The New York Herald Newspaper, October 20, 1847, Page 1

Vol. XII, No. 288_Whole No, 4885, THE NEW YORK HERALD) THE GRAND CeLeeRaT ON THE OCCASION OF LAYING THE CORNER STONE ESTABLISHMENT, North-west corner of Fulton and Nassau sts, JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR. CIRCULATION—FORTY THOUSAND. DAILY HEARALD—Every day, Pri oA RANA Hg Pic cnr Ath a7 "ALD—Every Saiunley—Priee 63 cents Pika FOR BURGE rery” team et day— i eta: Der copy—$5 i lusive of postage, payable inadvancs, Subsent oF $3 9 «3 ive of ab! jul tions and ads t rece’ c - a he Vinee Rn Leica om i John Vill he book: ao nya iC ROWIAL “AERALD—Poblihed on the of J musry 0! Ssizper ADVERTISE’ coal gah advance. Advertisements aplava, legible a I roprietor will notbe responsible for errors that TING of all kinds executed beautifully and with leapatch. All letters or communicati manne! PRIN by, mail, addre: to the ‘post paid, orthe post.- ion money remitted. SS P4sK finarks BENEFIT OF MLLE. AUGUS. TA—Wedvendey Kyveutwy et 20, the performance will 4’ SON AMBUL 4—Therese, ye gusts; Gertrute, Mise Jesseyline; Michaud, Mr. Dyott; £d- Dupuis, Mr Hield; Mi Filure, . Pearson; Cecile, Mrs. Abbott; Angelica: « Horn. © Whole to gonclude with SHOCKING KVENTS— Grffinhoof, Mr Bess; Captain Spoff, MeDouall; Dorothy, Miss Kare Horn; Kitty, Mire. Knveht. i 7 Dorts.open as 6% o'clock’ Perforinauce will commence at UWekY THRATRE—W » Caanaders Bene iit : i aK eres sar ening, Oc. #0, will ba pellets igtie drama in'3 parte, en THe EGE OF MONTEREY —Gen Taylor Mr W Mar Fu Jake Duzenbury, Burke; Romono ‘Adel a, brs Phillips ; ‘Beata, Su therland; Buda, Jor "Wp eekcmappang talamerse tte dan To be followed by the performances of the BEDOUIN ARABS, or, Wild Children of the Desert. To conclude with BAMBOOZLING.—Sir Marmaduke Mendows, Mr. Bellamy; Lady Meadows, Mrs. Broadley. Doors open xt 6% o'clock. and the curtain will rise at 7. Bowes 29 Cents; and callery, 1236 Cents. CHATHAM THEATRE Underthe Viousgeme LEI CHER.—Stage Manager, Mr. Addis dav Kveniug, Oct. 20h will be performed the BRIDGE OF KEWL—The Valeace, Mr C Tayior; Albert, Mr Staf- fo.d. 'sebel Mrs Madison. ‘Lo which will be added the DAY AFTER THE WED- ING—C«LF eelove, Mr Sutherland: Lord Rivers, Mr Staf- th Freelove. Mrs McLean. with TUnN OUT—Restive, Mr C Taylor; Stafford; Gregory Redtail, Mr Winans; Ma- lerbert. of Mr. -Wedues- S OPERA HOUSE—Monday, October lech, hird week of the celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, . GERMON. PELL, Messrs. OE RN Messrs VHTTE, and HARRINGTON, HOWARD, whose inimitable Entertainments haye been the theme and admiration of the world. Among th trons, they have the honor of including the President o ed. ‘States ‘and family, Secretaries of State, avy, Her Majesty Queen Victoria, H. R. H. Prince Al- rt, and Royal Family, the Nobility and Gentry of Eu- rope, aud elite and fashion of « merica ever t. Waker the di tion of Mr. J. A. DUMBOLTON, A aga 25 cents. Doors open at 7o’clock. Concert at Oelock, 'N, B —Sents canfbe seeured daily at the Box Office, from 11 A. M. tills P. M., aud gentlemen are requested not to occupy seats to which tickets xed. ot7 7tm ECHANICS’ HALL, 472 Broadway, between Grand ‘and Broome streets, OPEN EVERY Ni CONTINU®D 8 Third Week of th CHRISTY’S MI K.P, CHRISTY GN. CHRISTY, W. PORTER, "| whose ‘inimitable, entertainments crowded and highty respectable admitted toexcel every amusement of a similar character of- fored in this t ety. ‘Admission 2 Cents. Children under 10 years, accompanied uy \Gicit parents or guardians, half. price. Poors open at 72 coucert commenesat8 o'clock. Seats may be secured on application at the Hall, from 12 A. M. unul 3 P.M. ol? 7t#re [ TARIAN OPERA COMPANY —Meure SANQUIRICO and CATT! beg to announce tha they wil vive GHAND CONCERT, VOCAL and INSTRUMENT AL, TARERNACLY, On WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER ath. On whieh can the ewly acvived vooelartiat sud. profes peel Make ‘their appearance PROGRAMME. art 1. is ‘Garza Ladra, by the whole Opera A Spare ‘Composed of new Professors, recently a.rived from Italy, und led Ny Slasor Rapett +s ate tes eee sini Davat! th ehrus accompaniament, from the Opera of iguor Krincesco Bailini, the new tenor ‘Chiara di Rosemberg,” by Signori Beneveatano and Sanquirico. Solo Concerto, on the clariunet, by Signor Macchi, (from the Italian Theatres, his first appearaece in America ) La Carita,aeligicushhyma, by Hossim, receutly composed for feisle ehoras and solo. by ei Senora Ame va Patti. art Ul. Sinfonia," William Tell. ees, Air, Homa Meyerbeer’s" Hobeit ie Diab an ‘Terzeito, " Italiani, in Algieri,” by Siguor B tang aad Savqui i 4 Rossini. Cavatina of Figaro, from “Rossini’s ‘' Barber ‘of Seville,” Tipton sith case Fe liguor Bent ventano. ‘Three hyinny in hovor ot Pipe Pius 1X: (the two first com- posed uy Magstso Natalucel, and the jt by the celebrated Bossi, on lemn of of the Pope's granting a gen- eal a prisoners.) to be per by the whole cluding she principal artists of the ‘talian Opera Company ia 7 ‘Tickets $1, to be purchased at the principal Music Stores. To commence at 8 o'clock. * 19 due EY 4 t, Bit Couposer of the * May Queen “islind Bo.” &e., has the honor to announce that his first origial Balind Htntertainment in New York (since his return from Europe) will be given at the ‘taberua jet 22d, on which oceaston he will Evening, O ite comp sitirus, The Ludiay’ the Whice Man tottow my. ly Aub “The Dein r iz ©: ild,” ‘The Emera'd Isle,” Ym al thee pars: “ag.'* ak yer auld cloak about ye.” Oe Teners .oegntts with programmes, t ‘Music Stores, oi Me Dempster, at the New ute mermanerere? 