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Wichita eagle., 1889-04-21
THE SEMl-cENTENNIAL,

Fifty years passed away and the semi-cen-
tennial OF the first inauguration was celebrated
by the New York Historical society April
so, 1888 The accomplished John Quincy
Adams delivered an eloquent address. Forty
one years more passed, and in 1880 the
chamber of commerce Of New York began
the movement to erect a colossal bronze
statue Of Washington on the same spot
where he took the inaugural oath. The nee
eSary money was raised in few days and
the work was executed by the eminent sculp-
tor, John Quincy Adams Ward
On the 18th Of November, 1855, the one
hundredth anniversary of Washington's en-
trance into New York city, the unveiling
ceremonies took place, unfortunately in the
mist of drenching rain. George W. Lane,
president of the chamber of commerce, pre-
sided. Richard S. Storrs offered prayer.
Royal Phillips, in behalf of the chamber of
commerce, reported respecting the work
Governor Grover Cleveland, of New York,
unveiled the statue, and President Arthur
accepted it on behalf of the government of
the United States. An eloquent address was
delivered by George William Curtis and the
benediction pronounced by Rt. Rev Henry
c. Potter, bishop of New York Two years
later the New York Historical society began
the movement for q centennial celebration,
which has now reached such immense proper
tons All the old societies of New York have
joined in. Committees have been organized
on every branch of the work of which it is
only necessary to mention the most response
Bile and those of most historic note.
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-21
PLAN OF THE CENTENNIAL.

The general outline of proceedings will be
as follows, to which will be added a supple
mentary outline for each separate depart
ment, and directions furnished upon the
ground for each Of the different detachraents
represented by various nations and various
departments Of the government:
l. The president of the United States, pro-
ceeding through Philadelphia and New Jer-
sey, halting in the same manner and stopping
at the same places as did Washington, will
arrive at the harbor of New York on Mon
day, April %, will be met by deputation Of
the officials of New York state and city and
taken thence on government dispatch boat
to the foot Of Wall street in the city of New
York, passing en- route the United States and
foreign ships Of war, the yachts of all the
clubs which may be present arranged in
proper order and large number OF other
vessels suitably decorated for the occasion.
In this progress be viii be received by the
crews of ell the vessels with the honor due
his Office and by the ships Of war with the
salute prescribed by law for the president.
At Wall street the president win be formally
welcomed by his honor Mayor Grant, Of New
York, and escorted to his quarters.
On the evening OF April 30 viii occur the
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which is designed to be the greatest assembly
of the kind the world ever saw. At the head
of the principal committee in arranging for
this ball is Mr. Ward McAllister, the recog-
nized authority on matters of social rank,
adornnent and taste in the city of New York,
who has devised many unique and original
features, making the ball as distinctvely
American as possible. The dance will be
opened with ouadrille, wherein the dancers
will be the president, vice president and their
wives. with Governor Gill and MAYOR Grant
and such ladies as they shall choose, ard
along with these other sets will be made up
of people who are the Hneal descendants Of
the heroes of the revolution.
The committee on art have arranged de-
signs for the hall, in which the American
Eagle, the Father of His Country, the Star
Spangled Banner Peace Victory, Fortune,
the Genius of the Republic, Liberty, and the
Goddess Of Justice win be presented in the
most impressive styles of art. Bronze medals
have also been struck, having on one side
medallion of Washington and on the other
appropriate Inscriptions These are to be
kept as historic souvenirs. The badges of the
committee and the drapings Of the hall viii
be arranged in various colors, namely: For
the general government, In red, white and
blue; for the army, light blue; for the navy,
dark blue, and for the other committees and
departments in appropriate colors.
g. The great day of April 80 win begin
with O demonstration unique in itself, and
which could probably occur in no other coun-
try in the world; at any rate it distinguishes
the American republic above all others
Representatives Of al the great religious
bodies in America have combined in re-
quest TO the people of their respective beliefs
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-21
THE ARIZONA KICKER.
Few Strenuous Protests Culled by The
Detroit Free Press.

