Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-18
GEORGETOWN, ID. c., Sept

GEORGETOWN. ID. T., sept. 1S. 1850.
The charm of mystery which shrouds the Age
Of Chivalry still exerts an incredible power of
fascination, and at a certain period in our lives
we all prefer the romance Of Scott TO the caricatre
OF Cervantes. Ivanhoe" still cell pses the ''Knght
of La Manchan The modern tournament has this
advantage the ancient affair that the gallant
knights run no risk Of damage to life and limb
other than that which may result from accident
The pageant at Analostan yesterday was great
success, and the contestants displayed considera-
BILE skill in horsemanship and dexterity in "carry-
ing of the ring.n The attendance Of youth and
beauty from eur two cities and the neighboring
counties was very large, considering the unprom-
Using appearance Of the weather, and not a few
staid seniors were present, ogling the ladies and
playing the gallant with all the gusto of youths in
the first bloom Of moustache-h hood. The contest
'Knight of St. Marys;'' Mr.. John III Darnes az
knight Of Analostan; Unknown knight, Mr.
Thos Good; Steel Cross knight, Mr.. William
Garrett; knight Of Columbia, RIr. Fcnton Evans;
KING Int Of Georgetown. Mr.. J. ii. Monroe; knight
of Potomac, Mr. j. II Essex; KING OF Coeney, Mr.
J. Birch and Black Hawk, Mr.. II. :. Mcpherson
OF the judges there were present Jos N. Pearson,
Esq, Hugh Caperton, Esq John 5. Berry, Esq ,
Richard l.. Cox, Esq, and John III. Waters ESQ
''mine hostn Of the Union Hotel. After a fair
and impartial trial Of skill (''each knight had
three rides for the Queen Of Love and Beauty'O
the knight Of Potomac was adjudged 10 be most
successful; the Knight of ct. Marys SECOND on
the list; Black Hawk third; and the Knight Of
Georgetown fourth. neat address 10 the sue
cessful knig hts was then delivered by yos n
Pearson, Esq, after which all proceeded to the
pavilion where twas announced that the success
full knight (Mr. Essex) had chosen as Queen of
Love and Beauty, Miss Burch, Of Virginia, and
she was crowned by Mr.. Pearson who afterwards
performed the same agreeable duty for the maids
Of honor In the graceful manner Of "Chevalier
Bavaria The knight of St. Mary's (Mr Has
tngs) chose as first maid of honor Miss Kate
Frank of Washington; Black Hawk (Mr McPher-
SOM chose as second maid of honor, Miss Davis
of this city; and Miss Roberta Donaldson, Of this
place, was named as third maid Of honor, by the
knight of Georgetown (Mr. Monroe).
The king hts evinced good judgment in their
selections, as the ladies chosen were universally
pronounced TO be Young, handsome, and grace
full, and one of their number 1--WE will not say
which, was the belle of the occasion. After the
ceremony Of crowning, ''music arose with its
voluptuous swell, - and the ball was opened by
the successful knights and favored ladies in a
quadrille, at the conclusion of which all who de-
sired to dance took their places upon the floor.
and chased "the glowing hours with hying feet"
uutil a late hour. We might, after the fashion
OF modern letter-writers, describe the animation
of Miss A the beauty Of Miss B., the candor of
Miss c., and SO down TO Miss H., but where the
ladies were all 80 charming we will not discrim-
mate. The music was furnished by withers's
band, and though not the music Of the spheres
1.-THE judges will understand the allusion,) II was
as usual, fully up TO the standard of excellence,
which all know to be commendation enough.
The popular proprietors OF Analostan were, as
usual, assduous In their efforts TO secure the
comfort and pleasure Of their guests the creature
comforts were not neglected by them; and as
usual, good order was generally observed on the
Island, which still retains Its popularity az a
place Of resort for peasure-seekers.
The republican fire at Occaquan is not alto
gether extinct 1t seems, but stil shoulders and
blazes up. They caught one Of the
active participants in cutting down the pole day
or two since, and shaved bis horses tai, talked
Of riding him on one Of Abes rails, and played
of a number of other practical jokes on him.
Our informant states that IL being understood that
General E. Hunton was to address q democrats
meeting at that place, the republicans in spirit
Of bravado erected another pole on Saturday last;
but not Of the magnificent proportions Of the
former one. Judging from the lively spirit Of
these Occaquaners, we rather think they must
belong to the Wide Awakes.
vessel lying atthe wharf near Semmes planning
mill was robbed a night or two since OF a coat
and pistol and some other articles, and colored
man was arrested on suspicion, bu: we have not
heard the particulars.
Messrs. barnard & Buckley sold at suction, yes
terday, lot and small frame house on Congress
street. to Mr.. VIM. ii. Cooley for $500.