Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-18
The BUNKER HILL CENTENNIAL. The cele-


bratiou of the one hundredth anniversary of the
battle of Bunker Hill, yesterday, far exceeded
any authorizations that could have been formed.
Carefully prepared estimates give the military
at II, 500, and the aggregate number OF men 10
the procession at $4,000. The day was most
delightful, and everything passed off most agree
Div. Bells were rung and salutes fired 10 cities
and towns within radius Of twenty miles OF
the famous Bunker Hill, and the air resounded
With general rejoicing.
The first event of the day was the annual
procession of the Charlestown antiques and hor-
ribles, an organization that has kept up 40 IRE
pular existence ever since that battle took Sig
ni6cance as 40 event worthy OF commentator.
At O. clock the mock pageant began to VINO
its slow length through the crowded streets OF
Bunker Hill precinct, the bands purpesely per-
forming out of tune TO add to the merrlment
occasioned by the laughable developments as
thew gradually uu!olded themselves. Every
form Of the possible aud impossible greeted the
eye, and the prominent events of the year were
carricatured. The procession, which was head
ed by burlesque band OF BLONDES, was three
quarters of au hour passing given point, and
proved the most satisfactory, as we'll as the
largest OF the kind, ever witnessed there:
The Richmond Commaudery of knights
Tempar, escorted by De Molay Commandery,
of Boston, visited the monument grounds ear y
in the forenoon as the guests of the Occur. de-
Lion Commandery, OF Charleston. The speech
ca on the site of the redoubt where the patriots
we're en,renched were worthy of the eminent
gentlemen who made them, those OF the VIZ
ginians being particularly expressive D! the pre-
calling sentiment of ''Uulou now aud forever,
one and inseparabe.
The visiting commanderles breaktasted with
the members Of Ceur de-Llon Commaodery,
and dlned with the members OF st. Andrew $
Lodge, of which Gen. Warren was member.
The first feature of marked interest In the
city proper was the graud review by Governor
CASTOR ADD invited guests of State and city, OF
the entire body Of the military, home aud visit
iog at the State House.
Major General B. F. Butler commanded,
and the display Of nearIy ten thousand troops,
seveo thousand Of which were Massachusetts
regiments, was very foe. The visiting bodies
from New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Con
necticut aud Rhode Isaod we're especially CON-
plimeuted for their correct military bearing.
At one O'Clock the long march for Bunker
Hill began 10 good firm over Que OF the hnest
decorated routes ever seen in the country. Fol-
lowing the strong police guard. headed by
Chief Savage 10 person, came the 4th battalion
of infantry as escort to the chief marshall Gen
Ftaocis 4. Osborn. whose finely mounted staff
" re the observed of all others.
Then came the First company of cadets the
body guard Of Gov. WIN. CASTOR, who assumed
command of the troops. The Second company
OF cadets of Salem was the body guard OF zen
eral B. F. Butler. n command Of the Massa-
sets militia. The Second brigade had the
right, and was led off by the 9Th regiment,
which 10 1861 j)ined with the 7th regiment OF
New York 10 opening the road to Washington
The 9th regiment, which lost several men IN
its passeuge through Baltimore 10 1861, came
next, makiug 6ue appearance, followed by the
I'd battery and unattached cavalry. Then came
the lst brigade. comprising the 9th regiment,
81 regiment, lst regiment; I'd battalion OF In
faotry, (colored,) lSt regiment OF artillery, and
cavalry battalion. The Sd brigade CONSISTED OF
the ID regiment, 10th regiment and 9th artllle-
ry. Theu came the visiting troops 10 dlvl-
sion. The 7th New York regiment, with its
precision In marching and wheeling, was the
first to appear, and received rounds OF applause
&C every point. The greeting was perfect oVa-
ton.
The lst Pennsylvania, in its strongly contrast
ing uniform aud heavy marching order, closely
followed by the % Pennsylvania, IN light order
was warmly welcomed, the tattered battle nag
borne in the ranks of the latter receiving re-
spec,ful recognition. Smaller bodies, lOcludlog
the Washington Grays, Of Philadelphia; State
Fencibtes, of Philadelphia; Light Infantry, OF
Washington, and Philadelphia City troop, WOO
marked demonstrations for their unique outfits
and excellent bearing. The 5h Maryland ln-
fantry closed up handsomely the LETT OF this d.
vision, and demonstrations of approval of their
two days stay in the city were rapturousiy re-
peated.
Two companies of the 5th United States artil.
lery acted as escort to the division which COM
prised the city and State government With their
respective guests, which also included the
mayors of Philadelphia, Wilmington, tDel,)
Galveston, Wilmington, IN. e. Alderman
Mackey, of Charleston, besides guests from the
Philadelphia Centennial Commission, aud Vice
President Wilson, foreign ministers, General
Sherman, Senators Boutwell, aud Dawes the
Governors of the New England States, of New
jersey Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Michigan,
aud other dignitares. A division, comprlslng
civic aud semi military organizations, came
next
The greatest interest wos manifested 10 the
veteran division, as it contaioed all old orgaDza-
tions, including the ex.Confederates, toward
whom everybody appeared DESTROYS of showing
the warmest attention. The organizations OF
this division nearly all antedate the Revolution.
Immediately following were guests to whom
Bostonlaus desiaed to do the honors of revived
brotherhood. The Washington Light Infantry
Of Charleston, s. G., and Norfolk Artillery
Blues, of Norfolk, Va. The recognition all
along the route, from their entrance iuto 60.
lum bus avenue to their withdrawal with other
veteran organizations at Haymarket square,
was one continuous ovation, aud but for cnauge
of position 10 liae from the advertised pro
gramme the demonstrations over their appear
ance might have interrupted progress OF the
division, so anxious were the people to tender
them the baud of fellowship. The celebrated
Eu,aw battle flag, borne 10 the ranks OF the
ChsrIestoniaps, rendered their identity when
abreast of the multitude unmistakabe, however,
and the public expressions were OF the hearth