Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-07-11

fine and was presented BY Misses Columbia
Sydnor Mary E. Rhodes, Sarah Sydnor, caro-
line While Kare Hyller, Fanny Trueheaft, Lu-
cinda knight, and Emma While.
Our army OF Temperance men, embracing
ba,lalions from Tenaylown, Georgetown, Alex
andria, and, indeed from every part o. The c"un-
nv, now marched in excellent order Inc Ju'
nior associations carried their flags ana oaG"e,s,
and marched as regularly TO The music as ulu
many o! the seniors. The latter were an iln.
mense body OF The "bone and sineW" Of 'heii
country.
Our washington Benevolent Society" ana
the German Benevolent Society,"" ea' one " =.
large membership, and with augmented numoe''
from other places, made fine display. -.,;,r ID
The "Smilhsunian Association inS'i'u'eu
Nav 26 1877. e,,,.,;n,ono ;,v
The Corporate Authorities OF Washing,on cry
Then, the venerable George '.. w
Parke Gusts with portion ol MS 'a'n''y' IL
Hon w. w. Seaton, Mayor of Washington
,ccompaned by the Hon. r. C. Winthrop, ora
Tor OF III, day, and Wm. A. Bradley, Esq, 10
carriage. liz, I
The monumental Association" IN when
noticed. be .ide The Hon. Elisha Whiltlesey, Pfc.
siden, a number OF venerable gentlemen " =,
Washington and other places. A large BODY OF
clereymen, OF all denominations, ana from Va'i,
Gus paris OF The country, appeared 10 lhls Pat' Vi
the line.
The Masonic fraternity brought up the rear.
II was, perhaps, the best parade the Masons
have had for many wears here. The head OF the
procession had arrived at the site Of the Monu-
ment long before The fraternity reached Four
,een,h street On passing the br dse the entire
columns were opened, and the craft passed
through TO the position assigned it, TO perform
the solemn aud imposing ceremony OF laying the
corner. stone. ;,
Assembled on the plain of"Monumcnt Place, "
what pen can do justice to the picture! The
noble public and private buildings, the shady
summit or Arlington, tall masts oil The shipping
al Alexandria, the broad Potomacs ripping
waters washing the beach at our feet-then
survey the mighty multitude, the freq, inielli-
gent and patriotic daughters OF America, neatly
and tas,cfully a,tired, accompanied by their no
less devoted fathers, husbands, brothers and
sweethearls- then that group Of time worn
remnants Of the late war, now on visit TO the
seat Of Government all assembled ANNA
ted by the same spirit-all uniting in the lmpor.
lant ceremony of planting the first stone OF
Monument 10 the memory of Washington.
Order having been proclaimed By the Grand
Marshal, the very appropriate hymn, with
one consent lei all the EARTH" was sung by the
assemblago in solemn and interesting manner.
The prayer of the Reverend John N. McJl.
ton Of Baltimore, Grand Chaplain of the Grand
Lodge Of Masons, was appropriate, chaste and
eloquent.
The ceremonies Of laying the cornerstone
were performed BY the NJ. w. Grand Master,
B b. French, Esq, assisted BY other Grand
a. -
ancient usages Of The Order Of Masons, during
which the Grand Master delivered very hand
some address
The Grand Master having committed to the
Architect Of the Monument, Robert Mills, Esq,
the rrgu ar working TOOLS" with his admoni-
lion, that officer responded as follows:
'ln receiving the important trust that you
have been pleased 10 confer on me, | shall endea-
yor to prove that | duly appreciate it, BY a
faithful performance Of the duties incumbent
upon me as your architect.
"The recollection of the magnitude of the
work-that it is the free will Offering of my
fellow citizens throughout our glorious Union,
and that it is dedicated to the Father Of his
Country, the immortal Washington, are SO
many inducements 10 be faithful TO the response.
bilties C mmtted to me-"
stone to be s'well formed, true and trusty," this
part Of the ceremony closed.
The oralion OF the Hon. Mr.. Winthrop was
exceedingly chase and eloquent, and generally
considered one OF the finest specimens OF oraofy
ever delivered here. This speech, when publish.
ed, will doubtless be read by thousands but 10 be
fully appreciated il should have been heard.
The ceremonies being finally concluded, and
the TACT being announced 10 the world BY The wide
mouthed cannon otthe Eagle Arlilielsis, The pro-
cession was again formed, and proceeded along
lourteeih street 10 Pennsylvania avenue, where
the entire military 10 ce was reviewed By his Ex-
cclenry he President of United States, Major
General Quiiman, and other distinguished officers
u the army.
The TROOPS and various associations being dis
missei-uur commiccS oil arrangements, mill
lary, firemcn and ciiz.ns generally, performed
the pleasant duty oil seeing their CUES s aud VI
si'ors provided al tables which seemed To groan
with he good things 81 this lite. innocent convi-
vlally was the crlef Of The afternoon, and qnne
aJpropos 10 he joyful scene, the arrival ii Dr..
Reyburn, al The Presidents with the Ratified
Treaty II Psacc was generally made known and
swrllcd the tide OF joyful feeling.
The evening was no less delightful President
Polk and his lady held evce 10 which thousands
were made welcome. A grand display Of fire.
works were had n Inc site Of The monument
Private parties were held in every street in the
city.
Copy oftis Inscription M M- eoppr plate deposited
IN he rorncr i0ae:
iru July, l776,
Declaration of Independence oi the Uni,ed States
oil America.
irn Jelly, 1913,
This cornerstone lard Of Monument, by
The people oil The Uni'cd States, 10 the
memory Of GEORGE WASHINGTON.
James K. Polk, President OF the Uniled States
and Ex-olfco President Of The Board Of Mana.
gers.
William Brent, Is, Vice President.
WIN. w. Scaon, Mayor OF Washington, %
Vice Presid, nj.
Gen'IA HENDERSON, Sd Vice President.
]. B. II. Smith Treasurer.
George Wat'ers,1n Secretary.
BOARD - MANAGERS:
Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott, Peer Force,
Gen. N. Towson, William a. Bradley,
Col. ]. ] Albert, p L. Fendal,
Col J. Krarney, Thomas MunIoe,
Gen Waller Jones, Waller Lcnox,
Thos. Cafbery, w. +. Maury,
Thomas Blacdcn.
Elisha Whiulesey, General Agent.
BUILDING COMMITTEE.
Thomas Carbcry, George Wauers,on,
William A. Bradley, Col. J. Albert.
COMMITTEES OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Gen. A. Henderson, Waller Lenox, Lieut.. w. F
Maufy.
Joseph II. Bradley, Chief Marshal.
Robert Mills, Architect.
List ofa,tpl depos'ted III The Cornsr Stone OF N.
Washington JIonun,en,, July 4th, 1913:
Historical sketch OF The Washington Nslona
Monument Sociey, since lis origin, in MS.
Copy Of The Grant for The site OF The Monu
menl, under the joint resolution of Congress
Constitution III The w N. M. Society; Address
SEES; Circulars; Commissions; Instructions; forms
Of Bonds from 1885 10 18a6, &c.
Large design of w. N. Monument, with tht
fac smile o. the names of the President OF the U
sla'es and others autographed by Geo. w. En-.
dicott.
Large design OF the Washington National Mo
nument-lilhographed by o. Fendrick
Portrait Of Washington, from Stuart's.