National Republican., 1876-02-22
NATIONAL INGRATiTupf.
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REMARKS oP Mr.. WINTHROP.
"The place is appropriate. We are on tn,
banks OF his own beloved and beautiful Potomac
hallOwed scenes amid which Washington spen
all bis mature life, which not devoted G. tn,
public service Of the country, and where still re
pose, IN their original resting place. all that
NAMED OF him when life was over. Ou the othe
side, and within our more immediate view, is th,
Capitol 81 the Rspubiic, standing on the site &c
rights which he vindicated. the principles whici
he established. the institutions which he founded
oped and advanced.
The witnesses are appropriate, and such q:
befit the occasion.
The President of the United States is here
and feels, am persuaded, that the official dis
tinction which he lends the scene has no higher
| personal charm, any higher public dignity
with his earliest and most illustrious predecessor
Il hold the place which Washington held must
be reflection capable Of sustaining Chief Mag
bIIity and care, and Of eisyating him the pprsuii
OF the purest and loftIest ends. Repres sntatves
Of foreign nations are here, ready to bear witness
TO the priceless example which America has
given to the world, in the character of him whose
fame has long since ceased to be the property oi
any country or Of any age.
the Vice President and Senate, the heads oil
departments, the Judiciary, the authorities oil
the city and District the oficers of the army and
navy and marines, from many field and many q
nood OF earlier or later fame; veterans Of the line
and volunteers fresh from the of trials and
OF triumph, with swords already wreathed with
mrIties Wnich every patriot prays may prove as
are bound; all are here, eager 70 attest their
reverence Tor the memory OF one, whom statesmen
and soldiers have conspired in pronouncing 10
have been fret alike in peace and In war.
The Representative of the people are here,
ana y Is only as their organ that have felt II in
coneent on me, In the midst Of cares and duties
which would have formed an ample apology for
declining any other service, to say few words on
TINS occasion. Coming here In official capacity,
yet feel that bring with me the sanction not
merely OF the Representatives of the people, but
OF tne people themselves, for all that can say,
and for much more than can say, in honor Of
'And, Indeed, the people themselves are here;
N masses such as never before we're seen within
to bring their own heartfelt. testimony TO the
occasion. From all the States OF the Union: from
aIl political parties: from all professions aud &C.
cupatlons; men of all sorts and conditions and
those before whom men Of all sorts and conditions
DOW, as lending the chief ornament aud grace TO
every scene OF life; the Deople-as Individual cit
hens, ana In every variety Of association, military
AID Maton!c moral, collegiate and cSaritabIe.
hechabites and Red Men, Sons of Temperance
anu hremen. United Brothers and UId Fellows
tne people have come up this day to the temple
gates Of common and glorious Republic 70 ia
tefnize with each other in fresh &C; of homage
,s,ii 70 Ine memory Of the man who was and is aud
"
men, Welcome, welcome, Americans all! iThs
name OF American, which belongs to you in YOUR
nsuGnal capacity, Il borrow from the words OF
Meshlngton himseli,) must always exGlt the Just
prlde OF patriotism more than any appellatIon
derived from local discriminstions.'"
OTHER TESTIMONIALS.
Many letters were received from DISTINGUISHED
persons In reply to invitations to be present. all
expressing most earnest interest in this &C: of
national gratitude. Among them were letters
irCm I tne WIDOWS OF ex-Presidents Madison and
su Soln Quincy Adams, OF Alexander Hamilton;
r. b. Tsney; from Lewis Uass and Millari Fiji.
more. Mr.. Cass said 'sCircun stances
VIII prevent me from being present upon that in
iuly participate In all the feelings it is so we'll
calculated to inspire. The virtues and services
~ Mashlngton are inscribed upon the fairest
pages OF American history and cherished in the
carts OF the American people. We need no mon
lment to preserve their recollection. IL is NOT
St 9ps tof us and Tor those who are to come
public sentiment, and will be consecrated by pub
nc gratitude. He has passed beyond the reach
The fruit Of his labors and in the bright example
which he offers now and hereafter OF a lie de-
Toted 70 MS country, and OF a death crowned by
he hopes Of Christian. Monuments to departed
worth are hallowed by the usage of mankind and
~ the feelings of human nature. They connec:
ne living with the dead and stimulate men TO
1seds Of those who have gone before them and
ne lame which these bring with them. The
memory OF Washington will survive the structure
Tou are about to erect, however broad and dean
nay be its foundations and however frm its CON.
