The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-11-26

Some Points of Interest About
the Nations Capital.

Standard.
Washington, the District of Co
lumbia, as the Nations Capital is
the pride Of the country.
1t is the most cosmopolitan city in
America. ais
! 1t has 10000 population by its
last census, and is rapidly moving
onward. q as 81
1t has the best-paved broad ave-
nues and streets and the worst dl-
lapidated sidewalks Of any large city
in the land.
1t has more magnificent natural
suburban scenery and surroundings
than any capital city on the globe.
1t contains the largest and finest
public buildings in the world.
1t has the most intelligent popu-
lation in the aggregate of any city in
the Union. q
1t is rapidly becoming the Nation
al centre of science, art and litera-
ture, as it is already the political and
social centre Of the United States.
1t has broader avenues, larger pub
lie grounds and reservations, and
more parks, circles, triangles, open
spaces, and miles of thrifty shade
trees, in proportion to its area, than
any other city in the world.
Tho Nation s monument to George
Washington is being rapidly con
structed, and when completed-with-
in three years-will be the loftiest
structure ever erected by human
hands.
It's parks and places are ornamen-
ted with statuary in excess OF any
other city.
AS the seat of the government of
the United States its prosperity and
future greatness is assured by the
growth and development of the Ma
tion at large.
The departments, institutions,
asylums, bureaus, museums, commits
sions, offices, boards, &C., of the gov
ernment now established here are be-
ing constantly increased by the rap
id growth of the Nations interests in
the wonderful progress and develop
ment of the resources of the Repub-
lie.
It's government is entirely nation
al in it's character, being under the
exclusive Jurisdiction and control OF
the Congress Of the United States as
trustee for the people OF the entire
| Nation.
1t is the only neutral district in
the Union, and belongs alike to the
people of the whole country, regard
less of section, politics, religion. or
any of the peculiarities or isms that
to a more or less extent shape the
sentiment of all other localities in the
country.
Citizens from all sections can as
scmble here without exciting jealous
les, as this District is the common
heritage of the fifty millions inhabit-
ants Of the Republic.
| Its resident population is among
the foremost of the land in all the at
tributes characteristic of an enlight-
ened Christian community.
1t contains at times, in the vast
population that gravitates here, more
profound Statesmen and philosophers
more talent cosmopolitan in its vari-
ETY., more cranks, geniuses, black
mailers, buminers, strikers, reform
ers, demagogues, humbugs, guerrilla
press correspondents, "Jedges,' "Ma-
jahs," s.Keyurnals" than any place OF
its size within the nations domain.
| There is more Individuality OF
opinion and less restraint on the
freedom of personal action than in
any other city.
| In its vast resources of hotels, re
taurants, boarding houses, and lodg-
ing rooms it can entertain, absorb
ana comfortably provide for larger
gathering Of people than any other
city three times it's size in America.
Its broad, smooth thoroughfares
present the most attractive line oil
march for military or civic process
ions of any city on the continent.
1t presents the best inducements
for investment Improperly, as it's pros
perity, growth, and grandeur is as
sured by the entire nation.
1t is rapidly becoming residence
Of people of wealth, refinement and
culture from all parts of our country.
| 1t is the headquarters of the army
and navy and the domicile of many
Of the officers and their families.
In the winter season it is the great
society centre Of the country.
It has the latest terrapin, largest
canvass ducks, most succulent oys-
tiers, choicest fish, game, &c, which
Chesapeake bay and its tributaries
can furnish.
1t has the most profound jurists,
the brightest legal bar, and fewer
shysters than any other legal forum
It has the largest underground
main sewer in the world--twenty-
two feet in diameter
1t presents the best opportunity
for the appointment of two live Dis
trict Commissioners ever offered to a
new President.
1t can furnish more aesthetic talent
on the shortest notice for free lunch