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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-27

drama played here, amid the glow of
patriotic enthusiasm, one hundred years
ago, must be regarded as transcendent
From the balcony of the hall that stood
where the statue now is, the Declaration OF
Independence was first read to the citizens
OF New York; the Continental Congress sat
here in its closing days; and here the first
Federal Congress assembled America
offered no place more honorably identified
with the history of American liberty than
this.
The first Inauguration of Washington
marked the birth of our National Republic.
Colonial and provincial America ceased to
exist, and National America began. The
hope of success lay apparently in one man,
revered and beloved as no other man had
been or ever will be, and upon the success
full issue of the trust to which he was here
solemnly devoted. What scene in history
overtops or even equals the grandeur and
significance of that glorious conservation!
AS we look upon this sculptured form of the
Father of His Country" and remember
that this is the place of the sublime event
which may be COMMUNICATED by unborn
generations, that here Washington took the
oath of his great office, fancy pictures the
scenes that occurred here one hundred
years ago.
As the first inaugural ceremony occurred
in New York City, the centennial celebration
of that event would naturally take place
in the metropolis. The sou ptured figure
of the illustrious hero and statesman will
be the central point of the commemorative
demonstration And could more appro-
pirate place be found? The patriotic feel
ings aroused by the memory of the event
have resulted in material action for its
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-27

bands playing patriotic music, and waving
the stars and stripes. Colonel Morgan
Lewis was in command The procession
marched to the Presidential mansion anu
halted. The committee which had charge
of the arrangements consisted OF Ralpn
lizard, Tristram Dalton and Richard Henry
Lee, from the Senate, and Representatives
Egbert Benson, Charles Carroll and F1snei
Ames They escorted Washington from nn
house amid vociferous cheering. Inc
President-elect rode in carriage that was
called chariot, drawn by four horses Inc
route was through Pearl to Broad street,
thence to Wall street. Arriving in FRONT 0.
Federal Hall the troops broke ranks anu
formed in line on each side of the streeV,
and Washington, having alighted from MS
chariot, attended by a body-guard, walkeu
through the avenue thus made, amid M
tense cheering He was conducted direcuy
to the Senate Chamber, where Congress nau
lust assembled Vice-President Adams,
who had taken the oath of office a few days
previously, met Washington at the entrance
and escorted him to the Presidents char.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-27
About Doctors Bills.

Many struggling family has all it can
do to kep the wolf from the door, without
being called upon to pay frequent and ex-
orbitantbills for medical advice and attend
ance.
True, the doctor is often a necessary,
though expensive visitant of the family cir
Gle; nevertheless pure and we'll tested
remedies-like Warmers Safe Cure-kept
on hand Or use when required will be found
a paying Investment for every household in
the land.
Sickness is one of the legacies Of life, and
vet everyill that flesh is heir to has an anti
dote in tie laboratory of nature. Hon. II.
Fl. Warne', OF Rochester, N. Y, President
Of the Chamber of Commerce of that city,
was fewyears ago stricken with kidney
disease, which the physicians declared in
durable. In this extremity, friend recon-
mended u him vegetable preparation now
known throughout the civilized world as
Warmers Safe Cure. He tried it, and was
quickly restored to perfect health. the in
cident led him to begin the manufacture of
the wonderful preparation, and to make its
merits known in all tongues and among all
peoples.
He has now laboratories and warehouses
In the United States not only, but in Can
ada, England, Germany, Austria, Australia
and DurEnah. His preparations meet the
and effect the cure of a varie-
ty of diseases, and are all compounded from
plants of the hlghestvirtue.
Mr.. Warner is a man of affairs, of wealth,
culture and the highest standing in his own
city and throughout the State. His charac-
ter is the best guarantee of the purity and
l.. ;.,l,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-27

proper observance, and the celebration of
the anniversary will be of National charac-
ter-a grand civic, military and naval dem
onstration, probably eclpsing the com
memoration of Evacuation Day five years
ago.
After the adoption of the constitution, on
September IL, 17SS it was determined that
New York City should be the seat of the
first Federal Congress when it should con-
vene. The old City Hall in Wall street in
which the Continental Congress had been
accustomed to meet, was placed by the cor
pOration of the city at the disposal of Con-
gress and after reconstruction was known
as Federal Hall. The City Hall was built
about 100. 1t was in the form of an L, and
open In the middle. The cellar contained
dungeons for criminals; the first story had
two wide staircases, two large and two
small rooms; the middle of the second
story was occupied by a court room, with
the Assembly room on one side and the
magistrates room on the other. The debt
ors' cells were in the attic.
At this time the building was failing to
decay, and the depleted treasury furnished
no means with which to erect a new
structure or even to remodel the old one
Fortunately, in this emergency. some of the
prominent and wealthy men subscribed
enough money, some thirty-two thousand
dollars necessary to make the alterations.
When completed it was for that period, an
imposing structure
The assembling of the first Federal Con-
gtess after the adoption of the constitu-
tion, was fixed for March A. 1850 The day
wns ushered in by the ringing of bells and
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-27

