Phenix Gazette

THE CELEBRATION AT WASHINGTON.
From the Washington Spectator of Saturday.

The 30th was one of those fine mellow days of which Autumn brings many to the people of this District. Its breaking light was hailed by a salute that only spoke in deeper tones the unchanging feelings that were rushing from the breasts of thousands. All -- the old and the young, the grave and the gay, the brave and the beautiful, seemed moved by the impulses of some lofty, generous, pervading spirit: and such is the spirit of Liberty.

By ten o'clock our streets began to wear a moving aspect; at twelve the procession formed on the mall south of the President's House; and a little before one o'clock took up their line of march -- being joined at the President's mansion by the President and suite, Heads of Departments, Foreign Legations, and distinguished Foreigners specially invited: and at one o'clock the line was formed, and marched in the following order, preceded by Col. Bentley's Marshal Chief, and Captain Brooke, of the Marine Corps.

Cavalry -- Marine Corps, with its fine band of music -- Uniform Companies of the District, with their music -- Officers of the Militia, in uniform, not on command -- President of the United States, accompanied by the Secretary of State -- Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of the Navy, and Attorney General -- Foreigners of distinction -- Marshal of the District -- Orator of the Day, accompanied by two members of the Committee of Arrangement, including the Mayor of the City -- Officers of the Army and Navy at Washington, including the President of the Navy Board and Commandant of the Navy Yard -- Officers and Soldiers of the American Revolution, bearing the American Flag and tricolored Cockade, Citizens and Natives of France, bearing the old National Flag, with the tricolored Flag and Cockade -- Officers of the General Government -- Superintendent of the Patent Office -- Corporate Authorities -- Society of Cordwainers -- Working Men's Association, with their banner -- Typographical Society, carrying impressions of the Address of Working Men, and the Printers' Ode, from a press at the latter, drawn by four horses, followed by their banner -- Society of Hatters, at work in cap, ornament, on a car drawn by four horses.

At 1/2 past 2 o'clock P. M. the procession arrived at the Capitol, under the floating banner of the U. S., waving in unison with the tricolored flag. City Hall -- the various bands playing the Marseillaise Hymn as they entered the square, and different corps formed in one grand line facing the east front of the Capitol. Under presents, the President and suite, with distinguished foreigners, took their station on the spacious platform of the eastern portico, principally occupied by ladies.

Mr. R. S. Coxe read, in behalf of the Committee of Arrangements, a letter, filled with patriotic and noble sentiments, addressed to Lafayette by the Committee, concluding with a petition to the Almighty Disposer of events, would so direct, that Lafayette should enjoy and spend the remainder of his days in France, united and happy through his instrumentality.

Gen. Walter Jones delivered an eloquent oration, commemorative of the glorious event, concluding with an expression that no man could estimate the moral value of the revolution which the people of France are endeavoring to sustain. Although notes were taken, they could not be prepared in time for this day's paper.

The oration being over, the President and suite were escorted by the Cavalry and other corps, to the President's House. Salutes were fired at sun set.

In the evening the ladies of the District celebrated the French Revolution by a splendid Ball, at the Washington Assembly rooms, which was numerously attended. Thus harmoniously ended the Celebration in the District of Columbia, which cannot fail to deepen and extend the moral encouragement which is flowing from this sanctuary of liberty, to the patriots of France.