A Few Strenuous Protests CulIed by The
Detroit Free Press
The last issue Of Tho Arizona Kicker con-
tains the following cheerful paragraphs;
Nor A SUcCEss,-Last Saturday night
/ soon after IL o'clock some gentleman whoss
identity is unknown 10 us fired charge OF
buckshot through tho side window OF our ed
itorial room directly ut the spot where our
cot is usually placed Had the cot been there
we should have been inquested on and buried
ere this. But the cot wasn't there We are
not purity, but We aro no haysccd We
haven't slept twice in the same spot FOR the
last twelve weeks We have learned the
ways of this community at considerable cost
and trouble aud we don't propose 10 plant
ourselves es a midaigh; target
We feel sorry for the gent who wasted bis
energies and ammunition lie doubt.ess went
away from the window feeling that hs was
entitled 10 credit for doing a smart think.
Come again, old chap.
CAN'T TELL YET. Tho Boston Acme Opera
company is billed for two nights next week
at Carter's hall This may bo 4 first class
combination, or it may I've a sniCie show which
our people should give the cold shoulder No
tickets have been left at this os,ios up to date
and we shall not express our opinion Ia this
issue
ERRATA-We find we were Ia error Inst
week in regard to the shooting ARRAY be-
tween the Hon Bill Dakin and Col Jones
We supposed at tho time that Col Jones was
a regular subscriber 70 this paper. bat a look
through our hist proves that we have never
had his name at AL. On tho contrary, the
Hon Dakin has subscribed for five copies
W. q
1. Dakin did not call Jones har
2 Dakin did not draw his gun first.
3. Jones did not offer 10 apologize
We were hasty in saying that Dakin ought
TO swing from a limb, and that he had long
been a terror to the town We found him 10
be mid courteous, gentool citizen. full Of
push and enterprise, and his presence Is a
credit TO the town Col Jones had better
travel for his health soon able and IN
case he finds IA town % suit him better ho
should buy il and settle there.
Nor TINS YEAR-A Correspondent who
signs himself up ID. O" wants to know why
The Kicker doesn't pitch into the board Il
aldermen for ito corruption, and hs adds that
every mothers son Of them could be ssut 10
prison for thiof We don't doubt this ass-ar-
ton in the least, but we are not saying any
thing. We have thscity printing tins year as
a good fat price. and are DOt sayiug word.
REr0RyxD.-Hnj Jim Smith created quits
a sensation hy descending from the stage a.
IL reached town Last Friday evening We
had no sooner notified him that bH sabacriD-
ton 10 The Kicker had expired than be
handed Us two big aIvsr dollars for a re-
newaL
The major hiss put In tbs past year In state
prison, having been ss.t there By mistake. a.
bis friends arr oo1vinosl lie vBrved ia
term Ike a man and ha< returned 70 me boz
som Of his family md society. re bss earsAs
out for high coffee" day after so-rDorr0~.
and the elite VII be there in LeZions.-D~-
1oit Free Pre~z
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-21
WASHINGTON TAKING THE OATH.

serenity and a fine type of character. Next,
the brave Gen Knox, Baron Steuben, Alex
ander Hamilton, Governor st. Clair of the
Northwest Territory, and Roger Sherman.
Behind them were the congressional celebri-
ties; then, extending to the wings of the bal
cony on each side, as many members, both of
the senate and house. as there was room for.
Chancellor Livingston slowly pronounced
the oath Washington reverently repeated it
after him. The Bible was raised As the
president bowed to kiss it, ne said in clear
voice. "Iswear," then CLOSING his eyes, added,
$50 help me- God"
"It is DONE" said the chancellor Then,
turning to the multitude, he said in a loud
voice:
Long live George Washington, president
of the United Statesl'
Instantly the flag was run UP to the top of
the staff of the cupola of Federal hall, and all
the bells of the city broke forth 8. once.
Shouts and acclamations from the waiting
thousands were repeated again and again,
and cannon doomed from every point of the
compass from land and water Although
century has passed, what American can read
of this inspiring theme without feeling bis
pulses thrill anew:
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-21

over 1t was the American eagle and other in
sigma Over it also were the arms of the
United States with thirteen sculptured ar
rows, entwined in olive branches, all conlbin-
ing to give the imposing structure truly
national appearance. The chamber for the
representatives was sixty-one feet long and
ffty-eight broad, with On arched ceiling
forty-six feet high in the center. The sen
ate chamber was smaller and much more
highly decorated. In the center Of its arched
ceiling Of light blue was sun and thirteen
stars It's fire places were lined by polished
variegated American marble, and the presi-
dents chair was elevated three feet above
the floor under crimson canopy Near it
a large door opened southwark upon the bal
cony where Washington took the oath Of
office. In these halls in the closing days of
April, 1889, were assembled the really repre-
sentative men of the United States
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-21
HIS PERSON AND CHARACTER,