019 Atre S OLY ol EC Bs Teale piers r ti: che performance will commence wit LIGHT PRO.T OF BT JAMES~Master. ‘Thom ma baves, Mr. Holjeed ib (Ae een Mrs. Henry; Mis- ul F Jo! Tre ne Neh NEW PLANS T—The New Planet, Mary a0 waberte: Vi M Hi Teer GOUT ON THE SLY—Me, Pimlico Pippins, Fitz Caper, M. lary, Tavlor. swith WHO DO THEY TAKE Mt FOR— Trew, Mr Chanfrra. pimel Tempe CMe oeluek. and the curtaiit wi vRNU Tic AN MOMEUM—EVERY DAY Bveviain "G THIS WEEK, commencing Menday, Oct. 19, 187 RRORMANCES EACH DAY}! WN Tie MON NISC AT 11 O'CLOCK ! TWO IN SHE APTERNOON! At to So’clock, and ayath at ‘A o’el oe) ink two in the 1nd half. oe b NU Fins cist exceee fin, PRESS. t week of TOM THUMB who, t0. accor RAY thousands of his. friends who have fervor seeing tym tat the last moment, will give Hive FORMANCES EVERY DAY, 1 ree te ail poser on his ” Mu. Ny the wimallest fal RS ONLY 45 POUNDS ! i . a) c tt trom, which he has ENGLISH NOBLEMAN in the Island of Java. aan Eyer mnt att ovclock, the General appears, in nddi- tion ty the »b-ve, in hie CTERS AND COSTUMES, adie hint cgens Bree Court Suit, worn before Queen Highland Dress, ¢ zt 1TO will also intro- How a GAN FART CENT: or Dancin seal Figures, rendering the jorning the best time for fam ies 10 “tend. ‘afi 4B performances the littl Ar both te eghibitions in bisCitizen’sand Scotch Dress es in ovjuncaon With other interesting aud chaste periorm- te ‘The little Geueral is perfectly Lhe we beg in all his propor i i 1 belief, eo aE Ee THe THAT EVER " NW ALRED ALONE! ‘ . ificent, Presents, Jewels, ke. Kate Quins and Novlity ot Sarope presi "rom Tost will positively the last time . Tom willever bewicn'ts ew York, xa he proceecs immediately, to New irlewns aud Havana, via, Charleston, Augusta, Savannah, Rolumnbus, Montgomery, Mobile and the pr Southern Towus and Cities. ful MI UIPAGE! Will perambulate the streets daily, Te EP een in feet of the Museum ac intervals. GREAT WESTERN, the kee Comedian, PETE MORRIS, ARD, &e., Admisden to the whol under ten years of age anil ote en: j) MS—ADAM AND EVE, as they appear edt itelGerdoss af den, 8 the Apollo. Rooms, 41 { this week. ‘ MDr ULL EU perntfeation of Paintings and Seulp- ture by the celebrate MODEL ARTISTES, ill continue for another week, with change of programme wi pa ON DaT EVENING, ee irom Paradise il! ted the sublime scenes , TheMeypole Dine, Neptune and Amphitrite, and other new nips o! intense interest, ‘ ‘nr particulars see descriptive imme of each evening. ‘el ete OF a niacton $0 coats ‘ickets admitting a lady an h to be o Ir. orntitn weted number of Season ‘Tie! vets ean be had on applica- tie ee eeecreurat7 o'clock. Persocifieations commence at . 17 6t* a 8 o'clock. LMAN’S GALLERY OF OIL PAINTINGS, No. Red Akave his Book Beare of pinety ctures by celebrated masters, vi nn’ Venus, The Dying Gladiator, by Davi sets by jataya, ‘kamith ; ‘orman, ‘4 tabene Kinglis! its eekivin, ‘i Lt —— y foreigners as "Tir COLMAN, spar all the New Popular’ Eugrariage from London any whieh is lection of tings, Fancy and i heo' ‘most reasonal jees, w! or HER ALDRY.—Conts sf Arms and tt sumptnous or may pen i Sins Wei NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY M WASHINGTON MONUMENT, General Morris and Steff, New York Hussars, lately commanded by Captain Duff, who recently died in Mexico, in the service of tho United States. Col’ Warner’s Artillery, two guns abreast. Citizens, mount Some two on « horse, and one comical rider, who had evidently been worshipping at the shrine of Bacchus, crying out,“Whoa! Hold the horse, by the head, there, and gie’ him uart of oats. D—n the expense.” Pioneers, followed by an Irish Band. German Rifles." meburgh Horse ‘Com 3 Ninth Regt. Lan venga cers. Twenty-Seventh Regt. National Guards, Col. Brenner. ‘Washington Greys. State Fencibles. ‘Wasbivgton National Cadets. A large matronly looking sow. who became coopedinand could not could not get out. We think we saw Mrs, Piggy afterwards in Hamilton Square, Montgomery Guards. Emmet Guards. Union Riflemen, (foot.) City Guards, in long blue frock coats. Light Guard Italian Guard. Independence Guard. Independence Blu NING, OCTOBER 20, 1847. lives and limbs in doing 90, and It was ness the air of satisfaction and gratit a each one’s countenance as he retired after 80, to make room for another to take bis place and do the same. No higher tribute to greatness was ever paid—it was & spontaneous out of reverence grati- tude, dictated by a holy and ous feeling. A leaden box, containing the various coins of the country, the act of incorporation of the Washington Monument Association, the names of the ofiloers of the ‘Tompkin’s Blues New York Fencibles. Benson Guards National Guard Troop jarshals. In the order of procession a place was here assigned to Gov. Young, who rode in a barouche, and other distin- Officiating Clergyman, Orator, Poet of the day. Governor ot the State of New York. ‘Trustees of the Washington Monument Association. Distinguished Guests. Members of the Society of the Cincinnati. The President and ‘Vice President of the United States Heads of Department of the United States. Governors of the several States. Members of Congress and of the L: ture. Heads of Department of the State of Mayors of New York, Brook: Jacob Hays, High Constable of the City ot New York, accompanied by the Sergeant-at-Arms of the Board of Assistant Aldermen. Common Council cf New York, Brooklyn, and other iT ‘Trustees of Williamsburgh, and other vil . Collector, Naval Officer, Surveyor, &e , port of New York. United States Civil Officers. }, and other cities. Foreign Consuls Company of '76 Veterans, accompanied by U. 8. Band. Magaificent Car, drawn by six white horses, represeut- ing the Temple of Liberty. of which the following is an exact representation thirteen ori Yesterday was the dey selected by the committee of the Washington Monument Association for laying the corner stone of the edifice upon the ground in Hamilton Square, given by the city for the purpose, and of which formal possession was assumed by the President, in the mame of the