New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-27

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most dgnited and important historc events was this
commemorate to-day
THE SCENE WHEN WASHINGTON TOOK THE OATH.
But the majesty Of the event its circumstance,
it its import. people whose courage and endur-
ance IN the Held and whose capacity OF local sefgovern
mont had been amply tested here to take its place
united republic beside the ancient powerful mon
arches of Chrstendom. Il was to do this amid the
sc0rnfnl dsrust Of the world and involved in domestic
jealousies and vast and obscure internal peris. The
hope OF success lay apparently in man. revered and
beloved as no other hgd been, and upon the
successful issue of the trust to which he was here
soemnly devoted. What scene in human history trans
cends the grandeur and significance OF that consecratonS
Gazing upon this sculptured form, and remembering
that this was the very hour and this the place OF the sub
lime events that here, under the benignant arch OF
heaven washington appeared 10 take the oath OF his
this glad day is sted the familiar scene fades from be-
fore our eyes and our awcd hearts whisper within
which thou standest is holy ground"
The streets tho windows the roofs were hrongcd with
hear the vast and prolonged shout that sated the hero
adqSneS tine tine and 9 pacnf % hand %
breast he bowed low and for amoment overwhelmed by
silence Then ne arose, and coming forward his
stone upon which | stand al this moment, and which
fixed fat here beneath the statue. will remain. the
eyes OF all men, an imperishabe memorial Of the scene
ton Roger sherman, Chancellor Livingston, General
Knox General Sinclair Baron seuben and other famous
men The Chancellor in his robes solempy recited the
the Bble. Washington bent low and audbly saying II
swear, 50 help me God" reverently kissed the book
II IL dOne,h cried the Chancellor, Long live George
Washington, President of the United states!" Long
resOundns cry OF eXultaton Long live George Wash
ngon, rang all the bells and roared all the cannon Of
continent. Long live George Warrington echoed
every heart and voice In the world that pleaded and beat
for liberty. Almost hundred years have passed but
more reyereny, universally, gratefully, now
than ever I'm all civilized lands in which the greatness OF
and the standard OF human conduct every people Ter
venty proongs the prayer Long live George Washing
ton"
THE TASK WHICH WASHINGTON UNDERTOOK.
The task upon which he entered here was infinitely
greater than that which he undertook when fourteen
years before he drew his sword the elm Cam
bridge Commander-in Chief OF the Continental Army.
To lead people in revolution wisely and successfully
without ambition and without crime, demands, indeed
lofty genius and unbendng virtue. But To build their
state-amd the angry conflict Of passion and prejudice
and unreasonable apprehension. the incredullty Of
many and the grave doubt Of ALTO organize for them
and peacefully 10 naugurate complete and satisfactory
government, Is the greatest service that man can
render 10 mankind hut this also Is the glory OF Wash
ngtOn. The power OF his personal character MA pene
trailing foresight. and the wisdom Of his Judgment, in
composing tho myriad elements that threatened to
whetm the mighty undertaking, all unparalleled.
Nothing but harmony, honesty, Industry and frugaity
he said To Lafayette, are necessary 10 make us great
and happy people" But he was not a man Of phrases
did he suppose that government could DE esabshed
or maintained by lofty professions OF virtue. No mans
the fndi-peu@ahy principles TO
the successful conduct or great AFFAIRS was ever more m
cloudc than his but no man had ever learned by more
sagacity orchearanc and wise concession must attend
nneIlbc principle II great affairs are TO be greatly ad
minlstered. Ifis countrymen are charged with FOND
doRtry Of his memory and his greatness Is pleasantly
deprecated ~ Hydrologic cKaggerati0u. But no
church canOnized saint more wSrthy than he Is
csnonzed by the national affection, and 70 no ancient
hero bencfactor, or awgyer, were divine hOnors so
Justly decrce "a Washington the homage OF the world
With the sure sagacy OF leader OF men, ne selected az
once for the highest and most responsible stations the
in the Nation which alone could success the
nsttuton OF the government Hamilton was the head
WashlngtOn= Just and serene asccndcncy was the lam
bent fame In which these henecent powers were fused
the whrlwnd and directed the storm that burst around
him Party spirit bazcd into fury John Jay was hung
head IN the West Washington himself was denouneedi
and suddenly the French Revolution the CHASTITY spectre
ntolfrablc oppression, NJ once hopeful ana hear
ng scired modern CIVILIZATION shook EUROPE 70 te Se
Of liberty appealed 20 Washington. But the great SOUL
amidst battle and defeat and long retreat and the sink
Ing heart of people undl-mny ed was not appalled, by
the conyulsion OF the world Amidst tue uptoar Oh
a. MAD pyctehcc without beacoH without chart,
but with unwayerng eye and scSdy hand he guided MS
country safe through darkness and through storm In
the angry shock of domestic parties there Is but one
character which keeps them I'm awe wrote Edmund Ran
GG .e teacher in gfS Tnvsry bidding young Eng
shmcn tO mark the maichless man" the fonndatOs
Ing of Wa.hington" lie held his seadfast way. Ike the
sun across tho armament, giving life, and health and
st hi. admnIsraon' which Sstabshed the fundamental
principle, Of American policy IN every department there
snokcn no limo written, no deed done by him, which
justice would reverse or wisdom deplore
THE INSPIRATION or THIS MAJESTIC FORM.
Fellow citizens the solemn dedication OF Washington
10 this august and triumphant task ia the event which
this statue will commemorate 10 unborn generations
Elsewhere IN bronze and marble. and upon glowing can
vas genius has delighted to invest with the Immortality
OF art the bostbeoved and most familiar OF American
figures The engineer Of the Virginia wilderness, the
leader OF the Revolution. the President the man. are
known 20 all they are everywhere beheId ana re-
vcrcd here nj last upon the scene OF the browning
event OF his fc and OF his counrys lfchcrc, In the
hrobbug heart OF the great city, where II will be daily
by countless thousands here IN the presence o tno
President Of the United states OF the Governor OF
organized body OF NewIOrk merchants who as IN other
years have led the city In 80 many Pstn0 .,
the greatest, and finally OF this vast and approving
concourse Of american chen we fass .s baI and
subdue the multitudnOus life that htaNes anu prhls
around H. and as the moon draws the swaylng tides OF
ocean s lofty serenity shall lift the hrrying crowd 10
unscish thoughts, TO generous patriotism "a iooet
tho personal presence OF Washington Here may the
moral grandeur OF his character ana his lie INSPIRE O
children'H children forever
When Mr.. Curtis had finished his address the as
semblage Joined in singing old Hundred" and
the ceremonies were brought to termination by
benediction pronounced by Bishop Potter.
Although the weather was of the most gloomy
character IL found no reflection in the features
or bearing of those who took part In the cere-
MONIES or of the distinguished guests who occupied
the rostrum. The President particularly seemed
In excellent spirits. After the ceremonies no re-
manned In the Assistant Treasurers office Tor halt
an hour, where no was eagerly besieged by april
cations for his autograph, which he cheeriuiiy
granted In every instance as long as the time per-
mitted.
fEOY null report Of Chamber OF Commerce Dihsr see fuu
pag. D,dus me 0reat Procession dnd 0eT fVa'es
Of Me Day. see EfrSt, Second and Thtrd FdgesJ
BRER RABBIT GOES ACCOUNTING.