Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-04-28
NO. H..
Admiral farragnt.
wAsnIxcros. d. G., April 25, 1881.

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the dedication of the monument to
Rear Admiral Farrsgut. The celebra-
tion WAS that OF the nations capital.
The municipality long ago added its
stone TO the multitude that commemo-
rates the late war by the city's monu-
ment To Abraham Lincoln, at the City
Hall. Ia all other sifnilar celebrations
the local community has mingled mere
ly as part Of the great American people
dwelling closer under the shadow Of the
Capitol, and called 70 often TO assist in
the demonatrstions Of this character
that its need is developing in the ar
rangements Of pageantry, and has crea-
ted a variety Of organizations capable
of adding TO the picturesque spIendor
that ought to mark such occasions.
At the sunrise gun this morning from
the arsenal barracks each flag staff in
the city land they are hundreds of
them was crowned with the ensign
which FArragut carried 10 victory amid
perils by land and sea. There was bol-
iday at the District offices. and the anti.
cIpation Of a closing-up st noon gave
many Of the employees at the executive
departments much extra work in pull
ing out and comparing their watches
with the clocks.
/ by 10 o'clock the military companies
were at the armories, and before ii
were en- route for the west front OF
the Capitol or the streets near by, where
the several divisions formed and awaited
the time to fail into line. The District
o. Columbia troops formed on -Four and
a-half street, with the right resting in
iron; OF the District building. Before
Joining the procession the line passed
IN view before the commissioners of
the District. giving the marching salute.
The President, cabinet. Mrs. farragut,
with Mrs Garfield and friends. with
the diplomatic corps, assembled At the
| Executive Mansion. and "a soon a. the
head oi the line turned Fifteenth street
proceeded in carriages 70 the moDu-
ment. The regular army officers met at
army headquarters al j o'clock, and
headed by Gen. sherman. moved 10 the
naval headquarters and accompanied
the naval OH 10 the monument.
The Department Of the Potomac,
Grand Army OF the Republic, J, A.
ksw.ins Poet, in uniform, aud Lincoln,
Meade and other posis, IN citizens
dress, assembled at Grand Army head
quarters and moved to the monument.
where they remained until the close of
the exercises.
At l.lOr r. n. Secretary Hunt. Of the
navy, called the assemhlare TO order,
presenting Rev. Arthur Brooks. Mrs.
FaFragut's pastor, who offered up fer
vent as well as patriotic prayer. The
uuveilinc followed. The sdmira's flag
was displayed aud the several bands
beat four ruilies, the trumpet sounding
four hourishcs. At the moment Of un-
yelling the admiral's salute OF II guns
was fired, the troops presenting arms at
the 6rst gun and coming 10 carry at
the last. Then Secretary Hunt intro
duced President Garfield in the follow.
ing words
"Ladics and GcHflene9 I have the
pleasure TO introduce to YOU the President
4 uf the United States, who will accept on
behalf Uf the naiion this statue % our il
lustrious naval hero
President Garfield was greeted with
loud applause. and spoke as follows;
ADDRESS or PRESIDENT GARFIELD.
"Fcii0D Citizens. IL u the singular
province Of art TO break down the limita-
tious which separate the generations Of
men from each other and allow those Of
pasi generations 20 be comrades and Asso-
ciates of those now living. This capital
Is silently being filed zap with the heroes
Of other times, Men of three wars have
taken their places in silent eloquence as
guardians and guards of the nation they
/ loved 50 well, and a. the years pass on
these squares and public places will be rem
dered more and more populous. more and
I more eloquent by the presence Of dead he
rocs Of other dAys From all quarters Of
the country from all generations Of its
] 1fga fr.rfs ali f4f
heroes come 10y the ministry and mystery
/ Of art 10 take their places and stand as
permanent guardians of our nations glory.
To-day We come 10 hail this hero, who
comes from the sea down from the shrouds
of his flagship, wreAthed with the smoke
/ and glory Of victory, bringing sixty years
Of national life and honour, to take his
4 place as an honored compa;riot and per-
I pctu6 guardian OF hi. nztion's glory. In
( the name of the nation accept this noble
statue, aud bis country will guard IL as be
[ guarded his country"
Afler the address Of the President the
set orations Of the day by ex Secretary
Maynard and Senator Voorhees, were
delivered aud received with great favor.
Tnr UNVEILED STATUE.
II was nearly O'Clock when the GER
emonies were declared TO have been
concluded by the lowering OF the admi.
rails Gag The President, Mrs. Farra-
gut. and the officers OF the army and
navy who were on the stand, proceeded
to the Executive Mansion. from which
place the procession was reviewed as it
passed on its return from the statue.
Mrs. Farraeut held quite reception,
many officers paving their respects 70
her, as did also their ladies. Mrs. Far
ragut expressed herself 10 Ill inquirers
as being exceedingly pleased with the
statue, she regarded the likeness as per-
feet and the general idea 81 the execu
ton in exact accord with her taste and
desire. Admiral Porter expressed :
similar opinion. as did many others OF
FaFFagurs naval associates aud tfiends-
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