The Sun.
London, England, 1825-07-22 00:00:00

AMEftICA.

THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL.

The Boston Palladium, of June 20, contains a
long account of the ceremony of laying the first
stone of the intended monument on Bunker-hill„
to commemorate the celebrated battle on that
spot at the commencement of the revolutionary
war. The grand procession was composed, first,.
of a military escort ; then followed tl►e survivors
of the battle :

These worthies were in eight baronc.aes and carriages, and
were about forty in number ; each wearing on his breast, a
badge, " Bunker-hill, June 17, 1775," and many beaiing the
implements of war they used in the fight.
Next came between one and two hundred revoltitionary offi-
cers and soldiers, each bearing an appropriate badge. •

THE B. H. M. ASSOCIATION.
In full numbers, six deep, all wearing the badge, " B. H. M. A."
Hon. Mr. Webster, President, and the other Officers of the

B. H. M. Association.
The Rev. Dr. Kirkland, the Rev. Mr. Thaxter (a Revolutionary
Chaplain) ; and the Rev. Mr. Walker, Chaplains of the day.
Directors and Committees of the Association. _ .

General Lafayette, in a coach and four, accompanied by Lieut.-
General Lallemand.

Mr. George Washington Lafayette, and the General's Suite, in

a carriage.
His Excellency, the Governor.
The Hon. Council, Senate, and House of Representatives, ac-
companied by the Ad j ut ant-Gen eral, Secretary, Treasurer, &e.
Governor Fenner, of Rhode Island.
Mr. Barbour, Setretary•of War of the. United States and others.
Delegations from various States.
Delegation from the Pilgrim Society in Plymouth.
Officers of the United States Navy, and Army, and of the
Militia in Uniform.
Citizens.
The Masonic Procession succeeded.
This section of the procession was very splendid, and exceeded
two thousand of the fraternity, all with their jewels and regalia.
Of the regalia of the Grand Lodge was a golden urn, borne by
the Deputy Grand Master, containing a relic of the departed
brother George Washington.
In this order the whole proceeded from the State House;
about half-past ten.
Arrived at the Monument, the various sections of the pro-
cession, formed in squares around it ' • when the Grand Master
of Massachusetts, accompanied by General LaWette, Presi-
dent Webster, the past Grand Masters,. District Deputy Grand
Master, bearing the architectural implements; the• Grand
Warden's, bearing the corn, wine, and oil, in vases, the Grand
Chaplain, Grand Treasurer, and Principal Architect, repaired
round the foundation stone, which having been squared, .le-
yelled, and plumbed, by the Grand Master brother Fayette,
and Mr. Nirebster, and declared to be true and proper, a casket
was deposited in the cavity of the stone, containing coins,- &c.,
and a silver plate with the following

INSCRIPTION.
" On the XVII day of. June, MDCCCXXV. at the re-•
quest of the Bunker Hill Monument Association, the Most
Worshipful John Abbot, Grand Master of Masons in,Massa-
chusetts, did, in the presence of General Lafayette • lay this
Corner Stone of a Monument to testify the Gratitude of the
present generation to their Fathers, who, on the 17th June,
1775, here fought, in the cause of their country, and of free
institutions, the memorable Battle of Bunkei Hill, and with
their
.blood vindicated for their posterity the privileges and
happiness this land has since enjoyed."
After the ceremony was over, the guest's and subscribers tb.
the dinner were then escorted to Bunker's Hill; where an edifice,-
covering 3,400 square feet of ground had been erected, and in
which, at 12 tables, running its entire length (400 feet), 4,000
plates were laid, which were all occupied.
After dinner many appropriate toasts were given, and odes
recited, by various individuals of-the company.
Oh the health of GenerarLafayette'being drank, he rose, and
thus expressed himself:--,Gentlemen, I will not longer tres-
pass on your time than to thank you in the :name of my Revo-
lutionary companions in arms and myself for the testimonies of
esteem and affection; I may say, of filial affection, which have
been bestowed upon us on the memorable celebration of this
anniversary day ;' and to offer our fervent prayers for the. pre- •
servation of that Republican freedom, equality, and self-go-
vernment—that blessed union between the States of the Con-
federacy
.for which we have fought and bledyand on which rest
the hopes of mankind. Permit me .to propose the following
sentiment—" Bunker-bill, and the holy resistance to oppres:
sion which has already enfranchised the American hemisphere—
the next half century's jubilee's toast shall be-,.-to enfranchised
Europe."
Of the surviving officers of the battle, there were present
seven Captains, three Lieutenants, and two Ensigns. No Field
or Staff Officers now living.—ln the first carriage containing
the officers who were in the battle *ere—
Colonel Clarke, aged 95 ; Captain B. -Mann; aged 85 ;' Capt.
Samuel Russell Trevett, aged 74 ; .Oen. Henry Dearbornotged
74.—The aggregate ages, 328 years. These were all.Captans,
and distingdished in the battle. Captain,TreVett was the se.,
nior Officer present, .he having been a Captain of Artillery on
that great day. •

SPORTING iiITELLIGENCE:

STATE or THE ODDS..

lETTING-ROOM, JULY 21.
ST. LEGEIt. •
20 to 1 agst Whisker colt
20 to 1 agst. ,13r. to Addy
22 to 1 agst Homer
30 to .1 agst Pastime
30'to 1. agst Trinculo.

DONCASTER
7 to 2 agst Memnon
6 to 1 agst Alderman
7 to 1 agst Redgauntlet
15 to .1 agst Cleveland
17 to 1 agst Altisidora

NOTTINGHAM RACES.--FIRST DAY—TUESDAY-
His .Majesty's Plate of 100 gs for all ages.
Mr. Houldsworth's walked over.
The Yearly Stakes of 25gs each, 10 ft. One round and a
distance.
Mr. Houldsworth's ch. r. Miss Crackhame walked over.
The Sherwood Stakes of 25s each for three yr olds. Once
round and a distance.
Mr. Gisborne's b. f. Susan, by Mango - - 1
Mr. Yates's b. f. Madame Poki - 2
Only two placed. A capital race, and won by three quarters
of a Ipngth.
The Town Plate.—No Race.

FIFE ROYAL YEOMANRY CAVALRY.
A Silver Cup, the gift of Major-General Balfour, for horses
that have been regularly drilled whilst the Regiment has
been in quarters. -To carry 12st. each. Heats, one round
and a distance. The owner of the second horse to receive
five sov. To be ridden by Yeomen. '
Mr. Thomas Honeyman's b. h. Rough Robin 5 1 1
Mr. Andrew Gulland's ch. h. Bob - - 6' 2 2
Mr. Thomas Meldrum's g. in. Jenny - - . 1. 0 0
Mr. John Reedie's ch. Luna - - - 2 0 0
Mr. Robert Hain's ch. h. Gordon - - 3 0 0
Mr. John Nichol's b. in. Kate - - - 4 0 0
A Purse of 15 sov. given by the Officers of the Regiment, with
5 sov. to the second horse, for horses that have been regu.
larly drilled whilst the Regiment has been in quarters. To
carry l2st. each- Heats, once round and a distance. The
winner of the Cup, to carry fhb. additional, and the second
horse to carry 41b. additional.
Bob - - 61-1 I Greybeard
Rough Robin - -4 ' 2 2 Naggy Lauder
Luna - - 1 3 3

-2 0 0
3 0 0

A NSON HUNT.
The disputed race for the Farmer's Plate, is decided in fa-
vour of Veneta, the certificate of Violante's -pedigree not
being satisfactory.