The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-18

When Washington returned the Quaker city in July
OF the same year there entertainments in his
honor. One of these given in specially erected
apartment the house of the French minister tho
occasion the birthday of the danphn of France
There concert followed by fireworks. ball and
supper
Like the celebrated cincinnatus, Washington having
finished his public work. his plow.
visit the city in May, 1884. when he attended meeting
of the Society of the Cincinnati On May day he dined
with Robert Morris at the Hills, row Lemon hin. and
while there the Sons of St Tammany who banquet
ing at Mr. Poles country seat Morris
sauted the general on their way home.
In 1887 Washington called from his retirement
attend the federal convention and Phiadei-
phia entertained him.
Washingtons appearance In that city was in the
early part OF the 17s9 when he on his way to
New York naugurated president OF the United
States. On occasion as might be expected he was
received as only conqueror and be- He was
met at Grays Ferry where he crossed the river on
old floating bridge by Children sang
patriotic songs the bridge festooned
very modest triumphal arch Philadelphia
side OF the river Under this the passed
He was escorted through the city troops
otner escort did not leave him until they had set him
down at the Jolly Post, in Frankford The Jolly Post
being on the road to New York frequently stop
ping place of Washington during his journeys 10
the
The state of PENNSYLVANIA erected large hand
some building Ninth street. where the postoice now
stands, which 1t intended should be the residence
Of the president It finished when Washington
came to Philadelphia to continue his very
wisely rented the house OF Robert Morris Market
street between Fifth and Sixth streets For The next
years excepting during the yellow fever epidemic
Washington occupied this mansion which, during the
British occupation Of the city the residence OF
Lord Howe
In 1898 the yellow fever terror to the heart OF
every resident OF the city. and The government ofices
We're removed to Germantown which was regarded as
safe from the ravages of the epidemic There Washing
ton rented from Major Franks the Germantown
road now numbered SAP and known Morris house
While president and resident OF the Quaker city
Washington visited practically every prominent citizen
lie was frequently guest at other houses
He was fond of the theater. had been
removed he is found In a while at the old South
Street house, where he particularly pleased with
the acting OF Thomas Wgnell. cousin of Haam and a
fine comedian.
He arrived in Philadelphia on November TO- 17ss
being escorted by the Macpherson Bues and went to
lodgings at Mrs Whites This house numbered
North Eighth street. and the side of the
street between Market Fbert streets the site now
occupied by store The month he spent there at that
time was largely taken with dinners other enter
ainments He dined with the cabinet officers with Bsh
op White. with Samuel Meredith Mr. Bingham and
was at Belmont with Judge Peters also was enter
tanned by Gov. Mdiin and Mr.. Kawie.
This was Washngtons last visit to the city He left
there on December IA, and Philadelphia never saw him
again The following year. late in December the sad
of his death received and the new nation ina.
mediately wrapped in mourning