CHAPTER XLII.. The Washington National Monument.

THE WASHINGTON NATIONAL MONUMENT. Senator Anthony's Fifth Term--His Election as President Pro Tempore, and Declination--Officers of the Senate--Democratic Tidal Wave in the House--Speaker John G. Carlisle--A Gay Washington Season --Good Dinners--Improvement of the Metropolis--Procession and Addresses at the Completion of the Washington Monument--An Exciting Presidential Campaign--The Result--Departure of General Arthur from the White House.