The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-06
Prayer BY the Rev. Albert Barnes.


create within us q just sense of our dependence on
Thee as we recall the great events which this day we
celebrate, and for which we thank Thee Great God,
The people Of this land thank Thee for Tny continued
favor since in this place the Declaration OF ln-
dependence was announced TO the world we thank
Thee for Thy goodness I'm presiding ever our coun-
sells at that time and for raising up for us these men
of worth and virtue; and we thank Thee, Almighty
GOD, for Thy goodness In following those counsels
with success; and especially on this occasion do
we render Thee thanks for Thy goodness in raising
Of that great man to be placed at the head OF the
armies TO conduct them forward that they might
fight the battles OF the country. We thank Thee,
Almighty God that Thou didst so richly endOw him
for this work that Thou didst enable him to guide
the country successfully through the trials of tha
Sed h%n he Fh Gor r Sy
mighty God in presiding over the counses OF the
nation in avoring the institutions of the country,
and we bless Thee for the man who, after leading
the armies OF the Revolution 10 victory, be-
came the first President OF the United
the Father OF his Country. And we thank Thee,
Heavenly Father, that Thou hast put it into the
hearts Of these children TO rear this monument to
the memory Of the great man; that this work has
been carried forward, and that now we
come to dedicate this monument to the purpose
Intended Great God,we pray Thee that this monu-
ment may stand here TO remind all passers-by OF the
great events in memory OF which this monument is
,onsecrated to-day; and we earnestly pray Thee,
merciful Father, that these children, by
whom this monument has been erected,
shall he stimulated by it TO live
to God, he did whose memory It honors, and shall
strive to emulate his private virtues pure life, in
tegrity Of character and his religion. o God grant
that they may ever have his example before their
eyes, and may be sensible Of the reasonableness
and power OF religion. And Almighty Father,
pray Thy blessing upon this city we pray Thy bless
ing upon the Mayor and Councils and rulers and
upoO O h S & rST Sca
their teachers, and officers. We bless Thee that
the curse OF human bondage has passed
now liberty Peigns throughout % the Union and s we
pray that Thou wilt continue to smile upon this ma
rghteously Bless the Chief Magistrate of the ma
ton, and may he worthy discharge the great duties
with him in the administration of the
Government and bless all the rulers and magistrates
OF the land. OF God, Most Merciful Father, grant
that the hearts OF the people of this land may be
hlled with gratitude as well as joy TO-DAY. And
graBt, o our Father, to raise up a generation OF Of
Him who died to save the world o. God, grant
that the hearts Of the people may be turned unto
Thee; that the whole nation may love, honor, and
worship Thee. And all these mercies we ask in the
name and for the sake OF Jesus Christ our Lord and
The school children then sang Martin Luthers
Hymn TO the tune of Old Hundred, as follows:-
Prai, God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host,
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
'Hail Columbia" was then given by the band, the
chidren,Eand the audience, united all in grand
chorus.
The Ceremony of Unwilling til > M,ltn,1t
came next This was performed in an admirable
manner deftly and artisticaly, and elected round
upon round Of cheers from the multitude as soon
crowd. The idea of unveing IL in the mode adopted
that Of Mr.. John lizard, the well-known rigger
who also placed the monument in position for Mr.
StrutheTs. At this point it may be proper to state
that mistake has been made in ascrbing to Phtla-
delphia the honor OF having prepared the grand pc
destal upon which the statue rests. The truth is
that the whole pedestal was cut and dressed by
such big stone North. Before the war Richmond
was noted for its beautiful monumental work, and
this is the largest piece Of granite ever taken from
there.
The two young ladies' who oniclated at the un-
yelling of the statue were Miss Josephine Freeborn,
OF the Tenth School Section and Miss Mary McManus
OF the Third School Section. AS the flag which
covered it was elevated, number OF miniature
platform. They had been concealed i'm o cluster
amid the folds Of the large flag or veil, and were
showered down by the disturbing Of the latter.
regular scramble ensued to secure them as menen-
tees of the occasion.
When this ceremony was finished the children
sweety sang the ode washington" assisted by the
band.
salute was also fired at the same time in the
square by the Keystone Battery under command of
Captain John V. Greeley
Address by Hon. Henry ID. Moore.
Hon. Henry ID. Moore, who had acted as chairman
of the meeting, then arose and delivered the follow
ing address,
Fellow Citizens II am deeply sensible OF the
honor Of being called upon to preside on this in
terestng occasion. The haowed associations and
memories which cluster around the day we cee-
bTate, and which belong also, to the sacred spot
where we are assembled, together with the patriotic
work and duty we are here to perform, all combine
10 impress my mind with a deep and realizing sense
Of the grandeur and, may also add, the solemnity
occasion or combination Of events and circumstances
which truly and forcibly speak to US OF the birth,
and life, and struggles OF our nation, ought to be
regarded by us not only as OF patriotic interest and
grandeur, but with feelings Of sOlemnty also. And
surely we have those circumstances and events be-
Tore us at this time First In the day we celebrate
the day on which nation was declared to be
"free and independent" Second, in this hallowed
gwen to the world. And, third, In this mute but
eloquent marble before MS, which speaks so truth
fully and elOquently OF him who by the blessing OF
God, gave TO our nation the life which made that
declaration of freedom and independence living
here tH today, SO eonsecratsd il' in our history
by all the memories OF the past to do for Philadel
long before this; and these children OF our public
schools are here with the patriotic Offering OF their
fresh young hearts, to teach us lesson OF patriot
ism and duty which older heads and less patriotic
hearts have neglected to learn and perform. We are
here TO dedicate this statue TO the memory OF one
whose fame Is acknowledged and whose name is
hOnored and reveredby every civilized nation of the
world; and well may they honor and revere the
name OF Washington, for never before was there
such manifestation OF military skill and greatness,
such combination OF virtues and goodness and
truth, and so much unsehsh patriotism and love OF
country all combined in one man rs was blended
together IN his character and manifested IN the ser
vices he rendered his country and the world More
than century has elapsed since his BIRTH more than
OurscOre years have passed away since he attained
the meridian OF his military glory and more than
threescore since his death, and yet his laurels are
stin iOurishng In all the freshness Of perpetual
spring. and every return OF this glorious anniver-
sary revyes In The hearts OF the patriotic aud the
brave the grateful recollection OF his deeds. AS sol
dler, he fought for his cOuntrys rights and the
liberty of man, and hot for individual glory. He
sought not the triumph of fame, and yet his brow
was entW ned with her richest wreath. AS states
man. he labOred TO lay the foundations and establish
The principles OF u republican government In the
hearts OF a free people, mat peImanency might be
secured 10 the rights OF man and when this last
wish and object OF his lie was attained, he retired to
the quiet and peaceful shades of Mount Vernon, en-
liched not with the spos OF war or the emouments
of oce, but with the feTvent love and gratitude OF
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