The true eulogy of Washington is this mighty Nation.

Lincoln deservedly shares with Washington the distinction of a nationally commemorated anniversary.

I shall appreciate it if you will present my cordial greetings to those attending the dinner in Washington on January 17th to advance this enterprise.

He was highly deserving of the designation voluntarily given to him by his fellow journalists, 'dean' of the corps of Washington correspondents.

After 2 years of fever and tumult in Washington, I assure you this is a gratifying occasion.

I have been very glad to welcome today the Canadian Premier upon his informal visit to Washington.

The posture of business here makes it extremely unlikely that I shall be able to leave Washington on that day.

We use today the trowel with which President Washington laid the cornerstone of the Capitol, 136 years ago.

I am condemned to work this summer and stay in Washington so that I expect nothing out of it but Saturday afternoons and Sunday.

Washington is not only the Nation's Capital, it is the symbol of America.

Our Government in Washington has grown greatly during the past 15 years.

Mr. Rhoads has accepted the appointment as chief of the Indian Bureau, which I think is rather a notable case of public service from a man who makes a very large sacrifice to leave one of the most important posts a man can have in his local community to take over a bureau in Washington.

I expect Ambassador Sheffield and Mrs. Sheffield and perhaps their son will come up here to visit me before I go back to Washington.

I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State, respecting the International Marine Conference which was held in the city of Washington in the year 1889.

May our children and children's children, for a thousand generations, continue to enjoy the benefits conferred upon us by a united country, and have cause yet to rejoice under these glorious institutions, bequeathed to us by Washington and his compeers.

By direction of the President, all the clerks and employees of the civil Departments and all the employees on the public buildings in Washington will be immediately organized into companies, under the direction of Brigadier-General Wadsworth, and will be armed and supplied with ammunition, for the defense of the capital.

The accompanying treaty, made and concluded at the city of Washington on the 24th day of June, 1862.

Leave Washington entirely secure.