Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-09-29
From our regular Correspondent
Washington Letter.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Sept. 10, 1892.

Tramp. tramp, tramp, the boys are
marching" and other war time songs are
heard on all sides, as some visiting or local
post of the G. A. r. marches past, the
band playing and banners waving. The
10th National Encampment is a success OF
colossal proportions. both In point of at
tendance, which far exceeds that of any
previous encampment and which will pro-
badly never be so great at any similar
event In the future, and of enthusiastic
welcome to the veterans, a welcome shown
not only by the elaborate and beautiful
decorations of streets and residences but
by the faces of the people. Those who
have slandered Washington by saying that
her people were selfish and 1npatriotc
should forever more hang their heads IN
shame. Why even babies in the arms Of
their nurses crow patriotically and wac
tiny flags along the streets, and 1t is next
to impossible to find man, woman or
child who does not carry somewhere on
their person our country'S flag.
The first prominent feature of the en-
campment was the dedication of Grad
Army Place this afternoon The ceye-
,, monies We're preceded by brilliant stree
parade. made up of United States regular
troops-artillery, cavalry and infantry
sailors, marines, the entire National Guard
of the District of Columbia. and the de-
partment of the Potomac G. A r., which
was greatly enjoyed by the visiting yeter-
ans who were conspicuous IN the crowds
that packed the sides Of the line of march
The dedcatory ceremonies were success
fully carried out according to the origina
programme, Vlce-Presidcnt Morton hay-
ing very kindly agreed to take the Pres
dents place. The scene will not soon bee
forgotten by those who witnessed it.
Away in the background, looking to the
southwest, the yellow, pllared portico Of
the historic Arlington mansion presented
strong contrast TO the green foliage hv
which it Is surrounded, and none whp
looked forgot that it was also surrounded
by the remains of thousands of comradcY
who had fought by the sides of the vetcr-
ans to-day assembled in grand reunion
who can say that the spirits of the vet
eTans buried at Arlington are not also holt
iug re-u union this week: Looking direct
Iy south the slender gray shaft Of tie
Washington monument, extending I've
hundred and iifty-hye feet skywaIt
challenges the admiration of the beholder
while To the east looms W the immense
white dome of the Capitol, unsurpass,a
In grandeur and artistic symmetry bv auy
public building on earth. Within a stones
throw stands a miniature Washington
monument, probably a hundred feet high
wrapped from its base to its summit, from
which extends flag pole proudly support
ing "old glory" In red. white and blu,
and beautiful model of the good shin
kearsage, fullsile and ful.riggei, an
partly manned by survivors Of the crew
which took part 1n its memorable engag.-
ment with the privatecr Alabama, whiC.
1t sank, as you probably remember D.
| rectly north stands the White Hou,,.
which reminds the vet. of the troub 2,
| caused by Mrs. HarriSou's sickness, tha,
has prevented the Presidents Joining h hs
comrades, as he had arranged to do; aut
just west of the Executive Mansion stands
the handsomest public edItce in Washing
ton-the new State, War and Navy De
partment building. Could a more apprr-
pirate spot have been chosen for the rc-
union grounds, or one where more that g.,
dear IN ha ola unINi.r'- h.urt ,,,I.I
been seen at glance1
At this encampment is the hrst time thaa
one place for holding all the reuuiou-.
corps, division, brigade and resimeuta
has been selected and the visitors are lou
in their praise of the arrangement oy whlpl
they can so easily meet with those VIII
served with them IN the war
The ladies reception held 10 The rrtuuIa
of the Capitol tonight, which WAS c1r-
ceiyed by Mrs John A Logan wa, 1ur 0i
the largest, most brilliant anj "A. :l. ~.a.,
time enjoyable affairs of the Kind ever h,..
in Washington, whore public rrceptIrt-
are common events The arran ,cmeul-
We're so perfect that thousands ps>>ct
without accident Of any kind, a,thoug.
there was more squeezing at times than
was altogether comfortable.
The regret is general that the Preside.
is not in Washington to take part in H.,
pleasures Of the week, which he has bee.
anticipating ever since Washington wa
selected as the place for holding th, year IS
encampment, and every body has word q
sympathy for him and for Mrs. Harrison
and expresses the wish that she may sool
recover.
Vice President Morton was not soldier
but he has made himself very solid wit.
the soldiers by his promptness in comin--
here and volunteering to take the Pres
dents place In the programme for en-
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