association, on the last fourth of July. At the earliest dawn many looked out upon the sky, and were rejoiced to find that every indication promised a fair day for the celebration of the event which was to ocoupy so many Gothamites and their neighbors. Ata quarter before seven the sun showed his moderately red face behind a curtain of mist, which soon rolled away most obediently, as if old Sol had said, “ Now that I’m up, there’s no occasion for you to wait any longer, s0 be off with your wet blanket and let me reanimate and comfort nature’s children once more, after the chill- ing and drenching which you have been adminis- to them for regular Indian summer morning set in, and a beauti- fal one it was—joy-infusing, smile-creating, spirit-eleva- ting—just such @ morning as the occasion seemed to demand for this latitude and longitude, at this particu- lar time. We have been remarkably fortunate for a year past in having fine days; for most all, if not every grand festal occasion which the public have been called upon to celebrate and we to notice ; but of them all, we have not had a pleasanter one than was yester- day. The arrangements having been previously made, the military companies and civil societies sought their respective rendezvous, and were active in preparing for the grand march, Tammany Society, or Columbian Order, with thirte Independent Or A report having circulated on Monday evening, that the Governor of the State was to review the military in the Park, before the procession moved, a large oon- course of people had arsembled at about 10 o’clock, P. M. ‘The fountain was playing in sparkling billiaucy and purity—reflecting back the rays of light which fell upon its dancing waters—a fit emblem of the character of the immortal hero, whose memory was about to be hon- ored by ceremnonies, in which tens of thousands of his countrymen would join. great mind, rays of mental light, not to absorb or distort them, but to reflect them with renewed lucidity. Long before 11 o’clock, the streets leading towards the Park wero filled with crowds of people—men, women and children. The tide set downwards, and it was by no small task to make head against it, but by dint of much perseverence and more elbowing, one might ob- tain a sight of— He received upon his Society of Shipwrights and Caulkers. Not only when the | rocession was moving through th® great thoroughfare was it crowded, but for hours before the right of the column left the Purk gates, did all up town seem to be moving down, and at the same time it was just as apparent that nearly all down town was Deorepid old age and tottering in- and the various inter- tending upwards. fancy were both represente mediate grades of youth and manhood chabby little Dutch wife with her face in a glo along through the crowd. a remarkably fat id parently heavy miniature resemblance of herself; while we nlackened our pace to observe this pictur trying in her arme that winked and blinked et too tender optics On a! while @ two or tl dress, and by dint of ing at the aki ch scrap of human strong light fell upon ite pkg ro Me iy child clung to the hard Fac hed teem hard fen tee soeee naged to keep pace w' maternal parent. Dateonies of houses and the house tops the the inmates of the meelves of their acquaintance with to gain # favorsble position from te some grand and im; dwellers on Broadw: which to look upon the passing pageant. UNION SQUARE. Seldom is seon a fairer sight than was presented at Union square. While the assemblage we procession, and while it was at the lower end and rasterly ed with one dense crowd, excepting only a small ay for the passage of the railroad cars, grand scene a most magnificent display was made from the balconies, windows, and stoops of the buildings fronting on the seve.al sides of the square; perhaps, no point was there so handsome a display as here; indeed, we feel confident in asserting that Union rquare has fair for beauty of tableaux, the Third Avenue, it is only necessary to any, that the crowd of spectators was not less dense than it was in waiting for the he of the orators in fromt of the place THE PROCESSION. * All taings being ready, at a little past eleven o’clock the signal was given, and the procession moved from the the following order ; Escort of Cavalry from General Storms’ Brigade, Frederick Pont ‘Grand Maséhal ‘ents, jor Gen. G 8. D perins ‘ 8. Jones Mumfor: Col. Florence Mehoney, Col. D. 8. Turner, OG an acre. was & Tope i Speolal Aids, FIRST DIVISION, Y. 8. Militia, under ford, sands of spectators, The Washington Greys. in whict. they slept the General Sandford and staff. General 5 Firat Regiment N.Y. 8 A The Brooklyn Ci Captain Thistle’s Mounted Artillery, consisting of on the backs of horses. calibre of four pounders, and y, attended by German | °* gt appear to be of the ed, bore evidence 1% capable of nj effective service in the defiles and passes of Mexico, an will no doubt do, for we understand that istle ty ord orders to proceed to the seat of 0. Seotch Guards. Bi y' French , mum! comPejaion Rifies, mounted, CR = rae rN aor his car was placed a bust of Wash- ~—~-— ethno Se ‘a pedestal surrounded by thirteen ‘Oung ladies dressed in white, with liberty caps, each tones ‘@ wand surmounted by a star, representing the ‘iginal Crpaesyy The “~ bach red with a n Staten flags, and on the apex was an repaid [a This ‘beautiful tribute to the me mor: of Washington was designed snd decorated by Mr. Wil- liam H., Hoyt, and the horecs were furnished by Kipp and Brown. Invited guests, in curriaes. Officers of the Army and Navy. Militia Officers, off duty. The Clergy. f the County, Under Sheriffs, and Deputies, By ieriss liek Register, County Clerk, and Coroner. Police Magistrates, Chief and Ofticers of Police. Marshals and Constabulary force. Judges of the State and County Courts. Members of the Bar. Professors and Students of Columbia College. York University. do of Ne Faculty and Students of College of Physicians and ‘Surgeons ‘ Faoulty and Students of University Medioal College. Academy of Medicine—College of y and fits Now York Hospital Governors of the New York Hospital. ‘The Board of Eduestion—Public Sebool Soalety. ¥ Board of Trade, Historieal Agricultural, Philosophical and Setontite ‘The Sacred Muste Sootety. The American Musical Institute. W. G. Fire Company, with muskets St, John’s Grand Lodge of Free Masons. B. L. G. Fire Company, with guns. Carlend Guards. St. John’s Grand Lodge of Free Masons. ‘Order of United Americans. Order of United American Mechanics. banners, bearing the Coats of Arms of the thirteen original States. Military Escort. Marine Society. Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of Brooklyn. York—forty-four Lodges and Tents. Columbus Italian Benevolent Society. Irish Emigrant Society. Hebrew Universal Benevolent Society. Hibernian Benevolent Society. Shamrock Ben. Society Emmet Mutual B. and B, Society. Sons of tiermann German Hebrew Benevolent Sooiety. ‘The Brothers of Liberty. (German.) Wash ngton Society of Germans. St. Joseph Benevolent Society Erin Fraternal Benevolent Society. Benevolent Order of Berea: Ancient Order of Good Fe! Manchester Unity |. O. of Oud Fellows. United Ancient Order of Druids. Independent Order of Good Fello ‘The U, S, Practical Stone Cutters of New York, Brooklyn and Jersey The Granite Cutters’ Asso ion. ith @ bi model of the steamboat North America, on a car. Sail Maker’s Association. Benevolent Society of Operative Masons. Cordwainera of the County of New York. Mechanics’ Mutual Protection. Laborers’ Union Benevolent Society. ‘al Taylor Society, (German,) with banner—por- ona of Gon ‘Taylor. which was received with cheers as it passed along ‘The Sons of Temperance ‘The Cadets of Temperance Am. T anee Union ler of Rechabites. ‘a8 of Rachab. The Roman ( Temperance Soctety, Delegation from Snow social Union. firemen New York Fire Depar' Exempt Firemen, with bauners. New York Firemen, Engines, Hose Companies, Hooks and Ladders—sixty-five companies in all. ‘This grand procession occupied two hours and forty minutes in passing a given point, th be formed. pS Nias ol march was up Broadway to Fourteenth street, through Fourteenth street to Third Avenue, and up Third Avenue to Hamilton Square. THE GROUND On arriving on the ground we found it occupied by some thousands of persons, and every indication that ing ceremony was about to take place, The place designed for the monument is on the summit of the elevated piece of ground called Hamilton Syuare, about four miles from the City Hall, and adja- cent tothe Third Avenue. because of its being the highest on the irland. culated that the monument, when finished, can be seen by mariners a distance of fifty miles at sea, There was s platform erected for the accommodation the day and invited guests, immediately where the corner stone was to be laid. Waving over the platform was a tattered and torn flag, full of rents, and presenting an ap ing’ seen long ahd hard service. It was the firat flag was directed to be hoisted ia New York by General Washington, It bore the following inscription: — 00000060000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 FIRST HOSTED IN NEW YORK HY ORDER OF RAL WASHINGTON, Novempen 26, 1763, SIXTY YEARS HAVE RLAPSED, AND STILL IT PROUDLY WAVES. }00000000000000000 4 the platform, and taking in an area of about ee erie ¢ tops plead for the purpeae of Keeping the ‘within clear of all but those whose duty called the: to participate in the ceremonies It was protected by ase of police, under the direction of Justice Mats por whose well arranged efforts to prevent any eeupecay to er the ght in the highest de- gree deserving our pra it mae rernieces of attliery. Outalde were ery. pe Ma Tose are saxiouly awaiting the arriv of the procession. There were also on the ground some four- ted by the Seventy Sixers, and ference they slept the whole of the night receding. orn: e was composed of a of granite weighing severel hundred pounds. In the centre wus « ay te the reception of « leaden box, and which was te be covered with a marble slab bearing the following inseription: 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 © This Corner Stone of » Monument to the g Laorr! of GEORGE WASHINGTON, ° © was laid with appropriate ceremonies on the o 107H Day or Octonen, 1847, The anniversary of the surrender of Lord Cernwaili A. D., 1781, Under the auspices of the Washington Monument Association of the City of New York. eo ecccccce 2 = : 3 ry eooceese FZ My of the historical d cussed by my vener+ble and respected friend, Joseph C. Hart, ‘The Mayor of the City, Ex- v E jamigl Collins, 0. Shepherd Knapp John Leveredge, William F. Pratt, Thotupson Price. John Paine, William Hall, Calvin Pollard, Flas G. Drake, W. C. H, Waddell, Henry Storms, President; Elias G. Drake, Vice Presi- nt. Shepherd Knapp, Treasurer; Robert D. Hart, Sec- ota retary. Calvin Pollard, Architect; Edwin Smith, Surveyor. Thissection ofthe foundation was laid By the gratuitous contributions of materials and labor By the following persons, viz The masonry, by John T. A llen; the stone, by Elisha The corner stone, by Beals and Fraser. Joseph H Barnes, ‘The cement, byJ. P. and S, Cummings, Jr. ‘The lead box by Joseph’ Aken. The land conveyed to the association by the Corpora- tion of the City. Frederick Pentz, Grand Marshall, 4 past two the veterans of °76 fired a national salute from guns which were captured from the British by General Washington at Princeton and Monmouth, and in a few minutes afterwards, a company of cavalry, the foremost of the procession , came in aight of the monument ground, other companies followed and ma round, the several bands playing Hail