Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-06-13

4 We don't believe though, that Mr.. Nash had
anything whatever to do with il; the immense
us contained nothing bat mint, which is good
thing to have on an excursion, as everybody
knows.
Early Friday morning we were ashore at the
Point, found Messrs. Mitchell and Waters, the
lessees for the season, on the ground, but not
yet prepared for the reception OF visitors, but
making preparations TO that end, when the
sultry season shall fairly open. Uncle Sans
fotilia were in sight mp and down ri liver. ksep-
ing vigilant watch for smuggiers; and not long
after, one OF the lead colored gunboats came
down with q delinquent schooner under its
wing. detected probably making the attem pit
during the night to convey conrraband goods
across the river. We took a bath here, water
rathersh cool YETI we partook OF soft crabs
here, and then sped on again up the Potomac.
AT Mount Vernon the boat turned in to the
wharf, showing that our thoughtful entertain.
ers proposed giving us the opportunity OF
call mere, thus adding smother to the Interesting
made here under the escort OF Mr.. Herbert, Of
the management Of the grounds, and after
wards the excursionists assembled at the tomb.
Prior to the arrival OF the main party at the
tomb, Judge Dean answered a request to speak
by quoting from Thompson's hymn, "Come,
then, expressive silence, muse his praise" ALI
being assembled, "Tha Grave of Washington"
was sung by Messrs. Lloyd and Dubaat 1.-THE
entire party joining in the chorus) with singu-
larry impressive effect, and then District At
torney Darlington was called upon for speech.
Mr.. Darlington, who, as we all know in
Washington, Is not often at q loss for felicltous
language, even when the subject is a trite one
made few happy remarks, first in relation to
our trip, which he characterized IS remarka-
bly, pleasant one. a37r FL ast,. a. e...a ~,
What do we live for? Good men say to pre.
pare for bright and happier world beyond
the skies This solemn and impressive scene
reminds us how transiory are all earthly joys.
But let us in reasonable and rational way
make the most of life. Dunn ririmus, uiuamus
What can be more delightful than the mutual
tatnr ahos. Iii
1t brings into play those gentle and beautiful
virtues that adorn and illustrate the human
character. He saw before him gentlemen
representing every department of business in
the Metropolis of the Nation, and how delight
ful our intercourse has been. He hoped that
many such happy days and nights await us in
the future. Besides, this trip has not been
without substantial benefit to all. Shortly
after leaving Baltimore our attention was d.
rected to the sandy beach, where we beheld q
few little, gray, modest tom bstones-they speak
with most miraculous organ-wlth silent elo-
quence, and they illustrate the glory of the
American arms and the patriotism of our tore.
fathers, who upon that lonely and consecrated
spot hunbled the pride OF an insolent and in
vading foe. But he would forbear. No Anne.
rican citizen, proud of his country, can ever
forget the history of North Point.
We had now reached the eliminating point
of our excursion. And it is good for us to be
here. What solemn associations cluster
around this sacred spot. Who can contemplate
these "reminiscences and the character of the
great anu gOOQ man whose mortal remains re-
posed in this hallowed ground and not feel his
bosom glow with patriotic ardor! To this
Mecca the lovers OF liberty from all quarters
of the world may bring their richest and
choicest offerings. To mention the name OF
Washington exhauSts the language OF pane.
gyric. Who can smooth the ice, paint the lily,
give perfume to the violet or an additional
hue to the rainbow! His deeds, his noble
deeds, alone have rendered him immortal His
name blaZes upon the brightest pages of the
worlds history, and there it will remain for
ever. At the tomb or the immortal Washin gton
let us renew our vows of devotion to that
blessed Union to which his whole life was de-
voted.
He trusted that the political millennium is
into piowShares and American citizens from
the North, the South, the East and the West,
will stand like q band of brothers hand in
hand around the tomb OF Washington and
with firm and united hearts pray for the Union
the Constitution, and the laws.
He had frequently observed that a fellow
who has good heart is more Impressibie and
more subject to patriotic and even religious
emotions when he is slightly under the nfiu-
ence of good liquor than at any other time.
That being the case, he was sure that every
mothers son OF them would leave this hal
lowed spot with reflections we'll worthy of
American patriots who had stood by the grave
OF Washington.
On the way up the river a meeting of the
passengers was held, Gen. Darlington in the
chair, and committee designated, consisting
of Messrs. J. B. Ellis, Thos. L. Lloyd, c. s.
Noyes, T. S. McNeir and S L. Phillips, reported
resolutions warmly expressive of the aBpre-
citation by the party of the generous hospitaIites
of the Pres ident and Directors Of the Washing
ton and Mount Vernon Steamboat Company,
and of the courtesy and officer like conduct of
Capt. Gedney, and cordially commencing the
Collyer and her officers to the travelling COM
munity.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted;
and proposition to raise subscription for
handsome set of celors appropriate for so
smart and cosy vessel as the Collyer, was
carried by reclamation, and the where withaI
was torked over forthwith.
Then came another little demonstration in
the shape of q demurely worded presentation
OF boquet by MIR. Jas. A. Wise to Councilman
Jonas b. Ellis, in recognition of his arduous Ia
bors as leader of the Gabriel's Band Calithum-
plan association. Mr.. Ellis froze to the bouuet
but promptly declined appropriating the honors
thrust upon him, in fact, more than intimated
that his place had been rather that of victim,
than actor on the occasion alluded to.
We rather suspect that Mr. Wise, who is
promising young lawyer, was, in this instance,
acting in a professional capacity to avert pub
lie indignation from the really guilty leaders
OF that reprehensible organization.
On reaching the wharf, three rousng cheers
three more with like extras for President Van
Riswick and other officers of the company.
We believe it is generally admitted that the
party had good time-yea, an exceedingly
good time.
ID Lieut.. Fred'k Starkey, company G, SCOTS
$50 cavalry, committed suicide in his tent at the
headquarters Of the regiment, above the Park,
Seventh street, by cutting his throat with a
razor Lieut.. Starkey had been i'll for some
days, and the surgeon Of the regiment had had
a man detailed TO attend him; and in the tenn
porary absence of the latter, the Lieutenant
got out his razor and cut a horrid cash across
the throat, severing both carotid arteries,
dying in few seconds thereafter. Coroner
Woodward held an inquest and the jury re-
turned a verdict that he came to his death from
wounds inflicted by himself while laboring
under atemporary depression of mind. Lieut..
Starkey was a German by birth and q soldier
by profession, and had been in the regular SER
vice. He came out with the regiment as pri-
vats, and has been advanced from one position
to another, and recently was commissioned
second lieutenant and assigned to company G.
A letter was found among his effects, written
the day previous, directed to Gen Judd, our
Minister to Berlin, in which he requests the
General to inform lady, whose name is men
toned, that he was i'll, and that she must not
be surnrised to hear had news from him ut any