Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-05-10
VIRGINIA'S GREAT son.
CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN MARSHALL
HIS STATUE UNVEILED TODAY.
CEREMONIES IN THE CAPITOL GROUNDS.

shine was tempered by cooling May breeze that
almost rendered the canFess covering of the plat
form provided for spectators unnecessary. The
audience platform was arranged for the accommo-
dation OF two thousand persons 1t was raised
several feet above the ground, and was covered
with sail cloth.
The statue description and cut OF which
is printed on the third page OF THE STAR
was on the front line Of the platform
in central position and directly In front OF the
statue was the speakers stand, tastefully draped
and festOoned with national flags. This stand was
elevated about four feet above the level OF the audi
ence platform, and 1t was occupied by the Chief
Justice, the joint committee on library, Rev. Dr.
Armstrong, and the trustees OF the Marshall memo
rial fund.
under the direction OF Architect CLARK and every
thing was done In an orderly manner. The chairs
were SO placed as to leave plenty OF asles, and to
avoid crOwding. Indeed, It was scarcely possible
for any outdoor afairtO have been more comforta-
bly, and conveniently arranged
FROM THE CAPITOL TO THE GROUNDS
In accordance with the request printed In the
program the invited guests assembled at the desig
mated places In the Capitol before one O'clock The
members Of the Cabinet met in the Presidents room,
senators In the Senate chamber, Representatives
In the hall OF the House, Supreme Court judges and
in the Senate Marble room, and the committee Of
the Philadelphia bar in the law library. From
these several points the parties in the manner Of
LII.
and were shown to the seats assigned them, respec-
Lively; os by % ushers For the tickekholders two en-
the south side OF the platform.
SCENES ON THE GROUNDS
The Marine band was located upon platform
erected specially for the music and situated to the
left OF the statue, little to the The terraces
of the grounds, balconies of the Capitol and every
elevated point commanding view of the platform
were crowded with persons not fortunate enough
10 procure tickets.
SPECIALLY INVITED GUESTS.
semicircular space In front of the Speakers
platform contained seven large arm chairs which
were occupied by Vice President Edmunds,
Speaker Carlisle, Secretaries Lincoln and Chan
dler, representing the army and navy; Mr.. w.
w. Corcoran, Hon. Robt c. Winthrop and Mr.. Geo.
Bancroft, who were specially invited guests. The
chairs to the left We're occupied by the press The
next sectlon was given up to Representatives, and
the next (being the section Immediately in front Of
the Statue) was occupied by Senators In front Of
snese f @ sections s several rows Of chairs were PLACED
section directly on the right OF the Speakers plat
f form was assigned to the descendants of Chief JUS
THE DESCENDANTS OF CHIEF JUSTICE MARSHALL
who were.invited, and most Of whom were present,
were as follows: Gen. A. G. Taliafero and wife, Mr.
F. Lewis Marshall Mrs. Ellen II. Barton, Col. Frank
G; Ruffin and wife, Mrs; Susan G. Wade, Col H. p
DIR. T. Marshall Jones. Mr.. j. K. NJ. Norton. DR.. j
A. Marshall, Messrs. Jas. K Marshall, jr. Edward
G; Marshal, VIM c: Marshall, Hilary P. Jones. jr,
Mrs Mary w. Douthat, Mr.. John Marshall
and wife, Mrs. Edward c. Marshall. All OF these
are grandchildren OF the late chief justice, either
Dy Drth or marriage, and all OF them live In Viz
g1n1a. Many OF them were accompanied by chill
dren. Other descendants OF the party were VIM c.
Warrent5n and Miss IaeY Marsha nI MISS aaoes
OF Marshall, T. Marshall Smith and Rob't w. Smith,
OF baltimore; DIR. Collier and Mrs s. c. Wade, OF
Richmond.
n
The trustees OF the Marshall memorial fund OF
Philadelphia, who were present, and had seats on
the speakers platform, were Mr.. Chas c. Binney,
MI: VIM; H. Wawle Orator Of the occasion), W. w.
