Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-05-09

EXCURSION OVER THE A, l.. * H.. R.
A party comprising several Senators and large
number of members OF the House aud a num-
Der Of ladies left the Maryland Avenue Depot
Saturday morning at Q O'Clock for the purpose
o. visiting the village Of Hamilton, the termi-
nus of the Alexandria Loution ard Hampshire
railroad. The excursion was planned and in
augurated by the Hon. Lewis Mckenzie. mem
Der OF Congress OF Virginia, President or the
road, with q view to treat those fortunate
enough to be OF the number with glimpse of the
gtand and picturesque scenery through which
n rad passes. The excu onists were conyeyed
from the city on the cars OF the Alexandra.
Washington and Georgetown railroad AT the
junction, some two miles this side of Alexandria
tne e1sus onlsts charged cars and were soon
Alexandria, London & Hampshire railroad,
which were awaiting the arrival of the dis
unguished guests. At 10 O'Clock the party were
unuer way and the beautiful scenery along the
route was enjoyed by the entire company.
Inc excurslonists reached Hamilton, forty
four miles from Alexandria, at noon. Here
collation. was served in three cars, well arranged
Tor tue occasion. After the gustatory exercises
had been concluded, an informal meeting was
held in the depot, over which Senator Hsmlin
was called upon TO preside. Short and peril
nent addresses were then delivered by Messrs
Maynard. Fitch, Lawrence, Senator Robertsop
and others, and q committee Of five, consisting
OF Messrs- Fitch, Judd, Degener, and Ferris
and Senator Robertson, were appointed to draft
a series OF resolutions expressive OF the senti-
ments OF the excursionists. The COMMITTEES
submitted the following, which were unani.
mously adopted:
Resolred, That the thanks of this Conures-
slonal excursion party are cordially rendered to
the Alexandria, Loudoun, and Hamp,hire RaiI-
road company and its efficient and popular
PRESIDENT, the Hon. Lewis Mckenzie, tor
peasant trip over the road, afordiny the oppor-
trnity OF visiting section of Virginia so inter
esting both for it's historic associations and its
natural beauties.
Resolved, That the extension OF the AI-xap-
dria, London and Hampshire Railroad Will. in
our opinion, be . most efficscious means of as
sisting the growth and commerce and adding tn
tue prosperity OF the national capital, and we
trust that the same energy and Iberality which
mas characterized its progress under its present
management will succeedin carving il forward
to an early completion. '
AT O'Clock the party left Hamilton, and.
after pleasant journey, arrived safe in Wash,
ington at $50 O'Clock.
During the day Mr.. Mckenzie was indefati-
gable In bis endeavors 20 add to the comforts OF
special thanks for the enjoyments afforded
Among those making the trip were Senators
Hamlin, Ramsey, Howell, Robertson and Os-
born: Representatives, Ella, Lawrence. Asper
Williams Of Indiana, Moore of Illinois, Roots
Beck, BENJAMIN, Common, Jund, Dengeper. Nc,
kenzie, Maynard, Churchill, LoughrIdce. Con
ger, PACKARD, Strickland, Morrill,, Burlington
a mes, OF Massachusetts,, Ferris Sanford
.anin, C0wies, Kelsey. Fisher, Buck BarIy
Mehee, Peck, Amber, Smith of Tennessee
Nloiack, Hawley, Moore of Ohio, Crebs, Blair
Tsde, and SPHINX Of Dakota; A. s. Perbam
Clerk Of the Senate District COMMITTEES: a s.
Buxton: Doorkeeper, and Clinton LIoyd Cbief
Clcrk or the House of Representatives. and a
NUMBER OF representatives Of the press
A