The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-10-25
A HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
COmmemOrating the Disarmament
of the Victorious Revolution
airy Armies.
Thousands of People Unite in the Cere-
monies at Newburg, N. Y.

Fifty thousand people attended the celebra-
ton at Newburg, N. Y, of the anniversary
of washingtons farewell to his army. The
streets were gayly decorated, and the process
sion was four miles In length. Senator Bay
ard of Delaware, was President of the day,
and ex-Secretary Evarts was orator, both
gentlemen delivering eloquent addresses, the
first speaker sketching the scenes of Revolu-
tionary times, and Mr. Evarts eulogizing
Washington as the patriot, soldier and states
man. Pyrotechnics and social reunions closed
the events of the day. A correspondent at
Newburg furnishes the following account OF
the ceremonies:
The day was one of the lovelest imaginable.
The sun shone brightly, and the temperature
was all that could have been asked. The con-
fidence of the people in the glorious sunshine
of the 18th of October has had its vindcation.
During the preparations for this centennial
celebration of Washington disbandlng and
taking leave of his victorious army, all
questions about possible rain were met
with the answer that for the past ten years
the 18th of October had been clear and bright,
and that a benediction of sunshine was eX-
pected. Great crowds OF people arrived by
boats and trains last night and thronged the
find lodgings, so crowded were the hotels and
dwellings of the city and towns roundabout.
a torchlight procession, firemens displays,
fireworks and much enthusiasm were tho
preparations last night for to-day. The bay
was illuminated by electric lights along the
river front, and large number of vessels,
including yachts, steamboats, and United
States war ships, riding at anchor, made n
picturesque scene. Brass bands and the fife
and drum seemed not to be still during the
,,i..l,t 81 hold u,
of the distinguished guests.
AT sunrise to-day five navy vessels fired sa-
lutes, which were responded TO from shore by
cannon planted at Washingtons headquarters
and elsewhere on both sides of the river, and
by the ringing of all the church bells. There
were immense throngs of people on the
streets. One train on the West Shore railroad
arrived in four sections with | 800 passengers.
one Erie train, with two engines, had nineteen
cars packed with people, and the platforms
were also crowded The New York Central
and local roads were also pouring into town
masses of people Farmers families were
coming in all sorts of vehicles, and farm
hands were trudging along afoot. The lawn
ut Washington's headquarters was thronged
long before the hour OF beginning the eX-
ercises. Two hundred New York policemen
pided the local force in preserving order. The
city never presented so fine Il display. Flags
Heated everywhere, and there was an I'M
clouded sky.
NJ HOOu sCOTtS Ol sltuIilDOuiS uIIlNtuf
bringing military and excursion parties.
The Seventh regiment, of New York, with the
veteran corps, arrived by special train. The
Twenty-third and Thirteenth Brooklyn regi-
ments arrived on the steamers Grand Repub-
lie and Columbia. Owing 10 the late arrival
of the State troops, the parade was not even
forming at the time appointed for the march.
The Putnam PhalanX was notable body,
and looked as If II band Of "Old Puts"
soldiers had come again upon earth with
their uniform, step, and tactics OF Revolution
airy days.
Although at 1880 there was no appearance
of the parade. the scene around the review
ing stand was inspiring. Spectators crowded
every vantage spot and enthusiastically
cheered the various organizations on their
marches to the rendezvous.
The courthouse was decorated with the
national flags, streamers and bunting, and
the residences on the opposite side of the
street bear the arms Of Massachusetts and
Virginia.
Gov. Cleveland and staff arrived from Al
bany on the West Shore train at 1880. The
train had eighteen coaches crowded with
passengers
President Arthur sent letter of regret.
Ex-senator Conkling was also invited, but
could not come.
The procession started at 12:l5, an hour
and quarter late. The Governors and their
STATS, the Generals and their stats, and the
marines, soldiers and favorite troops of the
State made an imposing display, while Joined
with these were the visiting troops Of veter-
ans, civic societies, etc, which made the
procession four miles long. 1t marched
in five divisions, with five bands of music
in each division. The line was much
crowded with people, who applauded en-
Enthusiastically. The windows and steps every
where were filed with ladies, who clapped
their hands or waved their handkerchiefs as
the troops marched past. AS the head OF the
procession reached the grand stand, there
was great enthusiasm among the people. The
Governors of the different States, Senator
Bayard the chaplain orator, poet and others,
who had special parts assigned them in the
exercises wheeled from the ranks to the re-
ceiving stand. The 'march past" took place
20 eulivening music and the parade was dis
missed
The people then fastened to the lawn in
front of Washingtons headquarters, where
the exercises took place. After the intro
ductory overture by the fine band of the Sew
cnth regiment, Mayor Ward called the assem-
blage to order, and DR.. :. Jranaeus Prime, Of
fered prayer. The ITO Deum," for 500 voices
and the band followed, and then Senator Bay
ard was introduced as the President of the
celebration exercises. The Senator de-
livcrcd an eloquent address and was fire.
quently appauded
Hail Columbia" by the chorus and band,
an original poem by Wallace Bruce, and Il
grand chorus mo King but, God" followed.
Senator Bay ard then presented the orator
of the day, the Hon. VIM. NJ. Evarts, who re-
ceived most cordial welcome and delivered
an Grafton with Washington" for his inspi-
ration, which was much appreciated by the
multitude of hearers.
The hallclujah chorus was given after the
GRAFTON, and Bishop Coke pronounced the
bcnediction.
The great crowd then scattered 10 n march
by the band. The people enjoyed themselves
i'm their own way throughout the afternoon.
In the evening there was a fine pyrOtechnic
display. Salutcs were fired and ships were