Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-12

To-day being the anniversary of the battle Of
North Point, 1t was celebrated here in a manner
not witnessed in this city for many years past
Early this morning in anticipation of the arri-
val of The Association of the Defenders of the
city OF baltimore in the war of 1872, the MEM
bers OF the Survvors of the War Of 1872, of this
city, assembled in the ladies reception room of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad depot about 9
O'Clock for the purpose of receiving the expected
visitors. Capt. Phipps, of the arsenal, had a
field piece mounted east Of the depot with
which TO FIRE a national salute in honor Of the
Baltmoreans.
The following members OF the Survivors As
sociatiOn of this District were present:-General
ward Simms, vice president, u; James Law rem
son, secretary, II; James A. Kennedy, treasurer
90; John ID. Clark, marshal, 70; Michael Cation,
IS; Willard Drake, 81; Simeon Matlock, So; John
Brady, az; g. Bestor, 50; Warren Perkins, 50:
Smith Minor, 30; John Reynolds, 20; James Bax-
ter, 80; VIM. Mortimer, q; s. Mast, 80; John
johnson, "a; VIM Jones, 90; George Morrow, 92
VIM. Phillips, 81; Thos. Papkips, 81; Benton
NAPLES, IS; JohnJ Wheaton, so; John s. Ander-
son, 20; Jos. MeBlair, 80; w. W. Moore
Drum major Maekeys field music was on hand,
and at The head OF the line were carried by
Messrs. Simms, Kennedy, and Lawrepson three
L. ;. flags, one of which was used at the battle
1913.
ARRIVAL OF THE BALrIMoRRANs
a very large crowd assembled at the depot,
and on the arrival eff the train at 10 O'Clock,
way, and when the visitors alighted Messrs. Ken
nedy and Lawrenson marched them into the re-
cepuon room and they were formed in line OPP
posite the old soldiers OF this District. The Wis
itors numbered So, and headed by a fine old
banner presented ID them by the ladies of Balti-
more, and a time stained silk flag used by one of
the volunteer companies in the battle of North
Point. II. Lightner's field music accompanied
them.
The following were the officers: Major Joshua
Dryden, president; Ben. German and James
vi raufA ax.fS- ~
A. Jarrett, treasurer; s. b. Morton, surgeon;
John Ijams, marshal; and A. NJ. Stansbury,
assistant; and the following members were
Stansbury, w. Bachelor, James Pennington,
David Whitson, SEQ. Boss, VIM. Randall, Jesse
Hanse, James MoIford, James Enson, Rev.
co esf Su IT, paSis " Wat,s L. W. Goswe
Reemer, Nash, - Amger, j. Reed, -
Wynn, d. Taylor, : Horstman, j. Redgrave,
lanes lanes Layer, !: Hess, J; w. Rnnyon, -
Bookman, - Banker, - Sleigh, Baker,
: Wadell, = Pindell, James Sykes, r.
Tr1wbridge, John Carmichael, t. c. Bond and
GEN. sKINNER's WELCOME ADDRESS.
=, Some little time was occupied in arranging
the two associations face to face, when Generfl
of ~, rendered a welcome to the defenders of
baltimore, who had come here for the purpose
of celebrating so important an event as the an
niversary of a decisive battle In our second war
for independence. Gen. Skinner proceeded to
recite the circumstances Of the battle, and in
conclusion said, "you who were participants in
that battle have come to participate in the cele-
bratiOn of that important event." and he bid
them again hearty welcome.
RESPONSE OF THE BALTIMoREANs.
Major Joseph Dryden responded, stating in
union which would be formed by the two asso-
Citations would be as lasting as eternity. He then
introduced Rev. French s. Evans, formerly OF
this city.
Mr.. Evans said that fifty-seven years ago the
citizen troops of Baltimore had met the veteran
troops Of Europe and defeated them and he
spoke Of the night preceding the battle in that
city as one OF anxiety and agony, and in many
houses prayer was offered up for its preservation
and in this battle some men of God, after spend
ing the night in prayer, participated-some who
successful, and Baltimore was saved. Many of
those who participated with them now sleep in
the dust. Here they were a mere handful, and
tney nad come 70 mingle with those who took
greetings on the prosperity of their common
country, looking forward to the time when the
same old stars and stripes win wave from ocean
to ocean over the whole continent, and when
under It universal liberty and happiness shall be
enjoyed by all.
REMARKS BY DIR. BLAKE.
Dr. John b. Blake, in behalf of the Oldest
Inhabitants Association, regretted that that a =
ISOLATION had not been appraised Of the intended
VISIT IN time to participate in the welcome, but
all present, oldest inhabitants and the younger
ciuzens OF Washington, were highly delighted
at this visit of the soldiers Of IL, and joincd in
the welcome to them.
SIGHT SEEING.
snort time was spent in conversation, when
the members took the Metropolitan cars and
proceeded to the Governors office, but Governor
dents House and walked through the east room.
From there they took the Avenue cars to the
capitol, where some time was spent, and shortly
after O'Clock they again took the cars TO the
corner Of 9th and F streets, from whence thew
marched to Shaffer & Benser's, where
THE BANQUET
Owing to q miscalculation there were bnt
seyenty-fye seats ordered, while the COMPANY
having been reinforced on the route, numbered
about ninety, thus some fifteen, including a few
OF the BaltmOreaDs, among them ex-Mayor
short time only.
The order was given to attack the viands,
after grace had been said by Rev. Wesley Davis
of ST. Johns Church, Baltimore and about
O'Clock the work of knives and forks having been
completed, the following toasts were announced:
TOAsTs.
The Battle Of Baltimore, 18th September
1914, one OF the crowning victories of the war;
The Battles of Plattsburg and on Lake Cham
pam, Eth September, 1911, when an army of
surrendered to American proves.
The Departed Heroes of the War of 1872
The Surviving Soldiers and Sailors of the War
OF 1872: AS ready TO do battle nor as them
The President of the United States
The Governor of the District of Columbia
The First Representative in Congress for the
New District of Columbia: In his hands the in
terests Of the Defenders of 1s12-'I4 viii be ever
safe.
The FOrty-second Congress: Honor and graft
tude to II for remembering theold soldiers OF the
war OF 1872, By the passage of the pension act of
February II, 1871.
The Press-The Vehicle of Light TO the
World: May its influence in the moral and in
teIlectual world be like that of the sun in the
physical system, to purify while it Eliminates
The Ladies.
The little village of st. Michaeis, Talbot coun-
ty, Md, famous for building clipper privateers;
they never failed to give the enemy warm re-
ception.
Responses were made to these toasts by Mr..
d. y. Stewart, OF the Baltimore bar, Gen. Chip
man, and others.
The Military Parade
AT one O'Clock to-day the arrnories of the
several companies which purposed Joining in the
parade this afternoon were the scenes OF active
preparations for the event. Shortly after
O'Clock the Presidents Mounted Guard Colonel
Owen, was on its way TO the parade ground in
front OF the City Hall. Company A, Washington
Light Infantry, left their armory opposite the
Metropolitan Hotel; Company theirs, in
Harmonial Hall; Company c theirs, in the
First Ward; and Company theirs, ON eth street,
near l., in time to reach the rendezvous at the