The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-08

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July, to the President in person, an
! autograph letter Of oougra'ulation apon
I the occasion Of the Centennial anniver-
sary. and wished to add his personal
I good wishes fox the United States
The President briefly replied. assuring
him Of his satisfaction In receiving this
evidence of good feeling on the part Of
Hi7 Majesty that his Kind expressions
were fully appreciated, and that the
letter should be properly acknowledged
+ 4 translation IF the letter is as follows ::
William. by the grace Of God, En-
peror Of Germany. King of Prussia. etc,
( 20 the President cf the United States ut
America. Great and good friend II
has been souchsafed Ia you ~ celebrate
the Centennial festival of the day upon
which the grea. Republic. over which
you preside, entered the rank Of indie
endsn. na.ious. The purposes of its
founders have. by wis" application
of exchanges of history. of the founda-
ton OF nations, and with an in
sight into the distant future, been
realized by . development with|
out a parallel To congratulate you
and the American people upon the occs-
sion affords me 80 Much the greater
pleasure, because since the treaty Of
friendship which my ancestor of glori-
Gus memory. King Frederick. who now
rests with God. concluded with the
United States. undisturbed friendship
has continually existed between Ger
many and America, and has been de-
veloped and strengthened by the ever
increasing importance Of their mutual
relations, and by an intercourse becom-
ing more and more fruitful in every
dom ain Of commerce and science. That
/ the welfare of the United States and
the friendship of the two countries may
continue to increase is my confident
hope Accept renewed assurance Of my
unquslifed esteem.
(Signed) WILLIAM,
| (Countersigned) VoN BISMARCK.
/ Berlin, June Q. 1876.
PHILADELPHIA, July 4. -To-day was
ushered in by firing national salute in
Fresmont Park and by the ringing of
chimes and church bells throughout the
city. At very early hour throngs Of
| people from all sections Of the city
commenced moving toward the streets
over which the military parade was to
pass, and 10y half-past eight o'clock the
streets were crowded to their utmost
capacity. Banks. stores, public build
ms and private residences were all gay
with flags, streamers and drapery. The
military formed in line on Broad street
and commenced to move at $50. Troops
were enthusiastically cheered ct differ
ent points on the route. At . quarter
past 10 o'clock Gen. Hawley called the
immense assembly to order and an or
chestra of $50 musicians under the
leadership of Prof Gilmore opened
with grand overture, 1.-THE Great Re-
public" arranged for the occasion. At
the conclusion of the music, Gen Haw.
ley advanced to the stand and made the
following address;
| Fellow citizens and friends Of all
nations--One hundred years ago the
! republic WAS proclaimed OH this spot,
and we have come together TO celebrate
| by peaceful aud simple observance. our
wonder. our pride and our gratitude.
These presences to-day proves the good
will existing among all nations. To
the strangers among IA thousand
welcomes lapplansel To the land we
love, liberty. peace. justice. prosper
ity aud the blessing of God to all time
! By direction of the commission. | have
the honor TO announces ~ presiding Of
ficer Of the day. Hon. Thos w. Perry.
Vice President of the United States.
At the conclusion of prayer the choir
sang the hymn Welcome to NIL
nations" composed by Oliver Wendell
Holmes. Vice President Ferry then
introduced Richard Henry Lee Of vir.
ginis. who read the Declaration Of In
dependence. Following the reading
came greeting from Brazil" hymn
for the first Centennial of American
Independence. composed by A. Carlos
Gomez. of Brazil. 1T request Of his
majesty Dom Pedro.
Baysrd Taylor read national ode
composed by himself. At its conclu-
sion he was very heartily cheered.
The Grand Triumphal March," with
cnorus, "Our National Banner" by
Dexter Smith. Of Massachusetts,, WAS
then rendered by the orchestra and
chorus, after which the orator Of the
day. VIM. NJ. Evarts, of New York,
was introduced and was the recipient of
loud and long continued cheers When
the excitement subsidized be spoke Mr..
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