Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-05

MI Gobrtght then said; uThoush we live
10 lstr- CT where there are no Presidential
e eI Votes, it does not follow that We are
Inu lner ent TO the accessories Of Independence
pays nor does IL seem that any reasons can
oe assigned why provision was not officially
mace for the centennial recognition here, at
tne seat Of government where the laws are
enacted, executed and expounded, and where
all nations of the earth are automatically
represented, and which bears the name OF
him who was "frst In war, first Ia peace, AMI
first In the hearts of his eountrymen." IL
may be, however, that Congress purposely
refrained from entering upon an extensive
that the House might, apart from their pa
triotfc feelings, make emphatic their COM
mendation OF the Oldest fnhaoitsnts' Asso-
of thirteen 70 attend cur ceremonies! In the
name Of the entire people of the United
States, we thank them for their presence,
and wish them many returns of this happy
Mr.. Gobright closed by reciting q patriotic
poem of his own composition, ending,
In which we ali ia conscious freedom Ss .tsnd.
y er be PREPARED 20 guard the sacred fame
After the rendering of "COlumbia, tae
Gem OF the Ocean," by the band, the secre-
tsry, MT IT., EasSy; read sketch Of the history
die" by the band, folio We'd aud the assem-
blage was then dismissed.
Centennial Celebration at the Metro.
P0t1tan NJ. l. church.
The Rev. DIR. Newman, imbued with pa
triotic desire to properly celebrate our Ma
tioBal birth day, arranged very interesting
programme which was successfully carried
out at the Metropolitan Church, in the pres
ence OF very fine audience, which evidently
were highly entertained with the varied ex-
erctses.
Hon Thos. l.. Tullock was called upon to
preside and commenced the exercises with
some very appropriate aud interesting re-
marks. He said: The advent of a new ce1-
fury affords occasion for thanksgiving; for
deep and Joyous meditation, and while we
contemplate the past, may we be profited
by its teachings and melted to redoubled
Rev. George Tay lor. OF Michigan, offered
prayer. Col. X. NJ. Hall read the Declara-
ton of Independence In splendid style. Mr..
L. A. Gobrignt, esq, read an original poem,
which was well received.
Senator Wright, OF Iowa, then delivered
an Grafton, which was frequently ap-
said that for no other nation does history,
ancient or modern, record in one century so
much of activity, so much OF development,
so much of usefulness; such multiplication
within its borders of those agencies which
tend 10 the elevation OF humanity; such evil
dences that "He has not dealt SO with any
people" For all these things we feel a lust
national pride. We should, however, on this
day do what is far more important, give
thanks to the Ruler of all nations. the Dis
GOOD. What we want IL menM
bold, Independent, firm men, of true cour-
age. We need TO dethrone the tricksters
whenever 1Oun0, the SCn6 p1ng and selfish
casuist, who says my faith is your faith, my
principles your principles, and therefore
The "star Spangled Banner was then
rendered by Mrs. John G. Fisher In such q
manner as to elicit hearty applause.
Hon. John Allison being called upon by
the president, Mr.. Tull0ck, made a few re-
marks, at the close of which he said: To
perpetuate our system OF government aud
our institutions IL Is essential that all the
people shall be well educated, and thus be
DISCHARGE a nj
Zenship.
DIR. NEwMAN's REFERENCE TO THE PREsI-
DENT.
DIR. Newman was announced and made
some appropriate remarks, In the course of
which he referred to the presence OF the
President and Mrs. Grant, saying that the
sword OF the former brought our nation the
victory of new life, and that during eight
years he has administered our government
with wisdom, In justice and with trium-
plant success; enthusiastic and prolonged
applause; and that by his side sat that lady,
who. with true womanly dignity has graced
the Executive Mansion during his admins
tration, ard whose thoughtful care has sup
piled these sweet flowers which TO day aid
beauty to the scene.
In conclusion the audience Joined heartily
in singing, awe will crown Him Lord OF
all, /" after which the assembly was dismissed
with the benediction by DR.. Newman.
Celebration at the Congregational
Church.
ten O'Clock yesterday morning special
centennial services were held at the Congre-
gatiODal Church, and there was a fine at
tendance. Prof. BishOT presided at the or
gan and opened with voluntary. Rev.
DIR. Rankin read the Presidents prOclama.
ton recommending the observance of the
day. Hon. Henry l.. Dawes, as chairman,
made some appropriate remarks and intro
duced Gen. Whittlesey, who read the decla-
ration of Independence. This was followed
by the singing Of the Star SpaDgled Banner,
(the solo by Mr.. Paul.. DIR. Rankin read
the oath Psalm and other selections OF Scrip
ture, and offered a prayer Of thanks TO God
that as nation we have been permitted to
see the close OF a century; that God has been
kind TO Us, notwithstanding we have forgot
ten his laws; and although as a nation we
have been chastened we recognize that IL was
for our good; that we have been given to
know the foundations OF a good government
guidance In the choice of our rulers, that we
may have help to foster schools. churches,
and colleges; and that our children may
grow up to know God, aud that we may
have the same spirit of self denial as our
foIefataers, that our editors and authors
may be made intelligent God fearing men.
Whittiers Centennial hymn was finely
rendered by the choir, and Mr.. John Twee-
dale read the poem Centennial Bells" by
Bayard Tay lor.
Hon. John A. Seelye, of Massachusetts,
followed In brief address, in which he said
that IL there was an occasion to thank God
and people to do him homage, this was the
as nation has been shaped but little by
our great men, and In this respect our his
tory differed from that of other nations, To
prove this he instanced the sentiments of
Washington, Adams and others of the
fathers, as long opposed TO throwing off the
yoke Great Britain, even up to a few months
before the war actually commenced. France
places liberty before the law, but with us
law is first, and IL our political institutions
are to be preserved 1t must be through our
observance OF the law, and law rests In the
bosom OF God and Is interpreted by the word
OF God. He hoped that the people will have
a proper reverence for Gods word, and that
It's influence would be felt so that the second
hundred years we are now entering on will
be more glorious than the past.
Mr.. Dawes brought up the subject Of aid
ing the Washington monument, aud a col
lection was taken up for that object, and the
meeting was dismissed.
Celebration at MattawOman, MI
A delegation OF patriotic ladies' and gsutle-
man left Washington early on the Fourth on
the steamer "Harbinger," uniting with
another delegation from Port Tobacco at a
point ear the mouth OF Mattawoman creek,
Charles county, Md, and proceeded to lay
TIE cornerstone 10 monument tn the
OF Major General Smallwood, a
revolutionary hero, once governor OF the
state, whose estate, where his remains re-
mains repose, Is how the property of Mr.. A.
Grinder, ESQ, of this city. After the Having