Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-09-21

WASHINGTON, Sept 19.-Ths centennial
Anniversary OF the laying OF the corner
itons of the capitol was observed to-day,
following az closely as possible the pro-
sramme OF the original ceremony. The pro-
ression was chiefly confined TO civic bodies
under the nnarshalship OF Gen. Ordway,
commanding the District Rational guard.
Ii stertsd shortly before o'clock in four
divisions from in front of the White House
which faces "Presdent's SquaTs' as Lsta-
yetts place was called 10 years ago. At the
head of tbs procession Immediately follow
Ing Grand Marshal Ordwsy and his stall
rode the president of the United States aud
the cabinet officers.
Following the president came the orator
Of the day, Hon. William Writ Hourly of
Virginia grandson of Patrick Henry, at
tended by Lawrence Gardiner, chairman OF
the general committee, after which came
the Supreme Court, congressman, otc. The
procession arrived at the capitol shortly
after 2 O'Clock, when the parade was dis
missed and the ceremonies OF commemora-
ton commenced before large audience.
Address, Chairman Gardiner.
One hundred years ago. George Washing
ton, first president Of the United States,
standing on this hillside, then almost will
nent home of Congress in whose majestic
shadow va ars now assembled. Our
written constitution, beacon-light of
every free man, wss then but IN ex-
pertinent OF which the creation Of the
tional capitol under exclusive control OF
legislature was the most novel feature.
w ishington name, United States n
federation of - States, sparsely populated,
bounded on the wost by the Mississippi aud
with no port upon tho great gulf. As the
country grew, 80 grew its capital. Year
by year, stone by stone until, on this, its
hundredth anniversary, it shows forth the
most magnificent structure of any age,
browning the most beautiful city Of tho
world.
Gardiner closed by introducing "the
worthy.successor Of Washington, President
Of the United States Grover Cleveland. "
Cleveland said in pert:
l believe our follow citizens have no
greater, no better cause for rejoicing on this
centennial than ia found in the assurance
that their public servants who assemble in
these walls will watch and guard the senti-
ment and traditions that gather around this
celebration or that, in days to come, those
who shall again commemorate the laying Of
the corner etone of their nations capitol,
will find in the recital of our performance
of public duty, no less reason for enthusiasm
and congratulations than we find in recall
ing wisdom and virtue Of these who haYe
preceded U.S.
Then the orator Of the day, William Writ
Henry of Virg mia, delivered an Grafton,
which was both lengthy, learned and ornate
which treated OF the history of the country
since the laying of the corner stone of the
capital and able exposition OF the orig in
md development Of American princi les
and institutions, from the German colonists
of Great Britain, down through the history
OF that nation, with its accompany yin z
growth of repu blican ideals and the rights
OF citizenship, through the early history Of
the American nation to the affairs OF to-
nay
In closing MIR. Writ said Our forefathers
trusted to the permsnency Of the govern
ment thsy founded to the virtue and intelll-
gencs Of the people. Virtue and intelligence,
divine attributes given to man when he was
made in the image of God, As the two
cherubims, with outstretched wings, cover
ed aud guarded the holy oracle IN which
was deposited the ark Of the covenant
90 may these guard and protect our
constitution. IN which has been deposited
the pricsless jewel OF liberty, as it Is
transmitted from generation to generation,
till time shsil end. And, filed with the
patriotic spirit OF our founders, may those
who administer the government come year
by year TO this capitol, and by wisdom in
counsel do coaCiaued honor to their mem-
Dry in contributing 70 tho happiness of this
great people. Illustrious founders!
Ages on ages shall your fate admire,
so future day shall see your names expire
W hlle stands the capital, immortal dome v
Vice President Stevenson followed the
Dretor, and after speakn. of the appropri-
stsners c; thu celebration, dwelt at great
length upon the history and growth of the
country from Is States and four million.
Of people to 80 States and Territories and
B. millions.
The presiding officer of the Senate was
followed by the presiding officer of the
Eouss, Speaker Crisp, who's, remarks were
very brisf.
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