Columbia, Washington's March and other patriotic airs. The appearance of the military was decidedly der of Order of Odd Fellows, of, New acircuit of the The spectacle which the ground presented after the military had taken their positions, was gorgeous and grand, and were it not that it might eppear invidious we would gladly notice in a favorable way several of the companies’ As the French Guarda are, however, ® newly formed corps.and as they turned out on this occasion in fuil strength; andas they evidently identified themselves nnot let them pass without nce they presented was alike honorable to them, as Frenchmen and Americans Their beautiful dress aod their gentlemanly and soldierlike de- meanor, were favorably commeated upon by the innu- We cannot, either, pads over the newly organized coupany; the Continentalers.dressed in the old-fashioned continental uniform; their buff breech- es, cocked hats, and top boots, were conspicuous among the dress of the other companies. After a great portion of the procession arrived, the platform was occupied by those for whose use it was de- signed, end the exercises were commenced. ‘We may be herej remark, that the corner stone of the monument was literally covered with dablias and other beautiful flowers, placed there by the ladies of New York, who seemed delighted at this opportunity of tribute to the memory of the great and good man whose deeds in the field aud in the councils of the nation that he freed from a foreign yoke, were the incentives to this imposing pageant. ‘The time that elapsed from the entrauce of the fore- most part of the procession was incidents——some ludicro taking of both. with the proceedings, w saying that the api merable spectators haracteriaed by many rious, and some par- ry horse would get unruly d behave as no horse having any reapect for its char- would behave, and of course his antics delighted the spectators, who of course did not fail to pleasure in a rather boisterous way. the day would endeavor to keep the lines clear, and in doing so would of course frighten the timid portion of the spectators, and make them run helter skelter in every direction. Again, an incorrigible fellow would break the lines and run to a point that would, as he thought, place him in # position to see and hear all that was going A cavalry roldier would be despatched after incorrigible would run, his horse—the epectators cheering and ut the most ludicrons incident of the day was the following:—A fellow of the half alligator species, dressed in @ slouched white hat and brown coat, and mounted on a nag which to all ap nant of the Inst centur, ‘Taylor, and took upon from which an idea of ‘This ground was sel: cted It is eal- and the soldier arances, Was & rem imagined himself to be General mavlf to perform the duties per- taining to the office which old Rough and Ready holds, bis horee with # stick, put him on « gal- ¢, and inspect each company jad the whole business of the He congratulated each of hav- lop, apply @ glass to his « and exch society, as if he day under his special charge. company on its appearance, as he passed along, and # insisted upon laying the corner stone. if his horse did not fail bim. compelled to beat a retreat, which he did in good order, minus his slouched h: After all was arranged—the military in their the triumphal chariot, a deseri; which we have given above, entered the ground, drawn receded by the Continental- wir association with the past, He was finally by six milk-white steeds, ers—they, on account of t! having the post of honor on this occasion, half past three o'clock. ‘he martial strains of a hun- dred bands—the helinets and arms of reflecting the rays of the sun—the ners of the several societies waving in the bree: the unique and handsome regalis of the different benevolent orders—-the assemblage of navi and civil officers, of this and other States- of heads around and «far—the stream of human beings flowing in, in overwhelming numbers, all com- bined to make the pageant before us the most splendid and gorgeous, as it certainly was the most interesting, that it ever was our fortune to witness, A gun announced that commence.although not mi cession had arrived. Several the Rey Dr. Vermilye delivered @ short and eloqnant prayer, iovoking the blessing of Almighty God on the work which was about to be performed. Gov. Young, surrouaded by many of America’s most distinguished sons, then stepped forward and laid the corner stone of the Washington Monument. as this imposing ceremony was concluded, there was a general rush to the place by the spectators, each of » Whom seemed desirous to offer his oblation to the memory of the immortal Washington. Coins of every kind—gold, silver and copper--were thrown into the hole, wo have already referred to, with bouquets and nosegays of autumn season produces in f ali to give an angered. their beautiful ban- jin the enclosure thus a detachment of Seventy om ou- more than half of the pro- ote were fired, and then from defeat, let us ra amidst the greatest despondency, that Washington in- fased that mighty spirit in his men, which afterwards led to victory inso many battles, Here let the tall monumental pyramid of atone go up towards the hea- vens in memory of that pyremmie devoted to his country’s service, Though the land around us tells asad tale of blood and violence, whose details sicken the soul and make the heart stand still, yet our monument will also swaken the memory and when the slab whic: ‘Was laid on,it was cover the richest flowers tl this climate So great Offering on the vocasion, that they en general and State governments, the mayor ‘and corpo- ration of New York, the of day, and va- vane other documents, were then deposited in the cor- Der stone. While this was being done, the following ode, written for the occasion, by George P. Morris, Esq , was sun; the Musical Institute and the thousands assembled, which, added to the booming of the guns from the brass field- , disc] oe the veteran hab oy | Oe-seaat added much to the impessiveness of the proceedin, ge: — A monument to Washin, : A tablet graven with his name ’ Green be mound it stands upon, And everlasting as his fame. His glory fills the land—the plain, The moor, the mountain, and the mart. More firm than column, urn, or fane, His monument—the human heart ‘The Christien—patriot—hero—rage ! ‘The chief that heaven in mercy sent : His deeds are written on the age— His country is his monument. “The sword of Gideon and the Lord,” Was mighty in hia mighty hand : ‘The God who guided, he adored, And with His blessing, freed the land, ‘The first in war—the first in pence— ‘The first in hearts that freemen own Unparalleled—till time shall coase— He lives—immortal and alone ! Yet let the rock-hewn tower arise, High to the pathway of the sun, And speak to the approving skies Our gratitude to Washington. The Hon. Samvex James then delivered a short ad dress, which was very appropriate. course of people in our vicinity, was prevented us from taking notes of it. An original quartette, dedicated to the Washington Monument Association, was sung by the Apollo Brothers The following are the words of it :— THE FATHER OF HIS LAND. Immortal Washington ! to thee we raise This tribute of « grateful nation’s love ; In harmony we chant thy hallowed praise, Which meets an echo in the realms above. When Time has wrought the spoiler’s part, And crushed this pile with ruthless hand, ‘Thy name shall live in every heart, ‘The “ Father of his Land.” No record of the past so fair as thine, Though valiant deedson history's page we see, Of tyrants’ conquests, wrung from freedom’s shrine, But vict'ries far more glorious won by thev, Who fought but for thy country’s good, And drow for Liberty thy brand, Who formost in the battle stood, The “Father of his Land.’ How proudly mem’ry dwells upon thy famo— Foe to oppression, #reedow’s favorite son! From sire to child shall pass without a stain, The charter which thy arm and wisdom won. For Liberty upon that scroll Was written by thy master hand, Whoee epirit spurned unjust control, ‘The “ Father of his Land!” Col, Josern C. Hat, one of the Directors of the As- sociation, then came forward and addressed the assem- bled multitude as follows: — fellow-citizens—I will not now attempt ils which have been so just preceded me. It is known to many of my hearers that a charter was obtained In the year 1833, by an as- sociation of gentlemen, under the titte of “The New York Washington Monument Association,” at the head of whom was the late, Governor Morg gether with some eighty other highly respectable citi- zens, were named in the act of incorporation as direc- tors. It was proposed that ® monument should be erected in this city, under the auspices of t association, “in commemoration of the services and in honor of the memory of George Washing- ton.” Nothing, however, was done by that as- sociation beyond organizing. It is to be regretted that such was the fact, because it was composed of men of great wealth and influence; and it is believed, that had i they exerted themselves at all the monument could ly have been ereoted many years ago. A second Asso- ciation was formed for the same purposes. and under the eume title, in the year 1843; and Morgan Lewis, Stephen Allen, Moses H. Grinnell, William W. Fox, and others men of influence and possessing great wealth, were the managern named in the act of incorporation. Under this act I am sorry to say, very little was done; and it was suffered to expire by ite own limitation. In the month of March, of the present year, an act was obtain- ed from the Legislature, reviving the act of 1843, and modifying and amending it in some particulars; and the gentlemen composing the present board of trustees were t- ately organized and adopted measures for future operation. In justice to them, it is but right to say that they have ever since been active in the good & body or by committees, they have been in session almost every day, and have devoted named therein. Under this act the trustees imm work; and that either unwearied attention to the subjeet committed to thei charge by the citizens and the Legislature. They ha successfully have they taken their measures. been seen by th confidently appeal to the citizens of New is to the people will be received e sum,.it will be most acceptable, propriated towards the inte gathered together upon a gre d will be at onc laid ite corner stone,and it depends upon you, my fel- thrilling tal and the greatest disasters were in the State of York, whioh was tracked with blood, and sered with fire from one end to the other. Even the gronnd on d, was baptised in blood. Here rested the wounded and the dying pausing in that most skilful re- treat, after the battle upon Long Island, which was con- ducted in person ahington, Our monumental which we pile will overlook the scenes of that battle,and man: another kindred scene in our immediate neighborhoo It will be in memory of these things as weil as of the great leader of our armies of the Revolution. Oo the height just beyond us, occurred the dreadful massacre of Fort Washington, which fille. ail hearts with sorrow; and it was the final act of that deepest tragedy of the war undertaken for freedom. Our monument will look upon the graves of the brave mea who perished in those memorable fights of |. Island and Fort Washington, while contending against thrice their number of thw best disciplined, the best appointed and the best officered troops of Eogiand, sent over here to reconstruct and refasten our chains. It will look up- on the remains of those brave but unfortunate men, who were taken in{battle,immured in prison ships, and