Washington was at that time 81 years old,
and as was stated by thousands who knew
him intimately, had oUtgrown that awk-
wardness of movement which marked him
all through his early life, and srriyed at en-
attitude Of most wonderful and kindly dig
nifty. His figure was neither awkward nor
stiff He vas six feet three inches high,
splendidly porportioned, finely developed and
straight He had long and muscular arm
and a very large hand His motions were
somewhat slow, and bis voice almost uni
formly grave HIS breeding, Of course, was
that OF a gentleman He was fond Of So
ciety, enjoying the good things Of life. and in
the circle Of his iutinates be INDUCED in
quiet humor ard was sensitive to the beauty
of good story.
After WashinStou's return TO the senate
chamber and delivery Of the address, he, with
both houses Of congress and many others,
proceeded on foot 70 St. Paul's chapel on
Broadway, where divine service was per
formed by Bishop Provost, when the presi
dent was escorted 70 his own house In the
evening the city was illuminated In a style
unparalleled In America, and which drew
forth praise even from visiting Frenchmen
and other foreigners. The theatre in John
street was blaze OF light the front covered
with transpareacies, one Of which repre-
Fame like an angel descending from heaven
% crown Washington with immortality. In
Bowling Green were numerous Transparent
cies representing Washington and the differ
ent branches Of the new government presided
over by Justice and Wisdom Columbia, Lib
erty and many other characters
II IS reported that every house in TIE city
was Illuminated, the most brilliantly 50 bang
those Of the French and Spanish ministers.
who tried 20 Guido each oeter. AL thu doors
and windows Of the French ministers house.
were boriered with brilliant lamps shining
upon numerous paintings representing sts
past and present Of American history.
Gathered about the door Of the Spanish u1in-
isteris houss was curioSsly elaborate group
OF TIA GrzcsS, and il esch window moved
pictures arranged 10 pGss before the eve O.
tie SPECTATORS - as 70 prssert tie Ilrlsaoa q
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-21
THE CONSTITUTIONAL FATHERS.

The annexed history of Washington's inau-
gIIration viii, therefore, be sort of advance
programme OF the ceremonies on the coming
30th of April. The preliminary sketch will
1t is hoped, enable young readers to compre-
bend the peculiar difficulties confronting the
first president, and in the discussions which
preceded and the words In which the agree
znent to the charter of the national govern
nent was couched may be found the germs
of our national policy and the Emergencies of
our political parties.
It is conceded by all observers of that time
that the constitution never would have OBJ
tanned the sanction of the needed states had
there not teeoa certainty iii the public mind
that Washington would be the first president
and Therefore give to its terms an executive
constructor which would be binding for all
time. Washington was therefore in a pecul-
lar senss the principal creator of the new
government But the causes for local jeal-
ousy which went so near to defeating his object
may tsre be briefly and profitably reviewed
1t shdild be borne in mind that the colonies
werefounded by men representing at least
four great branches of the Caucasian
sto8 and six distinct and somewhat I'M
friendly religious bodies: The Puritan, Dutch
ana Swedish Calvinists and Lu1herans; the
NAOt1OftNo elD0
AID lastly the French Huguenots The Irish
c3the early immigration were nearly all nom
Celtic aud Protestant, while the Palatine Ger
mans who located in Pennsylvania and the
valley Of Virginia did not in any sense con-
sttute an alien political party.
Necessity compelled some sort of union
from the first, but it was self evident that no
one of the local religious elements could pre-
vail over all the others, and thus by most
fortunate accident there was from the first a
complete divorce of church and state under
the old government while the anomaly was
presented of union of the two in some OF
the states till long after the adoption Of the
present purely secular national constitution
Jealousies inherent in the religions OF the
original stocks were very slowly eliminated
and those growing out Of local interests in
trade and navigation were most persistent OF
all Hence the instincts Of the people looked
TO man of impartial temper to hold the Just
balance of the constitution between state
rights and Capitalization - between the
south, the west and the east-between the in
terests of manufacturing, commerce and
navigation. There was but one man In whom
the confidence OF the vast classes and sections
conferred; native of the south, who had won
his first great laures in the north, and that
man was George Washington
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-21

