Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-09-22
THE BUNKER HILL GATHERING.

yesterday a glowing account of the great con-
vcntion, and give hasiy abstract Of some OF
the particulars. No description says the Jour-
nal, could convey any idea OF the glorious sight
presented by the procession. The trampling
Of steeds, tho sounds Of martial music, the
waving Of flags and the great variety Of beau.
0ful banners with their appropriate devices
and pithy notices, the great number OF spec
tators, who cheered them as they went along
the beautiful women ho animated by the JOY
Gus occasion, thronged the doors, the windows,
the balconies, ard even the house tops, in
those streets through which the procession
passed. greeting the members Of the Conve n
ton with their sweetest smiles, and waving
their spolless handkerchiefs, as they passed
along all formed a grand and magnifcel IT
picture which will remain indelibly stamped
on the heart Of every person who was so for
tunate as to be present on this momentous oc-
CASTOR.
We hardly dare undertake. TO express an O.
pinion with regard TO tho number who assem-
bled on Bunker Hill and vicinity--suilice it TO
say that many thousand joined in the process
ion--and when the head of the column had
reached Bunker Hill, the rear ranks of the
Suffolk delegation, had apparently hardly left
the Common. The numbers have been vari-
ously estimated at from so TO $4,000. The
procession was one hour and forty eight miutes
a, quick march in passing the City Hall.
There were men in the procession from al
most every part OF the Union New York,
New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virgin
Ia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Lou
islam, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Mississippi,
keuiucky, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont,
Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Mass achset,s,
oil, all were represented. The proce ssion
commenced leaving the common al | l O'Clock,
and passing at quick time through the streets,
reached Bunker Hill in two hours.
Thoy went up TO the memorable spot, not
Ike their patriotic ancestors, carry ing in their
hands weapons Of war, and implements OF
deaih-to resist oppression, and strike blow
for frecdom-ihey went there to visit the place
so dear TO the Republican citizens Of Ameri-
ca-and on the spot where Pninam and Pres
cot, fought, and Warren fell, renew the vows
to cherish and pro,eo, the free institutions
which were leit them rs an inheritance by
their ancestors-and 10 resolve, one and all,
TO use all their influence 10 preserve. pure and
unsullied, the Constitution, that palladium oi
our rights, from the insiduous attacks of do
nestle foes. No one could have been present
Of this vast meeting. and Witnessed the pro.
cecdirgs, marked the enthusiasm which every
where prevailed, and listened to the shouts
and cheers which made the welkin ring, with
out feeling that spirit would go forth from
Bunker Hill. which as in the days eff yore
would thrill through the bosom OF true men il
every part OF the union-a voice would be Ut
tered, which, like trmpei-call, would sum.
mon every freeman TO appear al the polls, and
there perform that sacred duty which no owes
70 his country and TO himself--yiz: 10 rebuke
In language which cannot be misunderstood
corruption and intrigue in our rulers.
This migty assemblage was called 10 order
by Robert G. Winthrop, Chairman OF the Mas
sacbusetts Wing Central Commi,,ee-afiel
which Daniel Webster appeared, and sur
rounded by venerable men who fought the
battles ofthe Revolution, and by distinguish
Cd men who have nobly coniended for the
principles which glowed in the bosoms, and
prompted the actions Of the Wings Of rs and
T6-addressed the people IN his clear and
manly voice. and read
THE BUNKER HILL DECLARATION
OF SEPTEMBER 10th, 1910.
This nohle document, which we shall Law
before our readers was received with iremen-
doos acolamations, and copies were struck OF
ia printing press, which, mounted on the
platform, formed conspicuous objects in the
procession, and distributed among the mem
bsn Of the Convention. Tho meeting wa,
also eloquenty and briefly addressed by
different gentlemen, whose names are not CAV
en- IN the Journal; after which The line O
march was taken up for Boston. OF the Ban
mrs. Rmblems, &c., bu, brief descrplio
u given. The barIbers oflhe Ne,cdrt Tppeea
noe C!sb, presented by TIE ladies Of Newar.
attracted much attention. We give the do
wees Of the States.
kesfucky.
A representation OF General Harrison shal
Ing hAs'ds with an old soldier. Inscription
"ksntocky 10000. Moiio-"Fsilh omnip
ssui-And public justice certain"
MalS.e
In ths essirs IN large ohAIaetsrs-"Asine
"sbsr Try"