Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-22
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WASHINGT0N'S BIRTHDAY.
CENTENNIAL YEAR CELEBRATIONS.
GALA DAY IN ALEXANDRIA.
THE HOLIDAY ELSEWHERE.
BEECHER'S COUNCIL.
SECRET SESSION TO-DAY.
GEN. BABCOCK'S TRIAL.
PUSHING THE CARLISTS.
THE FRENCH CABINET CRISIS.
BEECHER'S COUNCIL.
SECRET SESSION TO-DAY.
GEN. BABCOCK'S TRIAL.
PUSHING THE CARLISTS
THE FRENCH CABINET CRISIS.
BIRTHD,Y IN
ALEXANDRIA
Gala Day La the Old Town.
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to-day favored the arrangements made for
celebrating washington's birthday In this.
the centennial year of American Independ-
ence, in more extensive manner than usual.
The event looked forward TO with most inter
est was the visit of the 5th MARYLAND RayI-
ment- They old not reach Alexandria until
nearly j O'Clock. They came on q specia!
train, with full drum corps and band num-
Derlng altogether about $50 men. The an.
pointed members OF the reception commit
tee met the regiment in Washington and ac-
com panied them here. The committee con-
sted OF w. kilgour, NJ. ID. Bal, r y Asbby
r. Il. White, George Johnson, aud Henry
strauss. The train ran into the Midland de-
pot, and the troops disembarked there A
salute OF Fl guns was fired, and they were
then welcomed by Mayor kemper. The other
members OF the reception Committee then
received them and escorted them 20 their
place in the line, which was near the head OF
me procession, between the members OF the
reception committee (mOunted) aud com
pany A, Washington Light Infantry VINO
met The Marylanders in Washington and
acted SIS escort for them. Co. A appeared In
iul uniform, white Austrian cloth coat with
blue and gold trimmings, dark blue rants
al bearski hats. This corps met with a
nstterlng reception In Boston last sum .ner,
AND were presented by the ladies of that CITY,
with beautiful silk banner. Taey rnarcl,.i
IN the procession immediately after The
Mary and 9TH regiment, who looked we'll
rough streets.
AN ACCIDENT.
MhlIe the salute was being fired at the
MIuIahd Gepot, one OF the gunuers, while
ramming the charge, was badly stunned aud
CONSIDERABLY hurt by a premature discharge
OF the gun. HIS ramrod was blown many
leet Ia me sir. All covered with blood, he
was assisted 10 a neigAboring drug store
where medical aid was provided.
Duke street, where the troops formed, was
Ilned on either side with enthusiastic spec
tators.
MAYOR KEMPER's ADDRESS.
mayor hempef delivered a very appro-
nTl2ra address,
IN Old Alexandria they could not expect 20
Tread the asphalt pavemeBts and elegant
highways as they were accustomed to
80" Of Monuments and The belutifal
city of Washington; vet ley were
assured OF as Cordial a welcome and as sub
stantial repast as they were ever accls-
TONED 10 have rendered them. Ia the days
OF 90, the days that tried mems souls the
soldiers OF Mary land and Virginia fought side
by side for the liberty OF their country, aud
and IL was now ut that Maryland should
send her famous Fifth regiment, renowned
throughout the land, and Washington her
9eservedly popular corps TO celebrate the
birth OF George Washington, WARRIOR, states
man and patriotic celebrate the glorious
temple of our fathers. Again expressing
Alexandria's pride aud satisfaction for the
complimentary representation sent them,
the mayor consigned them TO the chief mar
sna! AND his competent aids to conduct them
to their post of honor in the line OF the pro
cession- Before which, however,
EUTENANT COLONEL LoNEY,
OF the 5th NJ. n. G., on behalf OF the visitors
responded IN a few happy remarks. thanking
ohered them, and expressing their Joy at
treading the proud old soil of Virginia on
SUCH a glorious occasion. Three rousng
cheers followed, and the troops marched 10
their position in the front OF The procession,
those already in lire opening their ranks TO
The Columbian cadets arrived on the 10
O'Clock local train from Washington, aud
were received by the cadets OF ST. Johns
academy at the depot, and will be escorted
py them, after the parade, 10 dinner at the
mansion House. A number OF business
houses were represented in the procession
ana showed sreat ingenuity In the makeup
OF their representations. TIE comic division
was very well gotten up and made quite an
interesting show.
THE PROCESSION
began forming on WASHINGTON, Prince AMI
luke streets sometime before the appointed
time, II but IL took as usual goof while
70 get ready. Finally, IL marched Of in the
Division No. I.-David A. Windsor. chief
marshal; Il. w. Falls and ID. NJ Lee, aides;
one mounled marshal from each fire com |
panyi members or reception committee,
mounted; 5th regiment band; 5th regiment |
NJ. n. q rand; Company A, Washington /
Light Infantry; music; Columbia Cafefs:
music; ST. Johns Academy Cadets' Mar,
shals-F. Y. Windsor, John II. Parrott, Go.
K; BIN, c. II. Smith. r. NJ. Lawson, A. q. |
Uhler.
Division No. &C Carriages containing
mayor, chief engineer, orators, rea 'er
and fire wardens; visiting firemen: music,
EEe eSsLrg baad, Frierdship fire company; /
lTlencsnlr nre company. jr.; marshals-
Messrs. Hemersley aud Chichester music
drum corps; Sun ire company; marshals-
MAJOR Duffey and Mr. B,ondheim: music
cnn,Aa,aIi. nan1; hyaIsnIlon steam nre
Harmon; music-drum corps; Relief Hook
ana Ladder company; marshals-Messrs.
Nash and Carlin; music-Repettis band, of
Washington; Columbia steam fire COM
pany; marshals-Messrs.C Chiffon and Uhler; |
X. L. Lee Juvenile Hook and Ladder COM
Pany on Columbia wagon. drawn by four
uun norsesi centennial lac and 1876 In two |
carriages.
Division No. 3.-Mountei knights of Fair
Johns Academy-the school OF ING and the |
school OF 1ea6; omnibus containing little |
girls; express companies, florists aud agri-
tons, &c; msysha ss acI Adeis s1hlI r
Stuart Ashby and j. II. Pierpont.
Divisions Nos. and consisted OF repre-
s Sc OF the various trades, matters,
Division No. 6--Comic. raga-
mullins; New YORK eth regiment baud;
xie1apdria Boot black associs 9R mar,
ID. Windsor and Arthur Gregory.
Mos, ~, III. ,I DEookA S
vate houses were appropriately decorated. |
HandsC ma decorations were also stretched |
across the streets on the line OF procession
from the city redCced their fare one half for /
the ocC aston, and an extra train ran from I
Leesburg. Large crowds OF visitors began |
aIrivlTg several tonrs In advance, and our
city was filled 70 Overlooking with visitors
On the conclusion OF the parade the nremen /
are TO march 70 Sarepta Hall, where Hon. |
hugh Latham 10 TO read an address, and Col
U. l.. smoot deliver an Grafton. The 5th
regiment viii be escorted 10 the Commercial
exchange Room, where q banquet will be |
spread on tables. After their repast they |
Will march back TO the depot anu embark !
or Baltimore. X.
IN OTHER CITIES.
The Doy In CoatennadelphIa.
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