Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-07-15

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and still another of the princely gifts of
this great and good man is what is
known as
OAK HILL CEMETERY
situated in Georgetown, all Of which
are objects Of great interest.
MOUNT VERNON.
\ trip Of two hours, down the Poto-
mac, on the steamer 4A,row, brings you
to one of the dearest spots on earth-the
home and tomb Of Washington, and
hundreds are now daily making the ex-
cursion. The Mount Vernon Ladies'
Association have control of the premises
end see that everything is kept in repair.
Two hours are allowed for passing over
the grounds and through building, and
every attention is shown to visitors.
Passing from the steamer by winding
path towards the tomb of Washington,
observed several willows planted by
the roadside gathered from the grave of
Bonaparte at st. Helens. Passing be-
fore the tomb, scarcely word is spoken
by any one. 1t is a sacred place. The
vault is enclosed on all sides except the
front which is protected by gate or
doorway of iron rods, forever closed.
AS you stand looking into the vault
two beautiful Sarcophagus lie before
you, side by side. Across the face of
one is written the word Washington
and on the other Martha. Entering
the house, you are kindly shown through
all its apartments The room where
Washington died, Lafayette's room,
and many objects OF interest in the way
of furniture formerly used by Washing
ton himself.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS.
This was the former home of Gen.
Robert Il. Lee, bnt is now used as a
United States Military Cemetery. In
point of interest is perhaps second only
TO- Mount Vernon. The war gave to
Arlington a new history, and n new yet
melancholy interest. Some $4,000
brave boys now slumber on in silence
i'll ii sequestered grove within few
steps of tho mansion where the chief of
the Confederate forces once held undis-
turbed possession of bis thousand | leau.
tiful acres. In the tomb of the un-
known, circular vault about 80 feet deep
and 20 feet in diameter, the bones of
over 2,1o0 soldiers are deposited,
gathered up after the war from the
fields Of Bull Run and the route of the
Rappahannock, whose remains could not
be identified. In all about 1000 un-
unknown are resting here, whose
names and deeds are recorded in the
archives ,of their country and in the
hearts of its grateful citizens. May
they rest in peace.
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE.
This place is worthy of more time
than l was able to give it. No one
should fail to visit it. Just now, how
ever, the objects of greatest interest are
on exhibition at the great Centennial.
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
This is one of the most ancient look
ing cities it has been my privilege to
visit After short stay at the house
of Gen. Albert Pike, so universally
known throughout the whole Masonic
world, I turned my steps in the direc-
ton OF
OLD CHRIST CHURCH.
This is especially noted as being the
church Of which George Washington
was a commitment, and even now you
are shown the original pew which was
occupied by tho Washington family.
On each side Of the alter, a marble
tablet is erected. One to Washington
and the other to Gen. Robt. E. Lee.
This church is now 1C3 years old, and
during all these years it has undergone
very little change. Want of time pre-
cluded the privilege of visiting many
other objects OF interest iu and abou,
the city.
Off for the Centennial to-day.
RUFUS WILLARD, NJ. D.