Having made formal introduction, the
ice-President turned to Washington and
gravely addressed him as follows Sir, the
Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States are ready to attend you to
take the oath required by the constitution,
which will be administered by the Chan
cellor of the State of New York"
Il am ready to proceed" was the grave
response
Vice President Adams then escorted
Washington to the balcony, accompanied
by Congressman and distinguished officials
Wall and Broad streets and windows and
house tops in every direction were
crowded. The tumult ceased A profound
silence that was awe inspiring and almost
ately preceding the administration of the
oath. In the center, between two pillars
stood the commanding figure of Washing
ton. He wore a Continental coat, dark
brown knee brooches, white silk stockings
and low shoes with silver buckles. His hair
was powdered and tied behind On one side
of him stood Chancellor Livingston, in a
full clerical suit of black; on the other,
Vice President Adams, dressed more SLOWLY
than Washington Between Washington
and the Chancellor stood Secretary Otis Of
the Senate, small, short man, holding a
Bible on a crimson cushion. Conspicuous
in the group were Roger Sherman, General
Knox, General st. Clair and Baron Steuben.
The Bible upon which the oath was taken
is carefully preserved by St Johns Masonic
Lodge, No. l, of this State 1t bears thisin-
sc-iption: "On this sacred volume, or the
thirtieth day of April, 1889, in the City Of
New York, was administered to George
Washington, the first President Of the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-27
THE NOVEL READER.
ns Tastes Are Apt to BE Unwholesome
and EXaRgeRated.


The genuine novel reader detests
wnat he calls tame stories-stories in
winch the interest is not exaggerated
and piled up ten times as high as the
Interest of ordinary life. He wants al
ways to be feeling thrill of excite
ment running through his nerves, al
ways to be living in imagination
through the concentrated essence of the
perils of hundred adventurous lives,
Instead of tOiling through the ordinary
hopes and fears of one. No state of
mind can be more unwholesome, be
cause none is more calculated to divert
the energies from the sort Of quiet tasks
70 which they should be habitually APP.
pied, and to keep them stretched on
The tenter hooks of expectation, wait
Ing Tor sort of strain which is never
likely to occur, would certainly not
Ind mans energies any the better
Prepared for it for having been worn
out previously with a long series OF
Imaginary excitements.
The habit of dram drinking, it is
aid, leads to fatty degeneration of the
leart-i. e., excessive fattening around
he heart, and weak action of the heart
In consequence. So, too, the habit OF
Exciting novel reading leads to a fatty
Lreperation of the literary mind.
s, to an unhealthy and spasmodic
hilton of the imagination, and a gen.
EZRA weakening of the power of enter
ing thoroughly into the solid interests
of rea life. So far as we know, the only
etfectfe cure for this habit of literary
dram-rinkiag "a cure not always
forthconing-is moral shock of some
kind Which exposes the hollcwness of
all thes' unreal interests, and makes
them appear as artificial and melo-
dramatt as they actually are. That.
howevel is a cure which is an ex-
tremelypainful enc, almost equal in its
disillusbnizing power. -Book Buyer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-27
Lack of a Proper Utensil.

Mistress Ito new girl, fresh from
Castle Garden)-The butcher was or
dered to leave q large sirloin roast
here. Did it Gomez
New Girl-The butcher stopped wild
big pace of mate, mum.
Mi5tress-Well, about a dozen diff
ferent vegetables, some canned, were
also ordered. Did they arrive?
New Girl-Some petaties and a lot
av other things came, mum.
Mistress-Very well. You know how
to prepare them, hope?
New Girl-Yis, mum; b t Oh do not
see ony pot down there big enough to
how'd thin all. NUM-. Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-27

men, women and children, in holiday dress,
bands and military companies filled the
streets Many people from the surround
ing country were arriving by stages and
packets. About nine o'clock bells in every
church tower in the city pealed forth
merry welcome. Then they paused mo-
fhent, only toresume, but in more measured
tones, that summoned the people to the
churches ito implore the blessing of Heav-
en- ON the Nation and its chosen President"
so universal was the religious sense of the
significance of the event.
Meanwhile military companies were
forming at their respective headquarters.
They soon appeared in procession, with
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-27

He wasn't used to it. Mrs. Malaise-"I
do wish you'd stop fdgeting, Hyacinth.
The guests will come in "a moment. What
is the matter?" Mr.. Nothing,
my dear; only you do look so terribly un.
natural with your hair combed and that
bright dress on. If you don't mind I'll just
go up stairs and take look at your old
wrapper to brace me up"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-27