They then passed to the balcony in the or
der prescribed. Broad and Wall streets in
each direction presented q compact mass Of
upturned faces and it is remarked that every
person was still as statue and profound 81
lence reigned. The windows and housetops
were crowded with people. Spectators ex-
actly on the opposite side have many times
described the appearance of the group on the
balcony.
In the center and standing apart little,
separated by a space from all except Col.
Webb and Chancellor Livingston, stood
Washington, clad in a complete suit Of ele-
CANT broadcloth, of American manufacture,
with white silk stockings, also a native pro-
duction, plain silver buckles in his shoes,
head uncovered, his hair heavily powdered
and tied in a cue, according to the fashion
of the day. He stood upon a square stone
slightly elevated above the floor of the bal
cony. To the right Of him stood Chancellor
Livingston, nearly as tall as himself On
the other side stood Vice President Adams
Samuel a Otis, secretary of the senate, stood
near. A little to the rear and forming sort
of semicircle was a group of persons then and
ever since dear to the American people,
whose fame was second only &c that of Wash
ington. First was the secretary, John Jay, q
tall slight man with face Indicating calm
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-21
HE GLORIOUS DAY.

The programme was fully carried ont. A
national salute ushered in the morning Of the
3oth Of April At O'Clock every bell in the
city pealed for few minutes, then in slow
tones summoned the people TO religious ser
vice, Immediately after which the procession
was formed In the following order:
Col Morgan Lewis, attended by two officers
Capt STOKES. with the Troop Of HorSe
Artillery
Maj. Van Horne
Gceraaiars under Capt. Harsh
German G9enadiers, very garry attired. under
Can't, Serbia
Mai. Becker.
The Infantry OF the Brigade.
Maj. Chrysiie
Sheriff
Committee OF the Senate.
Presideat-eiect, IN a Chs-ios Drawn by -Four
Horses.
His S,,fee
Civl Offlcar<
Committee OF the Representatives
Hon Mr.. Jay. Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Gen Knox. Secretary OF War
Chancello- livingston
Several Gentlemen o. Distinction
At Federal hall the troops massesi in close
order on Wall and Broad streets. Washing
ton passed through and was conducted 20 tie
senate chamber sccording 70 the programme,
when Vice President Adams said:
Sir, the senate and house OF representa-
lives Of the United States are ready to attend
you 10 take the cath required by the consti-
tuition, which vii be administered by the
chancellor Of tbs sfsata Of New .Ynrks
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-21
gh aa1eha Daily eagle: Sunday gorming April H. 1888

porsion or lower New ork would be blocked
with civic and military organizations and
spectators The review viii. therefore, take
place in the broader streets and larger
squares where it can be witnessed by 2,00O,-
900 people, if 50 many are present Gen.
Sheridan was originally designated as grand
marshal Since his dscease that honor has
been most appropriately conferred ON his
official successor, Maj. Gen. Schofeld
5. The day win close with grand banquet
at the Metropolitan Opera House. where
covers win be laid for SO guests
G. On the lst of May the proceedings win
be more informal, except for the grand in
dustrial parade, of which only the general
features have been arranged in advance, the
details of each art and industry being left to
the persons interested From every state
and territory, every noted mine. every prod
uct of the country, agricultural and mann
featured, viii be represented in the parade
Barges with historical groups and sppropri-
ate paintings viii present every detail of ma
uonal evolution from the landing OF Sir Wal
ter Raleigh and the Pilgrims to the inaugu-
ration Of President benjamin Harrison.
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-21
RECEPTION OF TIE PRESIDENT
ELECT,

