National Republican., 1873-03-05
mingled win The general display.

As an evidence that this effort on the part Of
the committee was duly appreciated, II is only |
necessary to mention that the thousands who
had come out early to witness the exhibition,
remained in their positions until the nnale;
this too, on one Of the coolest nights OF the sea-
son; and when the exhibition was over, instead !
Of growing about the cold, both men and
women expressed the opinion that what they
had witnessed was well worthy Of the trouble
they had taken, the time they had spent, and
the Inconvenience they had been subjected TO.
This ended the amusement offered to the gen
eral public, and after promenade either up or
down the Avenue and q jostle with the crowd,
they sought refreshments In the saloons or pro-
cee1ed to their respective homes and nrssldes,
apparently well satisfied with the proceedings Of
the day, and content TO live four years more
under the administration Of President Grant
INCIDENTS.
Among the many objects Of interest which At
tracted the attention Of both strangers and resi-
dents, Daniel Pratt, the great American traveller,
shoue conspicuous The old fraud was attlred
in his usual rusty suit Of black stock and q silk
hat which might have once been black, but yes
terday looked susplciously red. His elongated
countenance and glartng eyes might have been
suflclent TO attract q passing glance, but this
didn't suit the "traveler," 90 to make assurance
doubly sure no procured q flaming sash and
decorated Il with rosettes, and In this riR prone
naded the Avenue a. near the chief marshal as
possible. When questioned In regard TO his poal-
tlon he said that he was chief marshal Of the oc-
caslon and but for the extremely cold weather he
would have been mounted, but that he had COM
mandcd armies on foot and could certainly con-
troll a small procession. Tue "traveletS" ex-
PLANTATION was satisfactory and he was allowed TO
proceed.
An old gentleman was Knocked down at the
corner Of Tenth and d streets BY the pole OF a
carriage yesterday afternoon. lie passed be
tween the horses and under the vehicle without
receiving any further injury than severe
= bruising.
There was a skrmish between the Maryland
Veterans and the Veteran Union Of Baltimore n
TO who should lead In the division. Ths formel
|, was victorious.
Il Major Rlchards had his police force Keeping IN
Avenue clear of all vehicles last night from 10
to 10 p. m.
q The West Point Cadets gave q dress parad,
v yesterday In front Of the residence Of Gen. W
y 7. sherman, on !, near Third street, which wa
u witnessed by the General, q large number o
y army ofncers and citizens. The parade was per
d feet, and the cadets acquitted themselves nobly
e The Sumner Corps, commanded by Capt. Bal
D Der, which Ia quartered at the armory OF con
l. pany d, Washington Light Infantry, last night
Ia preceded by their elegant band Of nlnetee
lc pieces, visited the residences Of Col. W. G
to Moore, Capt. r. I. Fleming, Lieut.. y. carye
Df AdJutant Powell, Paymastcr Geo. Wanlridg'
Is Miss Belle Case and Mrs. A. O. HJlemar
nj and rendered them sercnade. After perform
o. " several choice airs they were entertained
nd the recipients In q handsome manner. Tue lin
ng was again formed and the direction chan &c
to the REPUBLICAN once, where they also plays
several beautiful airs.
be The ID regiment Connecticut National Guai
arrived yesterday afternoon N $50 O'Clock, Al
ch were escorted to opposite the Washington cit
he house, on New York avenue, where they We
'ys through q dress parade. after which Govern
ge Cooke welcomed them to this city. The line "
he then formed, and the regiment was marched
led their quarters at the Columbian armory, whe
ct, they will remain until their departure for Co
ERE nectlcut.
as TIE INAUGURATION BALL
lis Until tomorrow full description Of the Ins
ihe guratlon ball is reserved. In many respects
red Tor the people present the ball desertes spec
commendation, and from full notes preserved
. will become pleasure to make proper nferen
the to all Its salient features.
st. This morning, aware that the readers Of
rec REPUBLICAN do not care to have repeated oS
,,s and over again specific descriptions OF the bu
rvs room aud Its decorations, the simple fact
OF mains to he added that the hail. In all Its ml
rho features, was gratifying success, and that I
a word OF very strong praise Is given to
I. WIN. Wilkinson for the perfect and atmira
mn arrangements OF the supper-room.
oth During Z promeuade round the hall IN,
on many % more reseryed for = future I notice. i
ef- exact rule with IL to oil the real truth ab
q n anything and everything, and ample time
Tor mSns 10 dischss the grand festival Of last Mig