Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-02-23
The senatorial MIDDLE.
WASHINGTON MONUMENT.
The Highest Structure in the World For
lnany Dedicated.

The Highest Structure in the World For
rnany Dedicated.
by Telegraph
WASHINGTON, February 2lSt.-About 500
people gathered on the temporary seats at
the base of the Washington monument
to-day, to listen to the formal ceremonies
attending lis dedication and its delivery TO
the nation by the Monument Association.
The day was very cold and rainy. The
spectators sat with their hats on and coat
collars turned up The proceedings were
opened with music by the Marine band,
the military standing at rest, the audience
taking such opportunities to stamp in order
to restore circulation to their feet. The
Masonic ceremonies by the Masonic Grand
Lodges of the District of Columbia were
conducted under the direction of Grand
Master Mvron w. Porter, in which certain
historic relics with which General Wash
ington was intimately connected were
brought into use. The gavel used
was the one prepared and used by
General Washington as Grand Master
pro TEN. in laying the cornerstone of the
National Capitol, on the 18th of September,
1888; sacred volume belonging to Fred
ercksburg Lodge, No. 4, of Virginia, upon
which Washington took his first VOWS OF
Masonry: that belonging to st. John 5
Lodge, No. l, city of New York, upon which
on the 3Oth of April 1889 he took the oath
of office of first President of the United
States: the Great Light" belonging to
Alexandria Washington Lodge, No. % OF
Alexandria, Va, upon which the Worship
full Master received the vows of initiation
the apron worn by him, which was worked
by Nine Lafayette; q golden urn contain
ing a lock of his hair, belonging 10 the
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, ard the
Lesser Light one of the three sperm can
dies borne in Washingtons funeral process
sion, were exhibited
Senator Sherman and W W. Corcoran
delivered suitable addresses. Then Colonel
Thomas l.. Casey. of the Engineers in APP
propriate words, delivered the monument
TO the President of the United States.
PRESIDENT ARrHrR's ADDRESS.
President Arthur, i'll accepting the monu-
ment, said;
F6llo,c-C 0Hl,try,aen: 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 General Government, a
monument should be erected to commemorate
life. The stately column that stretches heaven
ward from the plain wherein we stand bears
witness TO all who behold it that the covenant
which our fathers made TO their children has
been fulfilled. In the completion of this great
work-thiS patriotic endedvor-theTe Is abun-
dant cause for national rejoicing, for while this
structure shsl endure, 1t shall be to all mankind
Il steadtast token of the atlcctionate and rever-
Ont regard in which this people continue to
hold the memory Of Washington. Well may
he ever keep the foremost place in the
heats of his countrymcn. He had the faith
that never faltercd the wisdom, broader and
deeper than any learning taught in the
schools; the courage that shrank from no peril
and was dismayed by no defeat the loyalty
that kept all selfish purposes subordinate to the
demands of patriotism and honor the sagacity
that displayed itself in camp and Cabinet alike;
and, above all that harmonious union OF moral
and intellectual qualities which has never
found its parallel among men. These are attri-
butes of character which the intelligent thought
OF this country ascribeS 20 The grandeSt figure
of the last century. But other and more elo
quent lips than mine Will TO day rehearSe to
you the story of his noble life and its glorious
achievements To myself has been assigned
the simple and more formal duty, in fulfllmcnt
OF which do now. as President of the United
States and in behalf of the people, receive this
monument from the hands of its builder, and
declare ii dedicated from this time forth to
the immortal name and memory Of George
Washington.
The President read his address in firm
and clear tone, and at its conclusion cheers
broke forth that were hearty and prolonged.
THE PROCESSION.
Upon a signal from the Chairman, Sena-
tor Sherman, the asscmblage broke into
cheers. the military wheeled into line, the
civic bodies and distinguished participants
in the proceedings of the day sought their
carriages, and the procession, under the
marshaIship of General Philip Sheridan,
took up the line of march to the Capitol.
Pennsylvania avenue presented brilliant
scene during the progress of the pageant.
The first in order came Lieutcnant-General
Philip Sheridan and his chief of staff, Brig
adier-General Albert Ordway, United States
Volunteers, and tweuty-tour aids-dc-camp,
in SNOWY army uniforms. There was also
an honorary staff, representing the differ
ent States and Territories, among whom
were the following From California, T. c.
Quantrell; Nevada, Hon. John IL. Kin
kead: Oregon, +. d. Appleton Arizona,
Hon. j. w. Eddy; Idaho, Major William
Hyndman; Montana, Hon. Martin Ma
ginnis New Mexico, Hon. +. \. ManZan-
ares Utah, Humphreys McMaster; Wash
ington Territory Hon. O. c. 5. VOORHEES,
Wyoming, Hon. NJ. 4. Post. The Presi-
dent was frequently cheered along the
route. He rode i'll an open barouche with
Secretary Freiinghuysen. The procession
was reviewed by the President from the
east front of the Caption The review con
tinued until o'clock, when the President
and Cabinet repaired TO the Presidents
room in the Capitol, where they took lunch
before proceeding TO the hall of the House
of Representatives.
EXERCISES At THE CAPITOL.
A, 2:l0 o'clock the National Washington
Monument Association entered the hall of
the House of Representatives Shortly
afterward General Sheridan and staff en-
tered, amid loud clapping of hands. The
President and Cabinet next appeared, and
the large assemblage rose and heartily ap-
plauded as the Chief Executive and his adj
yisers passed down the main aisle and were
assigned seats in the space directly in front
of the Speakers desk. The Supreme Court,
the judiciary of the District and the diplu-
maize corps followed and thanked the Presi-
Dental party. At 2:30 o'clock the Senate,
preceded by its officers was escorted to the
space reserved for it. Its presiding officer,
EdmundS, proceeded to the Speakers desk,
where the gavel was courteouSly handed to
him by Speaker Carlisle.
In calling the assemblage to order, Ed
munds made few appropriate remarks.
Prayer was then offered by Rev. 5. \.
Wallis, the Marine band played Hail
Columbia and then Edmunds, expressing
his regret that Mr.. Winthrop was neces-
sarily absent, introduced Representative
John d. Long. of Massachusetts,, who pro-
ceeded to read Winthrops Grafton. Long
spoke from the Clerks desk in an ex-
prcssive manner and in voice which,
though not loud. was so clear as 30 reach
every corner of the chamber. As Long
ceased the band struck up . Columbia the
Gem of the Ocean As the strains of the
air ended, Edmunds introduced Hon. John
w Daniels, who proceeded to deliver his
Grafton. Though having his manuscript on
the desk before him, Mr.. Daniels referred
to il but once or twice during the course OF
his speech. After a benediction by the
Chaplain of the House. the distinguished
guests departed.
The ceremonies were appropriately con-
Guided by fine display of fireworks at
night in the monument grounds.
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