The national Republican., 1861-02-25
y. H. The, Union Regiment of Washington.
Respbnhed TO be- Mainr JemelL Mnsic Star.

H., The, Union Regiment of Washington
Responded to by Major Jewell. Music, Star
Srarg'rd Banner"
II CJmprny A Cf the Union regiment of
Wns'Iington---shn marches a. the right Of our
regiment, and nobly has she won that honor,
by her energy, enterprise, and patriotism. Re.
ssponded to by General Darlington, Captain Of
Company A. Music, Yankee Doodle
l3 The Press of our City-True to the
Union, the Constitution, and the laws Re.
spondeh to BY William +. Given, of the Ma.
tionai Republican. Music, Hail Columbia"
ID. The venerable city of Georgetown-In
her old age she has displayed the fire, energy,
and patriotism, of her early youth. Music,
John Anderson, my 10, john"
General Darlington then offered the follow.
ing toasts:
|. The hero, patriot, and statesman, General
Winfield Scott. He is entitled to every honor
within the gift Of the American people. Re-
publics should not be ungratetul. Music, " Hail
to the Chief"
2. General William Hickey, our command.
ing officer. He is true to the Union the Con.
stitution, and the laws. Music, "Reveille.'
Gen. Charles p. Stone, our Inspector General.
The kind, courteous, and energetic manner in
which he has organized the Union Volunteers
Of the District Of Columbia entities him to our
regard, confidence, and esteem. Music, Tat
too"
Patriotic and humorous songs were sung by
Captain Kelly, Sergeant Murphy, and Private
Sebold and shortly afterwards the company
separated, we'll pleased with the entertainment.
General Darlington had received beautiful
letter, signed Anxious Mother" requesting
him to have no Intoxicating drinks at the com.
pany dinner and her request was regarded.
There was nothing to drink but cold water and
weak ale. The drinking was mere matter of
form.
PRESENTATION.
Previous to leaving the armory, to take part
in the procession Of the day, the Washington
Of presenting u pair of fine gold epaulettes to
their gallant commander, Captain Balbach.
Lieutenant Colonel Schwartzman, who was the
first Captain Of the company, was appropriate.
ly chosen by the members to perform the agree.
able duty of presenting to his successor this
mark Of the esteem in which he is held by them
as q gentleman and soldier. Colonel S. ad-
vanced to the centre Of the company, and, in u
neat and handsome address, made the presenta.
ton.
Captain Balbach replied in handsome man.
ner, remarking that the good will of his com.
pany would be ample reward for any service
he could render them, and expressed for him.
self and company the high esteem in which
Col. Schwartzman was held by them.
The incident was pleasing one, and will no
doubt be long remembered by all who witness.
ed it.
THE OLD INFANTRY REMEMBERED.
Another incident of much interest was the
presentation Of u large and beautiful flag to
companies A and B OF the Washington Light
Inf M hat al, th,..
ton in line, tho entire battalion and the Wash
ington Rifles were drawn up in line in front of
the armory Of the former. Col. Davis then
read letter from Messrs. Wall & Stephens,
couched in beautiful terms, asking the accept
ance Of the Stars and Stripes. The Mariub
Band then struck up the Star-Spangled Ban.
ner," the military presented arms, and the flag
was run up to the mast head amid the plaudits
of the multitude assembled.
THE BALLS AT NIGHT.
At night, several brilliant military balls came
of, all OF which were largely attended.
Company A, National Guard battalion, had
very large and brilliant party at the Assem-.
bly, Rooms, which, to the inspiring strains of
Withers's fine music, was kept up till near day.
break. The field officers of the militia were
well represented, as was also the corps Of sap.
pers and miners now quartered at the armory.
The Infantry battalion, in their new armory,
had very select, sociable, and enjoyable com
pany present. The music of Prosperi's band
was excellent, the managers were untiring in
their exertons, and everything went off we'll.
The Federal Rifles, Mt the Franklin Hail.
also had very good time.
Such was the celebration of the birthday of
the Father of his Country" in the Federal
Metropolis.
Tha do, al, kal -,
pirate style in Alexandria. Our want of space
forbids an extended notice.
PRESENTATION OF A BANNER.-At q meet
ing OF the Republicans Of Occoquan, held Feb.
ruary l6, 1861, Mr.. c. Athy was called to the
chair, and Mr.. John Wright was chosen secre
tary whereupon 1t was
Resolred, That John Wright and William
Turner be appointed q committee to 60 to
Washington and receive the banner presented
! by the ladies of Detroit.
Resolved by the Republicans Of Occoqnan,
That we feel ourselves highly honored by the
presentation of the banner by the ladies of De-
troit; that we receive it with gratitude; that
we will preserve and cherish its recoectons
while memory remains, and in after years will
look back upon it as one Of the proudest days
of our lives.
Resolued, That as in the Presidential cam
paign we stood by the Republican cause, which
we believe to be built upon the foundation of
the Fathers and Apostles Of Liberty, Thomas
Jefferson himself being the chief corner stone,
SO now we stand uuainchingy pledged to the
Union as it is, with its glorious Stars and
Stripes, which have hoated in triumph over
many battle fields to the Constitution as our
fathers made it, and to the enforcement of the
| laws.
Rssolred, That in the present distracted state
Of the country, we know no North, no South,
no East, no West, but the best good Of the
whole country, and with Jackson we say, the
Union, it must and shall be preserved.
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