Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-07-15
From the New York Herald.
Bunker Hill Celebration.


From the New York Herald.
Bunker Hill Celebration.
GRAFTON OF THE HON. DANIEL WEBSTER.
A duty has been performed--a work of
patriotism and of gratitude is accomplish
ed-that structure having its broad foun-
dation in soil which drank deeply of ear.
ly revolutionary blood, has at length reach
ed its destined height and now lifts its sum-
NIT to the clouds \ We are assembled to
celebrate the accomplishment of this under7
taking, and to indulge afresh in the crafty
ing recollections of the events. which 1t is
designed to commemorate. Eighteen years
ago-more than half the ordinary duration
Of a generation of mankind--the corner
stone of this monument was laid. The
hope of those who conceived the design of
raising here structure worthy of the e.
vents it was intended 10 commemorate,
were founded in voluntary contributions,
private munifcence, and general public ia
vor Those hopes have not been disap-
pointed. Individual donations have been
made, in some cases of large amount-small
contributions by thousands; and all those
who entertained an opinion of the value of
the object itself, and the good attained by
its successful accomplishment, will cheer
fully pay their homage of respect to the
successive Presidents, Boards of Directors,
and Committees of the Corporation which
have had the general management of the
work. The architect equally entitled to
our thanks and consideration, will find 9TH
er rewards in the beauty of the obelisk it.
self, and in the distinction which it confers
on him as work of art. Nor on this &C.
casion should the omission be made to men,
ton the praiseworthy services of the build
er, who has watched the laying of one stone
upon another from the foundation to the
top. At time when the prospects Of far
Their progress in the work were gloomy and
dscouraging, the Mechanic Association, by
patriotic and vigorous effort, raised funds
for carrying it on, and saw them applied
with fidelity and skill. 1t is grateful du'
ty 10 acknowledge on this occasion the wor-
thy and efficient efforts of that association.
The remaining efforts to complete the con-
struction of this edfce had another source.
Garlands Of grace and elegance were des-
tined to crown a work which had its origin
in manly patriotism.-The winning power
of "the sex" addressed itself to the public
and all that was needed TO carry this edi.
fee to its proposed height, and to give it its
finish, was promptly supplied. So that the
mothers and daughters of the land have
contributed largely to whatever there may
be of elegance and beauty in the structure
itself, or Of utility or Of public qualification
in its accomplishment. OF those with
whom the plan of erecting this monumen,
originated, many are living and are now
present: but, alas! there are others who
have themselves become subjects of mouu.
mental inscription. VIM. -, (whose
surname was not distinctly heardD distin.
guished scholar an able writer, most ami
able man--allied by birth and sentiment to
the patriots Of the revolution, died in pub
lie service abroad, and now lies buried in 9
foreign land. William Sullivan, a name
fragrant with revolutionary service and
public inertia man who concentrated r
himself, to great degree, the confidence o.
this whole community-one who was al
ways most loved where best known--he
too, has been gathered TO his fathers. And
last, George Blake, lawyer of learning
and eloquence, man of wit and of talent
of social qualities the most agreeable anc
fascinating; of gifts which enable him t.
exercise large sway over public bodies; ha
closed his human career. have thus far
spoken only of those who have ceased t,
be among the living; but long life, nov
drawing towards its close-always charac
terized by acts of public magni6cence an,
public spirit-forming character now be
come historical--sanctifed by public re
gard and private affection--may confer
even on the living, the proper immunity O
the dead, and be the just subject of honor
able meditation and warm commentator
Among the early projectors of this struc
r .ure. NONE were more jealous, none NOR
,A;c;ent than Thomas II. Perkins. CHEERS.
It was beneath his ever hospitable roof tina
those have mentioned n among the dead
and those now living, having been called to
gether for the purpose. took the first step &c
wards the erection of this monument. !
venerable man, the friend of us all, who's
charity has been distilled like the dew O
heaven; he has fed the hungry aud clothe
the naked; and he has given sight to tn
blind. Renewed applause.) And for sue
virtue, there 10 record on high, of whic
our humble work, and all the language c
h.s.. .od .,ona ran furnish only a NOR an