Year: 1869

wise il was the Divine principles OF Christianity
eircling his inner nature as with PenteeostaI
characteristics OF WISDOM strength, and
beauty, and presented him to the world as
the model OF American Christian manhood. The
charms and gories Of his matchless character have
drawn from a writer whose name would gladly
give If knew IL, this majestic eulogy :"C@sar was
mercful Sclpio was content, Hannibal was patient,
but 1t was reserved for Washington TO blend them
Greclan artist to exhibit in glow Of associated
beauty the pride OF every model the perfection OF
every master. AS general, he marshaled the pea
sant into veteran, and supplied by discipline the
absence Of experiences as O statesman, he enlarged
the policy Of the Cabinet into the most comprehen
sve system of general advantage; and such were the
wisdom Of his views and the philosophy of his coun-
sells, that TO the soldier and statesman he almost
added the sage conqueror, he was unstained with
the crime OF blood. revoutonist he was free from
any stain OF treason FOR aggression commenced the
liberty unsheathed his sword necessity stained IL,
victory, triumphant victory, returned it. Had he
stopped here history might have doubted what sta
tion to assign him. but his last glorious act crowns
his career, and banishes all hesitation. Who, like
Washington, after having emancipated ahemisphere,
domestic life to the pomps and splendors OF cOuTt7"


First in war, he drew his patriot band


pease 20 sSS reeo% blessed his native hand


Resigned his power into the hands that gave.


"Illustrious mani could not ambition, then,


Thy victor's sword and be like other men,


And hailed a hero like the laurelled restS


"Ah moi thy laurels were by virtue won


FHsdo% smd nS GS & Gy si she


Millions unborn shall venerate that name"


Mayor Fox's Response.


Ills Honor, Daniel M. Fox, then responded on be-
No more peasurable task has fallen to my lot
since have entered upon my official dhties, than
the one in which i am now about to engage. To be
the medium OF receiving, on behalf OF the auth0ri-
ties of our beloved city, this beautiful statue con-
structed in commemoration Of him who, under God.
in the struggling days of the Republic, led forth the
armies OF the patriotic fathers to battle and 10 vic
tory and who was among the foremost OF those who
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which most highly estimate


The monument is a beautiful one, and will be an
ornament to the city. Its location here Is pecu-
liarly well selected. II Is proper that the statue OF
Washington should be placed in front OF and com
mand the entrance to that venerable place where
the great patriot was wont TO enter, and especially
so in the discharge OF duties incumbent on him In
ence here viii be constant reminder to all Of the
words OF wisdom he has left for those who should
as 1t may seem to some minds, by occurrences
Of the past, that the immortal patriot has been for
gotten, and the story OF his deeds for time laid
aside, this monument win bring to the people Of this
city fresh recollection OF what it cost our fathers
blessed us and it is TO be hoped it will inspire as and
those who shall follow us through all coming time,
with renewed determination, in correct and mp
right citizenship, to maintain them pure and unsul
lied as they were originally given us.


The day set apart for the unyeilng OF this stately
gift is most appropriately selectedno more hitting
occasion in the whole calendar OF days could have
been designated-than that which commentaries
the Declaration of Independence, the one which we
now, in these ceremonies so flttngly celebrate.
And above all, The fact, that this munfcent pro-
ect should originate WITH and be carried to It's sue
cessu completion by the dear boys and girls OF our
city, yet among their books, with the studies OF the
great and the good before them, In their every day
tasks thus carrying into practical life the patriotic
lessons taught in our public school system OF educa
ton, adds crowning charm to the occasion.


In the name and on behalf Of the authorities of
the city Of Philadelphia thank you, my dear chill
OF the association, for your efforts in successfully
carrying out the laudable movement OF these youth
ful donors.


After the conclusion OF Mayor Fox's reply, the
hymn america was sung, when Bishop Simpson
pronounced the following benediction:-


The BenedictiOn.


God Of our Fathers, invoke Thy blessing 10 rest
upon us at the close of these interesting exercises
May Thy benedicton be upon the whole land. May
the institutions of civil and religious liberty be
more enduring than the granite upon which this
statue rests. Grant, Almighty God that
purity OF principle and righteousness OF adminstra-
ton may crown every department OF our Govern
ment And especially may Thy benedictiOn rest
upon the youth. May Thy smile be upon the public
schools OF our land. Bless the officers of this city.
May the exercises OF this day tend to fix more
deeply the principles OF freedom in the hearts OF the
rising generation. And may Thy blessing be upon
all portions of the earth until the Of Christ
shall everywhere prevail


And now may the peace and blessing OF God the
Father, OF our Lord Jesus Christ and Of the Holy
Ghost be upon this assembly and all the people Of
God now and forever. Amen.


The utmost silence regned while the Bishop was
pronouncing his benedictiOn, and when the sohl OF
Ills voice died away, the people rapidly dispersed