FOUR young men were fined five dollars
apiece in Washington the other day for
making some remarks about white horse
while red-headed girl was passing The
magistrate did not state whether his sever
ity was due to the antiquity of the joke or
desire to teach the offenders better man
nerS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-27

This event, indelibly recorded, marked
the beginning of a memorable epoch in
american history; for it was the dedication
of the young Republic as well as the inau-
guration of its first President. Here ia
NOUS actors of revolutionary times realized
their dreams of independence Upon this
site the browning event of Washington's
glorious life and the life of the juvenile
Union occurred, Among the most impos-
ing scenes in our National history, the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-27

Down Baltimore, where they are al
ways doing odd things, an author recently
committed suicide because book which he
considered important proved TO be "a failure.
There are other authors, though, who are
not so sensitive.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-27

than gymnastics or other exercises, accord
ing to "Annals of Hygiene" and that
journal halls 1.-The bed cure" as "the great
est discovery of the nineteenth century.
Perhaps if more people took it in time,
there would he less heard about nervous
uroGtratiou u
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-27

CANNED goods dealers in California, hay
ing been unsuccessful in securing reduc-
tion of overland freight rates, have de-
cided to charter sailing vessel and ship
round the Horn the three hundred carloads
of last years fruit now on hand.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-27

SHE-"I am sorry your sister is not here
Mr.. Blunt" Mr.. 'Biunt-"She didn't feel
quite able She went to the cooking school
this morning, and you know after the girls
get through cooking they have TO eat what
they've made"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-27

CAREFUL estimates make it certain that
the chances of promotion to places of trust
and power among men are almost two hun
dred times as great to an educated man as
TO an uneducated man.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-27
Population.

tits estimated that at the beginning of
the revolutionary war there were IN the
country, both white and black, 373O,O0O
souls. The periodical counting OF the
people was made in 1870, when the popula-
ton was found to be 3,929,214 When peace
was declared the population was not far
from B. $4,000 The population of the States
in 1879, soon increased to fifteen by the adj
mission of Kentucky and Vermont was:
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-27

AT SPRINGFIELD. Mass, there is a Turk
ish praying rug on exhibition said to be
1000 years old and valued at :2,5OO.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-27

BE kind to your friends, that you may
keep them; be kind to your enemies, That
they may become your friendS-ThaIes, q.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-27

THE "leap-year" girl who got left is sad
dest when she sings: -Four, four, four
years more !"-N. Y. Word.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-27

"A Western paper recently spoke Of
a young man in colleTe as 1.-The prob
able maledictarian of his class"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25

conducted for effecting settlement Oh ,ne
question of disputed jurisdiction 10 ihciuoe
Russia in the agreement. There are breeding
grounds for the fur-seal in the Russian nan OF
nebrius Sea and the adjacent waters ana II
measures are to be taken for protecting the
fisheries in the eastern half, uniform poncy
coverins the entire sea should be adopted inns
can only be done by concerted action on the
mort Of the United States. Russia ana treat
u,;taip An international commission IN which
the three Powers are represented VIII nave
mower TO settle the controversy in an authori-
,atve vay: and Canada will have less oppor-
tnni,y for blocking the negotiations from selfish
u,o,ives. The adherence of the Maritime Powers
comId subsequently be obtained without DIM
cultv 70 an agreement entered into by the
powers most deeply intei ested. WITH the
A mencan argument for exclusive ]unsaicuon
compromisod by the action of Secretary Bayard
~ cnorine correspondence with the Maritime
Powers in 1887 and in neglectng to protect
tho fisheries in 1888, the State Department
nav find this to be not only the best but the
only pIsctical solution Of the question
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25

how earnestly the Government may try 10 10
It's duty in protecting them.
IIere.are two great tracts, comprising IN al
about II 900, 900 acres OF land, upon Wh'cn
the boomers have fixed their coyetous eyes.
but which they cannot enter in upon TO enjoy
for half year at least and, in the case OF
the Cherokee Outlet, for probably longer
period. They may find some compensation in
the opening of the Chippewa lands in Mnne'
sofa, making about 5000, 900 acres. For this
only the Presidents proclamation is needed.
These periodical movements Of considerable
bodies of settlers, which may be expected now
whenever one of the large Indian reservations
mets away before the rising wave OF popuia-
ton. are interesting studies. To q certain
extent they represent real earth-hunger such
as animated the early pioneers; but 1t IS safe
to say that a large proportion OF those VINO
ioin i'm these movements are mere spectators
men Of an adventurous turn, who can al
WAYS see a fortune at the foot Of the rainbow,
who would rather speculate than earn and
,roud rather knock about the world from one
uncertainty to another than make steady
living by hard work. They dream Of large
profits on building lots. Of stalking out quar-
ter-secton, and finding il the site needed for
a town. They find themselves with horde
of pushing and reckless men. each with
scheme that is to carry him to riches with
short cut This army Of fortune hunters press
into the new country full Of hope. Some sue
coed, many fail and OF these last some, no
doubt, soon turn their backs upon the land
which seemed SO shoft time before TO hold
out every promise, aud set out again for an
other FL Dorado. No doubt there are Okla
homa boomers waiting now TO get into the
Sioux Reservation, and some of these will. it
is more than likely, find their way back event
ually to the Cherokee Strip. They will serve
good end however, in smoothing the way
for the men of steadier purpose who will fol-
Low i'm time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25