tTuction. But while IL stands 1t will tell the
tory Of MS days and deeds, and will invite his
n whatever --hlIc sphere he may be called upon
act n m
tsnI:I mr t1;a,..s liter expressing regret that his
resent said: Hoping and trusting that this
? nonument, too long delayed, may be worthy OF
ne great man whose virtues It Is intended to
nd hof ff
memorial OF nations gratitude to the purest OF
a,I1Gts m ana nooiest OF benefacto-s until time
Several banners from States were presented To
e { placed IN the monument; the one from Texas,
through Gen. Sam Houston, was the .'Lene STAR;
thst REPUBLIC. The committee from that State,
q delegatng Gen. Houston for the pleasing duty
AID: 1t is Mt that the same hand which raIsea IL
the stat, after having unfurled IL to the b-eeze
Inlen crowned 1t with independence after having
oIeTso IL with glory, should be the hand which,
. iull view OF America and the world, shall law
as an Offering on the tomb OF Washington"
MASONIC.
Before passing on from this interesting mart of |
be history Of the Washington National Monu. |
lent We would make extracts from the eloquent |
odress OF u. Is. French, esq., who performed the
olemr and interesting ceremony Of LAYING The |
1Tner TTST stone; IN his opening remarks he said:
leans this immense crowd around US For what.
eneath q July sun, on this anniversary OF the 1
!rthdny OF nation, has this vast multitude come
p, as came Israel OF old to the dedication oS tho
emple OF the Lord? VI 'ue
I'VE are here TO perform a duty which. were IL
ossioIe; @ , twenty million Of people would, with
ltness. We are about to lay the |
Of a national monument here in |
le city that bears his name, at this seat of the |
eneral Government, which his exertions estab.
shed, to be consecrated to the memory Of George |
,ashinst9n: i. Tho lodge from Freder-
ear with them the ancient and interes:inS
cords Of their proceedings wherein is recorded
le entering, passing and raisng of Mr. George |
'ashington,' ana upon which NAV be seen the |
Of The Father of Ills CountrTi
his apron snd this sash. which 1 now have the
opor to wear, were WasEington's, and were |
le laying of the cornerstone Of the CapItol. AZ
hich ceremony he used this gavel which shall
70 In the ceremony Of laying this cornerstone. |
zen occupied by the gifted orator who has iYst
idressed you In words Of eloquence which shall |
as immortal as the fame Of him he has 80 nobly
,1OsnIs' Ts 1ns pT0PsFEty q Alexanars Lodge
Arlington. and occupied by him during the |
ne in which he presided over its deliberations.
hese sacred and invaluable relics are owncd~
10 gavel, by Potomac Lodge, in GeorgetoWp.
e other articles, by Alexandria Washington
IT national existence, not only in the preseoce of
lis immense concourse of human beings but I'm |
70 presence OF the Almighty, whose blessing
Q have invoked, to commence, in behalf of q
eat nation, the perform ance OF a duty which |
at nation owes to the memory Of Washington.
This grand and imposing assemblage |
at this moment, graced and honored with the |
essence OF the Royal Arch apron, owned and |
orn by Gen. Joseph Warren, who fell at Bun. |
sr Hill, the hrst heroic martyr Of high rank who |
,ured out his blood In the cause OF American |
oerty.
"Gen. Warren was Grand Master of Freemasons
America. The apron, to which / have al. |
ded, is now in the possession Of aworthy brother |
the craft who has journeyed from Boston to |
is city to loin in these ceremonies, and has |
ought with him that sacred relic of the mast |
at the name Of Warren i'm mmortalized by his |
Itriotism, his Talor and hfs early but gloriouI |
ath, might be associated here, in the neyer.to- |
tforgotten ceremonies Of this day with the |
lme Of Washington! Wreathe them together |
your memories, my brethren, in an unfading !
applet, and wear them in your hearts"
Few persons that have passed their fortieth |
rthdsy are ignorant of all these interesting |
ents, and 1t Is fitting and proper, in this glad |
ar Of the American jubilee, and on this ami. |
rsary OF the birth Of this great man, to review |
is eHdeavor to discharge q great duty and TO |
elton OF this noble monument.
Before we conclude this article we earnestlv
pc We shall have created q renewed Interest |
d awakened liyelier recollection in the minds |
the American people Of their duty.
Congress has invited the representatives of for |
IN nations to visit our shores to Join in
OUR CENTENNIAL REJoICISes.
10 invitation has been accepted, and from all |
ces and all climes they will come Can We evoke I
0 admiration Of our visitors by pointing to our |
ogress Of q century unless work is at once re- |
med on this abandoned monument?