| Governor George Clinton received the
President-elect at the ferry stairs, and when
Washington stepped to the shore the vast
multitude broke into loud and prolonged
cheers. The crowds were so densely packed
in the procession that it required long time
and much exertion to force the way to the
presidents house in Franklin square Every
house on the route was decorated; every win
dow was filed with people, shouting and wav-
ing flags and handkerchiefs. Flowers fell in
the streets in constant showers and were dis
played IN every kind of device. The name
of Washington was presented in flowers
flags and evergreeDs. At his house in Frank
lin square Washington spent the remainder
of the day, from p. M. to late bedtime, in
receiving visitors and congratulations of for
eign ministers, political characters, public
bodies and private citizens of distinction In
the evening the entire city was brilliantly il
Illuminated.
AL this time the city was being filed with
people from every part of the adjoining coun-
try and from New England New York had
never before had such a multitude. Old let
tiers lately resurrected give amusing accounts
of the difficulty of securing lodgings, of the
breaking down of carriages and delays and
hinderanceS on account of the bad roads Of
that day All the houses in the city were
soon filed and tents were pitched in vacant
lots
On the Goth the committee of the two
houses reported an elaborate plan, providing
that Gen. Webb, Col Smith, Lieut.. Col.
Fish, Lieut.. Col Franks, Maj L'Enfant,
Maj Blocker and Mr.. John r. Livingston
serve as aids and assistants; that chairs be
placed in the senate chamber for the presi-
dent and vice president, the senator's sitting
on that side where the vice presidents chair
was placed and the representatives on the
other side, with the speaker at their head also
that seats should be provided in the senate
chamber for the late president Of the Con
federation congress and governor of the
Western territory, the five persons at the
heads Of the departments the ministers Of
France and Spain, the chaplain of congress
and persons in the suite of the president, the
lieutenant governor, chancellor, chief justice
and judges of the supreme court Of New
York and mayor of the city; also, that there
should be services in all the churches in the
city at o'clock in the morning, which all
the people were requested TO attend; that
Immediately after the conclusion of the serv-
ices the procession should move; that the
oath should be taken about noon, and that
the president, chaplain and both houses of
congress should proceed to St. Paul's church
Immediately after the ceremony to hear
divine service
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-21
THE CENTENNIAL.
The National Glory Will Center
in New York April 80.
THREE DAYS OF REJOICING.

From Washington to Esrrisou-Why the
Constitution Was Adopted-Race Eie-
ments of the New Republio-washing-
toms Triumphal March-Reception and
Inauguration-A Century's Growth-out-
line of Events on April 20 and so and
May 1. 1889.
George Washington was the hero of the
most successful and least destructive revoIu-
tion recordei in history. His inauguration
was the Deg aiming of a new era, as well as
the moep1 on of new government. Indeed.
the chief novelty CT the new government
cons Gtsi not so much in its form. for that
cor falled little that was new, but the vital
a lNpUcation OF principles admitted down
10 that time, but generally ignored The
declaration Of radical principles BY which
The Dutch OF the Sixteenth century justified
their sanguinary struggle with Spain, and
the system of political ethics protested by the
English In their revolution of the Seventeenth
century, received but little addition in the
Declaration Of Independence; but what the
Dutch and the English could not do by reason
ct their old environment, the Americans,
marVeiously favored by sparse population
m an immense country, and the self reliance
OF pioneers, resolutely set themselves to make
practical
The beginning of the American republic
now stands forth an era far more important
than that of Magma Charta or the Petition Of
Rights It's centennial will, therefore, be
celebrated in New York city with all the en-
thusiasm Of the first Inauguration added to
TIE confidence born Of a hundred years sue
cess President Harrison will arrive by the
same route, and will pass over the same scenes
IN New Jersey as Gid President Washington.
He VIII embark IN like manner at Elizabeth
port, y. j., and pass thence on a government
dispatch boat to the foot of Wall street,
among the vessels of all nations, as Washing
bon did; will be formally welcomed by the
mayor and city officials, as Washington was;
Will be received with the same salute, and
generally viii observe the same routine.
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-21
HE EIRST E. ECTlNN

On the 2ist of June, l7SS, New Hampshire
the ninth state, ratified the constitution On
the I'd of July her formal notification of that
fact was read In the Confederation congress,
and after long and heated debate, that con-
gress on the 18th of September resolved that
the first Wednesday in January should be the
day for appointing electors, the first We'd
neSday in February the day for them to vote,
and the first Wednesday in March the time
and New York, the then seat of congress, the
place TO commence proceedings under the
new constitution
On the 4th of March but few delegates were
present. On the 25th twenty-six representa-
1lves answered 10 their names but thirty
were necessary 70 a quorum, which was not