suffer- ed to die under circumstances of cruelty passing belief Yet some of those brave hearts who egoaped, had their recompense if not their revenge. That lost day on Long Island was regained by them at Saratoga and at York- town; the one on 17th of October, the day before yester- day, anit were, in the year 1777, and the other on the 19th of October, 1781, the day we are commemorating. Glorious October! Though our armies bled at every pore amid disaster and defeat in saw the day-star of freedom shining gloriously above the horizon at Saratoga, when Burgoyne bowed before there same defeated trocps of ours that bound up their wourds on the ground upon which we are standing: and that star came to its meridian, and the day’s work was done, and the reckon- ing summed up on the 19th of October, 1781, at York- town, where Cornwallis, the foremret in the fight on Long Island, laid down bis arms to these same bruised and battered men of ours. This was the decisive action of all—the crowning glory of our long war in the cause of freedom. Here,then, on this spot, where our people stopped to bewail their greatest disas er, but where they learned wisdom and [abyene na and gained experience ise this monument. It wae here, id of mind and action,’ vietory, f undying freedom, and of a na- tion's from infancy to manhood. It will look proudly over « city, small indeed, and pil- Inged and crushed in the war of the Revolution, yet now the most flourishing and magnificent ity in America. It will overlook « city whose nversand harbor g to wit- ited on ‘The immense con- d the anxiety that nifested by ali to be near to and hear the speaker, ships vex every sea in pursuit or commerce : enjoys the full messure of liberty and those brave men of the Revolution fought ta whose patriotic pgople will not refuse r bution to ornament it withal, by the erection of one of the proudest monuments of modern times that ahall alike tell the tale of those strong and noble hearted men’s labors in war, and of the men of all men, their ee leader, who secured for us and perpetuated the lessings we enjoy, and sealed of our Mberties with their blood. In the execution of this Sed Wok, We cer mmem he Brcnie ene See to cheer us on, and to encourage us nderaking which we are to sacrifice our ha energies. And now, fellow-citizens, until the toy and be laid in its place, when the call will again invite to” asscmable once mibre upon ith us thet the work is completed. At the conclusion of Mr. Hart's address, forth into sees Pr pew de The number on proceedings is various! estimated. By wn ft and sand ; for ourselves we shoul amounted to at least thirty thousand. A ry horses with the smmunition cart came unruly and ran in the wildest crowd, making a circuit of nearly the w! i Ri H F é i A H f il broke through a column com; Ini m for the Deaf and Dumb, who were just leay- ing ground, killing one of them samed Masenay Jones. sonof Mr. David Jones of No. 7 Monroe st., of this city. No othor pupils were seriously injured. ‘This was the only accident that has come to our . Every road leading to tho city, including even Harlem railroad track, was crowded by the multitude om their return. Every omnibus, :. eab, railroad car, farmer's wagon, in fact ev thing in the shape of a wheeled vehicle, was filled to it utmost capacity, and thousands who were wearied and exhausted with the march, were obliged to walk to their respective homes, a distance varying from three to four and « half miles. We mst not omit mentioning an incident that oo- curred on the road, which caused much amusement. In the line of procession; was a wagon containing ladies, the daughters of temperance, we believe, and at the in- vitation of some friends, they stopped for a few minutes. While they waited, a meeting was organized on the spur of the moment, and Captain Rynders addressed the la- dies, complimenting them in a handsome maner on their patriotism and veneration for Washington. By seven o'clock the ground was deserted, and the greater part of the vast assemblage had reached home; and by half past that hour, the last drum hed ceased to beat, and our good old city resumed its accustomed qui- : repetition bly dis- has san Lewis, who, to- far succeeded that a failure to carry through the de- sign of building « monument of vast size and magnifi- cence, and of unexceptionable architectural beauty, is now considered out of the question, so mong ope and oni has been adopted by the trustees, which, without bavitg public, has been criticised and con- demned in advance by writers and editors of ability. It is not too much, | trust, to ask them to forbear awhile, until they can have an opportunity of secing it them. selves, when they can canvass its merits or demerits un- derstandingly. But, while the trustees feel satisfied with the design of their adoption, and it was adopted after months of deliberation, I believe that they as well as the architect himself, are villing to ny it aside, and adopt a more acceptable design, if it shall be produced at any time while the progress of the building will warrant it. The trustees now find it necersary, under the restric- tions of the charter, to raise = certain sum of money before proceeding with the building ‘That sum lacks but a few thousaod dollars of being made 2p, and they ork for aid in the great undertaking of erecting this monument. It jarge they appeal, and subscriptions mm here upon the ground in aid of the undertaking No matter bow small or how large the object. We are and interesting occa- sion, and, I think, you will ail agree with me, that no time is more appropriate than the present for raising the funds necessary to proceod-with the monument. You have itizens, as to whether superstructare shall a speedily. Itis hardly necessary, but, it is never- theless appropriate, again to refer to the object of raising this monument in memory of the Father of his Country, of whom it is justly said, be was" First in war, first in and first in the hearts of his coun- trymen.”’ ‘These are ‘impressive words, and they are true. That war, in which Washington was first, isa ‘8 tale whose pages are filled with anything but pomp and pageant. It waa, indeed, » succession of | mebiys onan and calamity to almost every family in the roadland. Thechief scenes of the greatest onrqyes ‘ew etude. ‘Thus ended the ceremony of laying the corner stone of a monument to commemorate, for ages to come, the virtues of him who was first in peace, first in war, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” The following is the ground plan of the Monument :— = ANDS, LENT & CO.’3 AMERICAN elegantly ¢ lpped, troupe of Equestriaas, largest irat ap- aud most popular in the United States, will make their fi pearance in this vicinity on the 22d ius". ‘The Company comprises the following among the prineipal features of exhibition : MAY FL celebrated English thorough bred dancing Horse w vin Ponies, DAMON and PYTHIAS, in their antics acd ‘Fighting Ponies, DEAF BURK and TOM SPRINGS. ‘Ths ek bred and beaud fel Siorough Arabian Polka Horse, P Aad cle race bos fllyseasiod Siehie idpadl ease ond iE smaltot whieh are segacious Lillipucian Troupe of 20 P st time, presentedto this publ ¢, Prowment, and in bold relie( to any similar exhibition ever formances of and his beautiful and talented children, forming a wew schaot of Gymaasties, & presented to the public, stand the great ME R.SANDS. , rice joase, a . bined Por fe oe of Classic . Evolutions, Grou .. Tab fichts of Atel Grice, that will comment tha taueberlog nt > £ the scholar aud poet, the painter and the sculptor. iu'th's net sir. Sauda snd his ch ldren have no equals, and coutidently det comperiic MASTER HERNANDEZ, the bold, dashing and elegant A juvenile equestrian, who is justly styled the Duerow of Ame- ries. Master WALTER AYMAR, second to none in horseman- ship for one of his years Mr. MOSELEY, the famous English scene in a varie~ ty of geaphic sketehes on horseb sci. Mr. RUGGLES, in his difficult aud daring feats upon the flying cord. CLO Pentland and Latham, the original merrymen, whose jokes and witticisms have been adopted by most of their contemporane: KING MAS/ER—Mr. De Camp. TOM THUMB—rar oy 4 ing in Povelty every thing in the shape of horse flesh, 1s the piumy 1d Tom Thumb. A quadruped of the most’ perfect proportions, measuring only 22}¢ inches in height, and weighing but 43 pounds. "Ente a ev lodged by all the smailest pattern of a horse ever Il be exhibited as follows ‘atterson, Friday Magy 324 ead 23d; Newark 25th, 26th and 27th, th. 1) 25 cents. o19 10t re AST WEEK OF SIGNOR BLITZ, at the Society Li- brary. Change of programme nightly. Admission 25 cts, chi! Doors open at 7 o’clock—commence at 736. a Afternoon pertormance on Saturday, at 3 0’elock. O17 6t* re MAS, PELBY'S CELEBRATED COLLECTION Scriptural Statuary, consisting of the following piprecenting important and interesting subjects, thi ife :— ‘The Trial of our Saviour, Phe Last Supper. + he Birth of Christ, he moral scene of the latemperate y st Brosdway, Wi opposite the Apollo, every Me Admittance 25 cents: Children HE Q IDOK COLLECTION ~The first series this magaificent collection, consisting of three tural Patnci Christ Healing the Sick a the . Chnst i the Dead, and Death on f the art, 1s now open Mat the National Ku. Admission 25 ceuts; Season Tickets 50 cents, 323 300 —Will close onthe ist inst. OWN’S Pi INTINGS. —Herves Monterey of ta, will be exhibited fora short time only, at 257 Stewart's old sand, opposite the Park, Brown's ee Portraits of General Taylor, General Wool, Colonels sfield, and Whiting: Majors’ Bliss, Bi Garnett, and Lay rd iu ham, (who w Whitey.” the far! w leadquarters Army of Occu- pation, at Waluvt Springs, Mex 0. Vrice of adinission 25 cents. Doors open day and night. 12 14t®rre XHIBITION The Model Cross 1 ove the omni buses an carriages in Broasdway, inv by Joha Rendel, Jr., C, Engineer, and the plan unanimously spproved of by the aorable the Corporation, is now open for extib tow fora short ery other month of the year, it was in October that the American People me, atthe corner of ispeaard street and Broadway, . B—The cars do not stop to take in or let out passengers; this is done by means of another car, called a tender. 19 2tis*rre ALNUTSIRELT THEATRE, PIULADELPHIA— Lessee, EA. Mi 3 Mans W R. Blake— Last Night but three of the Opera—Wednew 20, 1817, will be performed Beilim’s opera of 4 BULA~ euvt Kodolpho, Mr Sexuin: Elvin tie Maclude with the istnctot the POSTILION of LON- JUMEA hayelon, Mr. Shrival; Bijou, Mr. Seguin ; U Marquis, Richings: Mad-line, ) DT he opera every nipht his week. ‘ USICAL.—J. F MOLT YK, 16 John street, importer IVE ‘yinsical Instraments and Iralinn Strings, offe Tor sae'a "V Accordions, “renot Horas, Huns. Tomb.rius, Files, Guitars, fe. he “Aloo & Pedal Keitle Drams, Orchest ‘ certs, (rom Kreutzer, Labitrky, Seguin. faction and comfort to all wh writing, by iteshadowless igh od ANK OF SALISBURY, MD—2% cents on I aa re at No. 24 Liberty treet, second sory. REWARD will be paid to the canman who took 0) from the comer of f aad Bronte is u wo on brig Sarah Bi 's Gre hiya acting hs Shene SREB iHiam st, in the basement. O18 Btie® m Nf EDICAL OFFICE —Di 17 Duane street, action RR Bah Reames heen ee 4 Ly ew i b foe aki m thone old halt diseases, he tor'e re} 4 car noel ast nave Crm eerste nent. Geet, rs 1} ' nose, pains inthe head and bones vt the egay effectually cured itutional weakness, browght on by a secret habit in- in by youre meu, cansiog lascivious dreams and ni ly emissions, positively pre: ented, Recent cases cured to four days, without mereury. No alteration in diet, or wey — of “at cont, 1g h fy mMiahGun Ettore ol4 Mt*re a