The Monticellonian., 1899-10-06

iG him the sentiment Of patriot ism and inspiring the poet with songs Of his country and her heroes. This has al ways been so, whether in the times when Neptune with trident rode the sea Tn hell-Shdped boat drawn by dOlphlnS' CT when the Vikings roved the north main carrying all before them: or when the sea kings with the modern navy were sta tiOned upon the ocean to guard and pro tect the equal rights of civilized govern ments and their commerce upon the hlSh- way of the sea.
 "The world stood euthralied and then broke out in loud huzzahs which can neN- CT be silenced when the electric sparks flashed out the news over the globe that on the 1st of May, 1898. your fleet had de- stroyed. in Manila bay. the Spanish navy, Silencing the forts and taking tine Phlllp- pine islands, thus stripping the east oi every Vestige of Spanish dominatlon Spain was that moment conquered. The Pacific ocean was that Instant cleared o1 hostile forces, leaving to the remainder of our naval and land forces the task oi sWee ping clean the Atlantic ocean and her islands of the depressed. half-fam- ished and scattered bands of spanish StrugglerS.
 This all was accomplished in naval battle of less than seven hours, including the coolIy-ordered intermission for break fast. Not an American killed. but 221 Spaniards laid low. 500 wounded the span ish navy destroyed and an empire lost t1 her forever. History records no achieve ment of such superb completeness as the battle in Manila bay.
 This demonstration is no mere tribute to personal friend. q felloW-citizen. It is a single and deserved recognition of the proved himself grandly and efficiently faithful to his countrys welfare and honor. You are called a man of destiny You aTe-but it is the destiny of merit and worth-the conscientious obedience of duty of one skilled in art and judgment.
 "Out republic has no reason to fear q of other nations. The birth Of the re- public gave to her Paul Jones' the war for freedom of ocean highways gave her Perry, and the War for the mortal and physical integrity gave her farragut. She points with pride to any Of these trinity and says to all nations. match him if you can. The war against Spain, Waged fos common humanity $ sake i'll behalf of her island neighbors, gave her Dewey, who can safely be proclaimed chief among the naval heroes Of the world.
 "The routc of these idoized nautical sons of the republic is well marked. Their exploits go resOunding through time, par taking of the vast and oVefWhelmiae character of the ocean upon which theA rCde lived, acted and attained their great achievements which are the pride of all Americans.
 from Manila bay you were q history-mak . cr. and if the old style prevailing of nam ing the period after him who bore tue most illustrious name of any living man this would he known as the Dewey age Solitary in the grandeur Of your achieve ments. you are lifted above all those who
 
 "To the mayor has been assigned the personally pleasant duty of presenting 10 you in the name of the city Of New York the metropolis of our country. this loving cup, a keepsake to remind you from time to time of her love for you and her spe- cial pride in Yeur deeds of Xdlor. which she believes will for ages to come insure full respect of all nations and people for our starry flag, whether flung to the breeze over the man-of-war or over the ship of commerce.
 Admirafs Deses's Response.
 When the mayor had concluded. Ad- miral Dewey began To reply by say ing:
 Ut would be quite impossible for me MT. Mayor. to express u words
 At this point he was interrupted with cheers. and he began again:
 Ut would be quite impossible to ex- press in words how deeply l am moved by this-all these honorS one after the other-that beautiful cup. the freedom of the city, this great magnificent reception | can not say what l want to, but speak ing for myself and the gallant squadron l had the honor to command at Manila [ thank you from the bottom of my heart" ;"
 shook Hands All Round.
 After the formal cermonies Admiral Dewey went about shaking hands with his friends.
 Come here, all you captains" he said. addressing the naval captains present. Then he introduced each to the audience present. Capt. Lamber- ton of the Olympia" he cried. Capt Wildes of the Boston Capt Coghlan of the Raleigh, Capt Dyer of the Bal timore. Capt. Wood of the Petrel. Capt. Walker of the Concord" /"
 When the captains had all assem- bled, he waved his hands toward them, and said:
 There are the men who did it. These are the men who should he thanked. Without them could do nothing
 The Loving cup Described.
 The loving cup presented to the ad- mral k Roman in form. and k made of lS-carat gold. The handles are formed of three doIphins. wrought in green gold. Around the neck are 4 stars, emblcmatic of the Cnion The body of the cup is divided by the han dies into three panels which are en- plcyed for the principal decorations On the front panel is q portrait ill re lief of Admiral Dewey, surrouned with a wreath of oak leaves, the whole rest ing on an eagle with outstretched wings. Underneath this panel upon the panel on the foot. are the letters "G. D., |. <. N The second panel has chased. in half relief, a picture of the Olympia. and beneath is the shield with four stars. petokening the recipi- la In h escutcheon. npon which is engraved the inscription, with the names of the mayors and members of the municipal assembly,, and of the committee of plan and scope. The coat of arms of the city of New York appears below the inscription. About the foot are SC ries of anchors, rope tied in three knots. dolphins. seawecd. and other nautical devices.
 The cup stands i3 inches high. has q capacity of 4la quarts. and cost S5.- GOO.
 on For CIarcmont.
 It tcok only minute to clear Eroad- way to Warren street, through which street the party passed to inc foot of Warren. where the admiral and his party took the steamer Sandy Hook for Claremont The admiral's carriage was followed by q company of Squad ron A, and on each side there was an escort of mounted men. Immediately following the admiral and the mayor was Rear-Admiral Schley, and dfter him came eight carriages. containing military officers and citizens. as well as q number ar members of the eitN government The trip 10 the city dock was uneventful, except, that the large crowd was constantly cheering the oe- cupants of the carriages. Admiral