Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-15
THE EVENING STAR
THE DEATH OF LINCOLN.
Tribute Of the Citizens Of Washington
TO bis Memory.
TIE CEREMONIES TODAY.
DEDICATION OF THE LINCOLN MON.
TMENT.
MASONIC CEREMONIES.
UNWILLING OF THE STATUE.
ADDRESS OF HON. b. b. FRENCH

Three years ago this morning, at o'clock,
ABRAHAM LINCOLN brsathed his last. The
anniversary of that sOrrowful day will be
ns rked in various ways throughout the coun-
try, but nowhere with deeper feeling than in
the city Of Washington, where the martyred
dead Is remembered with 50 much of personal
respect and affection. The Department busi-
ness is suspended to-day, well as that of
the municipal Offices, and the public schools
are closed in order TO afford opportunity to all
70 witness the dedication of the monument to
the memory of Abraham Lincoln. raised by
The citizens of Washington in front OF the City
Hall Flags are displayed at half-mast, and
he heavy boom of half-hour guns serve 10 re-
mind the most thoughtless of the solemnity OF
the occasion. The morning opened dark and
gloomy. but lightened up to some extent as the
hour for the dedication ceremonies approached
The Lincoln National Monument Associa-
tion.
At this time il may be of interest to give a
brief history Of the association through whose
instTumentality the present monument 10 the
memory of Abraham Lincoln was raised. In
April, 1866, on motion of Mr.. n. ID. Larner OF
the City Councils, joint committee was ap-
pointed by the Councils to take action in refer
enee TO the erection of a monument in the city
OF Washington 10 the memory of Abraham
Lincoln. This committee met at the Mayor's
ofiice on the 2cth of April. 1865, and formed
itself into an association TO be called the LIN
coin National 4onsment Association, 10 carry out
the objects proposed by the formation of the
committee. Subsequently,, the following off,
GERS were elected for the association: President,
Richard Wallach, Mayor; Secretary. Crosby :.
Noyes; Treasurer, George W. Riggs: Directors
Joseph T. Brown, Asbury LLOYD, John Il. Tur-
ton, Dr.. w. q: II. Newman, George II. Plant,
H. Richards, n. ID I.arner, T.. T.. Carrington.
John +. Pepper, 5. j. Bowen, George f. Gu:
lick, Il. b. French, George II. Ruf. Charles V
motifs, John G.. Dudley. John IL. Semn9es,
ell IN
Brown, DIR. c. II. Nichols, Henry Addison,
William II. Tenney.
To these were added a number OF honorary
directors. mostly members of Congress, one
from each State. as II was hoped al that time 10
secure a national subscription 10 the end of
raising a monument at the National Capitol.
tive of the life and character of the lamented
deceased. Owing. however, to the springing
up OF kindred associations in almost every
State and city in the country. this hope was
not realized. and with the exception OF some
contributions from Baltimore, among which
was handsome sum from John t. I ord. Esq.
the proceeds of benefit for the monument
fund- given al his Baltimore theater, little, if
anything was contributed outside OF Washing
ton The money raised was, however, care
fully husbanded, and was invested by the
treasurer. MI Riggs, in Government registered
bonds. The sum raised was, of course. made
quate 10 erect 4 monument on anything like
me scale originally proposed, but was Yet
sufficient TO raise monument IN the shape of a
shaft and statue, creditable 10 the city; and IL
was determined by the association that this
was the best course 10 pursue. Mr.. Lot Flan-
merry, Of this city. who has achieved a number
OF successes in his art. among which IL the
admired monument over the victims of the
arsenal explosion AZ the Congressional ceme-
terry, was the successful competitor for the
work, and rhe result Is before the public.
The Monument.
