The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-07-12
1876.
AT PHILADELPHIA.
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
At the Cradle Of American Liberty.
EVARTS' ELOQUENCE.

AND BAYARp TAYLoR's wooINa OF THE
PATRIOTIC MU E-PHILADELPHIA IN A
BLAZE OF GLORY-AND CROWDED WITH
vIsIToRs-A BRILLIANT GALAXY OF DIS
TINGUIsHED GUESTS - ROYALTY HOB
NOBs WITH DEMOCRACY.
PHILADELPHIA, July 4.-The day was ush-
cred in by the firing OF a national salute in
Paramount Park, and by the ringing of the
chimes and church bells throughout the city.
At a very earIy hour throngs of people from
all sections of the city commenced moving to-
wards the streets over which he mtli airy
parade was To pass, and by half past eight
those stresis were Gro Sded 10 their utmost
capacity. The display of buntingon the princi-
pal streets was simply Wonderful. Banks, stores
public buildings and private residences were
all gay with Il q, streamers and drapery.
The military formed in line on Broad stree
and commenced TO move at half-past 3. The
troops were enthusiastically cheered at diff
fers MT points on the route. A stand mad been
erected at , Independence Hal; from h1
Gen. Sherman. To the right OF him upon
the platform was Prince Oscar OF Sweden, and
on his left Secretary Cameron. The following
persons had places on the stand: Gen. Saigo,
OF the japanese Centennial Co omission; Col.
Marin of Spain, DIR. Juo. Fernie OF Eng and,
u. 3. Brink, of the Swedish frigate Balder
Capt. Ankarkrona and Lieut.. Passe, of the
Swedish navy; Coy COY: Conner Com 01 Name e.
Rhode Island, ex-Gov. Bigley of Pennsyl-
vania, ,x-Lieut.-Gov. Cox OF Maryland,
III. "
commission. There were also upon the plat
form number of foreign Centennial commits
sioners and military and naval officers.
Among the
FEATURES OF THE PARADE
was the Centennial Legion which was or
gained especially for the occasion and was
eomrosed Of a company from each Of the IL
original states. The commencement exercises
OF the day were held in Indepel dence Square
IN .,
square and on the streets in the vicinity was
crowded with people. stand with seats for
four thousand invited guests had been erected,
and at IU:l5. when the ceremonies COM
The Japanese Centennial commission were
among the first to take their places on the
platform. the arrival of Governor Hayes and
General sherman and Lieut.. General Sheridan
soon AFTER was the signal TOR great cheering.
Among the other distinguished persons were
Gov. Bailey, OF Michigan ex-Goy: Noyes OF
Lippett Of Rhode Island, Gov. Axlel of New
Mexico, Bishops Howe aud Simpson, together
wi b gen tie men who participated directly in
the proceedings of the day. AT fifteen min
utes past ten DEL DcK Gen. Hawley cal ed the
immense assembly to order and an orchestra
of two hundred and fifty musicians, under
the leadership of Gilmore, opened with the
grand over ure OF 1.-THE Great Republic" ar
ranged for the occasion. While the music was
In progress.
A SHOUT OF ENTHUSIASM
signalized the arrival of the Brazilian em-
peror, Dom Pedro. He came directly to the
front of the platform and acknowledged the
cheers of the people by raising his hat, and
then retired to his seat. Al the conclusion OF
the music, General Hawley advanced to the
stand and made the following address: Fell
low-citizens and Friends of all Nations
One hundred years ago republic
was proclaimed on this spot. We
have come together TO celebrate to-dav
by a peaceful and simple Observance, our
wonder, our pride and our gratitude. These
presences prove the good will existing amor z
ali nations. To the strangers among us, 4
tnousar d welcomes. tAppause To the land
we love, libt rtN peace, Justice, prosperity and
the blessing of God TO ali time. By the direc-
ton of the commissioners have the honor TO
announce as pr, siding officer of the
day the Hon. Thomas W. Ferry, vice presi-
dent of the United States General
Hawley was greeted with an uiburst of APP
plause as he look his seat. Mr.. Ferry spoke as
follows: Ciiiz OF Centennial-The re-
gretful absence of the president of the United
this eventful occasion. Much l value the
official distinction, prize mucn more the fact
that severally we hold and successfully we
mainialn the Tight TO the prouder little of
American citizen. Ii ran ks al others. IL MAX 6
Office, unm as Is officers, and ca es 8 a es
FOLO~fng the reau1ng of the declaration
came greeting from Brazil, hymn for the
hrst Centennial OF American independence
composed by Carlos Gomez of Brazil, at the
request of his msi-st,, Dom Pedro second
emperor. The centennial ode was then read
by Mr.. Bayard Taylor as follows:
THE NATIONAL ODE.