, 1885-02-22
The Washington Monument
Dedicated Yesterday.
ThePresident Formally Accepts
it for the United States.
Winthrop's Peroration Deliver
ed by Representative Long.
The Washington Monument Dedi-
I cation.

base of the Washington monument to-da,
to listen to the formal ceremonies attend
ing its dedication and delivery to the ma
ton by the Monument association.
The ceremonies were attended with in
teresting addresses by Senator Sherman
and W. w. Corcoran. after which Col,
Thomas L. Casey, of the engineers, il
appropriate remarks, formally delivered
the 10 the president of tn,
United States.
President Arthur, in accepting the
monument, said:
Feuor Comhgmen Before the
dawn of centuries whose eventful 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. bear
ing his honored name. and then, as
now. the seat OF the general government,
a should be erected, to com
memorate the great event of his military
and political life. The stately column
that stretches ~heavenward from the plain
wherein VIC stand. beans witness to all
who behold it, that the covenant. which
our fathers made. their children have full
filed in the completion of this great work
of patriotic endeavor. There is abundant
cause for national rejoicing, for while
this structure shall endure it shall be to
all men a steadfast token of the affection
ate and reyerent regard in which this peo-
pie continue to hold the memory of
Washington. Well may he ever keep the
foremost place in the hearts of his coun-
trymen. The faith that never faltered;
the wisdom, broader and deeper than any
learning taught in schools; the courage
that shrank from no peril and was dis
mayed by no defeat; the loyalty that kept
all selfish purpose subordinate to the de-
mands Of patriotism and honor;
the sagacity that displayed it
self in camp and cabinet
alike; and, above all, that harmonious
union of moral and intellectual qualities
which has never found its parallel among
them; these are the attributes of character
which the intelligent thought Of this cen
fury ascribea to the grandest figure of the
last. But other and more eloquent lips
than mine, will to-day rehearse to you the
story of his noble life and its glorious
achievement To myself has been as
signed the simple and more formal duty
in the fulfllment of which l do now, as
president of the United States, and in be
half Of the people, receive this monu-
mont from the hands of its builder, and
declare it dedicated from this time forth
to to the immortal name and memory Of
George Washington.
The president read his address in a firm,
clear tone and at its conclusion, cheers
broke forth and were hearty and pro
longed.
At the conclusion of the presidents
speech, preceded by the military, formed
into procession under the marshalship Of
Gen. Sheridan, and marched to the cap
itol, along Pennsylvania avenue, which
was thronged by thousands Of people and
presented a brilliant scene. First in order
came Lieut.. Gen. Sheridan, followed by his
chief of staff, Brig. Gen. Albert Ordway
United States volunteers and ~twenty-foui
aides de camp in snowy army uniforms
There was also an honorary staff repre-
senting the states and territories, among
them the following: California, Thoma
c. Quantrell; Nevada, Hon. John II
Kinkaid; Oregon, K. d. Appleton; Ari
Kona, Hon. J. w. Eddy; Idaho. Maj
VIM. Hyndman; Montana, Hon. Martil
McGinnis; New Mexico, Hon. f. A
Manzanares; Utah, Humphreys McMas
ter; Washington territory, Hon. 0. C.S
Voorhees,; Wyoming, Hon. NJ. E. Post
Next in order came the first troop Of Phi
adelphia city cavalry, organized in IVA
Capt Z. Grubb, commanding, which wa
assigned to duty as escort to the marsha
of the day. The United States marin
corps, and the ancient and HONORABLE
artillery company, of Massachusetts, (ol
ganized in 1889. This attracted marke
attention.
At $3.50 o'clock the National Washing
ton Monument association entered III
hall of the house of representative
which had been closely seated with chaii
by the removal of members desks an
appropriately decorated. The associatio
marched in and took seats assigned it
front and a little to the left of the speal
er's desk. Shortly afterwards Ger
Sherman and staff entered amid lou
clapping of hands. The president AT
cabinet next appeared and the large a
ssmblage rose and heartily applauded
the chief executive and his advise
passed down the main aisle, and we're a
signed seats in the space directly in frol
Of the speakers desk. The supren
court, the Judiciary of the District al
the diplomatic corps followed, and flank,
J the presidential party, and at $50 Il
senate, preceded by its officers, was {
corted to the space allotted it, Its prcsi
ing officer, Edmunds, proceeded to d
speakers desk whore the gavel W