Correspondence the American Republican,

WAsHINGroN, Fec. 2S, l64t
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WASHINGTON, Fec. 2S, 1876


The Birth Day Festival up to this time {halF
past o'clcck) has been celebrated here with
nuch ects.. Three volunteer companies have
paraded very handsomely in our public streets
The Washington Light Infantry, now again
under their old and spirited commander capt.
Richard France, turned out well to-day, and
had trial of skill in firing at a target, Tor
beautiful silver medal, manufactured by Mr.
Kirk. Of your city. The firing took place at
the distance of SO Yards from the target. Ser
ceant Hiram Rnchie proved the successful
competitor. On former trial OF skill at tar
pet shooting, Sergeant Richie proved himself
the pest shot, E!e therefore now begins


.To pear;his biushing honors thick upon him.


The Na:iona! Blues, commanded by Capt.
Tucker, kad also handsome parade, and were
acconpsred by full band Of music. They
paid their respects to the President at the Exc
cutve Mansion, about noon. At the time
am now writing, they are marching in hand
some style towards Harrington's Hotel, at the
Navy Yard, where the corps will partake Of a
dinner provided for the occasion.


The Union Guards, commanded by Captain
CalhcaEt, q well disciplined company from the
western part Of our city, also paraded in hand
some style, along Pennsylvania avenue, march
,ng TO the Capitol and other parts of the city.


The Irving Association assembled at the Bap-
tst Caurch, Tenth street, at o'clock, when
the Farewell Address of President Washington
was read, by Mr.. Columbus Drew, who pre-
ceded the reading with some sensible introduc-
tory remarks. The Orator of the day, Tines. J.
Senmes, Esq, acquitted himself handsomely.
He * an excellent speaker, with quGntum sqGi
CT ct confidence, grace and animation. The
INTRODUCTION of the vexed question of Oregon
MO Birth Day address, may be regarded as
nsG! aprepOs; but | repeat that MIR. Semmes is
"aa aoe and accomplished speaker, as know
he Is considered by all good judges.


The Rev. Dr. Dewey preached two more
eloquent sermons in this city, yesterday, to-
crowded congregations.