The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-06-05
CITY NTELLIGENCE

UNION FESTIVAL OF THE YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN
ASSOCIATION evening was to have been the
occasion OF the commencement of the Young Mems
christian Associations Festival in the Hall of the
Mary Institute, but, owing to the incemencv of
the weather was postponed until 10 clock this morn
ing: Inc decorations surpass anything of the kind
Wnleh mas ever been attempted in the Hail. The
ratings OF the galleries are neatly covered and
tastetully decorated with cedars and flowers There
are twelve booths in the Hail. arranged on the east
ana west sides, one in the centre and one on the
rostruin. They are built in gothic STYLE and are
elegantly festooned with evergreens The entire
decorations of the booths, with their freight of
qulsItelv wrought and useful articles present n
beautiful appearance. The centre booth which is
the largest and most elegant in design is occupied
as a relreshment apartment, and ices, creams and
cool drinks are there furnished to the thirsty The
Charles street Methodist Episcopal church occunv
the rostrum for the sale of their wares Directly
over the south end of the booth is fu-lenrth oil
portrait OF Washington. surrounded by American
flags. The front of the booth is arched and fes
tooned with excellent taste. The arrauDement of
the goods, and the character and quality of them.
Tehect credlt on those whose taste and liberality
nave supplied them. The upholstery work was
done under the direction of Mr. O. HERRING. BaIti
more street The booths are arranged in the fol-
lowing order, commencing at the southwest corner
OF the room: LIST, Central Presbyterian; I'd, First
Presbyterian; Sd, Franklin street Presbyterian.
4th, Wesley chapel and Light street Meth
oolst Episcopal, under title of Independent Union;
st. Peters church, st. Johns church. On east
side of the Hall, commencing at the northeast
corner: Associated Reform, Christ church. First
English Lutheran, Emanuel church. Westmin-
ster Presbyterian, and Second Presbvterian.-
Each of these booths are similarly con-
structed, and decorated in a handsome manner
In the centre of each is chandelier with four
burners, which give ample light, and an admirable
eject to the arrangements. The goods ornamen.
tai and useful, surpass in excellence novelty and
quality, any which have ever been offered on n
similar occasion. At the Christ Church booth is
an elegantly wrought piece Of fancy work. over the
arch OF which is the words ''Union Forever -
Exhibited here also Ca present from a lady in Bos-
ton to Mrs. Church, of this city,) is a wreath of
flowers, pressed and most sklfully and beautifully
arranged on plaster surface. The flowers retain
all their wealth OF color, and unless carefully ex-
amlned, the wreath presents the appearance of a
most finished oil painting. The Blues Band is
regularly engaged and will add every evening to
the enjoyment of visitors. The festival viii con-
nue until after the Sth inst, and our citizens who
feel an interest in the laudable efforts of the Asso
clation and for whose the farer and better
part OF humanity have done so much and are still
willing to do more should visit the Institute Ha
and by generous liberality assist in cr,wning
thls festival with Its merted success
LAW PARADE.-Ye esterday was the dav appointed
for the second regular law parade, but owing to
misunderstanding relative to the postpOnement of
the parade until Thursday next on the occasion of
the arrival OF the japanese Embassy, the display
was very meagre Until Sunday afternoon the
dl1erent military corps were under the impression
that there would be parade, at which time
however, Major General Steuart discovered that
under the new Code he had no power TO order
postponement, and accordingly orders were issued
tor parade. These orders did not reach all the
Commanders OF Companies, and consequently, yes
terday morning it was still disputed point
among military officers to whether there would
be "turn-Out'' or not. About noon, however, it
apparent that some of the Companies would
undoubtedly parade, and at three o'clock the fol
lowing Companies met: OF the 53rd Reriment-The
Independent Greys, Lieut.. Simpson, Commanding;
the Maryland Guards, Companies c, d, and f,
commanded respectively by Captains L. Erving,
Uhas: p; Phelps, R. II. Conway, and William F.
Woodville, Jr each Company having full COM
plement of men. This regiment was accompanied
by Volandt's celebrated band. The Crews never
looked better, marched and drilled with greater
proficiency. The Regiment formed in Monument
square and marched to North Cav street when Col
>. >. Mills assumed command, and the line of
march was taken up, and the Regiment proceeded
out Gay street to Aisquih street. thence to Balti-
more street, and thence to Broadway, where
number of evolutious were executed The Mary
land Gnards drilled with remarkable efficiency and
already present the appea rance of an old corps.
After afew minutes spent in drill, the line of march
was again taken taken up, and the Regiment
thence to Baltimore street, and thence to Monu-
ment Square, where they were dismissed.
The First Rifle Regiment assembled in Holiday
street, Major E. Sweeney, commanding. The fol-
loving companies were present. Wells and
Rifles, Capt. Odenwad; Baltimore City Rifles,
Capt. o. w. del.z; Baltimore Rifles, Capt. John II.
Weaver. The Regiment paraded through several
OF the streets, and were then dismissed. The COM
panies were not full, which was owing to the un-
certainty which had existed beforehand in refer
ence to the parade. There were no companies COM
posing either the First Regiment Light ArtilIe-
ry or Cavalry Regiment on parade, and of the
Fifth regiment of Infantry the only company out
was the Jackson Guards, Capt Heidrick. The
Shields Guard, Capt. L. Chaisty, met at their ar
mory, but did not parade. The only general officer
In uniform was Gen. G. C. Egerton. #
RECEPTION THE JAPANESE EMIAssY-There
was meeting in the chamber of the First Branch
yesterday morning, of the Committee of Arrange
ments of the City Council for the reception of the
japanese. Mayor Swami was present and inform
ea tne Commlttee that he had received official
tlee that the Embassy would leave Washington on
thursday morning next and arrive in this CITY
between ten and eleven O'clock Some time was
spent by the Committee in discussing the pro-
gramme. 1t was finally arranged that the Mayor
and members of the City Council should meet the
Embassy at the Camden street station, and on its
arrival the members thereof will be placed in omen
barouches, during which salute off guns will be
fired The procession will then take up the line of
march as follows: First Light Division MARYLAND
Volunteers, under command of Major General
Steuart; the Embassy, with Naval Commission the
foreign consuls in official Dress members of the
City Council; baltimore City Guard, under com
mand of Major Joseph p. Warner; Infantry CORPS.
from st. Tmothy's Hall, under command of Rev,
Mr.. Van Bokkeen; the Fire Department with
Chief Engineer Charles I. Holloway, ESQ.,, in com.
mand. The procession will proceed to the Mary
land Institute Hall, by Baltimore street. where the
formal reception will take place, and where the
Embassy will remain fifteen or twenty minutes,
when the carriages will be again resumed, and the
procession will proceed out Baltimore to Aisquith
street, thence to Madison street. thence to Charles
street, thence to Mount Vernon Place, thence along
Monument to Eutaw street, thence to Franklin