National Republican., 1884-05-12
The Statue Of Chief Justice Marshall in Place
and Unveiled.
Chief Justice Waite EuIogizes His
llustrious Predecessor
William Henry Rawle's Grafton on MarshallS Life
and Character
A Great Crowd OF People Gather to Wit
ness the Unveiling.

Three thousand people witnessed the un-
yelling of the Marshall statue on Saturday.
The invited guests assembled in tho capitol
before o'clock, and proceeded to the foot of
the west stairway of tho park, where tho
statue is placed. The members of the cabi-
net supreme court judges, senators, and rep
resentatives were supplied with seats on tho
platform around the statue. Two entrances
were provided for ticket holders, and when
the ceremonies began fully two thousand
people were seated on tho platform, which
the large shade canvass protected from the
sun. There were many ladies in the assem-
blage, and some charming costumes were worn.
Tho terraces of the grounds balconies of
the capitol, and every elevated available
space was utilized by the spectators. Tho
Marine band occupied platform to the left
of the statue. Seven large arm chairs in
front of tho speakers platform were occupied
by Senator Edmunds, president of the senate
Speaker Carlisle, Secretaries Lincoln and
Chandler, W. w. Corcoran, Hon. Robert O.
Winthrop and George g. Bancroft. To tho
right of tho speakers platform were seated
the descendants OF the great chief justice
They were Gen. A. G. Taliafero and wife,
Mr.. +. Lewis Marshall, Mrs. Ellen II. Barton,
Col. Frank G.. Rutiin and wifo, Mrs. Susan
Q. Wade, Col. IL. p. Jones and wife, Col
Elliott NJ. Braxton and wife, Dr. T.
Marshall Jones, Mr.. j. X. NJ. Norton, DR.. j..
A. Marshall, Messrs. James X. Marshall, jr,
Edward g. Marshall, William @. Marshall,
Hilary p. Jones, jr., Mrs. Margaret l.. Smith,
Miss Mary l.. Marshall, Mrs. Mary W..
Douthat, Mr. John Marshall aud wife, Mrs.
Edward G. Marshall. All of these are grand
children Of the late chief justice, either by
birth or marriage, and all of them live in
Virginia. Many of them were accompanied
by children. Other descendants of the party
were William q. Marshall, Mr.. and Mrs.
Nash, and Mr.. and Mrs. Yates, of Warronton,
and Miss Lucy Marshall, Miss Agnes, of
Marshall; L. Marshall Smith and Robert W..
Smith, of Baltimore; DIR. Collier and Mrs. s.
Z. Wade, of Richmand.
On the speakers platfrom were seated
Charles 9. Birnoy, w. II. Rawlo, and Hon.
Wayne MacVeagh, trustees of the Marshall
Monument fund, while the other invited
glests were seated at different points
At / o'clock, after every ono had been
seated, the Marine band played the "Jurist's
Mfch," by Sousa, which opened the cere-
m0pies. Senator Sherman then introduced
Chief Justice Waite who presided Rev. DIR.
Armstrong, rector of the church in Richmond
which Chief Justice Marshall attended, was
then Introduced by Chief Justice Waite.
Theassembluge arose at a signal from DR..
Armstrong, who in a clear and deliberate
vol % invoked the blessing of Heaven on this
couitry and her great men.
Asolection from "Lohengrin" was then
rendered by the Marine band, after which
Chit Justice Waite delivered his address.
hichief justice spoke slowly, but in a loud
and distinct tone While speaking he was
giyn the closest attention. and frequently
interrupted by applause. He began by relat-
inghe origin and efforts of the monument
socity. which he complimented for their
sucess. He said that $4,000 had
AIDED another $4,000 for the mon
umht, which had been developed in bronze
by w. W. Story, son of Associate
Juice Story, who sat on the bench with
ChIf Justice Marshall. Chief Justice Waite
sai.of the great Marshall: "He was appointed
in B01, and the condition of the jurispru,
detc Of the country was light and Intellectual
ut hat time. Tho government, under the
coItitution. was only organized twelve
yes before, and nothing had been done ju
dic,lly to develop the resources of the con
stittion." 1t was fortunate for the country
thdChief Justice Marshall had retained his
hid position for 'thirty-four years, he said
anl he improved the laws and practice of the
codtry aud kept up tho work he proved
hiHelfcapable of performing. He developed
thAdden treasures OF the constitution ant
ket himselfin in front on all questions of con
stiltional law, and his master hand was {,
boIeen in ovory case which involved tn,
subct.
he chief justice closed by saying: II asl
yolhow to look upon what is hereafter /,
repsent at the seat Of the government, il
thceverence of congress and the bar of tn
Uned States, John Marshall, the expounde
of to constitution"
Abe uttered the last words, Chief Justic
Wah reached for the string that confine,
the eanvass about the statute, and pulled il
thePanvass falling of, and revealing tn
static. Great applause accompanied thi
moN Nknent, and the Marine band playet
sele3ons from Macbeth.
MI William Henry Rawle, of Philadelphia
the fator of the day, was next introduce,
and poke of Marshall's great fame as jurist
He dive an interesting sketch of MARSHALL
carly days. aud eloquently described hi
cared, pointing out in fitting manner tn
greatcts which had established him as tn,
greadst American jurist. He mentioned
Mars alPs letters to Talleyrand as an evidence
Of hiidiplomatic skill; how he had originated
the p4rase, millions for defense, but not on
cent for tribute" when sent as envoy t.
Franz le against his will. Mr.. Rawle read hi
oratiIn with an easy manner and tluen
speedi.
At he conclusion of his grafton the Marine
band played another selection, DIR. Arm
strong pronounced tho benediction, and tn
ceremonies were over.