The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-04-11
A CENTURY OF PROGRESS.
THE FIRST MARIETTA CENTENNIAL.
Settlers Day Appropriately observed-Gov
Foraker Welcomes the Visitors
Senator Hoar's Oration-Other
Exercises of the Day.

EASitAScS Ol TIC Ivy
MARIETTA, o., April THE citizens of Ma.
rietta were awakened by the booming of can.
non. A more beautiful day was never seen
in the month of April, and the streets were
soon thronged with a multitude anxious to par
ticipate in the ceremonies of the day. The
hour of meeting was $3.50 o'clock, but il was 10
o'clock before quiet had been secured in the
hall from which hundreds had been turned
away. EX-President Hayes and Senator Iloar
entered early, and were greeted with cheers.
When Mrs. Hayes entered later there was
general ovation, which was renewed when Gov.
Foraker and. staff were announced. The Hon
j. Randolph Tucker of Virginia, came in for a
share of applause, and indeed the Virginians
have received quite as much attention as the
guests from New England, the fact being recog-
nized that Virginia, as well as Connecticut and
Massachusetts,. contributed TO the founding and
the glory OF the Northwest The venerable
Douglass Putnam called the meeting to order,
and introduced Gov. Foraker MS the presiding
officer OF the day. Gov. Foraker made happy
speech OF welcome, after which prayer was
offered 10y the Rev. DR.. Chaplin of BelOit, Wis.
Gov. Foraker, after saying that others would
continued:
Ny duty is the simple one Of speaking but word
OF wcicOnle When the fOrty-eight passengers OF that
old but modern MayhOwer landed here 100 years
ago there was no one to speak such a word to them
They had left the world behind. They found here
only the wllds Of nature, necessity 10 sacrifice and
state is but OF i've great pires, almost that
have been created from what was then known as the
TERRITORY lying northwest OF the Ohio river" And
yet VIC have within our borders a population OF
uesrly 4O oe0 OF people. Our 1000 square miles Of
area are covered with all the improvements, cOnven-
fences, facilities, beauties and adOrulnents OF the
most advanced modern Christian civilization, and
Ohio IN these respects Is but typical not only Of the
Northwest territory. but also of that farther and
greater West lying still beyond and stretching away
TO the golden shores OF the Pacific main. In tins
hour Ol our might and glory turn 10 this spot,
proud OF our achievements but uVt unmiudiul %
our humble beginning. We come not 10 boast OF
what has been accom- pliyhed. but to express
appreciation for those conditions by which
tat beStnhlns was surrounded, on account oI which
all that has since lnllpwed made possible. We
cOme remembering that We owe 10 New England and
10 virginia and others OF our sister states debt OF
gratitude that can never be repaid, except Ouly by
thut necessary compensation that must result ii We
continue To stand together as tiOd and cur fathers
intended Tor an indisspluble uuiOn, common con-
stitut0n, one country, one flag and destiny Tor
the Whole American people. In other words,
we remember to-day. and are here to give testi-
m"ny to them, the effective good works OF Manasseh
Cutler and his associates aud cO-lab1TeTS in demaud
ins and securing as condition precedent to their
immortal instrument, the ordinance oil 1887; and
the further purpose OF giving testimony that we re-
member with gratitude the generous, libera patti
Otic action Of Vii I,.nia, North and South Carolina
Georgia aud Delaware, in voting, they did by their
representatives, in that Old continental congress thai
slavery, although q domestic institution With them,
should not be allowed TO put lis aecursed
blight on this fair hermitage. The people of
this commonwealth remember how largely they are
indebted Tor the blessings they have reaped and
ioyed, 10 these i'm man eiltritDns from our
sister states and hence it they solicit
that representatives OF these other common
weaths should he here engage with in the exer-
cises Of this day. The spirit that prompted the
invitations in response 10 which our visiting friends
are hOnOrng us with their presence, bids TO say
TO them nov that they welcome, earnestly heart
iy cordially thrice welcome to midst, our
homes our hearts, and participation in this joyous
event
After music the Hon. George +. Hoar, L. S
senator from Massachusetts,, was introduced
and delivered the Grafton OF the day. Before
introducing the orator OF the day the following
dispatch was read:
81. AUGUSTINE, Fla
Or. T. W. Andres, Marietta:
The Oldest city in the United States sends greet
ings to the Oldest city in the territory northwest Of
the Ohir river. GEORGE ;. GREEN, Mayor.
After the oration of Senator HOar was deiv-
cred eA-President Hayes was called out, aud
made a brief address, spirited and eloquent.
IIe was followed by Mr. Bernard Peters editor
of the Brooklyn On. ~ Times, in graphic
sketch OF the German pioneers. A recess was
then taken for dinner and at I2 80 n salute of
40 guns was fired, and oil the bells of the City
were Iung in honor OF the Mayflower'S landing
100 years ago. The invited guests were taken
10 the armory, where they were served with a
luncheon.
The Hon. s. F. Hunt of Cincinnati upon
short notice took the place of the Hon. George
B. Loring in the afternoon meeting. He was
introduced by Gov. Foraker. and acquitted
himself splendidly He was at once classical
and eloquent. The afternoon was occupied by
the address OF Randolph Tucker, followed by
the Rev L. f. Hale and Mr.. Hunt Overflow
meetings were held in the churches. Crowds
filed the relic rooms and visited places OF in
tereSt
In the evening the Cincinnati band and del
egation serenaded ex-President Hayes, Gov.
Foraker Judge Tucker, Senator Hoarand Doug
lass Putnam. At the serenade TO Judge
Tucker, Mr.. Halstead of Cincinnati made a
happy speech OF introduction which was grace
fully acknowledged in terms patriotic and
hearty on the part OF Judge Tucker. Tonight
many viii leave for home on the late trains
Tomorrow will bring many excursions from
adjacent towns. The address of III. VI. Storrs
will be the principal public exercise. The yer.
dict OF all is that this historical celebration has
been complete in all its points and has been
participated in by gentlemen who have honored
and who will be honored by the occasion.