Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-02-22

THE Z. s. S. IRooUoIs was put into commission
at San Francisco, and after cruise, surveying par
! OF the time down the Mexico an6 Central American
coasts. reached Callao, Peru, several months ago
The steamer Is now on diplomatic duty, having
been put at the disposition Of Mr.. Partridge, The
Us minister to Peru. The instructions are K
take the minister (whenever he gets ready III
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probably 60 to AreQu!pa in search of that govern
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| THE IMMORTAL WASHINGTON.
How His Birthday Was Celebrated
! Here.
! The city wore a holiday appearance to-day ir
| honor OF Washington's birthday. The public
| offices were closed, and also a good portion Of
! private business houses Flagsa are flying patrioti
cally from prominent buildings, and the only place
where patriotic sentiment had to give way to bus
mess was at the Capitol as the expiring Congress
has no time to spare for festivities The day was
observed by the Oldest inhabitants in an old fash.
1oned way, and military parade was planned fol
the afternoon.
The Oldest Inhabitants.
HOW THE VENERABLE PATRIOTS OF THE CITY OBJ
SERVED WASHINGToNs BIRTHDAY-sOME REM
NIsCENCES OF THE EARLY HISTORY OF THE CITY.
The members OF the Oldest Inhabitants Society,
who fondy cherish the patriotic observances of the
anniversaries of great events in the early history
OF the republic assembled at II o'clock to-day In
their rooms at the COrcoran building to honor the
memory or washington. 1t has been customary
In years past to have an old fashioned celebration
with an Grafton and readings from Washington's
farewell address. To-day the formal Grafton was
to secure an orator. About thirty mem
Ser af so til every age from the
OF four score and more were present Thick walk
ing STICKS, gold-rimmed spectacles, furrowed
brows and frosted hair were characteristic of the
assembly. Some Of the members wore badges.
red-White-and-blue rosettes and other patriotic
fayors. Mr.. jenkins Thomas, the president, in
calling the meeting to order, made some remarks.
explaining his absence from the recent meeting
On account OF the condition OF his health He
INA thanked the Lord that he was able to meet with
the association on another 22d OF February Mr.
John r. Condor and Mr.. Wm A. Bagman We're
elected members.
WAsHINGTON's TINE AND OURS CoNTR AsTED.
Mr. George A. Bohrer was then introduced by
the president for the purpose OF reading from
Washington's farewell address. Mr.. Bohrer in
few Introductory remarks spoke OF the fatherly
care exercised by the government over the people
or THIS District In Washingtoh' time ,and contrast
ment is borrowing all the money it can at per
cent, and our taxpayers who are delinquent are
charged per cent a month, and have virtually to
forfeit their property at the END OF four years il
they tail to pay. Mr. Bohrer then read from WASH
1ngtOn's letter to the governors and his farewell
address sentiments of patriotism and justice which
ne desired to impress upon his hearers. The SEN
unehts were greeted, as they are every year, With
applause.
MR.. CALLAN's PAPER.
Mr. Nicholas Callan, the secretary Of the society,
being called upon by the president, read paper
giving brief sketch of Washlngton's life and
political achievements and the formation OF the
republic. He closed by Temarkng "we all wit
messed the laying of the cornerstone OF that ma
Jestc Snaft now In the progress OF erection in our
city. May live now to hear the last word OF the
archltect, tine work Is complete, the monument is
nnisfe l. the last blow has been struck; may it
laSt forever Ihe memory OF Gen. Washington
Will live as long as freedom has yotary."
PATRIOTIC POET OF THE oLDEN TIME
Mr.. E. Goldsborough Brun then being called
upon, said that In looking through his library the
other day he was surprised to find that in 1889 we
mad patriotic poet by the name Of Samuel Knox
residing at Bladensburg. In volume called
''The American Museum published in Philadel-
phia In 17S9, he found an ode to Washington by
Knox. He then read the ode.
SPIRITED ADDRESS.
Mr.. Francis McNerhany was then introduced by
Mr.. Bohrer, and made a spirited address, After
paying an eloquent tribute to Washington, he OBJ
served that George Washington and the men who
were associated with him foresaw all we enioy to-
DAY. In proof Of this he referred to the plan of
Washington city,
OTHER REMARKS.
Mr.. Wm Boron made some remarks upon the
fact that no flags were raised to-day on the public
schools.
Mr. jenkins Thomas observed that there were
TWO members preSent-MessrS N. Callan and Sera-
phim Masi-who were among the original mem
DerS OF the association
Rem arks were also made by Mr. VIM. H. Tenney
and Others The society then adjourned.
The Military Parade.
This afternoon the military OF the city made
parade in honor Of the day, and passed in review
before President Arthur and General w. T. Sherman
at the White House. The line was formed at the
arInory OF the Washington Light Infantry about
2:3O o'clock p m, and Shortly the word to march
was was given ana they proceeded up the avenue in
Washington Light Infantry, Col W. G. Moore,
commander, headed by Shroeders band. The, tour
ton, Ross, Goddard and Miller The troops. wear
Ing overcoats with white lining and capes and
saakos, M presented superb appearance. The stan
Next came the Union Veteran Corps, Can't.
Ihomasson, parad1ng two companies in shakos
1ed %ie bV b ppaey
OF the "a O. s. artillery from the arsenal
=, Next came Colonel Burnside's command-the
In overcoats with red Innings to capes and wearing
Snakos: Ihey were followed by the National
NJ ZINES Cadets, fine company Of youths The line
review before the President and General Sherman,
taence up the avenue to 10th street, to
the line Was dismissed.
Notes of the Day.
ihe Capltal Bicycle Club paraded the streets
thls morning In uniform. The line was dispersed
earlier than was expected by the rain.
Ine MILITARY Order OF the Loyal Legion have
rendered reception and banquet at the Arlington
dhis evening IN Observance of Washingtons birth
0ay. Inc PRESIDENT, who is a member OF the
orTer, Te wll attend accompanied by Mrs McElroy
" Inc tnaa managers OF the s'Nurses Home,' No. 1891
d. s1reer o northwest selected the day for their
whcb was ana 1ormaeopening." The home,
a,E WHICH was opened at O'Clock, will remain open
until y &C O'Clock this evening for the reception OF
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Lieut. commander G0rrln2e Resigns.
WHAT BROUGHT ABOUT THE RESULT
Lieut. Commander H. H. Gorrfnge, who attained
considerable notorlety in connection with the re-
moval OF the Egyptian obelisk from Alexandria to
New YORK, Yesterday rendered his resignation to
the Secretary OF the Navy and it has been accept
ed. This action on the part Of Mr.. Gorringe was
the result OF controversy between Secretary
Chandler and himself, during which some sharp
oe ace Passed between them The trouble
trade rhan meenng Sa g,na, IN New York some time
The seetary haying been that M
Gorringe naa Dec9me interested In foreign steam
ship company, addressed him letter asking for