The Morning herald., 1876-07-05

provOcatioD, even the slightest, and thu
constant buildings Of enthusiasm-that were
apparent on every hand. Everybody mol
only cheered, but everybody sought for thu
opportunity of cheering, and whom the op-
portunity was moment too long in coming
made 1t and used 1t In the same instant
There were, however, plenty Of opportuni-
ties for enthusiasm, without waiting OF
seeking for them. Every few moments
some prominent, popular favorite made hil
appearance on the stand, and was greeted
With such cordiality al must have revealed
new things to any cold-blo0ded individual
who may have been among our visitors
The first man to awaken the grand spirit o.
the day was
Dom Pedro.
~. announcement that the Brazilian ode
was u. be played was the signal for anothe,
outbreak Of applause, which fltly echoed
| that which had gone before 1t. The EN-
peror made his appearance on the stand
and bowed to the multitude, when he was
greeted with heartiness that must have
convinced him that Americans not only ad-
mired him, but are his friends;
The Intense Heat.
All this time, although In the absorbing
interest that other things aroused it, was
regarded only as an incident that could by
no means be ignored. The great platform
was rooted with canvas, but the rays Of the
fierce sun were stronger than the canvas
roof and pelted pitilesslyupon those beneath,
while the faint breaths Of air that were
waited across the platform from time to
time, only suggested the comfort they did
not bring.
The decorations were not many, but were
fitting and in good taste. The front of the
stand, above and at the sides, was festoOned
with national flags, and clusters of regi-
mental flags were grouped at the side posts
of the stand. The front of the canopy over
the platform was festooned along its entire
length, with American flags, and here and
there were arranged groups of small silken
banners.
In the Open Square.
The audience that thronged the Square in
front of the platform was q large one, and
so densely packed together that to wedge
another Individual into the space seemed an
impossibility. Numbers of the enterprising
ones had secured lodging places in the
branches of the trees and looked down in
serene enjaynaent~ Rpon- the. -Lestless, swell
tering crowds below them. The platform
was canopied with canvas, and the square
was canopied with gingham and six, for it
was an absolute sea Of umbrellas and para
soils, from the midst Of which rose, from
time to time, sounds of melody, for the
music had been placed there at
some distance from the platform. All the
sounds that rose from the midst of the crowd
were not sounds of melody or harmony, and
there was many cry of "Down in front, ("
the utter impossibility of getting down in
front or anywhere else making not the
slightest difference to the utterers Of the
cry.
The Ceremonies. @
Shortly after 10 o'clock, General Hawley
waved is handkerchief tothe music stand
located in the southwest corner of the
square, which was the signal for the OPEN
ing of the ceremonies. The orchestra then
played the grand overature. "The Great
Republic" sounded on the national air,
"Hail Columbia" and arranged for the oc-
casion by the composer, George F. Bristow,
of New York, under the leadership of P. 8.
Gilmore.
General Hawley's Call to Order.
The President of the Centennial Commits
sion, Joseph r. Hawley, then called the
assembly to order. He said =
"Fellow-citizens and friends of all nations
One hundred years ago the Republic was
proclaimed on this continent. We have
come together to celebrate to-day by brief
and simple observances, that feebly indicate.
our wonder, pride and gratitude. This
preseIt t. day shows the goodwill existing
among all nations. [Applause.] To all
the strangers among us one thousand vel
comes, and DER the land we lows, liberty,
peace, justice, prosperity and the doing Of
good to the end of all time. Loud cheers.
By direction of the Centennial Commission
I have the honor to announce the Vice
President Of the United States, Hon. Thos.
W. Ferry, as the presiding officer of the
day.
Vice-President Ferry then took the stand,
and was greeted with loud cheers. He
said -
Citizens of our Centennial The regret
full absence Of the President of the United
States casts on me the honor Of presiding
on this eventful occasion.
Vice-President Ferry then introduced to
the vast assembly Right Rev. William B.
Stevens, D. D., Bishop Of Pennsylvania. the
successor of the first chaplain
of the Continental Congress, who delivered
an eloquent and touching prayer.
welcome to all Nations.
At the conclusion of Bishop Stevens
PRAYER the chorus sang the hymn, "Wel-
come to all nations" composed by Oliver
Wendell Nolmss, of Massachusstts, y The
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