The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1885-02-25

to an end.
COLONEL CAsEY's REMARKS.
To Colonel Thomas l.. Casey, United
States Engineer, was assigned the duty of
presenting the part taken by the General
Government in the construction of the monu-
ment and of delivering 1t to the President of
the United States. He gave an account of
the first proceedings in Congress with view
to the completion of the monument, and de-
scribed each successive step in the construc-
ton of the work until the setting of the cap
stone finished the great undertaking, and
then said.
Although the dimensions of the founda-
tion and the base were originally planned
without due regard to the tremendous forces
TO be Drought into play In building so large
neering science have supplied the means for
the completion of the grandest monu-
mental column every erected In any ago of
the world. In Its proportions the ratios of
cient Egyptian obolisk have been carefully
followed. The entire height has been made
slightly greater than ten times the breadth
OF the base, producing an obelisk that Tor
grace and delicacy Of outline Is not excelled
by any OF the larger Egyptian monoliths,
while In dignity and grandeur II surpasses
any that can be mentioned. Mr.. President,
for and In behalf of the Joint Commission
forthe completion Of the Washington Monu-
ment, deliver TO you this column.
President Arthur was greeted with round
Of hearty cheers, and the audience listened
more eagerly to his remarks than to word
of any other speaker.
THE PRESIDENT ACCEPTS THE MONUMENT.
President Arthur in accepting the monu-
ment said:
FELLOW CoUNTRYMEN-Before the dawn of
the century, whose eyentful years will soon
have faded into the past, when death had
but lately robbed this Republic of its most
beloved and illustrious citizen the Congress
of the United States pledged the faith of the
Nation that In this city, bearing his honored
name, and then, as now, the seat OF the Cen
eral Government, monument should be
erected to commemorate the great events of
his military and political life. The stately
column that stretches heayenward from the
plain whereover we stand bears witness to
all who behold II that the covenant our fa-
theirs made their children have fulfilled.
In the completion of this great work OF
patriotic endeavor there Is abundant cause
for National rejoicing. for while this struct-
uro shall endure II shall be 10 all mankind a
token of the affectlonal and reverential re-
gard In which this people continue to hold
the memory Of Washington. Well may he
keep the place in the arts
never fiattered Is the wisdom that was
broader and deeper than any learning taught
In schools; the courage that shrank from no
peril and was dismayed by no defeat, the
nate to the demands of patriotism and honor,
the saRacity that displayed itself In camp
and cabinet alike, and above all that har-
monlous union of moral and intellectual
qualities which has never found Its parallel
among men,.
These are tho attributes of character which
the intelligent thought of this century
ascribes TO the grandest figure of the last.
IlasN al NhAW
will to-day rehearse to you the story of the
noble life and its glorious achievements.
To myself has been assigned simpler and
more formal duty, In fulhllment of which
in behalf Of the people, receive this monu-
ment from the hands of its builder and de-
clare II dedicated from this time forth to the
immortal name and memory OF George
Washington.
This closed the ceremonies at the monu-
ment and the procession, grand display Of
military pomp and civic power, moved from
the monument grounds to the Capitol. The
sidewalks of Pennsylvania Avenue, through
which the procession marched for the dis
tance Of one mile, was literally packed with
people.
EXERCISES AT THE CAPITOL.
At the Capitol all was alert expectancy
from an early hour. Ladies and children,
tickets In hand, gathered In front of the
main eastern entrance as early as ten
o'clock, and quite needlessly, were kept
shivering in the bitter cold wind for full
hour before they were admitted inside the
vast building.
All the members desks had been removed
from the floor of the House, and the avail
able space filled up with chairs. By eleven
o'clock the galleries began to I'LL, and by
twelve quite number Of members were In
the places assigned TO them.
A covered platform, but exposed TO the
full force Of the northern blast, had been
constructed between the east entrance and
the huge ungainly statue which represents
Washington, seated, without clothing, in
cool contemplation Of the Capitol of his
country
The President at 1880 took his stand on
the platform and viewed the procession, as
with steps quickened by. the cold and to the
confusing blare Of many bands II marched
past him, the sun shining brightly, and
showing TO perfection the brilliant variety Of
uniforms worn by the different military
organizations, embracing almost all colors
and all styles from the Continental costume
down TO the most elaborate and snowy
hussar uniform Of the present date.
Whilst the procession was thus winding
It's way around the south side OF the build
ing, the artillerymen, who for four mortal
hours had stood shivefing on the southern
plateau, at last got In their work, and woke
the echoes Of the eastern branch.
Senators and the Diplomatic corps made
their way over TO the Senate side, and there
awaited the summons Of the House. Tho
Judges OF the Supreme Court were already
waiting in their own chamber.
As soon as notified that the House was
ready, Mr.. Edmunds, President pro ten. Of
the Senate, accompanied by the body,
entered the hall of the House OF Represent
atlves and took the Speakers chair, as pre-
siding officer Of the ceremonies.
Speaker Carlisle took seat 10 the left Of
Mr.. Edmunds; the President and Cabinet,
Diplomatic corps and the Judges Of the Su.
preme Court were ranged Immediately In
front; behind were the Senators and mem
bers, and the back ground was filled In by
tier upon tier OF interested spectators, large
Of whom were elegantly dressed
ladies. .... u. .-.-,.,..
At twenty minutes past one, Speaker Car
Isle called the House 10 order and the Clerk
read the journal Of yesterday In an every
day matter OF business way. 1t was past
half-past two O'Clock when the assembly was
raped 10 order, and President Edmunds
said. NJ Il'-'Ili ''II
GEETLEMES or THE SENATE AND HOUSE
DF RBPRIBBNTATfvEs-You are assembled |
pursuant 10 q concurrent resolution OF the |
two Houses OF Congress 10 celebrate the me- |