Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-06
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The absence of the "Star Spang-
led Banneru from the dome Of the
State House was conspicuous on the
Fourth of July. Somebody was re-
ap0nsible for tho negligence and the
people Of our city should see that it
does not occur again. / venture the
assertion that no other State in the
Union was SO unpatriotic as to fail to
display the flag, and further, no State
had more reasons for so doing than
Maryland.
Near Eagles Nest Bay, Severn
river, five miles from Annapolis, is an
old tombstone, which marks the grave
Of Mrs. Ann Arnold Key. the mother
81 the author of our world-renowned
Star SpangIed Banner" She was
worthy Of Der distinguished son, hav-
ing lost her sight by fire in burning
building whilst saving the lives Of
ber servants.
Ia 1850 Edward Lloyd settled on
3reenhorry Point. and was commits
stoned 81 Coy. Stone, Commander Of
Anne Arundel County. His descen-
annts have frequently held high posi-
tons ii affairs of State, and have
0een identified with every war for the
defence Of Maryland from that time to
1e present His descendant, Gov.
Henry Lloyd of the Board of Public
Nooke. should look after the flag.
Richard Smith, appointed Attorney
General Of Maryland, by Oliver Crom-
well, 1855, and whose sons, Captain
Richard and Colonel Walter Smith,
held high Offices in war aud peace,
and whose lneal descendants have
ever been eminent, not only in Mary
ind, but throughout the country, has
4 descendant in Treasurer John s.
Cuttings, also in the Board, who owes
e to his ancestors to have the flag
displayed.
Comptroller Turner, from Talbot
county, once the home of Mrs. Key,
above mentioned, owes it to bis coun-
IN and shore to have the flag displayed
Nothing personal is meant by this
hint; no one has higher regard for the
members Of the Board than the writer,
and he is sure, that to suggest the mat
ter, is to have it attended to in future.
.Messrs. Ridout Bros, Nichols and
others displayed bunting on Church
street.
MIR. King, Maryland Gazette Office,
Office, displayed an old colonial flag,
eagle shield, thirteen stars and bars.
This flag is supposed to be about 100
years old, and was probably here
when Captain Dagworthy, Lieuts.
Forty and Bacon marched from this
place to fight the French on the Ohio
river; welcomed in 1855 Gen. Brad
dock, Governors Dinwiddie, Delaney,
Shirley and Morris; saw the first cpl.
demic Of small pox come, and the
general assembly" 60 to Baltimore
% avoid it; saw the town entrenched
tD keep off the Indians, whom the
scouts reported, when found, as be-
ing quiet and peaceable, and properly
So, for the only Indian discovered
was dead. 1t was here when DIR.
Charles Carroll practiced,physic with
SUCCESS, and afterwards merchandise.
81 with more success. When lack
Hood was burnt in efigy, and An
ony Stewart made d bonfire Of his
sat to please displeased populace
waved over the Sons of Liberty
marching through our streets and was
here when Washington resigned COM
nand Of the Army famed in his
eEy 1t witnessed rhe birth of VIM.
lnkney, and saw Samuel Chase res
cne him from the humble estate Of
81 apothecary' s apprentice, and train
him to become as q lawyer, orator and |
statesman the wouder of his age. =
It was here when Reverdy John
on was born, and saw courts reverse
their decisions in consequence Of bis
logic aud arguments, against such /
lawyers as Daniel Webster. It wit
aessed bis return from the Court Of |
St James, aud 8 grateful country do
BIN homage; also bis tragic death at /
he Executive Mansion within a
tones throw Of Che house where be /
ae born.
At the old Engine House, Z on /
Church street, occupied by Worthing-
ION 8 Co, druggists, was displayed a
curious and generally unknown EN-
hlom Ia orange and black. This was
e second correctly made Maryland /
Mr. and first one owned bv private