The national Republican., 1867-04-17
LOCAL DEPARTMENT


The EMANCIPATION CELEBRArIoY.--Ye
terdsy the colorsd people Of this District had a
joyous season, II being the occasion Of their oel
ebration Of the anniversary Of emancipation in
tho District Of Columbia. Extensive prepara.
tions had been ih progress for several weeks past
and an immense demonstration was anticipated.
Yesterday morning however dawned with a
steady rain, which prevailed tntil near mid.
day which had the effect Of preventing the for.
nation Of tho procession at the appointed hour
~ o'clock d m. Most Of the intended partici.
pants, however, made up their minds that should
tho weather turn out more favorable, they would
form at about two o'clock In the afternoon. In
this they ware gratiied, for the rain ceased. and
the clouds vanished for the timo being.
About eleven O'Clock the Lincoln Zouaves
d'Afrique and the 0akman Inyincibie Guard, Of
Baltimore, With tho 7th colored infnulry band
arrived In the city. This caused our District
participants 10 be still moro eager for the pa
rade TO take place, and at about 2 p. m. they
commenced assembling at II and Eleventh
streets.
Tho procession was formed as follows, in til.
presence Of large crowd Of spectators, mostly
oolored peoplei
Seventh infantry oOlOred band, of Bait more
Fred. Johns, leader.
Lincoln Zouayes d'Afriquo, Baltimore, First
Lieutenant Burgess 10 command. The uniform
Of this company consisted Of fatigue caps and
French Zouayo uniform. Their national colors
bore the coat arms OF Maryland, and they
numbered about forty men.
oskman Invincible Guards, Captain John ii.
Murphy Blaek rouudAbouts and pnntaloons
with gilt stipes. About 25 men. They carried
the national eolors and small flags bearing the
initials Of their company name.
Soldiers' Protective Association, Annapolis,
Maryland, Rinsey Baldwin, marshal. They
wore blue collars, on the right side Of which were
crossed guns with underneath them 4 large star.
On the left side crossed swords with a red heart
beneath. This company numbered about 90
men. They bore the national colors and n flag
inscribed with the words, "God and Liberty"
Fremont Lake Association, No. 7S, Annapolis,
Maryland, Harris Cooper, marshal Each mem
Der wore red, white and blue ribbons on the loft
lapel Of bis coat, and they had with them a
beautiful silk flag.
Colored soldiers and saiiors Of Washington,
John s. Brent, marshal. On left lapel Of coat
red, white and blue rosettea They carried tho
national colors, the LIST District Gag with the
number shot out, and q flag beaf,sB the follow =.
ing: "Wilson's Wharf" and "l6th regiment,
Sd brigade, Sd division, 24th corps" This squad
numbered about 80 men.
Alexandria soldiers and sailors, r Gilchrist
marshal Three lne flags and about rs men.
First ward delegation, John Gray, marshal.
National Solor' and a'g inscribed " TuPelo" and
DttCo SEOss nOuuss hDOuL 80 men.
Second ward delegation, Geo Arnold, marshal.
National colors and flag "presented by citi
sens Of hatcher, Miss to the 5th U. s. heavy
artillery" About 25 men.
Two ambulances covered with national colors,
aud carrying wounded soldiers and sailors.
A four.horse omnibus drawn by grays, both
vehicle and horses gaily decorated with ribbons,
wreaths, &c., and the omnibus carrying the Alert
Base Ball Club
Carriages trimmed with flags, wreaths, &c
Catholic Male Benevolent Society, Wm. II
Smith marshal, and r. II. Wells and George L
Younger aids. A beautiful banner Of oper
work, displaying in flowers and green csdar
Liberty and Union" Portrait Of Mr.. Lincoln
surrounded by the likenesses Of fallen Union OF
acors. Portrait of the donth.bod scene Of Mr.
Lincoln.
Collins band.
First ward citizens, Daniel Burke marshaI
banner marked "a, 700 strong" and others bear
ing the following inscriptions Lincoln Thy
memory is snshrined In the hearts Of a grateful
peoplei" "All the world shall know that we are
men !" "Gracious Heaven We thank Thee
Thou hast smiled upon our hopes" "Wolcom,
the day we celebrate;h Lincoln: Green be the
grave above thee, friend Of our lowly days nont
knew thee but to love thee nor named thee bu
to praise"
Boyer's Band, plain black uniform, with gill
trimming.
Second ward delegation; portrait of Mr. Lin
ooln. below which Is "Malice to none-charity
to all, and on the reverse side "Unon Leagu,
Council No. l6i" William Crawford, marshal
About 80 men
Washington United Benevolent Association
John D. Wallace, marshal, and D. II. jackson
aid. About 10 men. Flags, portrait of Mr.
Lincoln, and motto, 1--WE mourn our loss, )
Gags, &c; -.
Seventh ward soldiers and sailors, r. II. vii
kinson In command.
Seventh ward citizens, George Newman, mar
shal-Bsnner bearing 1--WE pay o willing ODE
dience to the laws Of our country, proper dc
ference to superiors, and 4 most sincere goot
will to all mankind" and on tho reverse, "W,
will ever stand by the Union and hag Of oul
country" Tenth regiment infantry 6'g. In all
about 100 men.
And other associations.
The following were the chief officers present
John Gray chief marshal, with yellow silk sasi
and white rosette. Aids to chief marshal, Thos
Hawkins, blue sash and White rosOtte, and Chas
D. Fisher, white sash and red rosette.
Division MarshRls-John II. Tunnia, Jane
Peake, II. Wilkerson, and John S. Brent, al
wearing red sashes.
Tho procession moved off towards the circle
preceded by q squad Of mounted police, undc
tho direction Of Captain Reed. Arriving at th
Circle, the procession was enlarged by the dele
cation from Freedmen's Village. The process
sion marched along some Of the principal street
ofWaShington and Georgetown, whom the threat
ening aspect ofthe weather prompted the variOu
organizations to quickly disperte, and hurriedl!
make their ways homeWard. Tho ball, intendeI
to take place in this connection, has been post
poned.