Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-24

put an end forever TO the cries Of &c eonaism and
disunion.
He was followed with stirring address from
Hon. j. Dixon Roman, Of Hagerstown, whose
remarks, AZ those Of the gentleman who had pre-
coded him, were listened to with profound atten-
ton by the audience. He characterized the course
Of the sectional candidates in taking the stump to
advocate their sectional views, and there by to
make sectional votes, AZ degrading and reprehen-
siole In the highest degree, and cOntrasted the
same with the candidates Of The Union party, who
hold the office Of President and Vice President
more sacred and responsible than to be thus won.
Want Of space pseventsa more extended notice
Of the addresses delivered. Suffice IL to say, they
were delivered in truly patriotic and conserva-
tive tone and were received In the same spirit by
the assembled multitude, who soon afterwards
separated, well pleased with the events Of the day
! OPTICAL VIIT-THE MARINE BARRACKS AND
NAvY-fARD.-Satufday last was quite gala day
at the U. s. Marine Barracks and Navy-Yard In
this city the occasion being an official visit by the
Secretary Of the Navy 70 each Of those Interesting
naval stations. At both places the distinguished
head OF the Department was received with all the
honor; betting hi: exalted position; Upon his
Tiers poured forth volley after volley their loud
otes OF welcome reverberafing among the green
hills that overlooked the beautiful Anacostia;
whilst the ambient air of bright autumnal morn
caught up and bore away on its viewless wings
the sweet and charming strains Of that great har-
monizer OF the public, especially on Wednesday
ana saturday sf'ernoon,,) the everpopulaI ma
received by the veteran Colonel Commandant
Harris and stan, by whom he was escorted to the
parade ground. Four companies Of u. 9. Marines,
under the command Of the gallant Major Terrett
passed in review before the distinguished visitor
ana presented very handsome appearance In.
deed, their new and improved equipments being
displayed to great advantage In the bright sun
shine through which the forest of bsyonets moved
and glittered. The various maneuvers were ad-
mirsbly executed and the entire parade was at
tractive and beautiful: Not the least interesting
foa Tt -.
borne by the U. 8. Marines in the Mexican war,
and which was presented to the gallant CORDS by
the ladies Of Washington. Although its once
bright colors have grown somewhat dim in the
lapse Of years its brighter glores never have and
never will, for they are fadeless and imperish
able.
After the grand review, Secretary Toucey was
escorted by Col. Harris and his brother officers to
the quarters Of Col. FL l., by whom and family the
distinguished guest was, we understand very
handsomely entertained. Thence the Hon Sec
rotary proceeded to the Navy Yard, where another
splendid reception awaited him, at the hands of
the accom- pls6ed Commodore Buchanan and the
courteous officers associated with him. Upon the
entrance of the honorable visitor, all the officers
Of the Yard, in full uniform, were at the main
gateway to receive him, whilst the whole force of
U. s. Marines, accompanied by the full band
was drawn up into line near the g-staff, and a
salute OF IL guns was fred from the battery-a
grim-visaged row OF guns, composed Of "a pound
eIs, which were captured by our gallant little
Navy during the second war for independence
Secretary Toucey was escorted by Commodore
Buchanan and the naval officers Of the station
through the various departments of the Yard, and
spent nearly two hours in examining their multi
farious operations. He expressed great gratifca-
ton at the many specimens Of skillful mechanism
which were presented to him, and also at the
manifest evidences OF cleanliness, neatness, har-
mony and efficiency prevailing in every depart
ment, the results of admirable discipline and ex-
cellent system.
