
about 10 O'Clock on the morning Of the Fourth
the Associated Survivors of the war of 1922 as
sembled at the City Hall. Col Seaton, president
OF the society, presided, and opened the ceremo-
nles OF the day in neat and appropriate address
After the disposition Of some business matters,
procession was formed under marshal-in-chief
Col. VIM. p. Young, and the venerable men
marched to the National Armory" Here they
sion by Capt Samuel Byington, the officer of the
War Department In charge. The model barge
"Centlpede" was presented by Col. Young, as
wei well as rife presented to Gen. St John B. L.
skinner, under resolution Of Congress, for dis
tinguished bravery at the age Of II in the State
OF New York, and various other mementoes of
IKE interesting character. The veterans, about
20 in number, were invited to take their seats
arounda table which fairly groaned with the sub
stantials and luxuries of the season. Col Seaton
with the vice presidents took post to do the
honors OF the feast. The heat Of the weather had
moderated with the falling showers of rain, and
1t was Indeed gratifying sight to behold such
number OF aged respectable citizens thus spared
70 witness the recurrence Of another Fourth of
July; and though gathered from various parts of
the MON, now to meet as a band of brethren
and surround the same social board.
The dinner discussed, Col John 3. Williams
nrst vice president, arose and addressed his fell
lows soldiers during which he paid hie h compli-
ments to the venerable Mai. Peter of Montgomery
county, Md, and awarded to him the credit of
originating that efficient and popular feature of
our national defense, known as the "fying artil-
leryn
Gen. Skinner, DR.. VIM. Jones, who during the
war was faithful, indefatigable officer OF the
regular army, Col. Young and several other mem
oe,s, one OF 1nem an eloquent and brave repre-
sentative Of France, delivered addresses; many
others offered sentiments which were received
and disposed of with great enthusiasm
Col. Seaton took occasion in brief closing ad-
dress to revive in many minds recollectons of
various battles and interesting incidents some
accounts Of which he had heard from lips LONG
since silenced by the Great Disposer Of all The
veterans generally expressed their high gratifca-
ton, and to the gallant Captain Byington voted
the compliment of an honorary membership, with
cockade and badge, and then with a vote OF
thanks to Messrs Kennedy and Pugh, who had
PROVIDED the dinner, the company separated
about sunset in fine spirits until again called to-
gether Owing to the rainy weather in the morn
Ing, the usual national salute was not fired by
them. y
s.
ISOLATION who were present at the Armory taken
by one of Its members, were as follows: 20 6s. "a
CO. 81, 63, 81, 7e 20, SO, 49, g. 6s. S. e. 70 76
a. ~ g. IS, II, s. 81, 81, 70, 6S, g. 81, 81,
o. o. %, 7o, 65, &c, 81, ~ 20, 81, IS, ~ o. So
20, -, o4 Aggregate ages 3,4o3 years From so
to 90, Inclusive, 80; from 20 to 70 inclusive II:
from sO to "a, inclusive, 8. Average of the ages
About ten of the members had left before the
above enumeration was commenced, but their
ages weuld not have materially varied the average
given.
THE NATIONAL RIFLES AT THE PLANTATION OF
WASHINGTON BsALL, ESQ
Thls fine Company, under command of Cant
Schaifer, in accordance with previous Invitation.
arrived at the splendid estate of Washington
beaI., Esq In Prince Georges county, Md
sb" 10 O'Clock on Tuesday night; They found
welcome and abundance Of good cheer met them
at the threshold. Over an archway TRANSPARENCY
announced Welcome Rifles" After supper and
reIreshlng sleep, the volunteers We're In line at
half-past four on the morning Of the anniversary
OF the nations birth. Target firing Commenced
The first prize "a cold cross) was won by Serpit
>. wright; The second prize "a gold shieid)
oy private Walter Radcliffe. The third prize "a
silver cup) was won by private VIM. Tysinyer
The successful competitor for the fourth prize IA
golden cross) was the gallapt young Victor smith,
marker Of tire first platoon.
The nrst prize was presented by General Ward
Burnett OF New York; the second by Col Stewart
OF Georgetown; the third by Washington Bowie
Esq OF Prince Georges; and the fourth by r.
T Mcmahon, Esq, Of New York-al with ap-
proprlate patriotic remarks.
The dinner was grand affair never surpassed
even in good old Maryland
In presence of one thousand persons the beautv
intellect, and fashion Of the county did the RIA
drill eliciting admiration and applause
The Grafton of the dav was delivered in the
Brick Church by Col. William Fl Stewart of
Georgetown, ID. c., and other appropriate sd-
dresses were made to the thousands who had
gathered at the spot by Hon. John n Brooke. of
the War lsnd senate; Gen: Ward Burnett, of New
York; and Washington Bowie, Esq d., OF Marlbo-
rough. In the evening there was brilliant display
OF fireworks and dance on the ample green In
front of Mr.. Bealls residence, which had been
closely shaver for the purpose
The Rifles returned to this city Yesterday eve
ming highly pleased with their visit
CELEBRATION AT BLApENsBURG
Another charming time, says 'Mercury,n was
experienced near the ancient Spa Spring Bladens-
Durg, IN Prince Georges county. number of
enterprsing ladies had tastefuily arrayed their
tents for grand festival In aid of the new Meth
odist Episcopal Church now being erected in the
village The plan was carried out with elegance
and abundance. To this point the new com 6anv
the Evansville Rangers, :" Can't Snowden re-
paired This patriotic company was organized
In November last and now numbers forty mem
bers-thifty-fve OF whom were on this occasion
on duty. They are good men and true and i'm
any emergency will do the State good service
The Rangers are differed also by Lieutenants
Herbert, Eversneld, and Hardesty, the latter of
"noni oiso aCls ds ensign. large dssemDldIe
was in the afternoon addressed by William I
Hill, Of Upper Marlboro.
MORE ABOUT THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CELEBRATIONS
Inc Local OF morning paper says: 'sBetakinp
ourselves to the grove, after the rain on the glor
Gus Fourth We made the range Of Gales's Woods
through to Glenwood Cemetery. In this ramble
we fell In with all that was left with the McKen-
dree Chapel Sabbath School-for the rain had
driven hundreds away for shelter; then the Yves
ley Chapel sabbath School; and last though not
least, with the Sabbath Soho connected with
the Assembly's Church. With this school we
were just in time TO unite in a very interesting
meeting, which, but for the rain, would have
been attended by large assembly. After a
prayer by Rev. A. 6 Carothers, their pastor, and
song, entitled "HaPpy Greeting" w. III.
Hoover, young man belonging to this school,
read with distinct articulation the Declaratio on
Of Independence After another W, il-sung hymn,
Henry Clay Steer, another young man. read viii,
an appropriate enunciation Washinston,s Fare
well Address. Another song, and t6en came an
Grafton, well conceived, and we'll written, and
well pronounced, by VIM f. Given; of proper
length, and moral as well patriotic tone credi-
table alike to the intellect and heart of the Young
man who pronounced 1t. 1t was, altogether, a
gratifying and highly creditable exercise; far
more creditdble and useful than if the SationJs