National Republican., 1875-06-04

Under the auspices OF The Trinity Reformed
| Sunday School, q large company of six or more
| hundred persons was conveyed from the old town
| of York, Penn, to the steamers Arrow and Pilot
Boy, at the Seventh street wharf, yesterday,
| for trip TO the tomb Of Washington. Added to
! these the Board of Visitors from Richmond to the
Mount Vernon Association, proceeding to hold its
second session at the mansion, was found on board
| the Arrow in charge of the gallant Captain Hol-
lingshead being escorted by others equally inter-
| ested in the days excursion. The Citizens Band,
| q really fine organization, under leadership OF
| Matthias Leiak, consisting of seventeen pieces,
| accompanied the eXcursOnists down the river,
10 t6e great delight Of all on board. The com
panies were safely landed at last, although the
| Pilot Boy, running aground In the mud within
to relieve itself OF the heavy load Of passengers
| by resOrtlng to the Arrow.
| Some confusion ensued, but hilarity and good
humor prevailed, while the yigilant care Of the
Captain prevented any accident. notwtthstand-
ing the great crowd and some excitement. As
the procession wended its way to the tomb the
band performed suitable selections, and after
! the company had gathered about the tomb the
"Grave OfW ashington;' prayer, by Rev. W. H;
| Rice; quartette,> Zone Hundred years Ago."
| slow march to the mansion, where the band per-
formed THE Star-Spangled Banner raIlytng
| around the flag presented by lady Of New
! York last year, who manufactures the starry
banners as her profession. The stan was dona-
tiOn from Surgeon General Barnes, whose wife
afforded the above information.
THE LADIES OF THE MOUNT VERNON ASSOCIATION,
consisting of their regent, Madame Bergman, and
vice regents Miss Emily Harper, OF Maryland;
Mrs. Surgeon General Barnes, of the District Of
Columbia; Mrs. PhilOclea Edgeworth Eve, OF
Georgia; Mrs. Professor Chace, Of Rhode lsland
Mrs. Barry, OF lllinois; Mrs. Judge Ball, OF Nir
gfna; Mrs. Colonel Washington, OF Caarlestown,
West Virginia; Mrs. Hudson, of Connecticut
Michigan, and others were present who received
the deputation on the piazza. After the salute Of
the band, gracefully accepted by the assembled
ladies. all tastctully dressed and presenting in
their diverse styles OF FORM face and cOloring the
highest type Of the dignity and nobleness Of the
Northern, Southern and Western cultured women.
the Quartette club sang
THE SWORD OF BUNKER HILL
with considerable expression and feeling appro-
pirate TO the occasion. As the last note died away
in silent echoes the Rev. J. J. Good arose and ad-
dressed the assemblage in these words:
THE ADDRESS.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: As CONGRATULATIONS
are always in order on such q pleasant and enter
tanning occasion, l would congratulate ycu all on
some spots in the world that are famous-famous
not because of themselves, but because of the
deeds associated with them. The Old World is
full Of places Of great historic interest," where the
traveller can find at every step shore, tree or a
castle pregnant with historic associations. Bat /
in this New World of ours, probably, the
nOie to which we turn with VeneratiOn, besides
the sacred spot TO which We have come with
untary tribute to-day to the memory OF our
greatest American citizen Of past age. We
birthplace in Westmoreiand county, Va, is
almost forgotten. We may, perhaps, not at this
moment remember the day Of his deatn but the
place OF his burial what true-hearted patriot is
ignorant of?
That this place should not be designated by his
great and good name is one OF he curious freaks
Of history, unsatisfactory and humilIating to the
lover OF bis fame, yet, as George W ashng on spent
his early life in these pleasant groves, and
Iva FInAh Inaf uE.rh ~,
priIgrimage, and that Of thousands of OF hers are
made to his tomb We have seen other hills in
old York Prettier than this we gaze on, vet we
non, because of the life OF great and good man
whose memories hover around it: And why have
you come 10 honor it? Why is HIS name so re-
yered? Is it because he was noble, and used hat
GRAND AND NOBLE CHARACTER
TO he best advantage Of others? There are
characters that live forever, and his is one: and
congratulate this committe ee that lust as we are
in these days beginning TO look back at scenes of
our revolution, they have brought US to t he tomb
of Washing on, who was the crowning cause OF
want OF hope and encouragement and want OF
supplies he carried he war through eight long
years, and conquered for US he victory.
