Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-10-17
The Visiting knights TempIar.
The HARTFORD CoMMANDERY AT TIE TOMB
WASHINGTON.


The Knights Templar on a visit to this city
Washington Comma ndery, No. /, of Hartford.
Connectscut--with q number of members OF the
District Communicates, numbering in sH about
three hundred, embarked yesterday en- the
steamer Lady of the Lake, and arrived of
Mount Vernon about $50 o'clock n. Nc. The
Lady OF the Lake could not approach ~ the
landing on account Of DIR awning too much wais :.
and the passengers were transferred to the
steamer Arrow, and all safely landed. when the
line was formed and the procession marched to
the tomb of George Washington, where the
COMMUNICATES were depioyed to the right and
lett, Washington No. /, of Hartford. VI ashing-
ton No. D., OF this city, and Columbia No. and
Potomac No. 3, being drawn up on the right
three lines deep and in the order named, while
DE Moav occupied the left. Between tbe two
lines and on knoll slightly to the right of the
entrance - the home OF the honored dead stood
the officers of the respective communicates, and
everything being in readiness for the ceremO-
MES, the marine band played a solemn S'rge.
Sir Charles Z. Stansbury, eminent COM
msnGer of Washington No. I, of this city, then
stepped forwerd and remarked that When the
order was instituted II was composed OF those
who had mace she pilgrimage to the holy shrine;
that their duty was 10 protect pilgrims who
travelled froEl-afar to pay their devotion to the
great Captain OF our salvation, the Prince Of
Peace. After speaking of the purity OF thed-
motives, their courage, charity, aud the cycle
O. years which scs since elapsed, he compared
the Pr sent Iiigri mage to the tomb OF Washing
tor with that ID the ancient sir knights.
- the cOrClW7iOE OF his remarks, Sir Eujght
Thompson, rTelase Of COium0is No. 2, etgeIel
Wood, OF Washington No. /. o. Hartford
stepped forward, end in behalf OF his COM
naDdory testified 20 the reverence they all felt
for the ground tAet contained the rem 2iRE OF
Washington. ThsEVeakeT then related briefly
the history Of The eaTly struggles of our alton
tor al existence. snG she conspicuous part t.-Een
by George Wash Rgtoa I'm the battle for freedom
and Independence. The noble deceased had
at the FreemasGn's altar taken upon him
self the vow of patriotism. Let then row
emulate his example. He had never drawn his
sword except in case az oppression, and ALWAYS
extended mercy to 4 fSi!en foe. Let those CT to-
day resolve TO follow liz 3recepts.
The Masonic choir si1en sang the beautiful
requiem entitled "NOEsslied," and were fell
lowed with dirge, finely executed by the
American band, of Precedence. This concluded
the ceremonies at the tomb; after which tie
parties stroed about the grounds and mansion.
Tn " left on the return tr.. at o'clock p. M.
and had dinner on board the steamer. The
bar d Of tue Hartford Sir Taights and the ma
rine band of this city were stationed on deck
anc played many fine ars Sn the way up the
river. The boat reached tie wharf here about
O'Clock, and the visitors were escorted back to
the botel, all expressing themselves highly
pleased wits the days pilgrimage.
ARRIVAL OF TIE DELAWARE KNIGHTS.
81. Johns Commsndery, &c. /, knights
Te1nplar, of Wilmington, Delaware, arrived at
the Gth-stTeet depot, in the early Gouthern train
TINS morning, and proceeded al once to the
National Hotel, where a breakfast had been
I,Ee Jared for thesl. The officers are WIN. H.
lamar, eminent commander; A. Gawthorp
geneTalissiro; 1. G: Pyle. captain general; j.
e.,
I. IL. Hoone, junior walden; W. G. Ford
wsTCer; +. r. Wise. sword bearer; j. M. Holmes,
staidId bearer; W: E.. Appleton. recorder.
accompanied them; also, the Wilmington CITY
cornet band, Prof. EiEnger leader. After par
taking OF breakfast and resting themselves, they
were eSco:ted to the wharf by delegations from
the District communicates and the Hartford
con manGeTy, with the band OF TIE latter and
the MariEe band of this city. and embarked oE
board The steamer ArroW for pilgrimage to
NRrrnn hpv nil afrrr,, -
m. and be met at the wharf BY the several
communicates and escorted to the National
Hotel, 10 jOit. in the banquet and hop to be
given there tonight in honor OF the visiting Sir
Knights.
TIKI HARTFORD KNIGHTS VISITING TIE DIX.
PAYMENTS.
The day was spent by the Hartford Sir Knights |
in vsiting the various points of interest in this
city. They marched IN a body this morning. |
preceded by the Providence band and a COM |
mittee OF Washington fempars, to the Execu- |
tive mansion, and were received by the Pres- |
dent in the East Room. The commandery then |
TO theTreasury and War Departments, |
Boutwell, and Belknap. TLey also visited the |
Navy Department, but the Secretary was out |
of town.
TIE GRANTA AND WILSON CLUB OF Alexandra |
county. Va, held meeting last evening at |
Freedmen's Village: the president ID. Ii. Smith, |
In the chair. A call having been issued by the |
chairman OF the county committee for a meeting |
Of all republicans of Alexandra county, for a
convention, to be held on the sd |
instant, to nominate officers to fill vacancies, |
that committee to call the convention, resolu-
ton was offered to Indorse their action, when
Mr. 81. II. Stevens raised the point that this club
had EOtbing to do with local elections only the !
national election, which point was overruled by
the chair; and after discussion the motion was
aid on the table, no quorum voting. Speeches
we're then made by Messrs. Virgil Corbett =
Johnson, Sewel Corbett and others, Endorsing
he present administration.
TIE TAN SALK.-TO- day the sale of proper
~ the Collector OF Taxes in arrears of taxes due
he Dietrict government was continued at Met
Croft Hall, under direction of the deputy COL |
ector Brsmhall. The bidding was more lively
han on any day before. The list was COM
nenced at the middle OF HIS, and concluded at |
about the middle OF the Ms, where it will be re-
unied tomorrow. This sale affords the rare
opportunity o. ID per cert iRVSstusnt, it
bouid be remembered. ]
TIE NATIONAL COURSE RACRs.-At the
rational race course yesterday, the first running
100. A. Moffstt entered Gray Bill, ID. Sykes
inferred sorrel gelding Rem, VIM. Hay entered
ray mare Mamie. Mamie won in 1:55. The
ray horse entered by Henry Dangerfield and |
Jay mare entered by A. Moffatt, the mare win
ling the race.
MARLBORO TURNPIKE.-Our Marlboro and
" ashington turnpike will be completed this |
week to the farm of Rector Humphrey. esq two
niles from this village. The work will, we hope, |
De pushed on to the village, making most val |
liable improvement in the travel to the city,
Marlboro Gazette.
THE COU4TS.
POLICE COURT, Judge SneU.-John Mack, |
assault and battery on Joseph Nav; S. and |
,csts. Samuel Rainey, assault on l.. Robinson;
thirty days in jail. Charles Nichols, profane
md indecent language; SIS. Frank Thomas |
iisorderly conduct; So. George ThOma, alias |
violation of cart law; s.. Thomas
profanity; So. Alexander johnson, |
same offence; -. George DIETRICH and Emma |