Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-02-25
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AGREATDAY at THENATIoNAL CAPITOL.
Inauguration OF the Statue Of General
w ashington-Imposing Military and
Civic Procession Eloquent Oration of
Mr.. Bocock-Scenes, Incidents, eto.

Civio Procession Eloquent Grafton of
Mr.. Bocock-Scenes, Incidents, etc.
The anniversary Of the birth Of the Father Of
his Coantry-George Washington--was celebrat-
cd ut the National Capitol in most imposing and
patriotic manner. .notw ithstanding the extreme in
clemency Of the weather. The immediate 10.
cason OF tho demonstration was the Inaugural
tion OF tho equestrian statue Of Washington,
ordered by Congress i,om Clark Mills, ESP, Mt
aco-t of $4,000. soon af,er tho successful ereo-
tion ot his equestrian statue Of General Jackson,
Our correspondent has furnished Us with the fol-
lowing detailed account Of tho proceedings OF tho
day:
WasHlNoroN Feb. 90.
The morning Of this glorious dny dawncd dur
ing the prevalence Of u gale OF wind from the
southwest. accompanied with frequent showers ol
rain hut all remembered that it was the annver-
saiy of the birth Of him who was FIRST in war,
first Ia peace, and first IN the hear,s Of his coun-
trymcn and To tho brisk breeze the national tlag
was thrown from AN hundred eminences ringing
bells III every ward announced tho joyful return,
whilst salutcs Of artillery reserborated throughout
the "tcn miles square
At an early hour the staff, fold ani company
officers of tho District oi Columbia regiment Of
volunteers repaired to the ailrond station ior tho
purpose of welcoming 10 the national metropolis
the gallant soldiers of Baltimore, ChesertoMn,
Ah., and New York; but, after lapse of some
hours, they received intelligence TINT tho New
York volunteers had been delayed between Phla.
delphia and Baltimore The officers returned to
their quarters.
Never enrc did there appear u more general
disposition un the part of our whole community
to celebrate tho day. Tho officers of government
Ind full permission to fnito III tho ceremonies. -.
Banks were ct, scd and busaess of ull kinds sus-
pended. Everybody appeared in holiday attire
aud whilst all regretted tho uniavorablcness
ol the weather, there was susceptible an mir Of
checrlnlncss and buoyancy which cynccd love and
lnvu,on i,r tho m,ni, ,ry OF the great nnl GOO
Washington.
From the armory of the Light Infantry, M
well ms twoor three other prominent tlnces mot
toes Of wclcomc stretched across tho entire breadth
of the avenue and streets--whiist our engine
houses we're decorated in appropriatc STYLE and ut
considerable cost
At the appointed hour citisens were seen wcnd-
ing their wny in every direction, TO meet tho WI
rious associations for parade duty
Soon after ten O'Clock train Of fifteen cnrs ar
rived bringing about half the number of the mem
bers of the Maryland Legislature, the Reed Rnes
OF Chestcrtown, Md, the Baltimore commander of
Knights Templar, n fine band OF music for our
Washington Templars, besides many private cli-
and substantial farmers from every station ON
the line of the road These were all received by an
enthusiastic assembinge, who braved the storm Tor
such patriotic purposcs.
From Wm p. Smith. Esq, the master Of trans
bortation' It was now inliy understood that the
baltimore City uuards ana tho seventh hrg'.
meht OF new iTk' were on their way anu "ou'd
500" arrive. ih's quiekehed 'he puoho ie'iing ana
nuhofeds oi spectators were soon added 10 the
thr"hg.,
Ano'hcF nun hour anu mere ca'ne" tram o' t"eh-
~ oud' uru"h ny oho ohSihe' anu conveying ne
tween our Two c,ae' over one thousand men, ana
all promptly ana WIN perfect security hs inc iarge
'rain "ipr""sheo tue depot there VIVA universal
expression o' applause and grat'hcntlon.
me baltimore oi'y uuardT' under command
OIL mayor arhcr; numbering ths usuai conph-
men' oi 9'hcerS,-ioo musKet' ana hVe mns'e,rhs'
nrd ah?h'ed then 'nc seventh Regiment oi New
iork' WIN ron o' nine enmpnn'es' oot oheefs
ana Prlvates besides band oi Al members, ana Il
dinm corps. ;.
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monday salute and ringing Of bells were again
heard Tor several miles around.
The various volunteer companies OF tho DIS
tr'ct OF Columbia now assembled, and formed u
most imposing appearance. Other associations OF
civil character were also seen in every direction
preparing for the oecasion--ail regardless oi con
tuuous showers oi ram, and streets anything but
agreeable to marching movements.
Between the hours OF two and three O'Clock the
clouds gradually disapnearu, anu tho general ex'
cltrment was Ggain quickened ly the appearance