Let US use the example Of his career as an in
centiTe to our own lives to do for others what he
did and, though We cannot each be like him
"hrs in war: or in peace, or in the hearts of
cUuntrymcn"-we may leave our impression on
the age by taking his example our hrst guide:
thus shall we not be forgotten or have lived in
clergyman, whose age, it was said. was under |
twenty-five, and The whole crowd united &. ,o ,
ing My Country, 'Tis OF Thee With much une.
tIOn, N~'N UNI
WORK OF THE BOARD.
The proceedings Of Wednesday with the ladies
Of the association were commenced early as
six in the morning. reports were examined and
read aloud with Colonel HOingswOrth, the efti-
much to the facilities of the committee by his
skilIful management o! the farm, as well as the
garden and order resources. Breakfasting at
eight. the elegant and picturesque dress Of Mar
tha " ashington at her tea party was worn by the
regent MaGaIne Lille Bergman, in compliment
to the occasion.
With her ccquettish cap and white 'kerchief
and apron, she presided over the mornings re
lreshment with the grace common to her at for
mer entertainments, well remembered In wash
ingtop, given at the Belgian Legation, Of which
she was the bright ornament. Subsequent to the
meal, in which ten OF the ladies participated, the
tour of inspection was made by the whole com
pany, with Col. Hollngswortb, to the garden,
green house and entire farnr preparatory TO the
arrival Of the beard appointed by the Legislature
Oi lrRirI,a Tor supervising the farms affairs.
.re ladies take much pride in reviewing their
primal sources Of revenue, although they feel the
need Of an increased fund for the better repairs Of
the barn, which has right TO its ruinous state,
from having been built seYenty-siX years ago.
This was one OF the last pieces Of work accom-
plished by George Washington.
1t will cost $1,000 to rebuild it. The second
hooring is ls!Iing upon the heads OF the cattle
meath. This would seem to be a positive neces-
sity, witch the association is justified in demand
ing. The development Of all these resources is
steamer Arrow, the greenhouse, lunch-table,
sale Of photographs. canes cut near the tomb,
and produce of the farm the sum Of 81, $50 has
been realized This wear. The expenditures have
been somewhat IN excess Of this sum. There are
seven acres Of rye. grown to the height of five
feet pronounced by Lieutenant Governor Thomas,
oil Maryland, 1.-The finest in the State This is
entirely due TO the masterly training and agri-
cultural experience of the superintendent. There
HhtRen of nne fTuit trees. belTiuu
abundant crops this year, loaded to the ground
with choicest pears, neetarines and apricots.
THE Farm.
There are five acres planted in potatoes, ten in
timothy hay, for the use Of the stock, which con.
sists Of ten cows. One Of these, an AYRSHIRE, is
vaIued at 5000, and was presented by Colonel
Hungerlord, of New York. gentleman cele-
brated for importing finest breeds into the eOun-
try. The mother OF this one brought to the UrI-
ted States was valued at $4,000. The remaining
zine are cross Of the Alderney. The dairy, be-
sides affording cream and butter for the visitors.
furnishes six gallons OF Ice cream daily. There
| are two mules in use, with an ambulance, an an
tquated vehicle, long known to visitors as q
yenience for those disabled by sickness infirm-
ity TO convey them up the HILL One horse and
and nifty young chickens and many old ones in
good condition. Fifty turkeys gObble around in
solemn grandeur among the soft nOuks and ten
| der grass plots. Hams are also cured on the
place, and the hnest veal raised there, we who
were the fortunate partaEers OF delicious COLA
tOn, served in the famous library by the ladies to
| the board OF visitors can testify.
Every delicacy of the table was grown upon or
manufactured at Mount Vernon-and this variety
of luXuTies included the sweetest butter, rarest
strawberries and richest cream; ham, appetiZIng
salads, numerous fruits, cakes OF dainties mold,
frem old Lucy's hands, one Of the Oldest servants
of the Washington family, and iellies, ice cream
and white bread, hich would compare equally
with, If not excel, any in the land. Truly is
Mount Vernon paradise to the senses The
green house is constantly improving in resources
tAe sale Of flowers being high as ffteen dollars
to-day. The average proceeds from the boat are
about hundred dollars per day in good
weather. During the approaching year of the
Centennial the expected results from the Influx
Of strangers will undoubtedly be very eucour-
aging. Governor Thomas has suggested this
morning TO the ladies that floral and Masonic
celebration shall be gotten up, II not Immediately
during The year Of 1870. The examination Of re-
ports by the board upon their arrival to-day was
productive OF resolution commencing
THE PROSPEROUS CONDITION
Of everything as inspected, and forever refuting
the accusations Of q former attack upon the pru-
dCnce. Il not the integrity. Of the late Regent,
Mics Pamils Cunningham and her associates
Members of the board present were Lieutenant
Governor Thomas General EitZhuRh Lee and