Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-22

Pospy, the driver The engine was pollsneo
until it looked as if it were made of gold
and silver. On each side of the drivers seat
hung rice basket filed with beautiful now
ers. The stack of the engine was surmount'
ed BY Il pagoda of flowers, in the centre Of
which hung IL bird cage containing live
canary. At each corner was suspended
handsome satin basket, filled with flowers
| The pagoda was surmounted by ball OF
| polished copper, on which was white stuff.
ed kid glove, the finger of which pointed to
the members in front. Around the silver
shield on the boiler was frame of beautiful
linen flowers, which were so natural as TO
deceive all who saw them. On the engine
rode Loudon Campbell, the efficient engl-
neer.
This company, to-day, as it has heretofore
done, displayed great taste in the manner IN
which its apparatus looked, and the fine APP
pearauce it made.
The r. f. Lee Hook and Ladder Co.,
composed of little boys, was last i'll this dl-
division, and Looked like veritable hremen,
though of small statue.
Trades, DC.
The Trades followed and among them
represented were:
Messrs. Summers 4 Allen, who had two
handsomely decorated wagons, one filled
with soda and mineral waters and the other
containing an apparatus in full operation
manufacturing the same Mr.. J. n. ID.
Lunt bad Il fancifully decorated wagon adj
verlisng his various medicines; Mr.. Jacob
Bohraus, Concordia wagon; Peake q Nails,
sash, blinds. &c; Robert Portner, Tivoll
beer: 3. +. Bruuer, lumber; Il. H. Akin
son. blacksmith and wheclwright; +. Fran
els, lime, bricks, &c: Adams Express wagons;
A. Saks & Co Of Washington, clother; K.
II. Lucas, household goods and furniture;
J. G.. Phillips, baggage wagon Clty.express
wagon; l.. Folmer, bread and cakes; w. ii.
Nav, agricultural implements; q. IL. Hill,
crackers and cakes; w. ID. Hudson, druggist,
aud e. III. Griffin, barber establishment.
The parade was one of the largest and
most successful ones ever Witnessed III this
city and reflected credit Oh all that took part
in the affair.
Decorations.
Nearly all of the streets were lined
with bunting and flags Of every nation and
description and many Of the public build
ines ss we'll rs numbers of private residences
were handsomely and tastefully decorated.
Among those most deliberately dressed were
the market building, the Braddock house,
Tontine Exchange, Concordia, the engine
houses, &c.
Immediately after the parade, the mill
tary were conducted to tho Arlnory where
their arms were stacked. All the organi
zaricns, local and visiting, participating in
the parade were then banqueted at No. lG
King street, except the Gonzaga cadets,
who were the guests Of the st. Johns
Academy cadets.
The banquet was prepared by Mr.. Lewis
Brill, jr., who did all in his power to please
hi- guests. There were three large tables
spread, OH which were temptingly served,
ham, beef, turkey and tongue sandwiches:
oystres, pickles, celery, &c, to wash down
which ice Geld lager beer was dispensed
most literally. There was no formality OBJ
served at the feast, but all enjoyed them
selves heartily.
The barracks of st. Johns Academy
was deliberately decorated, the flags of all
nations floating from the windows and
fine picture of Gen. Washington, with the
American flag draped above it surrounding
the Office door. Across Prince street, in
front, was suspended broad blue banner,
with yellow decorations and pendants, bear
ing in large gilt letters the inscription, "Flr-
GINA welcomes you"
After the parade. the cadet corps Of Con-
zasa College was entertained at the bar
racks Of 81. johns Academy, the cadet
corps of that school escorting them to the
Washington train at o'clock
1t il hoped Alexandria will in future al
low no intervals in the celebration of this
day; that she make the observance Of it
law of the Modes and Persians unto her,
and not allow the respect and duty she in
common with all cities of the Union owes
the great father Of the country to degener-
ate iuto the lethargy often painfully appar-
ent in our day and generation. 1.-THE men,
DRY of.Washington should never grow DIM"
and the fifty millions of human beings who
to day enjoy the liberty purchased for them
by the genius, patience and long suffering OF
this truly great man enroll themselves
among the thoughtless and recreant when
they allow the anniversary of his birth 10
come and go UNDECIDED.
20 happy men born under good stars
Where what is honest you may freely think;
Speak what you think, aud write what you do speak
Not bound To Serve soothngs"
JUDGE MEADE.-The following is the card
alluded to in Yesterdays GAZETTE in refer
ence to the reported resignation of Judge
Meade:
To the editor Of The state:
Permit me to say through your columns that
the rumor circulating amongst members of the
Legislature that Judge Meade had resigned or
promised to resign his Office upon the withdrawal
of all or any of the charges made against him is
utterly untrue. When such suggestion was
communicated to him he instantly and indignant
ly rejected it. Respectfully yours, &c,
CHARLES S. STRISGfELLow,
Of counsel, &c.
Richmond February 21, 1854
The taking of testimony by the prosecu-
ton in the case Of Judge Meade has been
concluded, and on Monday the examination
of witnesses for the defence will be COM
menced.
FA1R.-The ladies' flair for the benefit Of
Alexandria U. D. Camp No. ], at Sarepta
Hall last night, was attended by large
crowd.
The voting for the various articles stood
as follows:
To- odv', Gold Watch Mics M T.