Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-01-18
Washington News.
Correspondence Of The Free Pre''.
The Carniyal-Mr stanley Banqueted
Preparing for the Inauguration
miscellaneous.
WASHINGTON, January 10, 1878.

Preparing for the Inauguration
miscellaneous.
WASHINGTON, January 10, 1878.
The Washington Carnival which was post
po1od from last Spring 10 this, promises 10 be
as unique and move. as the t,rmer The sport
will be carried on after the mode of the "AIys-
tic Hrew of k0mus.' of New Orleans, whose
Caruiya, was attended by our committee last
August The programme for the festival is as
follows. FIRST day-Horse racing from ten
o'clock uuu. one from two until four, numer-
Gus minor races, such as mule races, bag races,
foot races. running races, Nc., which sport Gre
ates us much merTimeut among the old folks as
the young; from four until six the monster
procession, el mIS4us, Will take place, and the
remainder of the hrst day proceedings will be
fireworks aud the illumination Of the Avenue.
Second Ddy-Ihis day viii include almost the
same tuu as the hrst, except the Grand Tour
uamelt am confident that old jefferson
can furnish us the victorious Knights, and will
look out for her contribution. IL has been de-
iuite.v decided % bold the Carnival on the 9Th
aud 9TH Ut March, no which time the city will
be Coil. OF patriotic visitors who will be expect
ed Co display renewed patriotism by remaining
over those rehcSome days. | hope Charles
town and her ueighborlood will be fully rep
resented.
Henry ~ Stanley, the New York Herald
correspondent who discovered Dr. Livingstone
ia tle Wids of Africa, was the recipient Of q
grand complimentary dinner las. Saturday
night. iu honor OF ms visit % tie National
. Capital. given by bis fellow correspondents
Uuar,ylJI iu this city. The banquet was al
tended ty many distinguished men, including
General Sherman, Speaker Blaine, Senators
I Eyutlu and Casser,y Gov, Cooke, Hon Ellis
I D. Roberts, Zion. 5. 5 Cox, and many others
/ too numerous 20 mention. The press was full
I u.s. represented, and BOASTS, speech-making, &c,
I was the orier Ut toe evening. Mr.. Stanley
showed bis appreciation Il the compliment by
I au elaborate speech, descriptive Of his travels
I BOZ Africa, and returned thanks o. the press of
| Washington Tor their sind consideration
Speeches were made by General Sherman.
Speaker Blame. Senator Thurman, RepreSeu-
I tAtiyes Cox and Fitch, George Alfred Town
I send aud Ben. Pesley Po0re, highly laudatory
: of Alr. Stanley career as q correspondent aud
explorer
The different committees appointed at the
| numerous public meetings held within Che last
/ mouth, 10 regard 20 the second inaugural cere-
monies ut President Grant. are actively attend
iug 90 their respective duties, aud promise TO
I Dee u.iy prepared for that aUs2icious occasion.
/ The chairman OF the standing committee Alex
| auGgr l.. Shepherd. has received many COM
muu.cati0us from different State militia. noti-
! tying him ot their intention Of participating in
/ the imposing scene. This includes several Nir-
I .,l.l regiments. and others from New York.
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and also
some oi tUe Western States. The famous Fifth
I Nay land is among those mentioned from our
sister State. aud those from New York take 10
! tLc celebrated Buffalo G-cuadiers. who created
such a sensation "a, Long Branch last sammer.
\ by their wonderful. silent drill.
The claim Of Niiley Lodge, 7. O. @. T..
af Chlr'e,,own, whose property was burned
during the war iy L. ). Troops, Is LOW under
cons. .eration by the Senate Committee on
Claims. Ssus.or Davis is looking after its in
,esests. and Ui., push the matter to a speedy
settlement
Tie jucreaseof Small Pox is alarming. On
ana average ten cases are reported daily and
many deaths occur from the terriblepest. The
spread o. OBJ, disease IS considered. by the med
lea. fraternity, a certainty, So long as the cold
weather lasts. which is Q promoter Of the
sccuvge.
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