St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-22

ment, said:
Fellow Countrymen: Before the dawn Of
the century whose eveniful years will soon
have faded into the past, when death had but
lately robbed this republic Of its most be
loved and ilustrious citizen, the congress Of
the United States pledged the faith OF the
nation that in this city bearing his honored
name, and then "a now seat of the general
government, monument should be
erected to commemorate the great events Of
his military aud political life. The stately
column that stretches heavenward from the
plaiG Wherein we stand bears witness to all
who behold it that the covenant which our
fathers made 10 their children has
been fulfilled in the completion of
this great work Of patriotic endeavor
There Is abundant cause for rejoicing, for
while this structure shall endure il shall be to
all mankind n steadfasi token Of affectionate
and revere nj regard in which this p,ople con-
tinue 10 hold the memory Of Washington.
Well may be ever keep the foremost place in
the hearts of all his countrymeu. The faith
that never faltered; the wisdom that was
broader and deeper than any learning taught
in schools; the courage that shrauk from no
peril aud was dismavrd bv no defeat: the
loyalty that kept all selfish purpose subordin-
ate To the demands Of patriotism and honor:
the ssSacitv that displayed itself in camp and
cabinet alike, aud above all that harmonious
union OF moral and intellectual qualities
which has never found its parallel among
men. These are the attributes OF character
which the intelligent thought Of this country
ascribcs 10 the grandest figure Of the last.
But other and more eloquent lips than mine
will to-day rvhcarse TO You the story Of his
noble life and its glorious achievements To
myself has been assigned the simpler and
more formal duty, in the fuldllmeut of
which do now, aS president Of the United
States aud in behalf Of the people receive
this monument from the hands Of its builder
and deClar, it dedicated from this time forth
10 the immortal name aud memory Of George
Washington
The president then read HIS address IN A
firm, clear tone, aud at its conclusion cheers
broke forth aud were hearty and prolonged.
TIE MARCH BACK TO THE CAPITOL.
Upon 4 signal from tue chairman. Senator
Sherman, the assemblage again broke into
cheers. the military wheeled into line. the
civic bodies and distinguished participants IN
the proceedings @ the DAY sought their car
rages. aud the procession. under the mar
shs.saip Of Gen. Sheridan, took up its line
Of mar,h 20 the capitol Peunsvlvauia
avenue presented brilliant scene during
the progress OF the pageant Thousands OF
people throuCed the sidewalk aud occupied
grand stands erected on the avenue resrrvs-
lions. Along the line Of march many build
iugs were handsomely decorated vita flags
and cuttings. Although the sun shone
brightly aud the air Vas dry and clear the
temperature was much below the freezing
Qu.nl aui tie spectators were compelled 10
starr their feet and indulge 10 gymnastic
exercises as relief from ;hc piercing cold.
l. vas sb0ut hslf-pa>t i O'Clock wheel the
heal 81 the procession turned Tue
corner ~ Fifteenth street and Penn
sSiyaoia avenue. ami entered on
the magnificent. broad and Straight course
@. a mile tothr western boundary % the cap
i;oi crountS. First in order came Lent
ten. Sheridan, [ :. \, marshal OF the dav.
accompanied by rs chief OF staff. Brig. Gen.
Aioeri uveway. 7. :. volunteers. aud tweatT-
iolr sides-is-csmp 10 SNOWY army uniform.
Among tae honorary members Of his staff
we're Col. { ". Johnson Of Minnesota; Col
". 7. Hepburn Of foEa. Dakota. Col VIII
ian Thompson; Wisconsin. Gen J. Stark
weather
Next in Orier came The 6rst troops q TIE
failadei phia C.ty cHvslry. organized in
l9'A Capt z Bar,s Grub commanding,
sbirh vas assigned "a 6utv s. ,scort 10 n.
marShai ot The day. The marshal Of the
6rst division vas Brew. MAJ Cen. r.
Ayres. I :. A. ~ho was accOmuaui.s hv
ten sides IN artillery uniform. Folloziux IN
order came iaFse o1ttsl;0ns Of regular United