Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-06
wAsHINaroN IN CUMBERLAND.
His Visits TO tho Queen oity-The Wits
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From shs Baltimore Aa'erioaR.
CUMBERLAND, MD, Feb. 2S.--Old Mrs
Nancy Miller, who viii be los in Jun'
next remembers whom Washington las
visited Cumberlaud--in October, 1894
long before that time Washington came
here as a Colonial Lieutenant under Brad
dock. in his march to Fort DuquesnC
TPittsburg). IL was here that Washing
Ton obtained his first lessons in the art OF
war, and for the first time beheld a body
bf troops systematically encamped. Eere
be spent weeks la education in the camp
drill, and familiErizlng himself with those
duties which were 10 become SO prolnl-
nent part ia the struggle for ireeQom.
On the old site of Fort Cumberland
now stands Emmanuel Pf0test-
mt Episcopal church, which IS the
most churchly building in the state OF
Maryland, built OF yellow stone' IN the
form of a GROSS, which was ConsecrStt,s s
April 90. 1880, BY Bishop Meade. Of VIZ
ginia, relative ofRev. Philip n. Meade,
the present rector. During the improve
hents OF the adjoining property a few
wears ago. where are located two hand
some residences, scores OF relics, such as
pannon balls, bayOnets, musket
balls, fints and muskets, were
found. The fort 400 by 1867 was on the
eite OF the residence of James A. Milhol-
land A we'll ninety feet deep was sunk
by Washington here in 1855, and still re-
lnains. 1t was cleaned out in 1890, aud
gun wheels, cannon balls, musket balls,
ETC., we're found. In history frequent
reference is made to Fort Cumberland in
connection with the progress, plans and
operations TO which so much Importance
was at one time attached; but In no
work has been recorded any continuous
and intelligent narrative, which could
satisfy the desires OF those who feel an in
terest in this beautiful city, or crafty
their thirst for accurate knowledge as to
the discovery and settlement, fortihcs-
ton, improvement, cultivation and
growth OF the section, On Aug. 7, 1874,
The President issued proclamation, an
bouncing his intention 10 enforce the laws
by calling out the militia, and he called
Upon the Governors Of New Jersey, Penn
kylvania, Maryland and Virginia for suf-
flcient militia to form an army OF 10000
men. A second proclamation was made
Sept. IS. The New Jersey and Pennsyl-
ganIa soldiers were ordered to assemble
et Bedford, and those Of Maryland and
Virginia at Cum berland. Gov. Lee, Of Nir-
glnia, was placed in command of all the
troops, and the other Governors took SUI
bordinate commands. The assembling of
the military at Cumberland created great
excitement IN the village. 1t contained
400 dwellings, 120 families, 3 mills and
Dhurch congregRtions-Meth Roman
catholic and German Lutheran. The
army marched in two divisions from Cum
Oerland to Bedford. The whisky lnsur-
rection in Pennsylvania was suppressed
without difficulty, as the great strength
shown by the government oveTawed the
disturbeFs. How long the military re-
manned in Cumberland is not exactly
Known; but on Oct. Is, 1874, Wash
sngton arrived, and was the guest
of Mr.. McMahon, on Green street, who
was the father of Hon. John v. l.. McMa-
hon, the learned historian, who was after
wards born in the same house, which was
torn down only few days ago. The
building in which Washington had his
headquarters. near Fort Cumberland, is
still standing, having been removed some
years ago to q farm short distance from
Cumberland. The entire population OF
Cumberland called at the house Of MIR.
McMahon to pay their respects TO the
great man. The next day Washington,
reviewed the military, Which is well
remembered by Mrs. Nancy Miller,
who says; washington rode along the
line from right TO left on white or gray
horse, and was loudly cheersd by the
military and citigens. Afterwards the
command marched in review, and " ash
tpRt0n raised his hat as a salute while
they passed." This was the last occasion
upon which Washington wore his uni
form. Gens, Lee and Morgan were both
present, and participated in the review.
Hon. Alexander BOteler has In his pos
session an oil painting representing the
tevlew. 1t was the work OF an amateur
artist, and upon it's completion passed
Into the hands OF Gov. Daniel Morgan.
ars, Miller is the only citizen Of Cumber-
land who remains to tell the tale Of
Washington's farewell RENEW.