Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-27
APPROPRIATE CELEBRATION.

Mayor Hamilton Supplements the Presi-
DENTAL and Gubernatorial Proclama-
tions for the Observance of the Gen.
To George r. Marsh OF this city more
than any other one man is due the credit
for the public action Of the authorities of
the Territory and this city in urging q
proper public observance of next Tuesday
the 3Oth instant as the centennial of the
inauguration OF George Washington as
President Of the United States. President
H%arrison's proclamation was issued on
the 9Th. MIR. Marsh, as District President
Of the Patriotic Order Of Sons of America,
was cognizant Of the active part that order
intended taking on that day, but felt that
it would be more effective il recognition
were given the day by the Territorial au-
thorities. Being an old friend OF Governor
White, he suggested to him on the 18th the
fitness Of a proclamation by him similarin
tenor to the one which has been published,
by which action the presence of the militia
adjunct OF any public parade Oh such an
occasion could not have turned out with
out the Governors order.
The cooperation OF all classes in the
community rae desirable and essential to
complete the measure of public Observance
Of the day, and again Mr.. Marsh, in his
representative capacity, laid the matter
before! Mayor Hamilton, with the result of
the following proclamation from the head
of the municipality, which speaks for it.
sell. The formal steps nave now been
taken by both Territorial and municipal
and it is hoped will be followed
nv a nanRPok md hnnnkU 1hc4.14 400 - H.
day. The following is the
= MAYORS PROCLAMATION:
It is proper that freemen revere country,
national memories and wreatbe
with lanrels the associations of liberty.
The priceless jewel bought with life ia ours
for possession and defense, the pain and
blood OF it's achievement having passed
into the ground. /
That We may ever appreciate the treas |
ure conided and observe fidelity to the
trust imposed, American citizens by birth, !
adoption and probation should improve
The occasion to honor patriotic service and |
review the benefits OF representative govern |
nent. |
To this end it is desirable that all who |
or seek such heritage will on the |
3Oth day OF the present month, Join in |
celebration OF the centennial /
the inauguration OF American 'home
On April 80. 1889, George Washington
vas inaugurated as the first President of
he United States. One century has nearly
PASSED, and by Congressional enactment
he centennial of this event has been de-
q general holiday. The President of
he United States and the Governor Of
a recommended that Tues
lay, April 80, 1889, be suitably observed
70 a general holiday by the people OF Mon
and a worthy sentiment to share in
his celebration has been expressed by the
itizene OF Butte.
Now, therefore, I, L. J.. Himilton,
mayor OF Butte City, respectfully request
hat in compliance with the recommen-
ations OF the president and governor and
he patriotic wishes of citizens, Tuesday,
Ipril 80, 1889, be observed as q general
oliday by the people OF Butte; that all So
leties, organizations, corporations and
ublic enterprises in, adjoining or tributary
o the city be suitably represented in the
ublic observance of the day; that all
laces OF business be closed in honor to the !
day OF government that respects
Ibor and, protects trade; and that the !
lemory OF n century OF rule by the peo-
le may nerve and inspire us to better !
Itizenship, let all join in appropriate cele.
OF this grand centennial. T.
In witness whereof l have hereunto set i!
hand this 2sth day Of April, 1889. |.
l.. j. HAMILTON, Mayor. u