Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-06-22

| Oto'her rdyeUe. anu MT. webster, ana
declared TO be true and proper, Cas-
ket was deposited in the cavity Of the
stone, containing coins, &C. and silver
plate with the following
INSCRIPTION.
"On the 18th day of June, MDCCCXXV,
at the request Of the Bunker-F1ll Monument
Association, the most Worshipful JOHN ABB
| BOT, Grand Master of Masons in Massachu-
sets, did, in the presence of Gen. LA FAY
ETTE, lay this Cornerstone, of MONU-
ME.NT to testify the gratitude of the present
generation to their Fathers, who, on the 18th
June, 1775, here fought in the cause of their
country, and of free institutions the MEM
ORABLE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL,
and with their blood indicated for their pos
tcrity the privileges and happiness this land
has since enjoyed. Officers of the Bunker
Hill Monument Association. President, DAN
TEL WEBSTER; Vice Presidents, Thomas
H. Perkins, Joseph Story; Secretary, Edward
Everett; Treasurer, Nathaniel P. Russell.
Here fotlow a'ist of25 Directors. Standing
Committee for collecting Subscriptions,
Henry A. S. Dearborn, John c. Warren. Ed
ward Everett, George Blake, and Samuel ID.
Harris. Committee on the form of the Monu-
ment,-Daniel Webster, l.. Baldwin, G..
Stuart, Washington Aston, and G. Tick
nor.
President Of the United Statcs,-John
Quincy Adams. Governor of Massachu-
setts,-Levi Lincoln. Gov. of New-Hamp-
shire,-David L. Morrill,. Gov of Connect
icut, oliver Wolcott. Gov. of Vermont
C. P. Van Ness. Gov. of Rhode Island, -
James Fenner. Gov. of Maine,-Albion K.
Paris. Alexander Paris, Architect"
The Grand Chaplain. the R. w. Br.
Allen, of Chelmsford, then pronounced
a benediction; the Grand Master strew-
ed the Corn, zuiae, and Oil, and deliver
ed the implements of Architecture to
the Master Builder, with orders to e.
rect the Monument on the true princi-
Piles of Masonry.
The benediction being repeated, the
G. NJ. pronounced the ceremonies en-
Ged.
| The procession then cheered, and
salutes were fired on Bunker Hill.
! The procession then formed to an
amphitheatrical area, where accommo-
dations had been made, on most ample
scale, for the accommodation of the
auditors Of the Address of the President
of the Association. A rural arch and
bower, surmounted by the American
Eagle, was formed for the government
of the Association, and some of the
IGuests, in front of which, after the
venerable Mr.. Thaxter had addressed
The Throne of Grace, the Orator sub
colo, pronounced an Address, which
none but lts author is capable of doing
justice to in summary, and which will
be printed and read with a pleasure
equalled only by that which electrified
the vast assemblage who listened to it
for nearly one hour and quarter. On
each side of The bower, seats, with
awnings, had been prepared, and were
t filled by over one thousand Ladies, from
al, parts of the Union.
The exercises commenced and clos
ed with Hymns, sung by a powerful
choir.
THE DINNER.
The Guests and Subscribers to the din.
ner, were then escorted to Bunker-HilI
where an edifce, covering 38, 400 square
feet of ground, had been erected, and in
which at twelve tables, running its entire
length, 400 fl. 1000 plates were laid
which were all occupied. The follow.
ing toasts, interspersed with songs, and
martial airs, we're announced.
TOASTS.
LIST. The nth of June, 1775.--The marble
may mouder; but while heart beats in ar
Americans bosom, there will be tablet from
which the record of that davis glory shall neve,
Cd. The Miiitia.-What more than to ame
the spot whercon we stand, to proclaim it.
character TO the world.
Tune" Yankee Doodle.'
Sd. The Committee of Sofety-The earl,
guardians of our nations rights; fearless. a:
J faithful liz the execution of their trust.
Tune" Rise Columbia"
9TH. The Martyrs of Bunker Hill Battle
We inhale the air they breathed; we tread the
ground they trod we surround the altar
where their lives were offered we swear de.
votion to their cause !-(drank standing.)
ODE.-By THOMAS WELLS, ESQ.
5th. Bunker HILL Monument Its proud
summit shall brighten with the mornings ,frsl
beam, and the evenings last ray; it shall glow
f with still richer and purer light in speaking
their deeds who repose beneath it.
ODE.-By DR.. PERcIvAL.
9th. The Survivors, Of Bunker Hall Battle
The gloom Of that day may dwell on their re-
collection; but in the brightneSs of his, they
feel that they fought under the auspices Of
Heaven. Tune .4danl$ & Liberty.
| After the 9th regular toast, the following
sentiment was given and cordially received -
The Orator Of The Day.--A statesman and
patriot, who knows no party but his country.
who feels no impulse but her welfare.
7th. Lexington and Concord.-Theye the
earnest was given, that a people. resolred 10 Lt
free, can never be enslaved!
Tune" Old Soldier.n