to- day. TO be sure, it commonly preserves
about the same altitude for fortnight or
more but the beginning of the last week IN
August is regarded as the climax, II meteofo-
logical conditions are favorable Certainly
that is the case this year, for mountains ana
seashore seen through the heat and moisture
of Yesterday presented most attractive VISION
"a the mind The fashion Of staying IN the
county until late in the autumn is spreading
rapidly among fashionable people, and 1t VIII
he many weeks before the men and women
who constitute what is known as society wlth
ouotation marks) will take up their winter
quarters in the metropolis. The season at
summer hotels is likewise growing longer year
by wear. though not in the same proportion.
Many Of the resorts from which full budgets
of news and gossip are printed in THE IRiB-
uyE this morning will keep their visitors well
into September, but the tide OF travel VIII
turn after this week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25

was below the medium height OF women, but The per-
sonsl dignity OF her presence and causes her
10 seem almost tall, and her figure Is slight. The
animated face IS set between gray puff eurls and she
sangcs a scarf OF black spanish lace about her head
and shoulders In way that gives coquetiish effect
TO her artistic toilet Judge and Mrs. Thurman are
mutually dependent upon each other In many things
but the lady is stu able assist her husband much
more than she requires his help Judge Thurman is
utterly obvious Of some Of the necessary details of
his dress though the persstency with which he per-
mits red handkerchief peep from his coat pocket
argues premedis alton in that particular Mrs Thur.
that the Judg, Is properly put 20 bed at night
and she always sGperntends the making OF MS morn
ing follef.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
LEGITIME'S ABDlCAUON.

Legtime's abdication is announced IN
special cable dispatch from TRIBUNE CORE
spondent in Hayti. Hyppolte's forces after
gradually approaching and encrclipg the cap
ital. defeated his troops in series oil SKIP
mishes, hardly to be dgnified by the name Oi
battles. The garrison OF the town was weary
of continuing all unequal and hopeless struggle
and Legitime was warned that he must make
the best terms he could with the conqnefhg
army. He dispatched the English and spanish
Consuls on an unavailing peace mission anu
finally agreed to accept Hyppolites ultimatum
of unconditional surrender. One Of his Tor
eien advisers demonstrated against this de-
cision. and there was another interval Of vacli-
lation and futile intrigue. In the end Legitlme
deserted his supporters and embarked on
French gunboat, leaving the population OF the
capital to welcome Hyppolite as the new rfes-
ident. Before his ignominious departure nc
signed a formal proclamation OF abdicauon, SO
that the victorious general from the North IS
now without rival in Hayi. 1t Is probable
that Hyppolite will make haste to secure q
valid title to the Presidency by ordering an
election in the various provinces as soon as
the country is pacifed. The island has been
distracted with civil war for several years, ana
peace if accompanied by general amnesty
will be welcomed by all classes.
The Government Of Legitime was recognized
by various European Powers as the only one
having valid authority but this example was
not followed by the United States. Admiral
Iuce. when he captured the Haytian Repuo-
lie saluted the tag and drank bumpers OF
champagne to the health of Legitime and all
his understrappers in authority; but this was
the nearest approach to official recognition that
was made. The Washington Government TO
which the Haytian Minister was accredited
has been wary and discreet in its relations with
him, and has never recognized his Government
az ANYTHING more than one OF two nval pro-
vis;onal Administrations. This wise neutral
itv will now impart additional authority to Ad-
miral GhelardPs efforts to prevent rioung ana
bloodshed In Port-auPrince, and to promote
Hyppolites peaceful succession to supreme
power in the capital. According to the latest
adTces the victorious army Is reported a
having entered the town, and the Admiral was
taking concerted action with the British and
French naval forces to anticipate and forestall
an outbreak Of lawlessness. 1t is fortunate
that the United States Government is repre-
sented in that ha,bor by 80 discreet and
capable an officer supported by strong force
of marines. The crisis will probably pass with
out anarchy and bloodshed. American iniiu-
ence can be freely and advantageously used
for pacific ends, owing to the absence of par
hsanship and intrigue at Washington during
the various stages Of the civil war. On this
account the departure Of the Galena to rein
force the kearsarge is timely.