. Book of the Royal blue . of toasts were drank, accompanied by dis-charges of artillery. At night the StateHouse was illuminated and a ball was givenby the General Assembly, at which avery numerous and brilliant appearance ofladies were present. On this occasion Washington opened theball with Mrs. James Maccubbin, whomRidgely in his Annals of Annapolis,describes as having been one of the mostbeautiful women of her day. Addresses were presented to Washingtonfrom Governor Paca and the Assembly,and from the municipal authorities ofAnnapolis, to all of which he replied. On Tuesday, the 23d, occur
. Book of the Royal blue . of toasts were drank, accompanied by dis-charges of artillery. At night the StateHouse was illuminated and a ball was givenby the General Assembly, at which avery numerous and brilliant appearance ofladies were present. On this occasion Washington opened theball with Mrs. James Maccubbin, whomRidgely in his Annals of Annapolis,describes as having been one of the mostbeautiful women of her day. Addresses were presented to Washingtonfrom Governor Paca and the Assembly,and from the municipal authorities ofAnnapolis, to all of which he replied. On Tuesday, the 23d, occurred the greatevent of his visit—the surrender of hismilitary commission into the hands of thebody from which he had received it. Thearrangements for this important ceremonywere made by a committee composed ofCol. James McHenry, of Maryland, ThomasJefferson, of Virginia, and Elbridge Gerry,of Massachusetts. Among the regulations of the programmeit was provided that the President andmembers of Congress should remain seated. IS BARBEK SHOP. ANNAPOLIS. WHKKK GKNKRALWASHINGTON OFTEN FREQUENTED. WHEN WASHINGTON RESIGNED HIS COMMISSION. and covered ; that the answer of Congressto Washingtons address should be receivedby tlie General standing, and that both onrising to make his address and on retiringWashington was to bow to Congress, wliiclithey were to return by uncovering, but notbowing. So much for preliminaries. The day ofthe great event had now an-ived, and thehour of 12 oclock, high noon of the SSdof December, , finds the floor of theSenate chamber at Annapolis filled to over-flowing by noble men, stately dames andgentle maidens. Washington, the mightyidol of the young Republic, was on this dayto lay down the laurels of an eight years with general officers. The members ofCongress were seated and covered as repre-sentatives of the sovereignty of the L gentlemen present as spectators werestanding and uncovered. Many were the men whose names werealready distinguishe
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