The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-07-21
THE FIRST CENTURY
or Civil Government in the Greet
Northwest.
Anniversary Celebration Of tho Event at
Observation-Disclosures by Governor
Foraker, bishop 0ilmour
and Others.

MARIETTA, u, July 1b.-One hundred years
ago to-day Governor Arthur ST. Clair, the first
Governor OF the Territory northwest OF the river
OHIO was duly inaugurated at this place, and
civil government was commenced and civil laws
adopted. To-day the present generation Is as
sembled from all parts of the country ut this
historic city to celebrate that grand event.
The morning beamed forth never more brightly,
and our streets were thronged with people. The
arriving trains brought one hundred coaches
nlled with people. The express from Washing.
ton brought eight tons Of articles to be exhibit.
4 ed, most OF which were from the Smithsonian
Institute. .,a
" The most distinguished arrivals to-day we're
the twelve Commissioners from Cincinnati to-
gether with their wives. The party consisted
OF Hon. Amor Smith and wife, Hon. Thomas G..
Smith and wife, Hon. Hen Butterworth Captain
Richard Rusk Major M Kretz, r. E. Watkins,
Major J. Switcher, A. T.. Heighwny, s. F. Cary
and wife, T.. F. Flynn, w. Runyan, A. g. Cham.
pion and wife, L. c. Goodale and wife, VIM.
Goodalc and F. c. Whitley. They have been en-.
1oying the hospitulities of the occasion. They
were made the guests OF our people, During
the afternoon they were driven over the city
and to the many points of historic interest.
Governor Foraker and family and the other
distinguished guests OF his mansion nre now set
tied and all the surroundings Of his dwelling are
pleasant. His guards are encamped on the beau.
tiful lawn in front OF his mansion. The Cover
nor and his family, together with the ladies Of
Methodist Episcopal Church.
The exercises Of the daycdid not commence
until $3.50 p. m. in the various churches of the
city. Bishop Gilmour, of Cleveland conducted
ths services at st. Mary's Catholic Church.
The Centennial services in tho afternoon
were held In the Centennial Hall, which was
opened for the first time to the public. Gov
ernor Foraker presided. The vast hall, with o
seating capacity Of 900, was filled. The Elgin
Band played voluntary, after which the Cen
tennfnl Ode, words and music by Prof. H. 8.
Saroni OF this city, was rendered with chorus
OF one hundred trained voices, accompanied by
the Elgin Band Governor Foraker then said:
LADIES AND GENTLEMES-We are met
1nere on an interesting spot and on an interest.
Hng occasion. Not. however, so much because
OF what is transpiring here this afternoon, as
by reason OF what happened here one hundred
years ago to-day. 1t was on this identical spot
at that time that our fathers first civil govern
ment was instituted. Here Mt that time Ar
thur st. Clair and his associates, in the admin
filtration OF our Territorial Government were
tnaugurated and inducted into office. Here
they commenced their labors. From this spot
went forth the blessing Of government for so
many millions of people; that intelligence and
that sense which developed our great North
west.
"The century that has since passed is the
most brilliant century, measured by the promo
tion Of human welfare, that has ever been
because during this century mankind have been
everywhere elevated; not simply in Ohio and
the Northwest and the United States, but
throughout the whole civilized world has this
been the case.
Every student of history knows that this
hos been largely due to the success has that
been achieved by self-civil government in these
United States. Our success here has been an
encouragement and inspiration not only to us,
but to the millions in Europe as well, and all
here who have participated in what has been
wrought know and appreciate the fact that
our success has been largely due to the fact
that our institutions were founded in
the beginning and have ever since been
maintained upon religion as one of our chief
corner-stones. Our forefathers brought re-
lgion with them to New England; they car
Wed 1t with them through the struggles for Amer
tcan independence; they brought 1t to the
Northwest Territory; they wrote it in the Ordi-
nance Of 1857 that religion, among other things,
was essential to good government. We have
prospered and succeeded Us we have because
We have recognized religion in all our public
government AFFAIRS. 1t is, therefore, with eminent
propriety that the gentlemen having this occa-
sion In charge have provided as the first speaker
to whom you will be glad to listen, one who has
the dual subject of religion and civil govern
ment. They have invited q distinguished citi-
zen of our State, o distinguished divine, to be
present to discuss this subject to you, and
now have the pleasure and the honor of intro
ducing to you Us the orator Of this afternoon the
Right Rev. Bishop Gilmour. of Cleveland"
The address OF the afternoon was by the
Right Rev. Bishop Gilmour, of Cleveland. His
subject was Religion and Civil Government"
1t was an able address, well delivered. and very
full Of interest, conforming closely to the popu-
lar notion.
The evening exercises were held In the same
place. The programme, all OF which was lis
tened to with attentive ear by the large audi
nvVnp ynnC fN11p
Invocation by Rev. It. q. Dickinson, of
this city.
Address" Influence of Education in the De-
velopment OF tho Northwest" by DIR. N. j. Nor
risOn OF this city.
"Some Religious Lessons from tho Century,"
by Rev. Geo. r. Gear, OF this city.
'The Early History OF Sunday Schools" Rev.
G. E. Dickinson, of this city.
- The celebration proper commences tomorrow
Swhen still greater crowds nre expected. Sem
&tor Evarts, who is one OF the leading orators
OF the occasion, arrives at noon tomorrow.
Sunday morning in o camp in an old town like
Marietta is hardly place to appreciate to the
fun the hardships OF soldiers lot, but to see
the picturesque side OF the life Of the men of
war better opportunity could hardly be found
Guard mount over, every one seemed to be en-
joying tho privileges of holiday camp. The
tented village was happy and animated scenc
The white tents the gay uniforms OF blue and
the natural beauty of the camping grounds
made 1t scene particularly attractive to u
civilians eye. Camp Tupper never before,
since the days OF 81, has presented such view,
and the curious spectators indicated the inter-
est felt by oil classes for the 'boys who wear
the blue"
The camp is one of the prettiest spots in all
picturesque Marietta. 1t is o large open space
In the upper part OF the town, and well shaded
by fine old trees. 1t has also, inside from its
present attraction, q great historical interest
well, for in the center OF 1t Is large elevated
square built by its prehistoric moundbuilders,
and was once connected with the Muskingum
river by covered way, built by the same mys-
terlous hands. Its original use was lost In the
destruction of its builders, but surely they
would be surprised II to-day their eyes could
look upon the animated scene which II now pre-.
sents-a scene OF happiness plenty and pros.
perity On the top OF the square is encamped
Battery b, Third u. s. Artillery, with thirty
one enlisted men and the usual complement OF
officers.
The battery is commanded by Captain John
Tiernon, and II he may be taken as representa-
tive, our country need never blush for those
who uphold its cause upon the field OF glory.
The other officers OF the battery are; L. c. w.
Foster, First Lieutenant; George o. Squire,
Second Lieutenant, and A. r. Chaplin, Surgeon.
The battery is stationed at Newport Barracks,
in Kentucky, and is one Of the very few batter.
les In the regular service which are not sta
Is here on special detail from the fort at Balti.
more. The battery has been here for two days,
md now the camp is as neat and clean and
pleasant as the most particular could desire.
II Is arranged In the form OF o rectangle.
4 n In "a gdea ira "a tauta 0f the man nina ON