At the close of this tour Of inspection, the dis
Of
Buchanan and his associate officers, visited the
hospitable quarters Of Commodore B., where a
large company Of ladies were assemblsd-among
them the estimable lady of the honorable Score.
taTy. The brilliant dresses of the ladies and
bright uniforms Of the officers, combined with
the exhilarating strains of the Marine Band which
kept up continuous 'concourse Of sweet sounds
In front Of the Commandant's residence, impaired
a degree Of gayety and animation to the scene
which added much to the social delights of the
occasion; The amiable lady of the Commandant
vleo win the gallant Commodore In making the
occasion one of unalloyed pleasure, and dispensed
their elegant Inequalities with a genial warmth
OF courtesy which gave a home impress to the
cheerful scene. After half an hours pleasant con-
verse, amid an inviting discussion of good things
which Were outspread In elegant profuson, Com
modore Buchanan proposed the health Of the hon.
orable Secretary Of the Navy, which was drank
with all the honors.
Secretary Toucey responded by proposing the
health Of Commodore Buchanan, who, he re-
marked, was always equal to any occasion, and
whose administration at the Yard had never been
excelled. Commodore Buchanan replied by ac-
the compliment from SO distin-
guished source, and slated that for whatever he
was, be was indebted to the gallant spirits of the
Navy by whom he had been instructed-to the
gallant Perry (Oliver H J with whom he had first
sailed to Stewart, Shubrick, and other noble
spirits with whom he had been associated; and
to the other gallant Perry IMatthew c with
whom he was last afoat. The honorable Secre-
tary then offered as a sentiment "The gallant
spirits of the Navy, not forgetting those of the
Marine Corps" docking significantly at the vete-
ran Col Harris, who bowed in acknowledgment
OF the compliment). Capt Me Blair proposed
sentiment In honor Of Commodore Tattnall the
glorious hero Of the Peiho. Commodore Blu.
chanan offered toast in honor Of the ladies, and
Lieut.. Metre proposed one In honor of Capt Dahl
gren.. These complimentary sentiments were all
duly honored In wordless but sparkling respon-
SEES. proving by expressive silence that bravery,
beauty, and modesty were fly associated In them
After this agreeable interchange of sentiment,
and with mutual expressions of Kind feeling the
company separated, bearing with them the most
pleasant recollections Of the beautiful, animated
and Interesting scenes In which they had partici-
pated-
YoN KIPPuR.-on tomorrow eve, until night.
fall Of the succeedng day, our Hebrew fellow
citizens celebrate their most important festival,
that Of Yom day Kippur, (atonemenD or sDay
Of Atonement,n the commandment of which is
Ionnd In Leviticus, 10 %; and again ibid % &c,
which says; Sand the Lord spoke unto Moses
saying, also, on the tenth Of this seventh month
called by the Hebrews ''tishri," from Persian
word, meaning begisning:) s'There shall be day
Of atonement; IL shall be holy convocation unto
YOU and ye shall sfiIct your souls and offer an
ofering made by IRE unto the Lord And We shall
DO no work In that same day; for ii is day Of
atohement, to make an atonement for you before
the Lord yonr God For whatsoever soul n be
that shall not be afflicted In that same day he shall
beeut on from among his people. And whatsoev,r
soul IL be that doeth any work In that same day
the same soul will destroy from among his peo-
pie .fe shall do no manner Of work; it shah be
statute forever throughout your in all
your dwellnes IL shall be unto you Sabbath
Of rest and ye shall act your souls; in the ninth
day Of the month, at even, from even unto even.
shall ye Celebrate your Sabbathn The construc'
lion put upon the passage, s.ye shall afIct your
souls, - is we understand, total abstinence from
esting, drinking, any aetcalculated to refresh or
Invigorate the body which. with penitence.
prayer, charity, and sincere intentions To avoid
for the future the Israelites trust
VIII induce Divine mercy to mitigate the sentence
which strict Justice pronounces on their sins !;
though ffom their sins before God osgy Il IL held
Will this avail the wrongs done unto their fellow.
men must be atoned for by asking forgiveness
IND offering reparaton in the fullest manner DOS.
able The day 10 strictly observed by all Jews |
throughout the world. -',>
(cHuncas IhPRovEMESTs.-T Fourth Presby.
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20 =, has recently undergone thorough reno