Wiltbank and Hon. Wayne MacVeagh
was Mr.: Bancroft, escorted by Librarian Spofford
The public began to gather as early as 1890 There
seemed to be an anticipation OF the usual rush and
scramble for seats On such occasions, but Mr.
Clark's admirable order and discipline prevented
anything OF that sort. Many members came early
with their families
THE PROCESSION.
At 10 minutes to the head OF the procession
filed out OF the east door OF the Capitol The Rep
resentatives were in 'front.' next came the Senator's
followed by Supreme Court justices and Marshalls
descendants In the order named. Members of the
Seen seaen aeVed be IN gP aer the Others had all
number OF tickets issued, hence there was no
crOwding.
The Ceremonies.
(Sousa), by the Marine band
Senator Sherman, in the name OF the Joint libra
~ committee, called upon Chief Justice Waite to
preside, and he presented the Chief Justice. The
with prayer by Rev. DR.. Armstrong, rector of the
church In which Marshall wOrshiped-
AN IMPRESSIVE PRAYER.
At signal from the reverend gentleman the as
semblage arose, and in clear, deliberate voice he
invoked the blessing of Heaven upon this land its
r1l1n nd re anrlo Tp
In his grasp all the forces POLITICAL Intellectual and
moral, he appealed for blessing upon the nation;
upon its executive, its legislative and its judicial
elements; that Divine wisdom might be bestowed
upon each and all. and that all might be
guided tS 6y IT. he returned @ thanks for the great
came from the north, south, east or west. These
great men had been In the Almighty's hands forces
In the production OF our national character and
reputation. He blessed the holy name of God for
the life OF His servant whose statue was about to
be unveiled, and whose memory nation delighted
10 honOr and cherish He prayed that the example
OF that man in the faithful performance Of duty
might be followed and his virtues emulated
The Marine band rendered a selection from
LOhengrin, and Ch1ef Justice Waite then delivered
his address.
The Address of Chief Justice Waite.
Following is the address in.full: Chief Justice
Marshall died in Philadelphia on the 9th of July,
1885. The next day the bar of that city met and
resolved "that 1t be recommended to the bar OF the
United States to cooperate in erecting a monu-
ment to his memory at some suitable place In the
city Of Washington" The committee charged with
the duty Of carrying this recommendation into
effect were Mr.. Duponceau, Mr.. Binney, Mr.. Ser
few days later the bar OF the city OF New York
appointed Mr.. s. P. Staples, Mr.. r. NJ. Blatchford
Mr: Beverly Robinson, Mr.. Hugh Maxwell, and Mr.
George Griffin to represent them In the work which
had thus been tnaugurated. Undoubtedly there
were similar organizations in other localities but
the publications OF the day, to which access has
been had, contain no notice of them. The Phtla-
deaph1a committee, "deSir1ng to make the subscrip-
tons as extensive as possible, and to avoid 1nco-
ven1ence to those who may be willing to unite with
scripttons should be moderate, and that the re-
Qu1red amount may be made up by the number of
contributions, rather than the magnitude OF par
ticular donations, so that the monument may truly
and an enduring evidence OF their veneratiOn
Tor the memory OF the IluStrOus deceased" Ac-
cordfngy, in Philadelphia no more than $40 was re-
cetved from any one member, and the committees
OF ether localities were advised of the adoption OF
this regulation. In this way the sum Of $4,000 was
collected and then the subscriptions stopped Not
so, however, the work OF the Philadelphia commit
tee-Or, as prefer TO call them. the Philadelphia
trustees for q few years ago
THE LAST SURVIVOR
OF them brought out their package OF securities
1t was shown that under their careful and 1udicous
the 900 OF 1895 had grown in 1880 to
be almost $4,000
At this time 1t was thought something might be
d0ne Dy the Oar alone to carry out, In an apprO-
pirate way, the original design; but Congress-, In
order that the nation might join the bar In honor
Ing the memory OF the great man to whom SO
much was due, added another $4,000 to the law
yerS' 1und, and, to-day, Congress "a wen as the
Dar has asked you here to witness the unveling OF
a monument which has been erected under these