The Washington critic., 1886-05-05
WASHINGTON IN MAY, 1886.

1t is the most cosmopolitan city in the
country.
1t has over 100000 population and Is rap
idly moving onward.
II has the best-paved broad avenues AMI
streets, and the worst dllapidated side
walks OF any large city In the land.
IL has more ma -nilceut natural subur-
han scenery and surroundings than any
capital city on the globe.
It contains the largest and finest public
buildings In the world.
1t Is the most attractive city for rcs-
dents, soiourners and visitors on the con
tlneut.
II has the most Intelligent population IN
the aggregate Of any city In the Union
II is rapidly becoming the national cen
tire Of science, art aud literature, as II Is al
ready the political and social centre Of the
United States.
IL is one Of the hcalthIest localities in the
country, aud when the Potomac nat i'm
rrovemcnts are completed and the river
front put in proper order, will be the model
sanitary city OF the land.
IL has broader avenues, larger public
grounds and reservations, and more parks,
circles, triangles, open spaces and miles Of
than any other city in the world.
The Nations Monument to George Wash
ington, recently completed, is the loftiest
structure ever erected 10y human hands.
Its parks and places are ornamented with
stutuaty IN excess OF any other city.
AS the seat Of the Government OF the
Quilted States IT'S prosperity and future
greatness are assured by the growth and
UtNt Torment of The nation nt lurup,
The departments, institutions, asylums,
hurcaus, museums, commissions, offices
and boards of the Government now estnh.
lished here are beng constantly increased
by the rapid growth Of the nations interests
In the wonderful progress and development
OF The resources of The Republic.
Its government is entirely national In It's
| character, being under the exclusive iuris-
dictiUn and contiol OF the Congress OF the
United states as trustee for the people OF
| the cutire nation.
ltis the only neutral district In the Uniou,
| and belongs alike to the people of the whole
| country regardless of section, politics, reli-
| zion or any of the peculidritle, or isms that
| to more or less extent shap, the sentl-
ment OF all other localities in the country.
| Citizens from all sections can assemble
| here without exciting jealousies, as this
| District Is the common heritage of the sixty
million inhabitants of the Republic.
Its resident population is among the
foremost in the land In all the attributes
characteristic OF an enlightened Christian
| community
AS the capital of a vast nation, cosmo-
poltan life exists here, as in the capitals OF
the Old World.
1t contains at times, in the vast popula-
ton that gravitates here, more profound
statesmen and philosophers, more talent,
cosmopolitan in its variety, more cranks,
genuses, b!ackmailers, bummcrs, stri-
ers, reformers, demagogues, humbugs,
"iedges," ''majahs," "kurnels," than
any place of its size within the Nations
domains.
1t has more churches, schools, fashiona-
bic society, intellectual entertainments,
saloons, card-rooms, "free-and-easies" and
such, than any other orderly community OF
the same population.
There is more individuality of opinion
and less restraint on the freedom of per
sonal action than In any other city.
In its vast resources of hotels restaurants
boarding-houses and lodging-rooms it car
entertain, absorb, and comfortably provid,
for larger gathering Of people than any
other city three times its size in America.
Its broad, smooth thoroughfares presen
the most attractive lines Of march for mill
tary or civic professions Of any city on thu
continent
1t presents the best Inducements for In
vestment in property, as its prosperity
growth and grandeur are assured by the
entire nation.
1t is rapidly becoming residence of peo
pie Of wealth, refinement and culture from
all parts of our country.
1t is the headquarters Of the Army ant
Navy, and the domicile of great many O
the officers and their families.
In the winter season II Is the great soci
ETY. centre Of the country.
1t has the most agreeable winter climat
Of any city in the land.
1t has the fattest terrapin, largest canva
ducks, most succulent oysters, choicest flsl
!, and game which Chesapeake Bay and it
tributaries can furnish
1t has the most profound iurists, til
brightest bar and fewer shysters than an
other legal forum.
! IL has the largest underground mai
sewer in the world-twenty-tw feet 1
diameter.
( 1t contains more Office. seekers TO tn
square foot than there are periods In on
Of Senator Evarts' long speeches.
1t has the best draw-pokcr players In eA
istence.
, 1t can furnish more aesthetic talent o
:, the shortest notice for free lunch than an
other known community.
3 1t has the best future prospects of an
city in America.
0 Its growth and prosperity are assured b
the progress and development of the entil
nation.
o Every new quarter.section Of land settle
o Every new mine discovered and ope
+ ated-
0 Every new manufactory established
Q Every immigrant who lands on oil
shores
Every ship that enters our ports
= Every new business enterprise started
$ Every extension of railroad traffic
a Every new postoilce or other Goyernmel
station
Every increase Of population
y Every invention and development of ne
!, | resources
r In short, everything that pertains to Il
u greatness and advancement of the Matte
Il increases the Government business to
transacted at Washington; and while 9th
h cities have special local avenues of trad
a commerce aud general business, the who
/ country pays tribute to the progress al
o prosperity of its National Capital.
y 1t has the largest number OF bicycle am
> teurs In the country, including the on
female member OF the bar of the Unit,
States Supreme Court, on a tricycle..
y 1t can turn out, on special occasion
more cosmopolitan amateur talent f