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Belmont Weekly Dispatch

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Belmont, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1889

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Centennial of the American Republic Observed in New York

The article traces the centennial celebration of the American Republic in New York City. It mirrors Washington's 1789 inauguration route and rites, notes the unity of principle and expansion, and explains President Harrison will travel the same routes, dock at Elizabethport, and be greeted by city officials with similar ceremonial honors.

George Washington Spain New York City Harrison New Jersey Washington Elizabethport N. J Wall Street

Washington's inauguration laid out in early historical sketch

The piece argues Washington’s presidency shaped the new government. It outlines colonial religious diversity from Puritans to Huguenots, and notes the need for church state balance. It emphasizes Washington as the impartial figure to unite state rights and centralization across regions.

Washington Pennsylvania Virginia South George Washington

Washington and the early republics grand ceremonial

The article recalls Washington’s arrival and oath on April 30 1789 in New York City with extended pageantry. It details the procession from Elizabethport to Franklin Square, receptions by John Jay and other leaders, and the ornate state rooms, arches and laurels, plus the crowd’s fervor and the city’s illumination.

Washington Galveston Congress Elias Boudinot John Jay John Knox Robert R. Livingston State of New York Samuel Osgood

The Crabs and the Llangaron in a Naval Crisis

Fragments describe a dramatic engagement where massive ironclads and armored crabs battle near a channel. A davit snaps under strain, a windlass fails, and the Llangaron sinks rudderless while crabs contest torpedo boats and gunboats amid advancing British ships.

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Inaugural Procession Through New York for Oath

A national salute marks dawn on the 80th of April as bells ring at 9 o clock. The procession forms with Col. Morgan Lewis and officers, Grenadiers, infantry, and dignitaries to escort Vice President Adams to the senate chamber for the constitutional oath. Broad and Wall streets fill with silent, upturned faces and crowded windows as the ceremony unfolds.

Morgan Lewis Stokes van Horne Grenadiers Harsin Sersha Bicker Chryslis Senate Committee of the Representatives Jay Gen Knox Livingston Federal Hall Washington Adams House of Representatives United States State of New York Pan Phey

Spectacular Fireworks Window Over Broadway Parade at Battery

Spectators watched a grand panorama styled display as ships off the Battery arranged lantern rigging into a star pyramid and Col Bauman directed fireworks in a finest ever seen display. President Washington rode through Broadway and Bowling Green to view the cheering spectacle along principal streets.

Col. Bauman America Washington Broadway Bowling Green

Washington Statue Unveiling Sparks City Centennial Movement

Fifty years after the first inauguration a centennial celebration began at the New York Historical Society on April 30 1839. In 1880 the New York Chamber of Commerce funded a colossal bronze statue of Washington on the oath site. Ward created the statue. unveiled November 25 1883 amid rain with Governor Grover Cleveland and President Arthur attending. George William Curtis delivered the address. Henry C. Potter gave the benediction. Two years later a New York historical society campaign for a national celebration gained momentum as old societies joined and committees formed.

New York Historical Society John Quincy Adams Chamber of Commerce of New York Washington John Quincy Adams Ward Eutranva New York City George W. Lane Chamber of Commerce Richard &. Storrs Pravter Royal ‘Phillips Chamber of New York

Industrial Parade Promises Nation’s Progress Display

A Centennial Industrial Parade will feature exhibits from every state and territory with barges portraying U S history from Raleigh to Harrison. Washington’s chair and a Gilbert Stuart portrait will be shown. April hosts portraits and documents never before exhibited.

Sir Walter Raleigh Benjamin Harrison New York Hendrick Hudson Metropolitan Opera House Federal Hall Washington George Washington Gilbert Stuart Mount Vernon Alexander Hamilton Hamilton

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