Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-05-01


dropped his opposition. @'for to 10 other
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sNashington viii be president, was the bat
tie cry Of the constitution.
No conqueror was ever accorded such fri-
umph; no ruler ever ec.1vea sysch welcome.
In this memorable march of SIX days 10 the
capitol it was the pride Of states to accom-
pany him with the masses Of their sople 20
their borders, that the citizens OF the next
commonwealth might escort him through los
territory. 1t was the glory OF cities to receive
him with every civic honor at their gates and
entertain him as the saviour Of their liberties
washington's Entrance Into New York.
His entry into New York was worthy the
city and state. He was met by the chief of
fcers OF the retiring government Of the coun-
try, by the governor Of the commonwealth
and the whole population. This superb har-
Dor was alive with fleets and flags. and the
ships Of other nations, with salutes from their
guns and the cheers Of their crews, added
TO the joyous acclaim. But as the captains
who had asked the privilege. bending proudly
TO their oars, rowed the presidents barge
swiftly through these inspiring scenes, Wash
ington's mind and heart were full Of reminis-
cence and foreboding.
He had visited New York thirty-three
y
the full perfection, Of his early manhood,
fresh from Braddock's bloody field, and wear
ing the only laurels of the battle, bearing the
prophetic BILE sing Of the venerable President
Davies, of Princeton college, as THAT he
roc youth, Col Washington, whom | cam
not but hope Providence has hitherto pre-
served in SO signal manner for some inn
portant service to the country
1t was fair daughter of our state whose
smiles allured him here, and whose coy con-
fession that her heart was another's recorded
his only failure and saddenel his departure.
Twenty years passed, and be stood before the
New York congress ON this spot the unani-
mously chosen commandments chief of the
continental army, Urging the people to more
vigorous measures, and made painfully aware
of the increased desperation Of the struggle,
from the aid to be given TO the enemy by do
nestle sympathizers, when he knew that the
same local military company which escorted
him was to perform the liks service for the
British governor, Trycn, on his landing on
the morrow Returning for the defense OF
the city the next sum ner, he executed the
retreat from Long Is and, which secured
from Frederick the Great ths opinion that q
great commander had appeared. Six years
more Of untold sufferings, and peace had
come and Independence trumphed.
As the last soldier of the invading enemy
embarks, Washington at the head of the
patriot host enters the city, receives the well
come and gratitude of its people, and in the
/ tavern which faces US across the way, in
silence more eloquent than speech, and with
| tears which choke the words, he bids farewell
forever to his companions in arms Such
were the crowding memories Of the past sug-
| gested to Washington in 1850 by his approach
| to New York.
Washington was never dramatic, but on
great occasions he not only rose to the full
ideal of the event, he became himself the
event. One hundred years ago today the
| procession Of foreign ambassadors, Of states
men and generals, Of civic societies and
military companies, which escorted him,
marched from Franklin square to Pearl
street. through Pearl to Broad, and up Broad
to this spot, but the people saw only Wash
ington. As he stood upon the steps of the
old government building here. the thought
must have occurred to him that it was
cradle Of liberty, and as such giving q bright
omen for the future
The first congress of the United States
gathered in this ancient temple of liberty,
greeted Washington and accompanied him
TO the balcony. The famous men visible
about him were Chancellor Livingston, Vice
President John Adams. Alexander Hamilton.
| Governor Clinton, Roger Sherman, Richard
| Henry Lee, Gen. Knox and Baron Steuben
! But we believe that among the invisible host
above him, at this supreme moment of the
elimination in permanent triumph Of the
thousands of years Of struggle for self gov
eminent, were the spirits Of the soldiers of
the Revolution.
AS he came forward the multitude in the
streets, in the windows, and on the roofs sent
up such rapturous shout that Washington
sat down overcome with emotion. AS he
slowly rose and his tall and majestic form
again appeared, the people, deeply affected,
in awed silence viewed the scene. The cham
cellor solemnly read to him the oath Of Office.
and Washington, repeaAing, said, 81 do
| solemnly swear that viii faithfully execute
the Office OF president Of the United States,
and viii, to the best Of my ability, preserve,
protect and defend the constitution of the
United States Then he reverently bent low
and kissed the Bible uttering with profound
emotion, $50 help me, God. The chancellor
waived his robes and shouted .It is done:
long live George Washington, president Of
the United StatesTi ssL4ong live George
Washington, our first president!n was the
answering cheer of the people, and from the
beliries rang the bells, and from forts and
ships thundsred the cannon, echoing and re-
peating the cry with responding acclaim all
over the land, ''Long live George Washing.
ton, president of the United States
The simple and imposing ceremony over,
the inaugural read, the blessing Of God
prayertuly petitiolied in old St Paul's, the
festivities passed; and Washington stood
alone
What We Owe 60 Washington.