The monument Is about forty feet IN heigh,
10 the top of the statue. 1t rests on a solid
foundation of blue rock six feet in depth. The
base is an octagon. six feet in height and about
seven feet from side 10 side, on which the base
OF the column rests. the lower part correspond
ing with the base, and the uppefp part with the
shaft, being circular and moulded. The shaft
Is eighteen feet IN height. with an average di-
ameter OF three feet. .tapering.1 and n sur
mounted by moulded cap, four feet square
and TWO feet thick, on which rests the base of
The statue, and the statue itself. The figure al
TINS helght looks 70 be about life and stands
hciDg south II represents Lincoln standing
with his lett hand resting on the emblem Of
Union-the Roman FaciI-his head erect, with
a slight inclination forward, and night hand
partially open, in the attitude he was wont
TO take IN addressing an audience. The design
was hrst made In clay by Mr.. Flannery last
SIMMER, and was subsequently, cast in plaster.
The model attracted much attention as a spir-
tied design and excellent likeness. The enco-
mlums bestowed upon his de- Ign md u ced him
TO submit II 10 the managers of the Monument
Association, and the result was that il was
unanimously selected from the various designs
and models before the committee as the best Of
fered. A contract was entered into with him by
which he agreed TO have the monument ready
by the 18th of April, 1865, the anniversary of
Mr Line Oln's deaIb. He has since devoted
himself 70 the work, and the reproduction in
marble y held To b- greatly superior 10 the
model Last night. brtween and s O'Clock,
the yelled statue Was owed from the studio
OF Mr.. Flannery, on MasSach usetts avenue to
the site OF the Monument in front OF the City
Hall II had been designed 10 raise il 10 its
peoesial last night, 10 be in readiness for the
CEREMONIES Of to-day, but in consequence of the
unfavorable weather and the darkness Of the
night II was thought pI udent 20 postpone an
undertaking OF 50 much delicacy until day-
ngDt- This morning It was safely raised TO
the top OF the column upon which il is 10 stand
Same little work yet remains 10 be done about
the base OF the Monument, which il is proposed
Ia extend with the beautiful Tennessee mar BILE;
and an IRON railing Is 10 be placed around the
monument, resting on a substantial foundation
Of stone.
Heisting OF the Statue and Preparations.
The statue was not moved from the studio
until late yesterday afternoon, and IL was
landed near the pedestal about six o'clock
where II remained during the night IN charge
OF some of the workmen, and a small detail of
police, 10 prevent curious parties from inter
fering with the covering, the design being TO
keep IL yeiled until the time arrived for throw
ing AZ on. AT daylight this morning, the
messrs- Flannery were the ground with
their force, and the ropes being made fast TO the
pedestal by seven O'clock. Even al this hour
there was quite n number of persons present
anxious 10 get glimpse OF II, but in this they
were disappointed.
Subsequently,, the hoisling apparatus which
was kindly loaned the artist by Capt MuIIet
Architect of the Treasury Extension, and Mr
Clark, Architect of the Capitol, was so placed
as not 10 obscure the view, the time being so
short that 10 could not be removed altogether
Messrs. Downing Bro, Were also early on
the ground with a force of workmen, and
during the forenoon had aiplatform erected "a
feet in length, 10 feet deep, and feet in hight
for the accommodation OF those invited TO be
present
The Procession.
The procession formed at the corner OF 9th
and ID streets, and about X O'Clock the line of
march was taken up, when some Of the men,
hers Of No. 2 Steam Engine Co. commenced to
hre salute from field piece In front Of the
engine houge. The right Of the line was by
me Grand Lodge Of Masons, with members OF
me subordinate lodges, marshaled by A. NJ.
noNaro: and headed by the Marine Bsnd. The
Sons 9i temperance and Good Templars fol-
SSeo, Al. Jonn ;. Hollngshead marshaling &
ne Iornsi, assisted by George ID. Egleston, Of
Meuopohtan Division, W. II. Gonzalyes, W.
d hArnson, y. ii. Frost. T. s Erly J. W.
hooeIs, OF Good Samaritan, and W n Chase
Inc bano ei me 18th U. s. Infantry headed the
Sons, the Grand Lodge having the r,gh, ~ the
hne, followed by delegates OF an ,hs sneo-die
sate djvisJoIs. The beautiful fias Of Fsderal